Water ratio is key Use damp brush to pick up color or activate paint on palette Spray wells/palette to rewaken paint Use paper towel to absorb water from brush Use firmer brush to pick up pure paint from wells Reserve two areas on palette: one for warms and one for cools Remove excess water from wells using damp brush Clean palette by rewetting paint and using paper towel to clean When using thirsty brushes always mix more paint than you think you need