Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Have you ever tried to find and match all the pieces of the sky in a puzzle? Not an easy task (I’m a puzzle lover myself!). And the same with painting the sky. There are actually a few colors we observe above us: darker blues on the top and paler blue at the horizon line, … Read more
Did you know that Black isn’t a color, scientifically? Black was produced due to the absence of light. Black is one of the most known colors, yet mysterious. It is commonly used in every artist’s palette but has it ever crossed your mind how to make black paint? Or is it possible to make one … Read more
When we see the color blue we immediately think of a clear blue sky, while the color brown makes us think of earthy nature. With this unique combination for landscapes and portraits, it’s truly a wonder what do blue and brown make when mixed? Depending on the amount and shades of blue and brown, mixing brown … Read more
When you see a yellow and purple combination, you might think how pop and fun these two combinations are! How exciting it would be to discover the mix of purple and yellow make. The mix of yellow and purple create brown color. There are different shades of brown you can get from these two colors … Read more
Red and green are situated on the opposite sides of the color wheel – they are complementary colors. I tested different red and green colors to show you what colors they create when mixed in different ratios. When you mix red and green paint you can get brown, black, or olive. Red and Green on … 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
Minimalist or nordic styles are the typical trends nowadays, and one of the most loved colors associated with those two styles is beige. How can you make beige? Is it possible? Of course, you can make beige! And here’s how you can make beige: Learning how to make beige is a step closer to achieving … Read more
It is a myth (beneficial for marketing people and brands) that to be successful in painting you need to buy a set of 48 colors. It is not true, there are basic colors and some variations of the basic acrylic paint palette that you can buy and paint absolutely anything. I’ve been painting with acrylics … Read more
We used to picture the galaxy or the Milky Way in multiple mixed colors, and in most artworks or photos of it, it is like a war between two colors, violet vs purple. However, it is a mystery what color is how to actually differentiate them, and if they are two different or the same … Read more
I absolutely love purple color but sometimes it is hard to buy the right shade. Many brands have either purple which is way too dark or a pale violet which is not what I need. So I often resort to mixing my own paint. Yet, mixing specifically purple is quite challenging as the two colors … Read more