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Sailor.—We judge from your specimen that you have some taste for painting, and we should recommend a course at the nearest school of art, where you might join an evening class. If, however, you still wish to join one of the girls’ societies in which the members’ specimens are sent for criticism, you must consult the “Directory of Girls’ Clubs,” by Miss Caulfeild, price one shilling and sixpence, published by Griffith and Farran.
A. Williams.—The varnish applied to mirror painting is used for the purpose of preserving the oil-colours, and bringing up their most brilliant tones. A white surface as a commencement is not absolutely necessary, but if not used, flake white should be mixed with the first tints of each colour.