Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Masha Eretnova 
Art on wood was one of the earilest form, along with art on stone, but with modern paints we have different pigments and “stickiness” of paint. Acrylics work great not only on canvas but on wood, as wood is a porous surface, it can help you with your creative process or paint wood furniture. You … Read more
I love doing painting experiments and explore what creation are beyond traditional painting techniques and “rules”. As an abstract artist I explore texture and color a lot, and the base of each color is a pigment. In fact, many flowers and food can be used to make pigmetns and be used in painting. Today it … Read more
I wanted to test acrlic paint vs fabric paint on a simple white T-shirt I had and I’ve picked a set of 20 colors Mont Marte fabric paint and Decola for the test. This Mont Marte textile paint was super cheap and I wasn’t expecting anything, but I do love their pouring paint, so I … Read more
I was contemplating the purchase of Holbein acryla for a while – it is quite pricey after all and what if it isn’t worth it? I did it finally when I was in Japan – it felt right to buy Japan-made paint there and it felt very special. So I bought their regular gouche and … Read more
Wondering if Holbein oil pastels are as good as their gouache? I was the same! That’s why I bought a set of Holbein oil pastels and here is what I think about it. Holbein Oil Pastels Features There are different Holbein oil pastels on the market and I have the one in light yellow-green box … Read more
If you just learning about fluid art and some techniques seem intimidating, I suggest you start with a simple pre-mixed paints kit. Excatly what I did! I knew nothing about pouring and mixing recipes, but I saw a nice cheap kit in art store and decided to try it on round canvas. My choice was … Read more
Have you heard of thinning acrylic paints yet so far it is not quite a clear concept? You also probably hear opposite opinions as of using or not water vs medium and it only gets more confusing. To lightly thin acrylic paint, you can add water or wet the brush. To make the paint much … Read more
Chalk paint is an amazing medium to work with: upcycle your cabinets, paint your wall, do some art works – versatile and fun. Unlike traditional paint, chalk paint doesn’t often need a prep, but what it does need is the right brush for the job! The best chalk paint brushes are ones that are designed … Read more
Have you ever tried drawing raindrops? They might seem simple at first, but there’s more to drawing these little droplets than meets the eye. Raindrops are one of the most beautiful things in the world. They fall from the sky like diamonds and can make any scene more romantic and picturesque. In this blog post, … Read more
Foxes have an endearing charm that makes them great painting subjects. I recommend looking for reference photos of foxes before you sketch or paint a fox. Also, you may learn the finest methods for painting these sneaky critters by watching tutorials and examples online. The best way to draw a fox is to begin by … Read more