Here are some pointers that I have picked up from experience and people have been kind enough to offer me:
1.) Have a plan; a picture is the best way to go.
2.) If you like something you should save it. With paint- make more and store it.
3.) If you plan to do something that might ruin good clothes then DON'T WHERE GOOD CLOTHES! (that's why I paint in my old pajamas)
4.) When you don't have a variety or what you want either- work with what you have or go get what you need.
To get technical: acrylic paint is A PAIN to remove from jeans and Ziploc containers are my best friend. I also try not to use too many brushes in one session-I used only 3 this time (with the help of water and paper towel.) In about an hour I was able to improve the color of my trees and get some of the village done.
I am very happy the way things are turning out. I think I might even have this done by April 1st!!
Part of the reason it may have taken me an hour is that I had "Donnie Brasco" playing with French subtitles. I don't know how much my French cromprehension has improved but I think this movie may have made me get all perfectionist when I found a stopping point.
You see, I stopped and stepped back. Then I noticed that the steeple looked kinda funny. I went on to even hang the canvas on the two little thumbtacks on my bedroom wall and sit down to take a good look at the picture. Having it elevated like that made it easier to make an improvement to my slightly wobbly steeple (Yup! I painted in my bed room!). The change is so small I won't even bother providing the before and after.
It just goes to show that I'm critical.
But one last thing:
It's good to just step back and admire.
More later!
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