Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Everything related to acrylic painting process, including acrylic painting supplies
When a brush leaves lines and marks no matter what you do, it is pretty annoying. You probably want a smooth, seamless finish for your acrylic painting. I can show you how to avoid brush strokes in your acrylic painting with very simple tips, all beginner-friendly. 3 key elements to avoid brush strokes are technique, … Read more
To make sure acrylic paint sticks well to canvas and stays there permanently without cracking or bleeding we need to prime the canvas, prepare it. How to prepare canvas for acrylic paint? Most canvases in store are already primed and don’t require additional gesso. If you have raw or rough canvas, you can apply 2-3 … Read more
Are you looking for the best acrylic paint for fabric? If you tested it on fabric before you could notice that it can fade and crack. I have 10 recommendations for you of different budgets and levels (for beginners and pro) that work without issues. Acrylic paint works well on both natural and synthetic textile, … Read more
I often see acrylic ink along acrylic paints in the art shop and if you are not sure what is the difference exactly, let me tell you! I tested Liquitex and Daler Rowney acrylic ink and more than 10 brands of acrylic paint to conclude what use when and which is better in acrylic ink … Read more
One time I had a white t-shirt that I wanted to throw away, but as I am an abstract acrylic artist, I was like…wait a second… Can I use acrylic paint on fabric to upcycle my clothes and shoes?! And YES, acrylic paint will stick permanently to fabric and clothes! The next question I had … 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
Art on wood was one of the earilest form, along with art on stone, but with modern paints we have different pigments and “stickiness” of paint. Acrylics work great not only on canvas but on wood, as wood is a porous surface, it can help you with your creative process or paint wood furniture. You … Read more
Have you heard of thinning acrylic paints yet so far it is not quite a clear concept? You also probably hear opposite opinions as of using or not water vs medium and it only gets more confusing. To lightly thin acrylic paint, you can add water or wet the brush. To make the paint much … Read more
It is lots of fun to paint on ceramic plates, pour on tiles, or simply completely paint some mugs. You only need the right paint that works and sticks to porcelain or ceramics. So what are the best paints for porcelain? Regular acrylic paints work best on greenware and unglazed ceramics (including bisque-fired clay), while … Read more
One of the beauties of acrylics is how fast they dry and how fast we can enjoy the results. I think this is the best thing ever for beginners, boom… and your painting is dried and amazing. Acrylic paint is fast-drying and a thin acrylic paint layer will dry in 10-30 minutes, while a thick … Read more