Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
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
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
Painting with cheap hobby paints will affect your paintings a lot and you may face cracking, peeling and fading of colors. But professional acrylic paints can be pricey, and apart from paints we need some more supplies. So is it worth it? In total, is acrylic painting expensive as a hobby? I started with cheap … Read more
Acrylic paint. Whether you’re a budding painter discovering the beauty of painting, or an expert who has used different methods to express your creativity with various media, it’s always a good thing to be familiar with the tools you’re using in your painting arsenal. So the question is: “What is acrylic paint?” Acrylic paint is … Read more
It is a myth (beneficial for marketing people and brands) that to be successful in painting you need to buy a set of 48 colors. It is not true, there are basic colors and some variations of the basic acrylic paint palette that you can buy and paint absolutely anything. I’ve been painting with acrylics … Read more
Acrylic paint has been a great paint option among painters, crafters, and even beginners. If you’ve ever used one, you’re probably aware that removing paint stains can be difficult. So how will you get rid of acrylic paint? Is acrylic paint washable and easy to remove? Almost all paints are easily washable with warm water … Read more
Acrylics are generally safe to use but what if we want to paint on lamps, candle holders or a lighter? Will they catch on fire or is it safe? Especially when we use a torch for removing bubbles from a fresh acrylic pour – are we in danger? Read the label first, if the paint … Read more
You look at your painting and sigh a breath of relief at how nice it turned out. Now you look at your surroundings… and horror strikes as you see bits and blotches of acrylics everywhere–even on yourself. Do you know what to do to clean it? You ask yourself: “How to remove acrylic paint?” Acrylic … Read more
Do you have an art studio or are you considering if now is the right time to create one? Or maybe you are managing your creativity in your garage, spare room or even the corner of your bedroom? My art studio organization tips work for all types of studios, don’t worry! Keeping your art studio … 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