Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
When it comes to painting, there’s a decent amount of debate as to whether you should use oil or acrylic paint. Both have their pros and cons and while both are significantly different, they can be used to produce incredibly similar paintings. So the question “Can I mix oil and acrylic paint?” is legitimate as we … Read more
The right brush decides the future quality of the painting as much as well stretched and primed canvas and paint. This is why when you start I recommend investing in a few best brushes for acrylic paint on canvas you can afford and artist-grade paint in a limited palette. Over time, you will learn what … Read more
Paintbrushes are an essential tool for any artist, including miniature painter. They come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties to best suit the needs of different artists. Artists who paint miniatures need a certain type of brush that is best suited to their work. In this post I’ll explore the best miniature paintbrushes on the … Read more
Artist residencies are artist-in-residence programs with the goal of cultivating artist communities, imagining new art forms, and radically extending artists’ skills and processes. There are huge number of opportunities to join Artist Residencies for both new artists and experienced pros. Most of artists residencies are paid, but I found a lot of free options and … Read more
Are you looking for a perfect set of paint pens that don’t bleed, dry out after first use and give amazing results on diverse surfaces? Good news is you can get all of it in one set without overpaying. Then you sure have to check my first impression and Artistro acrylic paint pens review. Artistro … Read more
Acrylic painting is a versatile, fun-to-use, and very performant medium. A beginner starts to paint with a wet brush on a dry canvas, but there is so much to explore. Technically, I’ve learned what acrylic painting techniques are called after I tried them experimenting. Be curious, be creative and you will find your own techniques. … Read more
Is there a can of acrylic paint sitting in your garage? This is that time of the year when a little home project sounds good; why don’t we paint a mailbox or garage door? Acrylics are well-known for durability and nice colors on canvas and walls, but can you use acrylic paint on metal, or … Read more
Acrylics are versatile and one of the most popular mediums for painting. It is easier than watercolor and oil to learn how to use acrylic paint on canvas but still, acrylics offer you an incredible variety of techniques and paintings look amazing and are sold for hundreds of thousands. To paint with acrylic on canvas … Read more
Excited to start acrylic painting but not sure what will be the right first step? Acrylics are amazing for beginners in art. They are easier to use, dry faster, last longer and are cheaper than oils or watercolor. Here are some acrylic painting tips I’ve learned by reading, attending classes and painting for last 4 … Read more
Becoming a successful artist is a dream that many aspiring artists have. However, it takes more than just talent to achieve success in the art world. As someone who has been in the art industry for several years, I have learned that there are several things that artists can do to increase their chances of … Read more