Game Help:Sims 3 Skills/Painting
Varieties
There are several paintings available for Sims to paint per level.
| Level | # Paintings Available |
|---|---|
| 0 | 7 |
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 20 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 13 |
| 10 | 11 |
| Brilliant | 9 |
| Masterpiece | 10 |
| TOTAL | 158 |
Each painting has nine variations, which are influenced by a Sims personality or mood. That makes a total of 1580 paintings available for your Sims to create on the easel!
Skill Levels
Sims can be anywhere from painting level zero to ten. Paintings come in levels zero to ten, plus two bonus levels of Brilliant or Masterpiece.
| Level | Abilities |
|---|---|
| 0 | "Practice Painting" interaction with easel; can select small, medium, or large canvas* |
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | "Practice Painting" interaction changes to "Paint" |
| 5 | Still Life painting unlocked; paintings not sold now appreciate in value; highest level child-Sims can achieve |
| 6 | Can paint Brilliant paintings; more still life styles unlocked (depending on traits) |
| 7 | Portrait painting unlocked |
| 8 | Can "Memorize Scene" with cell phone to later "Paint from Memory" |
| 9 | Can paint Masterpieces; "Somber" style unlocked for still lifes |
| 10 |
Note: The Prima Guide states that Sims with no painting skill (0) will "Dabble" with the easel and be unable to select a canvas size; this has not been observed by players surveyed thus far. The interaction is noted in the easel parameters, however.
Brilliant & Masterpiece
At level six Sims will be able to randomly paint a Brilliant paintings; level nine for Masterpiece paintings.
There are two ways for a painting to receive one of these labels: (1) a Sim paints above their level--for example, a Sim with a painting skill of six paints a level nine painting; (2) in addition, the game also has nine paintings exclusive to the Brilliant category, and 10 paintings exclusive to the Masterpiece category.
Brilliant Painting - Value of paintings is increased by 25%
| Variable | % Chance |
|---|---|
| Base | 20% |
| Perfectionist trait | +20% |
| Proficient Painter achievement | +20% |
| Extra Creative Lifetime Happiness Reward | +25% |
Masterpiece Painting - Value of paintings is increased by 50%
| Variable | % Chance |
|---|---|
| Base | 10% |
| Perfectionist trait | +15% |
| Proficient Painter achievement | +25% |
| Extra Creative Lifetime Happiness Reward | +15% |
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