Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into Animal Crossing: New Horizons lately, and let me tell you, the art collecting part is WAY more stressful than I thought it would be. Redd, that sneaky fox, always shows up with a mix of real and fake stuff, and I’ve been burned before. So, I decided to really study up on one particular piece – the Wild Painting Right Half. Here’s my journey of figuring out the real deal from the fakes.
First, I scoured the internet for any info I could find. I quickly learned that this painting is always, always going to have a fake version. There is NO version of this where Redd will only have the real one. Knowing that made focusing a little easier.
The Big Difference
After looking at tons of pictures, I learned that the key is to look at this creature in painting, some kind of beast in white.
- Fake: The beast is white. Super plain, just white.
- Real: The beast looks greenish, also looks fierce.
I memorized that color difference. Seriously, I stared at pictures for so long that the beast started showing up in my dreams (not really, but you get the idea). I felt ready. Next time Redd showed up, I was going to be prepared.
A few days later, there he was! Redd’s boat was docked, and I rushed over, heart pounding. I checked his inventory, and there it was – the Wild Painting Right Half. I immediately zoomed in on that beast, and then… I was in front of the painting and try to look at it.
I took a deep breath. Okay, the beast… it’s white! It’s FAKE! I almost bought it anyway, just out of habit, but I stopped myself. I walked away, feeling oddly proud. It was a small victory, but a victory nonetheless.
Weeks later, I saw another one. Try to identify it, and guess what? The color of the beast is greenish! It’s the REAL ONE! Finally, I got the real one, I bought it and donated it to the museum. The feeling of seeing it hanging there, knowing I outsmarted Redd, was awesome. My collection starts growing!
So, that’s my story of the Wild Painting Right Half. Hope, my little adventure helps someone else avoid the heartbreak of buying a fake. Remember to check the beast’s color! Good luck, fellow art collectors!
