Start a New Art Project
Complete step-by-step checklist to start a new art project covering select target art medium and buy required art materials, and essential action items.
Select target art medium
Choose acrylic paint, sketch drawing, clay, or digital art
Buy required art materials
Get brushes, canvases, sketch pads, pencils, or clay tools
Prepare protected work table
Lay newspaper or plastic sheets to prevent paint spills
Sketch initial layout ideas
Draw light pencil outlines of design before applying paint
Schedule focused art hours
Block out 1-2 hours weekly for uninterrupted painting
Apply background base layers
Paint base shapes and tones before working on fine detail
Capture art progress photos
Take pictures of project phases to track visual changes
Clean and store art brushes
Wash brushes in warm water and store them upright to dry
Laminate or seal project
Apply varnish or protective sealant to completed canvas
Frame completed art pieces
Mount finished project in a nice frame for home display