Pictures sims have painted

[Esther1981]

It definitely looks like a plumbbob! 

[TheChronicR]

I think it is a tombstone with the Plumbob on it.

[jeanamariex3]

I had a sim paint these two pictures today. I'd never seen either of them before.
The first one is quite interesting, and I think the second is rather cute!

The cat one is adorable. I love the cat one. What level did you paint it on?

[Alexandria_]

My sim was on level 10 painting when she painted the kitten.

[Saltypaws]

I know when my sim painted that picture, she was only on level 5 or so.  She had painted a blurred one and then a real clear one like the one pictured.  

[jeanamariex3]

I know when my sim painted that picture, she was only on level 5 or so.  She had painted a blurred one and then a real clear one like the one pictured.  

Do you have to have a specific trait to paint the kitten sleeping picture? I know some paintings are individual based on the Sims' traits.

[Anushka]

Do you have to have a specific trait to paint the kitten sleeping picture? I know some paintings are individual based on the Sims' traits.

You do? How? I had Sims with neutral traits painted all available paintings (158 of them, uploaded in Swap Shop). I also had one Sim started all those paintings but he could finish only 30 of them cause of the skill challenge bugg. So far I haven't seen any new. Traits influence style of paintings, (insain, neurotic, evil, computer whiz, genoius, grumpy and artistic - maybe I miss some here), but any Sim can paint any painting. Most of the paintings are available on lower level skill, and if your Sim didn't paint them then, it is less likely he/she will paint them when skill is maxed. Do you have different expirience than this?

[Saltypaws]

When this thread was started quite some time ago, there was a discussion on different traits triggering different styles of paintings.  At that time, there were only certain paintings painted by sims with certain traits.  Of course, now, like you said, most sims will paint the same paintings, but because of certain traits, they might be darker, lighter or tiles.  They will still, eventually paint the painting as it is suppose to be at some point.  I started this thread not too long after sims came out, so alot has changed since then.  So people that have had this game from the beginning, might have different prospectives on what they paint now.  I can see a big difference in how sims paint.

[Anushka]

I didn't ment to sound this harsh (if that is a right word). I reacted to claim "I know". I've been folowing this tread for a long time (almost since you started it , and trait influence was open question, until that list many pages ago about blur, bluish or redish paintings and their conection with traits. I also saw many questions about posibility that traits triggered specific paintings, but none (that I seen) ever claim that for certain. And since Ausette unlocked all paintings with one Sim, and later I did it too, I thought that was clearly a proof of paintings triggering randomly same for all Sims, and that all conections we made were accidential (like that there is higher chance of green thumb to paint "Green kebab" few paiges ago). I also went trough this tread many times checking paintings that are posted to see if I miss some in my collection. Again, I'm sorry for overreacting.

[Saltypaws]

I didn't take it that way at all.  Personally, I think the paintings are random anyway.  There are a few traits that trigger certain colors.  I have gone back through this thread myself a few times and there are paintings that my sims have not painted yet.  I still would like to know why I have never gotten that painting again of the couple on the bridge.  I adore that one, but have not had a sim paint that since the game came out.  I really want that one, lol.   I think we all have certain theories of sims and their paintings and I guess we may never know what really triggers what.

[Katluvr]

My 5th generation dynasty spouse painted the prettiest picture I've ever seen in game the other night:



His traits include artistic, savvy sculptor, perfectionist and I forget the other 2.  It is now hanging up in the living room where everyone can see it. 

[Tommyo3000]

Here's a link it explains what traits influence what kind of painting http://www.sims2wiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Sims_3_Painting#Styles

[Alexandria_]

@Kat
I love that picture. I've had it painted a few times, and I always keep it because it's so pretty.

[Saltypaws]

That explained the paintings at one time, but you really can't go by that anymore.  I have sims with all sorts of traits paint those same paintings, even without the certain traits.  I am not saying it is wrong, just saying that evil still might paint a normal and clear painting and artistic still might paint a blurry painting or tiled.  I guess it just depends on what mood you sim is in, lol.

[RubyLovesSims]

That explained the paintings at one time, but you really can't go by that anymore.  I have sims with all sorts of traits paint those same paintings, even without the certain traits.  I am not saying it is wrong, just saying that evil still might paint a normal and clear painting and artistic still might paint a blurry painting or tiled.  I guess it just depends on what mood you sim is in, lol.

Hm, when do you think that the traits stropped being a reliable influence, Salty?
Just wondering.