#painterhacks

Presenting our first ever post on #painterhacks: tips and tricks to make painting and life in the studio a little easier! 

Our first #painterhack comes from narrative painter Christine Mercer-Vernon--who uses Glad Press'n Seal in her studio. "I use it to seal my palette pressing all air out around my paint. It usually extends my paint another day or two, sometimes more depending on the color. I can mix paint at night, seal my palette then start right in the next morning.🙌" Christine was also featured here on the blog a few years ago. You can revisit Karyn's article with her here. 

Thanks for your tip, Christine! Other ways to connect with Christine and her work: 

website: www.mercer-vernon.com

Facebook: Christine Mercer-Vernon

Twitter: @christinemv

Instagram: @christinemvstudio

Patreon: /christinemv

Our next #painterhack comes from Grand Rapids, MI based artist Dillon Pringle. 

Image from artist Dillon Pringle.

"To get really thin, clean lines - I use a script liner by Dynasty. First, make sure your paint is the right consistency. Too thick, and it won't glide underneath your brush, too thin - and it might puddle and soften as it dries." Dillon goes on to say that consistency is really the key to getting the thin lines you want. "I'd say the viscosity of a milkshake is perfect. Then, make sure to fill your script liner with as much paint as it will hold, while maintaining its shape. Next, carefully wipe off any excess paint on the edge of your palette or paper towel." As with a lot of techniques, Dillon says that it takes some practice. "Practice makes perfect of course, but I've found this method to be the best for getting crisp, ultra thin strokes."

Interested in trying Dillon's technique yourself? You can find a variety of script liners on the Dynasty website. 

Thanks to Dillon for sharing his process! Other ways to connect with Dillon and his work:

website: dillonpringle.com

Facebook: Dillon Pringle Art 

Instagram: @dillonpringle 

More #painterhacks to come in a future blog post! If you have a clever way to make an artist's life just a little easier, please reach out to us here in the comment or via direct message on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We very much want to make this a regular feature. 

And if you try one of these hacks in your studio, let us know how they work for you!