@Tom Wells Honestly I felt more comfortable. It felt like, okay Tom said this is the way to do it, this is how I do it, lets go.

Tik Tok I think. I don't know if Casey or Tom was the first I saw but enjoyed both their videos and that their styles are slightly different.

It's great to have a reminder of everything you've learned but have forgotten. I didn't know the specifics of synthetic vs acrylic in the paints. Definitely revisiting the caps video. I just picked up a couple of different ones to try. Actually found the Montana #1 in a local store! The texture video had me thinking of all the ways to make texture. That video could have gone on and on. And the star part...flicking multiple fingers...yeah I do that. I'll try the single finger from now on.

Like Tom says you can use anything. Posterboard is the best for working on skills and its the easiest to use. Also super cheap. I get mine at the dollar store. Probably not the best quality but it works. It's also easy for people to frame. For my really good paintings I love canvas, but I've painted on old records, glass, cardboard, doors, walls, wood, a metal serving tray, plastic ... if you have the techniques down let your imagination go wild.