Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Masha Eretnova 
Did you know that it is quite easy to make your own paints? Pack it in tubes and enjoy painting without paying for brands or marketing? To make acrylic paint, you will basically need 3 components: Acrylic medium or binder, Pigment and Water with a bit of alcohol. You start by adding water and a … Read more
Have you ever tried to find and match all the pieces of the sky in a puzzle? Not an easy task (I’m a puzzle lover myself!). And the same with painting the sky. There are actually a few colors we observe above us: darker blues on the top and paler blue at the horizon line, … Read more
Have you ever stumbled upon an old painting in your house or attended an art auction, wondering if the artwork you’re looking at holds any significant value? I’d like to address a few key factors that determine the worth of a painting. Whether you’re a seasoned art collector, a curious beginner in the art world, … Read more
Gesso is a classic foundation for canvas, paper or wood prep for acrylic or oil painting. Yet, many painters, especially beginners feel like most gessos on the market are quite expressive and thus, look for better gesso alternatives. Some common and effective alternatives to gesso are acrylic medium, clear gesso, primers, and grounds. Cheap alternative … Read more
Oil Pastels are one of the most unique, satisfying, and beautiful art mediums to use. Yet, there are quite a lot of poor quality, waxy sticks that make people abandon oil pastel painting quickly. On the other hand, there are sets for $100+ which no beginner will be comfortable buying. I’m on my way to … Read more
Sticky or tacky acrylic paintings can be frustrating. Have you ever stored two paintings face to face and then struggled to separate them? But don’t worry, there is probably nothing wrong with your paint and there are ways how to fix sticky acrylic paint! Your acrylic can be still wet underneath so to fix sticky … Read more
Art enthusiasts around the world are hunting for masterpieces with today’s art collecting market peaking at 60 billion dollars. Collecting art may seem not that complicated, but understanding how unpredictable and lightly regulated art marketplace works and having access to market insights are essential to build really good collection with increasing value. I would like … Read more
Do you wet the brush before using acrylic paint? Or do you use a dry brush? Would you like to know how you should go about acrylic painting properly? You don’t have to wet brush to start acrylic painting, but a wet brush makes a smoother stroke and uniform coverage. Do not soak acrylic paint … Read more
Now that I’ve been using gouache for over a year, I wanted to try some professional-grade paint that offers vibrant colors, smooth consistency, and excellent lightfastness. I’ve tested 3 different gouache brands, and Holbein Artist’s gouache has the best quality and value for money. Holbein Gouache is known for its vibrant colors, smooth consistency, and … Read more
Looking for the best pouring color combinations that catch the eye, are easy to pour, and don’t cost an arm and a leg? I’m here for you! I love acrylic pouring so much I’ve done dozens of techniques and even if I mostly do dirty pours with some swirl or ring pour elements and so … Read more