Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Masha Eretnova Acrylic paint is a versatile and fast-drying type of paint made from pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. It can be diluted with water to create translucent washes or used straight from the tube for a bold, opaque color. It can be used on a variety of surfaces, including canvas, paper, wood, fabric, and … Read more
I had a chance to try very affordable oil paints – Van Gogh and it was my second attempt at oils as an acrylic painter. I bought a simple set of 6 colors, only the basics and I was excited to test how oils are different from acrylics and how performant cheap oils can be. … Read more
Being an artist was never actually perceived as being rich. Gladly, the internet, galleries, and art boom today make some of us richer. But most of us still struggle and have to keep full-time jobs, take care of our families, manage daily life, and somehow find inspiration and time to make and actively sell art. … Read more
Over the last 3 years, my painting practice has evolved and I was able to invest in some professional paints, like Golden acrylic paint. I was really intrigued by how praised this brand is, and how they stand out among competitors and never even produce student-grade paints. At the same time, I thought, ain’t no … Read more
Alla Prima is not the first technique and let’s be honest, word, that comes to mind when you start painting with acrylics. But what is this and why is this technique really worth trying? (And it is, I promise!) Alla Prima in Italian means at first attempt or direct painting, and as a painting technique, it … Read more
Thinning acrylic paint for airbrushing is necessary to create a nice, smooth, and thin paint application. The two easy ways to prepare acrylic paint for airbrushing are to either add a professional airbrushing medium OR to use regular isopropyl alcohol. To thin acrylic paint for airbrushing you need to know: Thinning products for airbrushing come … Read more
I used to do pour painting with premixed pour paint – it means the brand already thinned the acrylic paint with a special medium for me. But if you want to be more professional about pouring and premixing any colors you want, you can’t rely only on pre-mixed paint. You should learn to thin acrylic … Read more
This Easter I wanted to paint something cute and easy, but not cartoon style and I still wanted it to be a good painting practice. I decided to do my best at painting a better Easter Bunny and make it a simple scene, like for a postcard or small painting, so I added a couple … Read more
Though Gouache is infamous for being similar to watercolor, reputable painters still used Gouache as their primary medium and iconic paintings were used with Gouache. Gouache may be similar to watercolor, but some artists prefer it over others. There’s no loss, and we understand because Gouache is very worth it, even for beginners. Many artists … Read more
It is a myth (beneficial for marketing people and brands) that to be successful in painting you need to buy a set of 48 colors. It is not true, there are basic colors and some variations of the basic acrylic paint palette that you can buy and paint absolutely anything. I’ve been painting with acrylics … Read more