Getting Organized
by Armand Cabrera
You create obstacles to your painting when you fail to
organize the simple, every day procedures for your setup.
- Take the time to standardize your equipment.
- Research what the professionals do…and “follow
the leader”.
- Buy the best equipment and supplies that you can
afford. Lack of the proper equipment is a poor excuse
for a bad painting performance.
- Place your brushes, paints and other implements in
the same place every time you setup and breakdown.
- Keep your palette clean and organized.
- Always squeeze out your paints in the same place and
in the same order on your palette.
- Put enough paint on the palette to finish the painting…don’t
waste time squeezing out paint throughout the painting
process.
- If you paint outdoors, have your equipment organized
so that you can carry all of it at one time, to and
from the painting site. A wheeled tote or backpack makes
an excellent case for your supplies.
- Carry extra turpentine and plenty of towels
- Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, gloves, coat,
a hat or umbrella.
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