You can use regular acrylics on pretty much everything. It's just the prep and finish on the chosen surface that makes the difference.

Can't wait to see your finished project!

Hi Summerf, Glad you got the paints you needed and are ready to work on your cans. I would suggest that you do a search for pictures of dragonflies to find one that you would like to use. As for the "push and lift to chisel", that means you would be using a "flat" brush that is square on the bottom. The "chisel" is the very tip of the bristles. So you would start on the tip or "chisel" of the brush, apply pressure or "push" to make your curve, the release the pressure or "lift" the brush back up to the tips or "chisel". You might want to practice the wing a few times before you try to paint it on your project. Hope this helps.

I love roses too, both growing them and trying to paint them. They are just so pretty and "romantic". ;o)

Have fun and keep in touch.

Luvs

Hello Summerf,

I have the "one stroke" dragonfly in one of my books. The body is done to resemble small circles joining together on an angle. You start at the top with your chisel brush and pull down with small light strokes, one right after another. There are about 6 strokes on the dragonfly and then a slight liner tail (sort of like aloose x). The wings are done with the chisel edge brush starting from the outside of the wing and moving in (like your long leaves) . There are four wings, two on each side and then the liner brush can make veins in the wings...and your antenna's also. Sure hope you can understand what I am talking about. I wanted to try to explain. Good luck! Show us your watering can when you get it done!