Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Almost all acrylic paints are somehow satin or semi-gloss when they are wet or dry. But sometimes we need that extra sheen, that glass-like finish that is glossy and smooth. How to make acrylic paint shiny then you may ask? Quite easy I may say: To make acrylic paint shiny, mix the paint on the … Read more
When you paint your house or do a canvas painting, you often depend on color swatches to determine what specific colors to use. But how true to the swatch do paint colors look once dried? After waiting a whole day for your newly painted walls or artwork to dry, will the color match the swatch? … Read more
Acrylic paint is a versatile type of paint that can be used on many surfaces, so it’s not surprising how often acrylic brushes are used. Acrylic paints become sticky if left in contact with a brush for too long. To avoid this problem and keep your brushes lasting longer, you should clean acrylic paint brushes … Read more
Picking the best paint sheen makes a big difference for your interior walls or art. Many are deciding between satin vs semi gloss paint among those multiple paint finishes. After all, it’s a tough choice to decide. So let us walk you through to learn more about the differences and when it’s best to use … Read more
When it comes to painting, there’s a decent amount of debate as to whether you should use oil or acrylic paint. Both have their pros and cons and while both are significantly different, they can be used to produce incredibly similar paintings. So the question “Can I mix oil and acrylic paint?” is legitimate as we … Read more
The right brush decides the future quality of the painting as much as well stretched and primed canvas and paint. This is why when you start I recommend investing in a few best brushes for acrylic paint on canvas you can afford and artist-grade paint in a limited palette. Over time, you will learn what … Read more
Artist residencies are artist-in-residence programs with the goal of cultivating artist communities, imagining new art forms, and radically extending artists’ skills and processes. There are huge number of opportunities to join Artist Residencies for both new artists and experienced pros. Most of artists residencies are paid, but I found a lot of free options and … Read more
Acrylic painting is a versatile, fun-to-use, and very performant medium. A beginner starts to paint with a wet brush on a dry canvas, but there is so much to explore. Technically, I’ve learned what acrylic painting techniques are called after I tried them experimenting. Be curious, be creative and you will find your own techniques. … 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
Acrylics are versatile and one of the most popular mediums for painting. It is easier than watercolor and oil to learn how to use acrylic paint on canvas but still, acrylics offer you an incredible variety of techniques and paintings look amazing and are sold for hundreds of thousands. To paint with acrylic on canvas … Read more