INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will need to paint in sections, allowing different areas time to dry.  Drying typically takes 24 hours.  For this reason, only mix colors that are needed in a specific area, to avoid having wasted, unused paint on your palette.  The first colors to pour are those for line work and small detail. The last colors you will want to do are the background of the image, like the sky. You should buy oil paint; 37 ml tubes should be sufficient, unless your glass is very large. If you do not have the exact paint shades that you would like for your painting, begin by mixing paints to get your desired colors. Squeeze the amount needed (small for a small area, more for a large area) of a light color onto palette paper, wax paper, aluminum foil, or a mixing palette.  Add a small dab of the darker primary color to the light color. Mix well with a palette knife or brush. Keep adding small amounts of dark or light until you get the desired shade. Once you have the desired color/shade, add gilding size to your paint to help it adhere to the glass. Because glass is non-porous, it does not take paint well. You must use gilding size to help the paint adhere to and dry quicker on the glass. Pour a small amount of size directly onto your already-mixed paint and begin blending it in.  Add size as needed to larger paint piles. The desired ratio is 1/2 paint to 1/2 size. Blend thoroughly with a palette knife or paint brush. Separating the paints will help you avoid accidental color mixing.

SUMMARY: Decide which parts of the painting you will do that day. Get your desired paint colors ready. Blend quick dry gilding size with the paint. Pour the paint from your palette/mixing station into a small cap or cup.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Everyone loves to be around a positive person. Your demeanor and how you carry yourself can affect how happy she is both with and without you.  Show that you're genuinely glad to see her. If your usual first reaction isn't a smile, there may be something wrong with the relationship. Consider hugging her or kissing her when you see her after a long day. If you're just having a bad day, put it aside and grin. Make a self-deprecating joke about how you always seem to attract trouble. Put a smile on your face and be done with it. Laugh at her jokes; everyone likes to think that they're funny. If they're not funny and you're not good at faking, just smile; a fake laugh is much worse than no laugh at all. She's not a maid or a cleaning service; she's not your personal cook; she's not there to simply to satisfy all your carnal desires. Don't do things that might make her feel any of these things. Don't smack her on the butt. Look at her when you're talking to her.  If she feels like a person instead of a thing that exists solely for your pleasure, she'll be much more likely to be happy with you. There’s nothing sexy about reluctant sex. Honestly, you'll get a lot more sex, and better sex, if she's just as ready as you are.  If she seems hesitant, back off — even if she doesn't say anything. She may need more time to feel comfortable. Don’t put out the wrong vibes. If she senses that you’re impatient, she may grow distant — or worse yet, do something she regrets. Remember that no means no. Even if you’ve been together for years, it’s her body and she’s under no obligation to share it with you. If she's an abuse survivor or something along those lines, that's a different situation entirely. Get her to talk to someone if she's not already. If you expect your girl to look like a Victoria's Secret model, how do you think she expects you to look? It's a double standard to expect girls to look great but to let your own grooming, hygiene, and exercise regimes to slip.  Shave every day, unless your girl likes a man with a beard. If you happen to have a beard, trim it regularly and keep it looking under, not out of, control. Buy some semi-expensive gym clothes. If you buy gym clothes, you'll feel obligated to work out. If you feel obligated to work out, you won't skip out on your gym membership after school or at work. Smelling odorless is better than smelling like you just stepped out of an Axe commercial. Girls like guys who smell subtly good. So don't drench yourself in cologne. Only use so much that she'll be enticed to get closer to you in order to catch a whiff. Women are just as turned off by neediness as men. Learn to give her a little space once in a while, even if it means letting her hang out with other guys. Trust in her and she'll want to live up to your trust.  Have a life of your own. A confident, independent person will never lack admirers. Don't force-feed a budding relationship with too much affection. This is unhealthy and will raise red flags. It all depends on your own sense of humor and what she thinks is funny, but humor is routinely one of the most attractive things women look for in men. Whether it's jokingly poking fun of her ruthlessness, or reliving a joke you had when you were on spring break, humor is the lifeblood of happiness for both guys and girls. Don't forget that making fun of yourself in a joking way is another great way to get her to laugh. Knowing how to keep your head in a fight will make it productive instead of destructive. And as much as you may want to avoid confrontation, it’s far healthier to fight than to sweep things under the mat. Remember that if you really messed up, you might want to plan a special date to apologize.  Don't just change the subject when a fight is brewing. Forcing the conversation elsewhere will just create resentment. If she’s really mad, give her a cooling period, then offer to work it out. Never forget to come back to the argument later or you will come off as evasive and/or uninterested. Admit when you're wrong. Without humility, you will never learn from your mistakes. Don't use an apology as a tool for ending an argument. This is manipulative and unproductive. Physical affection is just as important as verbal affection; it's just a different breed. While being careful to give your girl enough space and not appear clingy, it's important to physically show her how much you care for her. Here are some things that you can do:  Come up and slowly kiss the back of her neck while hugging her from behind. This soft, sensuous kiss is sure to get her excited and remind her of the sweet things you can do. Nothing says "I like you" quite like a good foot massage or back massage. Learn how to give good ones and you'll never need another way to apologize! Try a six-second kiss. A six-second kiss is a passionate way to help make your love last. Couples who regularly kiss for six seconds or longer last longer than those who don't.

SUMMARY:
Make your enthusiasm contagious. Don't treat her like she's an object. Don’t pressure her romantically. Stay in shape and pay attention to your grooming. Know when to give her space. Find ways to make her laugh. Learn how to fight. Show her physical affection from time to time.