Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Are you stuck on what color pink and yellow make? They go very well together but what if they are mixed? As background, I’m Masha, a crafter, acrylic painter, and certified teacher and I love mixing colors and explaining them! Mixing pink and yellow paints makes peachy orange color, and shades of orange. The different shades … Read more
Varnish is the final step for painting. When I just started I was terrified – there were so many contradictory posts about varnishing but all of them said, you could probably ruin your painting…Wait, what? You probably wondering: Should I varnish my acrylic painting at all? The short answer is that you don’t have to … Read more
Paint by numbers for adults is an accessible art form that allows beginners to create impressive paintings without prior experience. Tour Eiffel or portraits without years of practice – how cool is that? This painting technique divides a picture into shapes or patterns, each marked with a specific number corresponding to a particular color. With … Read more
Almost all acrylic paints are somehow satin or semi-gloss when they are wet or dry. But sometimes we need that extra sheen, that glass-like finish that is glossy and smooth. How to make acrylic paint shiny then you may ask? Quite easy I may say: To make acrylic paint shiny, mix the paint on the … Read more
Liquitex is one of my staple acrylics since 2020 and I finally decided to do this Liquitex Basics acrylics review to show you that they are truly one of the best acrylic paints on the market for beginners. I had already a few colors of Liquitex Basics that I often use for color mixing, and … Read more
Acrylic paint is a popular medium for artists, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts due to its versatility, durability, and ease of use. However, many people wonder, “Is acrylic paint water-based or oil-based pr chemical-based” as there are conflicting info online. The simple answer is yes, acrylic paint is a type of water-based paint. Acrylic paints are … Read more
Daler Rowney Simply Acrylic Paint is a budget-friendly line of acrylic paints that are designed for beginners and students, but is it a good paint set for $11? I have been painting with acrylics for the last 4 years and I tried Daler Rowney Simply acrylic paints. Let me share my thoughts with you on … Read more
Pebeo Studio acrylics are widely known and popular for both acrylic painting and acrylic pouring. One of my favorite pouring artists – Olga Soby – uses Pebeo acrylic paints! Are Pebeo paints any good value compared to Golden or Liquitex? Let’s find out in my first-hand experience test I will describe in this review. As … Read more
When you paint your house or do a canvas painting, you often depend on color swatches to determine what specific colors to use. But how true to the swatch do paint colors look once dried? After waiting a whole day for your newly painted walls or artwork to dry, will the color match the swatch? … Read more
We used to picture the galaxy or the Milky Way in multiple mixed colors, and in most artworks or photos of it, it is like a war between two colors, violet vs purple. However, it is a mystery what color is how to actually differentiate them, and if they are two different or the same … Read more