[Karin Wells]

Dust on a wet canvas is an annoying part of painting and here is what I do about it:

• I use "auto wipes" that I buy from an automotive supply store - or from Wal-Mart. They are an ugly blue, but are absolutely totally lint free. I use them instead of rags and/or paper towels which transfer a LOT of lint when you wipe your brushes.
  
  I use an ordinary tack-rag from a hardware or paint store to wipe the dry surface of my painting before I begin a painting session. These rags are cheesecloth and are impregnated with beeswax and are meant to remove all lint from a surface. They work great. After a couple of months, I toss the old tack-rag away and buy a new one (for about $1).
  
  I often run an air filter during pollen season and when the weather is really dry. I borrowed an ionizer/ozoneator last week. I like what it does and will eventually purchase my own for the studio.
  
  I always dry my painting in a vertical position....NEVER horizontal as it would attract more dust that way.
  
  I damp mop the studio floor at least once a week and wipe down my easel.