ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS

• Have a clear image of the finished painting in your mind’s eye

• Know the message you want the painting to convey

• Spend time composing so it feels right to you and getting the colour you want to complement what you want to say

• State your point of interest using the darkest darks and the lightest lights

• Vary your strokes. Vigorous brushstrokes will hold the viewer’s interest.