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Do we need to prepare the surface before painting?

June 4, 2016 By Jacqueline Hill

Ideally the wall should be smooth and sealed with at least a primer plus two coats of good quality acrylic exterior paint. There should be no holes in the wall.

About Jacqueline Hill

Multi-award winning artist who paints in all mediums and many different styles. Jacqueline teaches art classes in the Art School inside her own gallery. She is one of the leading portrait artists in Brisbane and is known for her pet portraits and Australian art depicting nature and wildlife. Her peaceful Brisbane art gallery and studio, Art at Heart, is nestled in the leafy bushland of the Western suburbs. See her art online at www.shop.artatheart.com.au

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We are simply thrilled to pieces with the wonderful art work you have done for us. During the process you were so professional and accommodating, I can’t thank you enough for always fitting in with our schedule.
The end result was even better then we expected and being able to combine our thoughts with yours made it a piece of art that we will enjoy for years to come. As we always enjoyed our room before having this lovely art to look at there now, makes it even more a delight.
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Linda & GregForest Lake, Brisbane

We got the painting today – our memory portrait of Gusto the boxer. I️ had to wait until tonight to open it with Steve for his birthday and the anticipation was killing me. Needless to say we are completely blown away. It is literally like we are staring into his eyes and just so life like.

It is really is so much more than what I ever expected or imagined and I️ can’t thank you enough. You have captured him just perfectly. Thank you for your amazing talent. We will treasure it forever.

Kylie H

I find it hard to express how I felt when I saw your interpretations of my dear departed boy, Smokey, the Prince of Cats.

That you can capture the essence of who he was with just a few photos is truly amazing. You are very, very clever, and your gift goes far beyond and deeper than just your incredible technique. One of the reasons I was dubious about having him looking directly at me was that I didn’t think anyone could capture his eyes, but you did it, and he is there. And the graphite one is …

Will T.Brisbane, Qld
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