Dominic Watson

Yeah, i remember being overwhelmed by all those paint choices when I first started. Here's what helped me – go for sets with at least 12 colors to give you variety without breaking the bank & and make sure they're non-toxic since you'll be messing around a lot. Look at the bottle sizes too; bigger ones last longer, especially if you're painting on canvas or other surfaces. I tried skimping once and ended up with paints that dried out too quick or didn't mix well, so yeah, read some reviews from other beginners to avoid that. And don't worry about fancy stuff yet; basic colors and maybe a palette knife can get you far. Keep it simple at first.

I overthought this to death until I tried one line at the door: 'I cannot do drop-ins, please text me first.' Then close politely. Follow it with a friendly text the next day that gives them a clear window, like Saturdays after 10. A small door note that says 'On calls or with family. Please text.' reads softer than 'Do not disturb.' The key was saying it the same way every time and not opening when the timing was bad.