i ended up 'painting a bedroom' (that she wanted), with the wife (NaughtyCowgirl), .... she loved it.. and it was productive... might not have been perfect from the getgo.. but i'm not a professional painter... regardless, she loved the final product.... and she said it's the best 'present' she could have recieved...... which is great, cuz i'm POOR... ... so ... hope that helps..