Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Everything related to acrylic painting process, including acrylic painting supplies
Graphite pencils are a staple for artists, writers, and anyone who enjoys putting ideas on paper. If you’re new to drawing or painting, you might have noticed that pencils come with numbers and letters like “2B” or “4H.” But what do these mean? Understanding these markings will help you choose the right pencil for your … Read more
Round brushes are a must-have in your arsenal and they will come in handy in painting anything thin like eyelashes, grass, leaves, and flowers. They are easier to use to make washes and to use with watercolors. Common strokes you can do with a round brush: lines (and hatching), comma-shaped strokes, U-shaped strokes, straight and … Read more
Acrylic paint is a versatile and fast-drying type of paint made from pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. It can be diluted with water to create translucent washes or used straight from the tube for a bold, opaque color. It can be used on a variety of surfaces, including canvas, paper, wood, fabric, and … 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
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
To varnish my acrylic painting and pourings I use liquid and spray varnishes. I trust professional brands and they never let me down or cause any milkiness or issues to my paint. Let me share with you what varnishes you can use for acrylic painting and how to choose the best fit for your needs. … 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
Itching to paint on your perfect pair of leather air forces or loafers? It can be done! You can safely paint leather shoes with special acrylic paint, seal them with a spray or beeswax, and wear them! Let’s find out how exactly we do that. Can you use acrylic paint on leather shoes? If you … Read more
Do you want to give new life to some glass bottles you have? Acrylics are amazing for that and super easy to use! I tested acrylic paint pens and primed an old champagne bottle to see how acrylics perform. Let me share with you a step-by-step guide to paint on glass with acrylics. Materials you … Read more
Have you seen all these nice workshops painting on wine bottles, lamps and wine glasses imitating stained glass? Gorgeous! But what paint do they use? You can use acrylic paint and acrylic enamel for glass on wine bottles, windows, ornaments, glass doors and bowls and make it stick permanently. Unfortunately, acrylic paints will stick to … Read more