The history of painting reaches back in time to artifacts from pre-historic humans, and spans all cultures. Taubmans Brand Ambassador, Shaynna Blaze, has five foolproof tips on what NOT to do – which will help you do the RIGHT paint job the first time. Painting with pals is the best way to make the task even more fun. Japanese varnish was the first paint used on automobiles at the turn of the century (the 20th century, that is), but it was soon replaced by nitrocellulose lacquer, and later acrylic lacquer. Oil paint is a traditional artist's medium.It is pigment mixed with such oils as linseed, safflower, or poppy, and thinned with turpentine. However, first-time painters need to understand five critical elements to get the best results. Enamel eventually became the automotive paint of choice, as its resin-based makeup proved more durable than lacquer, and it cured to a high gloss without needing to be polished. Here are a few tips to help even novice painters get a professional finish: Paint the ceiling first, then cornices and edges where the wall meets the ceiling. Then proceed to walls, doors and window frames – start away from the window and work towards the light in order to avoid painting in shadow But not all first-time painters are so fortunate, so here are a few things I learned on my first go-round: • I had read that one gallon of paint would cover about 350 square feet. While this is a good place to start your estimate, be prepared to alter your paint amount based on the color, wall texture, and how many coats you need to do. 1. It represents a continuous, though periodically disrupted, tradition from Antiquity. It should be used on supports that have been primed with gesso to protect the surface—which can even include paper—from the acid in the oil. Across cultures, and spanning continents and millennia, the history of painting is an ongoing river of creativity, that continues into the 21st century. Here are some suggestions to help even novice painters get yourself a finish that like an expert did it Paint the ceiling first, then cornices. Get your crew around and pump up the music to make painting your room more of a party! First-Time Painters : Don’t Skip Prep Time.