Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
So what is one of the biggest challenges of all beginners in painting? Getting the right color! Well, easy, you tell me, I can just buy a 48-tube paint set from Amazon and be done, I have all I need! You are right and wrong at the same time. 48 set is not cheap, and … Read more
Painting with acrylic paints is fun until you run out of colors. But don’t worry too much; creating your own paint might sound intimidating, but if you know the basics, the question “how to mix acrylic paint” could be fun. You can mix acrylic paint using any of these methods: mixing acrylic paints on a … Read more
When you see orange colors, you might think of a sunrise meeting the blue color of the skies. Imagining it will give you a nostalgic atmosphere. How exciting it would be to discover what color does orange and blue make when mixed. Orange and blue make brown, or purple or black. There are tons of … Read more
When it comes to the color combinations between brown and green, the grasses, leaves, and mountains come to our minds. Using these two combinations surely gives a natural atmosphere either in your portraits, landscapes or in your rooms. What’s more, if they are mixed? So let’s check and answer the question of green and brown … 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
Neutrals, natural colors, and skin tones are probably the most challenging colors to mix right. I know many beginners, myself included struggling and worrying about how to make skin color with acrylic paint and make it look realistic. You can make skin tone colors with acrylic paints by mixng the primary colors red, blue, and … Read more
Pink is a soft and cozy looking color, bright,extravagant and you cannot miss it. It is associated with being feminine, as it is usually a girl’s favorite color. It has different shades, and we often see pastel pink in bake shops, flower shops, and girl’s boutiques, and one of the most popular shades of pink … 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
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
Often most mistakenly named “pink,” “purple,” or “violet,” but magenta has its own identity. Aren’t you curious about how to make magenta? To make magenta using acrylic or oil paints, use equal parts of these colors: To darken the shade, use green,brown or dark green. To make a shade close to Fuschia, add red and … Read more