Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
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
When I first tried pouring I noticed that some paints are thicker and I thought they can flow better. As I was just starting I didn’t know much about different pouring mediums and I wasn’t ready to spend much so I got a bottle of Mont Marte Pouring medium for the nearest art store. I … Read more
I recently experimented with Pentel Fabric Fun dye sticks on a white cotton t-shirt, hoping to add a pop of color to my wardrobe. I was testing acrylic paint, fabric paint, markers and these Pentel sticks. The results with sticks were so bad I had to write this Pentel Fabric Fun Review immediately. I chose … Read more
Ever found yourself lost in the vibrant world of cookie decoration, wishing for the perfect edible markers to bring your sweet creations to life? You’re not alone! In my quest to discover the best edible markers for cookies out there, I’ve tackled the hurdles bakers often face. Picture this: you’re gearing up for a special … 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
Would you like to create thick, textured, expressive acrylic paintings? I’ve been creating textured ad impasto art since 2020 and I can share how I thicken my paint with professional and household items. If you need thickness and texture use heavy-body or ultra-thick acrylics like Gaffrey. If you have thin acrylic paint, add modeling paste, … 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
Have you ever been frustrated with how fast acrylic paint dries? I bet! Especially if you are like me and learned to paint with oils! For my first few paintings, I just wasted acrylics on the palette… On my last trip (Japan) I stumbled on this set of open acrylics and I got it in … Read more
Have you ever looked at beautiful drawings and thought, “I wish I could do that too!” But then that little voice in your head says, “I’m just not talented enough.” Well, guess what? You’re not alone! Lots of people feel that way. They believe that drawing is only for those with natural talent or special … Read more
Did you know that it is quite easy to make your own paints? Pack it in tubes and enjoy painting without paying for brands or marketing? To make acrylic paint, you will basically need 3 components: Acrylic medium or binder, Pigment and Water with a bit of alcohol. You start by adding water and a … Read more