INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whether you are starting seeds so that you can transplant them into your garden or into larger containers later, you will want to start them in seed starting trays or a large pot, These are large and deep enough so that the seeds will have room to grow, and are compartmentalized to avoid overcrowding. You will also want to select a soil made especially for growing seeds.  Make sure your seed starting trays or pots have holes for proper drainage. If you choose to plant in a pot rather than starting in trays, a six inch (15 cm) pot should be good enough to start. Look for a soil that is made especially for starting seeds, or make your own by combining 1 part each of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite. Starting plants, especially herbs and vegetables, from seeds is not always easy, so it’s important to select seeds that have a good chance of being successful. Herbs and vegetables such as lettuce are good choices to start in pots.  Remember to check your hardiness zone to make sure you are growing a plant that will survive in your area if you plan to keep it outdoors or transplant it later on.  Look at your local nursery or farmer’s market for seeds that have been carefully screened and selected for quality. Rinse out your pots or seed trays to remove any dust and particulates, and moisten your soil. The soil should be damp but not wet. Then, fill your pot up to half an inch (1.25 cm) from the top with your soil mixture. It is also sometimes recommended that a thin layer of sand be added to the bottom of the pot before soil to promote better drainage. Your seed packet will typically let you know how deep to plant your seeds, and how far apart each seed should be. Consult your seed packet, or otherwise talk to the seed provider, to get specific instructions regarding how deep and how far apart seeds need to be planted. Your seed packet will also tell you the best time of year to start sowing your seeds, if you plan on keeping the pots outdoors.

SUMMARY: Get your containers and soil. Select your seeds. Get your pots ready for planting. Read your seed packet.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you breathe through your mouth during the day, you may be doing the same during your sleep. To change this habit, be aware of how you breathe throughout the day. If you find yourself breathing through your mouth, close your mouth and try to consciously breathe through your nose. Before you go to sleep, put an extra pillow below your head. Raising the height of your head while you sleep may help keep your mouth from opening. A daily walk or run will increase your body’s need for oxygen, and your body will naturally respond by taking in air through your nose. Exercising regularly will also help reduce stress, which is itself a cause of mouth breathing. If you do not exercise on a regular basis, making this simple change to your daily routine could help you sleep with your mouth closed. You can also practice yoga or meditation as a way to reduce stress and focus on your breathing. Dust mites, pet dander, and other airborne allergens may be clogging your nasal passageways during your sleep, forcing you to open your mouth to breathe. To reduce the amount of these allergens in the air, regularly wash your bedding in hot water, vacuum your floors, and dust. Use a vacuum with a fine filter, like a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, for best results.
Summary: Practice breathing through your nose during the day. Elevate your head during sleep. Exercise regularly to change your natural breathing patterns. Clean your bedroom regularly to reduce airborne allergens.

Meowing should never be entirely ignored. You do not want to encourage excessive meowing, but you should always check to make sure your cat does not need anything if you hear it meowing. A cat may, for example, be trapped in a room or be unable to reach its litter boxes. You should make sure your cat is not in need when you hear it meowing. Never scold, hit, or punish a cat in any way for meowing. If you want your cat to not meow for breakfast in the morning, ignore the behavior instead of punishing it. Cats do not respond well to punishment. A cat is unlikely to realize why it is being punished and will only become stressed. If you punish your cat for meowing, it can create a stressful environment that can lead to other behavioral problems. Your cat may start meowing excessively suddenly. In this case, take it to a vet immediately. Unexplained meowing can often be a sign your cat is injured or sick. You should never ignore unusual meowing in a cat that's normally quiet. If you're dealing with a new cat, you may be confused by excessive meowing. If the meowing does not sound distressed or frightened, it is probably okay. Certain cats are simply more vocal than others. Your new cat may simply feel the need to communicate through meowing more frequently.
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One-sentence summary -- Check if your cat needs something. Do not punish a cat for meowing. Talk to a vet about sudden or excessive meowing. Accept certain cats simply meow more than others.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Start as described in the previous part, doing the thin Burnt Sienna layer, then using tube texture paint and carefully brushing it, do a realistic black and white painting with all the details of your subject just using Ivory Black and Titanium White. Let that "grisaille" or "dead layer" dry thoroughly. It will look like a black and white photo in a way, very detailed. Then start mixing oil with all your colors, using them very thin, start painting over the grisaille layer. Covering the black and white painting with various transparent colors will let the light bounce back and forth within the dried layers and give it a unique luminosity. Only slow, heavily layered colored pencil rendering comes close to the effect. It's one of the things oil painting is famous for. You can try this method if you have a lot of time to let each glazed layer dry before doing the next. But if you don't want to take that long, just let the grisaille dry, add a bit of oil, paint over it in the right colors and add one final glaze when that layer's dry. You can get as elaborate or as simple as you like with oil painting.

SUMMARY:
Try one of the traditional Old Masters techniques that doesn't rely much on brush textures.