Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
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
Green and purple are popular secondary colors: green is a combination of blue and yellow, while purple is a combination of blue and red. But what color do green and purple make if they are mixed? Green and purple make a brownish-gray, blueish-grey and brown. The lighter the green the more grey mixed color will … Read more
I used to struggle with smooth and seamless gradients and with some heavy body acrylics it is still challenging. But with practice over the last 4 years, I found many ways to blend acrylic yet some of them are easier and more satisfying. I think flat and mop brushes allow you to make the smoothest … Read more
If you’re interested in learning more about acrylic pouring techniques, then this blog post is for you! We’ll go over the basics of what acrylic pouring is and why it’s so popular. Then we’ll show you 33 impressive acrylic pour painting ideas that are sure to provide inspiration for your next project. So grab your … Read more
The varnish is the final step for painting. It protects acrylic painting for years from all negative factors and makes it just even more beautiful. But most beginners do not know tricks on how to varnish an acrylic painting without ruining it. I’m going to share the exact varnishing process and varnishes I have used … Read more