So you finally won an argument with yourself?

You say fear has a clear cause, but my brain can freak out over silly stuff like a loud microwave beep.

Totally get that, I was in the same boat for years. Leaving a good layer on there really does make a difference in the final texture. What's a cut you're still figuring out the trim for?

Honestly lilyross, I used to feel the same way until I saw how much these sites get damaged over time. We really are racing against the clock before they're gone for good.

That point about drips and smudges making it feel alive... I used to be all about clean lines and no mistakes. I thought any flaw meant the work was less than it should be. But then I started noticing how perfect stuff often feels cold and fake. Those mural imperfections... they add a human touch you can't get from a machine. It's like the artist's hand is right there, and it tells a story beyond the image. Now I see that roughness as a sign of life, not a failure.