Painting is so much more than just a hobby. It’s a lifestyle. So when I travel, I make sure that I spend at least some of my time doing what I love the most: Fearless Abstract Painting. In an effort to travel light, I decided to buy art supplies in Hawaii. Lesson learned: This decision turned out to cost a lot more than paying the excess baggage fee. My second stop after Home Depot (of course), was a store called Ben Franklin (Imagine a less shinny version of Michael’s). There, I bought two 24” X 30” canvasses for $50 each, and some paint by a brand called Cheep Acrylic Colors.
My reasons for buying cheap quality paint were two fold: (1) I already own lots of great quality paint back home, (2) In order to keep my costs down while travelling, the cost of two tubes of paint for $4 was highly appealing. Pros of Buying Cheep Paint:
Cons of Buying Cheep Paint:
Final thoughts: Wherever you are, paint. Don’t let anything get in your way. If you can afford buying professional, artist quality paints while travelling, do it! This result in colors that are bring, intense and a little will go a long way. On the other hand, if you would rather spend your extra cash on gas, Poke bowls and new sarong for the beach, reach for cheaper paint but keep in mind that the results to your work may not be what you’re accustomed to. Happy painting!
Simone
9/3/2016 09:18:19 am
Kodos to you! for DOING what you preach... painting anywhere with whatever it is available !
Samantha daSilva
9/12/2018 06:39:39 pm
Thank you Simone! I agree with what you said about painting and how it is much more than a hobby. Finding the right paint can make your home look like new in a short amount of time. My sister wants to paint her master bedroom, so I'll help her find the best paint store in town to visit. Comments are closed.
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