Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
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
I love doing painting experiments and explore what creation are beyond traditional painting techniques and “rules”. As an abstract artist I explore texture and color a lot, and the base of each color is a pigment. In fact, many flowers and food can be used to make pigmetns and be used in painting. Today it … 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
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 with palette knives since 2020 and I can share how I thicken my paint with professional and household items to make them thicker and work similar to oil paints. Simply add a small amount of baking soda, cornstarch, … 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