Game Help:Sims 3 Skills/Painting

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%
Proficient Painter achievement	+20%
Perfectionist trait	+20%
Extra Creative Lifetime Happiness Reward	+25%

Masterpiece Painting - Value of paintings is increased by 50%

Variable	% Chance
Base	10%
Proficient Painter achievement	+25%
Perfectionist trait	+15%
Extra Creative Lifetime Happiness Reward	+15%