1. Setting up
All you need is a flat surface.
Find a location to paint where you have a good light. If necessary supplernent the natural light with a good quality lamp, perhaps a daylight lamp. You may even like to use a lamp with a magnifier to help you see. It is all personal preference but you do need good light.
Get paper towels and a cup of water so that you can clean your brushes as you work. You do not want the paint to dry on your brush. It is best to clean them when you change to a new colour but also when they get a bit too full of paint.
How to clean your brush? Simply dip your brush into the glass of water, stir it around and then wipe it with the paper towel. Work along the bristles of the brush to keep them smooth.
2. Starting your painting
Where to begin? That is the first question most people ask.
The obvious answer is that it is entirely up to you but here are some hints and tips to help you get the best out of your painting.
Consider where your arm will lie. I am right-handed so I start at the top left of the picture and work down and right. This stops me from having to lean on areas that I have already painted. However, you may prefer to paint all one number first, from the middle out or from the top to the bottom.
It is best to paint light areas first and then dark ones. As you add the darker paints you can go slightly over the lighter areas to make a good finish.
Keep your picture of the painting and reference sheet to hand as you may want to check the colours as you go along.
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