286. Painting Hacks to Make Your Work Life Easier

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! :)Andreawww.ArtistAcademy.co