Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
It is lots of fun to paint on ceramic plates, pour on tiles, or simply completely paint some mugs. You only need the right paint that works and sticks to porcelain or ceramics. So what are the best paints for porcelain? Regular acrylic paints work best on greenware and unglazed ceramics (including bisque-fired clay), while … Read more
Many artists favor acrylics because they are relatively cheaper, easy to use, and durable. But acrylic paint is not entirely great for your health and the environment. Fortunately, there are several eco-friendly alternatives to acrylic paint in the market. Some eco-friendly alternatives to acrylic paint include watercolors, gouache, and tempera. There are also a lot … Read more
One of the beauties of acrylics is how fast they dry and how fast we can enjoy the results. I think this is the best thing ever for beginners, boom… and your painting is dried and amazing. Acrylic paint is fast-drying and a thin acrylic paint layer will dry in 10-30 minutes, while a thick … Read more
Red and green are situated on the opposite sides of the color wheel – they are complementary colors. I tested different red and green colors to show you what colors they create when mixed in different ratios. When you mix red and green paint you can get brown, black, or olive. Red and Green on … Read more
Would you like to create thick, textured, expressive acrylic paintings? I’ve been creating textured ad impasto art with palette knives since 2020 and I can share how I thicken my paint with professional and household items to make them thicker and work similar to oil paints. Simply add a small amount of baking soda, cornstarch, … Read more
You’re here probably because it’s your first time, and you’re looking for painting supplies and DIY ideas on how to have the perfect painting date night at home. You may be overwhelmed with things like, “what products should we buy?” or “does painting go with movies or beverages”? Whatever it is, you’ve come to the … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to draw a crescent moon? I have plenty of 10-minute super easy Moond drawing ideas to share. Let me show you how I draw moon and color it. They’re beautiful to look at and relatively easy to paint. So, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, read on for … Read more
Color mixing is so satisfying to me but some combinations are hard to predict. As an artist and teacher, I love sharing color-mixing swatches I make to help you navigate color theory better (and most people hate it! haha). Pink and green are both bright colors but mixed together they make such a variety of … Read more
Have you ever been frustrated with how fast acrylic paint dries? I bet! Especially if you are like me and learned to paint with oils! For my first few paintings, I just wasted acrylics on the palette… On my last trip (Japan) I stumbled on this set of open acrylics and I got it in … Read more
Gouache, also known as opaque watercolor, works so well on paper, yet many beginners wonder if there are other options, like canvas. I tested my Miya gouache on simple gesso-primed canvas and I’ll share what I liked and didn’t quite enjoy in the process. Spoiler: Gouache painting works better on paper, canvas pads, and canvas … Read more