https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:19:38 +0000 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:41:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37170 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223473&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223473 Author: AandCsmum
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Posted: 18 December 2010 at 10:41pm

When my DD was just under 2 we did a hand & foot painting on canvas for DH's Xmas present. I've just done another one with DS for this Xmas. The kids loved it ]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:41:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223473&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223473 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223466&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223466 Author: BriAndOlisMum
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Posted: 18 December 2010 at 10:27pm

I second geoffs emorium. I got some deent sized canvasses and they were only $9 each.]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:27:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223466&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223466 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223451&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223451 Author: freckle
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Posted: 18 December 2010 at 9:56pm

I don't recommend the acrylic paints from the warehouse... they're awful to paint with IMO. Paper plus often has 50% off there canvases and they are thicker than the warehouse ones and often cheaper. I reckon for a reasonable priced acrylic paint the Reeves ones are pretty good ... and I agree awesome pressie idea!!]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:56:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223451&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223451 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223445&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223445 Author: JadeC
Subject: 37170
Posted: 18 December 2010 at 9:45pm

Are you in Auckland? Geoffs Emporium in Dominion Rd has canvases at FANTASTIC prices, like 1/2 of the warehouse price.]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:45:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223445&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223445 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223405&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223405 Author: linda
Subject: 37170
Posted: 18 December 2010 at 8:46pm

Thanks everyone. I was just at the warehouse and they had some good options but will also go to an art shop to see what they have. Might even have to give it a go myself (after he has done his of course!)]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 20:46:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223405&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223405 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223353&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223353 Author: ALittleLoopy
Subject: 37170
Posted: 18 December 2010 at 6:51pm

i bought a whole kit from the warehouse a while back, came with canvas, easle, oil or acrylic paints, paint brushes and a board for mixing paints , wasnt a bad price either]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:51:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223353&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223353 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223325&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223325 Author: Hopes
Subject: 37170
Posted: 18 December 2010 at 6:09pm

If you wanted to add to it and thought he would be interested, you could buy a book with some basics of art (composition, techniques, etc). That's not exactly essential, though, it doesn't take a manual to do a painting , but could make a nice extra.]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:09:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223325&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223325 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223307&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223307 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 37170
Posted: 18 December 2010 at 5:36pm

i got canvas and paints and brushes and stuff from bunnings. its an excellent idea!]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:36:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223307&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223307 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223292&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223292 Author: UpsyDaisy
Subject: 37170
Posted: 18 December 2010 at 5:07pm

cool idea if he really is no artist i would include a few cheapie small canvas to practice blending etc in

my DH has done a few paintings quite simple things can look quite cool - one of the most simple is blending from light to dark on a canvas eg red mixed with black graduating up to red then mixing in some yellow and finally just yellow at the top and then painting a design over the top.

Also you can take a photo of something and using photoshop make it into a negative and just paint the outline on a canvas - looks quite cool. There is sure to be some sites to show how to make simple things too.


Edited by jules1980]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:07:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223292&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223292 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223248&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223248 Author: Hopes
Subject: 37170
Posted: 18 December 2010 at 3:19pm

I think that would be a lovely pressie! A canvas would be nice, because you don't have to frame it afterwards, and acrylics would definitely be the easiest to use. You can get some nice sets of acrylics from art shops, too. ]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:19:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223248&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223248 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223206&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223206 Author: linda
Subject: 37170
Posted: 18 December 2010 at 1:37pm

Dh mentioned the other day that he'd like to paint a picture one day and I thought this would be a great present idea but have no idea where to start.

I was thinking of getting a canvas frame, range of brushes and some acrylic paints. Does that sound about right? Once he puts his mind to something he is very focused so want to make sure that what I get him is enough to get him started.

He is no artist so I am thinking it will be somewhat 'abstract' Thanks]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:37:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37170&PID=1223206&title=painting-a-picture-christmas-present#1223206