The other thing you want to make sure of is what's called mise en place. Namely, you want to make sure that you have all of your ingredients prepared and measured before you ever start cooking. It helps keep you from rushing or slowing down any process which can also cause problems.
Just like you said: I'm sure you make sure your paint and your water and your brushes and your cleaner and everything else is out and ready before you start on a piece. Same thing.
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Just like you said: I'm sure you make sure your paint and your water and your brushes and your cleaner and everything else is out and ready before you start on a piece. Same thing.