Yes, I did tape!! I was taught/urged to tape when I was young and ALWAYS REFUSED TO DO IT, but this time, with all these very straight lines necessary to really make it feel lighthouse-y, and looking at my decidedly unstraight pencil sketch of them, I realized there was no other option. I'm really glad to hear you like the paint bleed--I like it, too! It's another thing I love about acrylics--how thick they can get, so your painting can be kind of 3D.

I'd love to see the lighthouse you painted (if it'd be handy for you to get a link)!

You're so sweet. Thanks for another great comment. I'm glad we've become acquainted through this exchange! I just added you as a friend here; hope that's cool.