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Jin7 06 Oct 2025

I used Liquid Clear in this piece, even though Bob Ross didn’t use it in his original method. The reason is simple: without it, you need more paint and it takes longer to achieve an even application.

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Wonderful version . Great cabin. The window is top displayed. I don't like painting so much with liquid clear, sometimes not avoidable but it's too sticky for me 👍🏼🇩🇪

Great work. I especially love that cabin which looks very nice.

paintingblondie The Queen of Cuties

Great job and wonderful cabin!

Beautifully done 🙂

Thanks a bunch, Dirk! Your words really cheer me up!

Dear Tom Thank you for the compliment. But you're much better when it comes to cabins. I'm clumsy, so I'm not very good with man-made things.

Thank you so much for the nice comment,Kerri!

Thank you so much, Sandy!

Great job, Jin, from top to bottom. The cabin is the boss. My liquid clear is quite sticky, but linseed oil (just a few drops) helps to distribute it on the canvas.

Like the gloeing light in the window. Would like a chimney. Bob often leaves that off but a cabin in the woods needs a fireplace imo

Thank you for the feedback, Jon.
I think Liquid Clear is a more viscous form of linseed oil.
In Japan, it's sold under the name Stand Linseed. I think your method of adding linseed oil to Liquid Clear makes perfect sense—it's something I also do from time to time.

Thank you for the feedback, Rebecca.
I completely agree with you. I’ve always felt that way too, especially about snow-covered cabins!

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