Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Excited to start acrylic painting but not sure what will be the right first step? Acrylics are amazing for beginners in art. They are easier to use, dry faster, last longer and are cheaper than oils or watercolor. Here are some acrylic painting tips I’ve learned by reading, attending classes and painting for last 4 … Read more
If you are about to give a new life to your door or cabinets the last thing you need is a brush stroke – it will be like a sore! It is absolutely possible to prevent brush strokes and marks painting walls and furniture and I will share a few tricks. And if you already … Read more
Acrylic is highly versatile and works for almost any project, including glass, windows, and even stained glass. You can use acrylic paints on glass, but it won’t be as easy as canvas painting and you need special acrylics. Acrylic for glass and acrylic enamel paints work best on glass and stick permanently. They can be … 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
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
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
As artists, we have all been there at one point in our artistic journey—buying more tubes of acrylic paint than we can consume within the year. Maybe, it’s for testing brands or colors or an art store sale that is too hard to resist. But, now you have a drawer or box full of unopened … Read more
As a newbie painter, gathering the painting mediums can be such a headache—from paints, and brushes to painting surfaces or supports, such as canvas. Acrylic paint, which is ideal for beginners, is affordable, but canvas can be quite pricey. The alternative? Paper. This material can be found everywhere, but the question is: can you use … Read more
It is always satisfying to see a room with a fresh coat of paint. However, you may find the lingering fumes bothersome. Aside from leaving the doors and windows open, you might be surprised to know that there are certain household items that can naturally absorb paint odors. There are several ways to get rid … Read more
Although both flat and eggshell paint gives the same level of coverage and application, many are still stuck choosing between the two. Thus, knowing where areas at home you can use between eggshell vs flat paint can help you save more time and money. The obvious difference between eggshell vs flat paint is their luster. … Read more