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Laurie,Ash said that he's brush painting! Scroll up old chap 
Laurie
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Do not call me "old" Patrick I am only 75 going on 76 soon.
Laurie -
Hi Ash. It sounds and looks to me like the paint isn't mixed properly, or your brush is dragging the paint or is dirty. I use enamels and normally brush paint; the same principles apply for acrylic paint brushed from a pot. Stir until you can't stir any more, you can never stir enough so no danger of over doing it. The pigment must be dissolved into the paint mixture completely. Moisten your brush (for enamels use enamel thinners, in your case use water or acrylic thinner). Use light strokes, ensuring you moisten the brush periodically using your water/thinner. Keep the brush clean by wiping it on a lint-free rag every now and again. Avoid dragging the paint too far and 'back brushing' it, as this can cause small lumps to appear. In other words use enough paint to cover a small area at a time. Stir the paint again every few minutes. It's a patience game, you will probably need a minimum of two, possibly three coats. This is one of the down sides to brush painting. Ensure the paint from the previous coat is totally dry prior to adding another layer, as this can also be the cause of lumps or marks appearing on your finish. If you notice your paint is getting lumpy in the pot you are probably either not stirring it often enough, or you are scraping dirt/dried paint lumps from your brush into the paint, hence the advice regarding keeping your brush clean and moist. Hope this helps, good luck
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