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  Painting is a very interesting and rewarding pastime which enables a person to use his or her creativity and imagination on the canvas.  Whether you’re a novice painter or a painter who wants to change his or her style, it is essential to know the fundamental concepts and improve various methods to make your painting experience much better.  Here’s the ultimate guide to painting:  #1 Here we are going to learn the basics of Painting:  A. Types of Paint: Acrylic Paint: Acrylics are quick drying and very popular among the beginners because they do not require much preparation of the surface and can be used on canvas, wood, paper etc.  Oil Paint: Characterized by heavy texture and saturation of color, oil paint takes long to dry and this afford the painter ample time to mix his colors before completing the piece.  Watercolor: This medium is clear and good for making soft fluid paintings. It is mostly applied on paper.  B. Essential Tools:  Brushes: Select the size and shape of the brush

  Preparation:  #1 Choose Your Paint:  Select Color and Finish: Choose the color and the kind of finish that is appropriate for your room whether it is matte, satin or gloss.  Calculate Quantity: You need to calculate how much paint will be enough to cover the area of the room.  #2 Gather Supplies:  Tools: Paint rollers, paint brushes, painter’s tape, drop cloths, paint pan, stir sticks, extension pole, sand paper, filler, scraper, ladder, screwdriver.  Additional Items: Fist, cleaning cloths Primer.  #3 Clear and Protect the Room:  Remove or Cover Furniture: Take out furniture or place it in the middle of the room and cover it with moving blankets.  Protect Floors and Fixtures: Cover the floor with drop clothes and tape the edges, corners, trim and fixtures.  #4 Prepare the Walls:  Clean Surfaces: Clean the walls with a damp cloth or a wet wipe to get rid of dust and dirt.  Repair Damage: Apply patching compound in the holes and cracks and sand the surface.  Prime the Walls: It is rec