I’m wondering if I should just go for it and get some cheap oil paints and linseed oil. See how things should actually turn out. But that takes cleanup from dish soap and water to the risk of spontaneously combusting rags and the danger of Melbcat licking something genuinely toxic off her fur.

(She’s currently traumatized/sulking because I bullied and mauled her forced her to unwillingly stand up and give me her back feet to clean of paint. It was an ordeal and I don’t think I even got it off.)

I cannot stress how much more complex safety and cleanup would get with oils. Also like, money. Melbcat has just gone onto a much more expensive food and is eating very well on it so I don’t want to be spending on proper gear or an easel. I want her to be safe and for there to be plenty to cover her needs.

Also there is a particular texture to the paint, it has to be thick and dry enough to stand up 2-3 inches by itself when squeezed from the tube. You’re either trying to get a specific quality brand in Australia or really taking your chances. Both sound expensive.