Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Varnish is the final step for painting. When I just started I was terrified – there were so many contradictory posts about varnishing but all of them said, you could probably ruin your painting…Wait, what? You probably wondering: Should I varnish my acrylic painting at all? The short answer is that you don’t have to … Read more
Paint by numbers for adults is an accessible art form that allows beginners to create impressive paintings without prior experience. Tour Eiffel or portraits without years of practice – how cool is that? This painting technique divides a picture into shapes or patterns, each marked with a specific number corresponding to a particular color. With … Read more
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