Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
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
Are you still in trouble with where to use an eggshell vs semi-gloss finish? Both are washable and preferable in many areas of the home, however, it still depends on the style and level of sheen you were looking for. Between eggshell paint vs semi gloss paint, eggshell paint only gives a low sheen, similar … Read more
Are you confused about how satin vs flat paints makes a difference in your room? Both can give you benefits and drawbacks, depending on your preferred style and most importantly, your budget. Thus, we’re here to give you ideas of satin and flat paint differences. The big difference between satin vs flat paint finish is … Read more
Do you have a hard time deciding what’s better between satin vs gloss for varnishing your painting or redecorating cabinets? Both have a similar consistency and are good to use, but many are still confused about how the gloss and satin finishes differ from each other. The level of sheen is what satin vs gloss … Read more
The creative possibilities of acrylic wall painting are nearly endless. Your entire wall may serve as a clean canvas for you to express your individuality and creativity or acrylic paint will help you redecorate and renovate your rooms. There are so many different kinds of paint, and if you’re interested in murals, you might wonder, … Read more
You have probably been passionate lately about your art journey. Perhaps that leads you to make your shoe as unique as you are. Then suddenly, you wondered and considered; how about putting fancy art to my plain, ordinary-looking shoe?’ “But wait? Can I use acrylic paint on my shoes? Now, you’ve been searching through the web … Read more
There is no doubt that acrylic paint is water-based and water-resistant. It has versatility that lies in color layering. But how to make acrylic paint transparent? Would you buy another set of paint that has a transparent label on it? Would you put the water? Or would you add another mixture to it? You can … Read more