Ashley Cooper

Good additions. I’d also check that the jar’s base ring is fully tightened and the rubber gasket isn’t nicked or flipped; a loose ring makes the blade wobble and scream and... make sure the jar locks fully into the base and snug any loose screws on the underside and set the blender on a silicone mat or folded dish towel to cut vibration. If your model has a little rubber drive coupler on top of the motor, look for cracks or missing teeth - replacing that cheap part often cures noise and shake.

Build credibility by showing you’ve thought it through: come with a ranked task list rough time estimates, and the trade-offs if you take on anything new. Frame it in outcomes, not feelings, like “If I keep all of this, feature A will slip a week or quality will drop.” Then offer options - defer X, delegate Y, or reduce scope on Z - so your manager can make a clear call.

Hey, as someone who's been dabbling in acrylics for a bit now, I'd say go for paints that are labeled as student quality because they're usually cheaper and still decent for starting out. You want ones with a good range of colors that stay bright when you mix them, especially for those landscape scenes with all the greens and blues. Check the consistency too, something not too thick or runny so it blends smoothly on your canvas. And don't forget to read reviews from other beginners to see how the colors hold up over time. Works great for avoiding disappointments early on.