2. Overview
So you want to be a painter? Well, here are some
simple tips form someone who has been at it a long
time, but has not forgotten those early days.
Hopefully, they will be a help to you.
3. Just get started
If you don't go get what you need to get started
NOW, you certainly won't finish your first painting any
time soon.
4. Go buy some "stuff" - but
be conservative
If you are not careful, you will purchase things that
will never be used. Get less expensive things to
begin (you can always move up).
5. Decide on the place where you
will paint
Have plenty of light - artificial or natural - otherwise
you are painting in the dark. That sound silly, but
lots of folks try it. Have adequate space.
6. Pick a subject matter
It really doesn't really matter what, but stay with it
long enough to determine if you are any good at
it.Make it something that appeals to you or you will
most likely never like the end result.
7. Use the light
It is every artist's best friend.Use the shadows. they
are every artist's next best friend.
8. Don't be afraid of
mistakes
Even great artists have a pile of things they threw
away, or should have.Discards or mistakes don't
represent failure.They represent failed attempts at
getting better.