Is anyone as much of the paint slob as I am?

[Laurel Alanna McBrine]

Originally Posted by Margaret Port

I think he had not thrown out a rag, a brush, an empty tube, anything at all for his entire life.
There was mountains of stuff piled on every surface.

I wonder if painters are more prone to hoarding tendencies than the general population?

I know I am quite averse to discarding empty jars, film cannisters, old clothing for rags, outdated telephone books for cleaning brushes, packing materials and such, since I often have a need for such items. I try to periodically organize all this stuff into containers to eliminate the visual clutter and make them easier to find when I do need them.

A person who is unable to let go of empty paint tubes may need some professional help.

True junk, that is neither useful or beautiful, I have no problem chucking.