ABSTRACT
This chapter argues that the basic two-dimensional paint techniques are the fundamental building blocks for how to paint almost anything on scenery. Two-dimensional painting techniques also form a vocabulary of scenic art and are a means of communication between artists. The chapter discusses the organization and planning of large-scale scenic painting and describes the details of how to paint hard and soft scenery. It would seem that painting soft goods would be simpler than painting hard scenery because there are no edges to deal with and because fairly substantial areas of square footage can be dealt with at the same time. Every paint job starts with the base coat, which is the foundation of color and texture. Base coats may also be applied with pneumatic or airless sprayers. So, as in base coat painting with a brush, the roller should be worked in different directions and the strokes should be overlapped to spread the paint evenly.
