Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Tips For Pursuing Painting As A Hobby Inexpensively

By Lee Sapata


An individual every now and then chooses to begin a new hobby. Popular hobbies include reading, photography, traveling, fishing, writing, various types of collections and sports. Art, particularly painting, is also a common choice. While painting may be somewhat costly, there are some ways to lower costs, mainly when starting out.

Visit a library. A local public or school library is a great way to learn about a hobby. A person can use the catalog to search for books on how to paint. Target books for beginners an make a list of the necessary supplies to get started.

Stop by several area craft stores in order to price art supplies. A kit may be a better deal than purchasing supplies separately, so try to look out for them. You can also find art supplies at department stores, art stores and online stores.

Look for discount coupons. Coupons are often available for craft stores and offer a percentage off of select merchandise. Usually, they can be found in store circulars or online at the official website of the craft stores. Coupons codes provide discounts for shopping online in much the same way as circular coupons do. Visit several coupon websites and forums to look for coupon codes.

A natural way to develop art skills is to take a class. A class offers instruction as well as the opportunity to complete one or more projects. Beginning art classes are offered at craft stores, art museums, adult education centers and universities. An individual can also take private lessons though the cost is generally higher than group instruction.

After completing some initial research, you may decide that you do have the funds for to pursue painting. As a substitute, you may want to study art appreciation. An art appreciation hobby can include contributing to art-related message forums or reading art books borrowed from the library. Other opportunities include trips to galleries, art shows and museums.




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