Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
When you see a yellow and purple combination, you might think how pop and fun these two combinations are! How exciting it would be to discover the mix of purple and yellow make. The mix of yellow and purple create brown color. There are different shades of brown you can get from these two colors … Read more
When we see the color blue we immediately think of a clear blue sky, while the color brown makes us think of earthy nature. With this unique combination for landscapes and portraits, it’s truly a wonder what do blue and brown make when mixed? Depending on the amount and shades of blue and brown, mixing brown … Read more
Often most mistakenly named “pink,” “purple,” or “violet,” but magenta has its own identity. Aren’t you curious about how to make magenta? To make magenta using acrylic or oil paints, use equal parts of these colors: To darken the shade, use green,brown or dark green. To make a shade close to Fuschia, add red and … Read more
When it comes to shiny color, metallic color, and even Christmas, one of the first that comes to mind is silver. But we don’t really use it that much to buy a whole tube or jar, and it can be quite pricey. So we come to google, “how to make silver color?” but then, if … Read more
Did you know that Black isn’t a color, scientifically? Black was produced due to the absence of light. Black is one of the most known colors, yet mysterious. It is commonly used in every artist’s palette but has it ever crossed your mind how to make black paint? Or is it possible to make one … Read more
As artists, we have all been there at one point in our artistic journey—buying more tubes of acrylic paint than we can consume within the year. Maybe, it’s for testing brands or colors or an art store sale that is too hard to resist. But, now you have a drawer or box full of unopened … 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
I recently looked for new ideas and found some easy night sky painting tutorials. The night sky is beautiful and mysterious, and there’s something about looking up at the stars that make us feel small and insignificant but also connected to something much larger. It’s vast and dark, yet filled with stars that seem to … Read more
As a newbie painter, gathering the painting mediums can be such a headache—from paints, and brushes to painting surfaces or supports, such as canvas. Acrylic paint, which is ideal for beginners, is affordable, but canvas can be quite pricey. The alternative? Paper. This material can be found everywhere, but the question is: can you use … Read more
Pansies are beautiful flowers that come in many different colors. They can add color to any garden or even a pot on a porch or patio. Learning how to make a painting of pansy is a great way to enjoy its beauty. In this blog post, I have compiled different tutorials to show you how … Read more