The Daily Spectrum - Paints & Supplies

     Daily painting blog - day #3. Original art can be made on any surface - literally. Another painter I know is using pizza boxes for her creations. With this in the back of my mind, I plan to pursue odd shaped packing materials and see how things turn out. If anything, it should be fun and interesting!

     Student grade paints are okay for experimenting as it allows you the freedom to explore without worry of the cost. Craft paints do not hold up to the test of time very well. As your skills develop, you will want to advance to a professional grade paint for durability. In the world of art supplies, that old adage holds up - you get what you pay for.

     With today's technology, high tech prints can be made from a good photo printer of almost any brand. If you plan on making a living (or at least bring in some extra income), you can also print out your experimental pieces on decent photo paper and bring in more cash than your original via reprints.

     The bottom line is to play - express yourself! And don't worry about what it looks like!!