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The Great Water Container Mystery: "My Acrylic Painting Studio Looks Like a Dishwashing Contest".

  • Aug 10
  • 2 min read

Reusable plastic containers repurposed as water holders for cleaning paint brushes, showcasing a creative and sustainable approach to art supplies.
Reusable plastic containers repurposed as water holders for cleaning paint brushes, showcasing a creative and sustainable approach to art supplies.

In this post, I'll spill (but not literally) the story behind the story of my

ever-growing army of water containers. From keeping my brushes clean to protecting my colors from turning into a muddy chaos, I'll share exactly why multiple containers are my not-so-secret weapon in acrylic painting. You'll understand the method to my madness, and sometimes a few mishaps. Whether you're an acrylic artist or just curious, since so many of you have asked "Why so many"? This post will make you laugh a little and maybe you'll add a few more containers to your studio as well.


An artist enjoys a tranquil painting session in a lush outdoor garden, surrounded by vibrant colors and natural beauty.
An artist enjoys a tranquil painting session in a lush outdoor garden, surrounded by vibrant colors and natural beauty.

Using the same water container to rinse after each color often results in muddy water, preventing a clean start with the next color. I can spend hours painting, and having to get up to change the water disrupts my creative flow.


A cozy and welcoming home studio features a lively dragonfly painting in progress, surrounded by a variety of brushes and water containers, capturing the serene and creative atmosphere of an artist's workspace.
A cozy and welcoming home studio features a lively dragonfly painting in progress, surrounded by a variety of brushes and water containers, capturing the serene and creative atmosphere of an artist's workspace.

Now, I'm only human and will admit I have accidentally drunk my paint water instead of my coffee, not to mention cleaned my brush off in my coffee cup ...oops! And yes, I have spilled a few containers thinking well now I don't have to mop the studio floor!


So yes, my studio might look like I'm hydrating for a marathon-but in reality, it's just the secret to keeping my colors clean, my brushes happy, and my paintings vibrant.

In the end, more jars mean more magic-just don't sip the masterpiece!


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