For You Youngens

If you are looking to get into painting you've found a great place to get inspired! We all have been there. You’re likely in the situation where you want to get started, but are afraid to paint, fearful that it may not be good enough. My suggestion: Just do it! Chances are your first painting may not be exactly how you wanted it, but you may surprise yourself. Find your strengths and weaknesses. Are you good at painting in detail? Are you good at abstract? How creative are you? These are all things you should try to figure out about yourself. Another recommendation I have is to start with water colors. They are difficult to work with at first, but once you learn control and are able to create a painting to your expectations, it feels so good to transition to another type of paint where you have more control. To get started with water colors, get some soft brushes with varied sizes and shapes, get some thick, textured paper (not computer paper), and of course water color paints. Once you feel comfortable with water colors, I would recommend going to acrylics, you'll be amazed by how much control you have. Good luck and happy painting!