Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Let me guess…your acrylic paint dries way too fast before you’re able to finish the layer and details. I feel you. Some acrylics dry in under 5 minutes and we need to make them dry slower. To make acrylic paint dry slower you can use slow-drying mediums or Golden Open acrylics. Adding water will also … Read more
Floetrol for acrylic pouring is now a very trending medium and the amount of questions constantly increases. Is it the best way even if it is not a real pouring medium? Why can not just use water? I can relate to all your worries so let’s just follow official guidelines and practical knowledge that I … Read more
I’ve found that there is no full answer to many beginners who struggle with the isolation coat. What is it anyway and why do we even need one? In fact, it’s a process that can easily be your good painting practice if you’re aiming to enjoy your painting for many years, and can save you … Read more
Gesso is something many beginners try to understand. While professional artists blend it and share homemade recipes, beginners just want to know what is this and if they need it or not?! The decision is gesso necessary for acrylic painting depends on the surface you work with. You don’t have to gesso a pre-primed canvas … Read more
Acrylic paints can be painted onto wood. It could be a great experience and a piece of art. But you have to prepare your wooden surface properly before you start if you don’t want to redo it later (which is not so easy as painting on canvas). If you have an idea to paint acrylic … Read more
When I started acrylic painting the first issue I had was one of my acrylic paintings cracking! Losing the paintings I’ve done with a lot of love (and time) would be discouraging. And in this article, I’ll show you how to fix cracked acrylic paintings quickly and easily! I’ll also show you how to save … Read more