Why the right tool helps

Although I am a large believer in concept that the pilot and not the plane fly you to your destination, you can't fly across the Atlantic in a paper glider. Below I am posting a painting I did about 3 months ago. It was done using Liquitex BASIC acrylics, a student line made with the intent of being affordable. Although I do like these paints for certain uses, they are heavily diluted, and the color spectrum is less accessible both for blending, mixing, and layering.

A few days ago, I decided to touch this work up, using Golden acrylics, a professional level acrylic paint, and the best paints I've ever used. The resulting difference is remarkable- see for yourself!

Lesson learned. You get what you pay for. Like everything else in life :)

Ps- this work may look a little less detailed than other things I've put up. It's because this painting is only 2" x 8" working that small is a different experience too.

This work is for sale. Contact me if interested.