Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
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
Being an artist is challenging enough but once we made our amazing artworks, where to sell paintings? The sales don’t happen overnight and you don’t want to miss an opportunity. Where Can I Sell My Acrylic Paintings? You can join multiple art selling websites (so-called online galleries) with hundreds of thousands of like-minded artists of … Read more
If you are about to give a new life to your door or cabinets the last thing you need is a brush stroke – it will be like a sore! It is absolutely possible to prevent brush strokes and marks painting walls and furniture and I will share a few tricks. And if you already … Read more
I love how easy, fun, and accessible to anyone painting on rocks is! All you need is some acrylic paints or markers and an idea. I made a few rocks for our garden and let me share what paints I liked the most. Rock Painting Supplies You Need Rock painting is a screen-free activity for … Read more
There are more than 40 brands that offer high quality acrylic paint, for sure, they will all make you feel like this is your right choice. However, not even all artist-grade paints are really used by artists. To choose the best acrylic paint brand for you, you need to know something about brand reputation, check … Read more
Interested in painting miniatures and overwhelmed by choice and prices of special paints? You’ve come to the right place. I’m here to help you learn about the best acrylic paint for miniatures. Good miniature paints are thin, dry fast, have smooth coverage and vibrant opaque colors, and don’t peel off from plastic models. Top performing … Read more