Good+Practices

Paint * never get more than you think you ’ ll need. you can always get more. waste is bad for everyone * a quarters worth is a good amount * find some scrap to mix colors on

Water * barely cover the bottom of the container WHY? * well, if you spill there ’ s not much to clean up * you ’ re not going to accidentally use to much on your painting, especially using watercolor * you ’ re not wasting water

Brushes *use the brush for the job *small brushes are for details at the end * big brushes are usually for large areas unless- there is the need for texture or marking of some type * always clean your brush * always make sure your brush has been cleaned before you use it

Painting * painting is or can be messy, mind your space and manners * don ’ t play or get sloopy * IF you MESS UP---WAIT FOR IT TO DRY AND PAINTOVER IT * sometimes painting over something requires that you paint an opaque color such as white first. * always lay flat to dry ( I want you to place your painting on top of your folder then lay your folder on the drying rack Good Painting Practices

* respect your work and others work. meaning NEVER paint or mark or touch another person ’ s painting!!! NEVER put a wet piece on top of another wet piece

Finishing up

* listen for instructions * don ’ t crowd the sink * one person per job, dump water, clean brushes, put away paint, * put painting away first or as told WHEN TO DO SO!!!