you're right. i'll do that. thanks so much. -eazl: Depending on what and how you are painting will determine how long it takes. If you get stuck, keep going unitl you finish. You'll learn something valuable, then start it over again and do what you learned. Don't use that old turp. Just get a $3 gallon of mineral spirits and keep on painting.: how long does it take you to finish one painting? and what do you do when you get stuck? also, is there no harm in using different kinds of turpentine on one painting? and does turpentine expire? i haven't used my (gum spirits of) turpentine in a while, its gotten thick and whitish and gummy.. is it still okay to use? thanks. sorry that wasn't just ONE question. :)-eazl