Spray Paint is Magic

The trans-formative power of spray paint can turn rusted stair railings to primed and flat black in seconds, and can take any dime-store trinket from lame to stylish. I have relied on spray for years to help change up accessories with my favorite colors. I want to get more involved changing items around my house that currently were just gifts taking up space to unique home accessories (or maybe hitting up flea markets with friends to find a best buy).  Spray paint is easy to buy at craft stores, which often have 40% off coupons. So spray paint is a cheap and quick way to re-purpose old materials.

For beautifully painted pieces keep this in mind:

1. Always spray outside or in a spray booth
2. Make sure it the object is clean, and free of grease and dirt (otherwise paint won't stick well)
3. Spray in smooth, even movements (back and both).
4. Let it dry between coats or it will drip.

Happy Little Trees

Bob Ross is most well known for his happy little trees on his PBS Show "the Joy of Painting". I remember watching him as a child and the soothing presence of this voice, and I remember speeding time in college watching him paint so joyfully. He made it look so easy, but it wasn't. Recently I came across a quote from him that inspired me: "Imagination is like a muscle. You must exercise it daily, and keep at it to stay at peak performance" and "we don't have mistakes here, we just have happy accidents".

So remember to work your imagination daily to keep yourself at peak performance.