Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
I used to do pour painting with premixed pour paint – it means the brand already thinned the acrylic paint with a special medium for me. But if you want to be more professional about pouring and premixing any colors you want, you can’t rely only on pre-mixed paint. You should learn to thin acrylic … Read more
Thinning acrylic paint for airbrushing is necessary to create a nice, smooth, and thin paint application. The two easy ways to prepare acrylic paint for airbrushing are to either add a professional airbrushing medium OR to use regular isopropyl alcohol. To thin acrylic paint for airbrushing you need to know: Thinning products for airbrushing come … Read more
Chalk paint is an amazing medium to work with: upcycle your cabinets, paint your wall, do some art works – versatile and fun. Unlike traditional paint, chalk paint doesn’t often need a prep, but what it does need is the right brush for the job! The best chalk paint brushes are ones that are designed … Read more
Are you tired of endlessly searching for the perfect acrylic paint that not only brings your wooden crafts and furniture to life but also withstands the test of time? The quest for an ideal balance between affordability, durability, and quality can often feel like an elusive pursuit. Fear not, as I am a professional acrylic … Read more
You have probably seen Floetrol and especially Australian Floetrol prices lately…Not fun! Time to look for a good, reliable Floetrol alternative that can still give us a perfect liquid consistency and cells. Besides, Floetrol as a paint additive is not archival, which means it is not guaranteed to last for years without yellowing. *silent panic* … 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
Do you want to switch things up with a black canvas but a bit scared of not knowing what works best on black? Experiment with a black canvas using the awesome black canvas painting ideas I listed below! With a black canvas, you can easily make the colors pop. Painting a dramatic night sky, the … Read more
Choosing acrylic vs gouache? Why not combine?! Acrylic gouache has properties of both! I’ve recently made 4 mini paintings and one portrait with Turner acryl gouache and let me share my thoughts. I also have Holbein gouache and Holbein acryla gouache and I will compare acryla to Turner’s acrylic gouache as well. Is acrylic gouache … 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
You are in the right place if you are scouting for the best palette for acrylic paint. If you are a beginner, you may feel overwhelmed as to which one is the best for you because there are so many options available in the market today. When looking for the best palette for acrylic paint, … Read more