286. Painting Hacks to Make Your Work Life Easier

Artist Academy

In this week’s episode, I’ll share a list of painting hacks to make your life easier. Some of these tips are ones that I use but most are a collective of Artist Academy members sharing their knowledge and experience. Ten artist brains are better than one!
Here’s a brief list of some of the hacks, but you’ll need to listen to the episode to get the full explanation of each:

• Rent a towable man lift for $300 for the day to access those hard to reach heights on mural projects.
• Carry fingernail polish remover with you to remove accidental paint stains quickly.
• A pounce or reverse stencil sticker is great for getting images in places where projectors can’t (the floor).
• Use throw away plastic containers with lids (yogurt cups, egg trays, to-go trays, etc.) to store paint.
• A spray bottle adds extra moisture to keep paint from drying.
• Keep baby wipes on hand. Just do it.
• Never use fluorescent paint for exterior work. It fades. :(
• Try a step stool instead of a ladder. It’s easier on your feet, serves as a seat, and a place to set the projector.
• Tape charcoal on a stick to better sketch out mural images. You can see much better from a few feet back!
• Use 2 water bucks (1 with soapy water) to keep brushes clean.

Let me know what you think of this week's episode all about painting hacks!
Have a great week! :)
Andrea
www.ArtistAcademy.co