Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Chalk paint is an amazing medium to work with: upcycle your cabinets, paint your wall, do some art works – versatile and fun. Unlike traditional paint, chalk paint doesn’t often need a prep, but what it does need is the right brush for the job! The best chalk paint brushes are ones that are designed … Read more
Are you tired of endlessly searching for the perfect acrylic paint that not only brings your wooden crafts and furniture to life but also withstands the test of time? The quest for an ideal balance between affordability, durability, and quality can often feel like an elusive pursuit. Fear not, as I am a professional acrylic … Read more
You have probably seen Floetrol and especially Australian Floetrol prices lately…Not fun! Time to look for a good, reliable Floetrol alternative that can still give us a perfect liquid consistency and cells. Besides, Floetrol as a paint additive is not archival, which means it is not guaranteed to last for years without yellowing. *silent panic* … Read more
Choosing acrylic vs gouache? Why not combine?! Acrylic gouache has properties of both! I’ve recently made 4 mini paintings and one portrait with Turner acryl gouache and let me share my thoughts. I also have Holbein gouache and Holbein acryla gouache and I will compare acryla to Turner’s acrylic gouache as well. Is acrylic gouache … Read more
You are in the right place if you are scouting for the best palette for acrylic paint. If you are a beginner, you may feel overwhelmed as to which one is the best for you because there are so many options available in the market today. When looking for the best palette for acrylic paint, … Read more
When it comes to creating beautiful artwork with epoxy resin, one of the main challenges is getting rid of annoying bubbles. This can be done with a heat gun, and in this blog post, I will recommend the best heat gun for epoxy resin and review a few popular alternatives for any occasion, as well … Read more
With hydro-dipping, you can make your old pair of shoes or t-shirts look new. If you use the right paints for hydro dipping, the prints become durable and will last longer. You can use hydro-dipping spray paint, acrylic paint with borax, oil-based paint, enamel paint, and marble paint. Spray paints are the best to use … Read more
I was traveling and walked into a local art store. I saw a lot of paints and colored pencils from Pentel and thought to myself that I’d never heard of this brand! And it looked suspiciously cheap too. When I was about to walk by, I kept thinking, how often do we overlook some art … Read more
If you haven’t yet heard about Pentel oil pastels, you are in for a treat! It is probably the cheapest yet one of the most favorite oil pastels for drawing and gradient backgrounds! In this review I would like to give these amazing pastels credit and show what they are. Pentel Arts Oil Pastels Characteristics … Read more
I’m terrible at lettering and calligraphy but I love painting and drawing. I decided to try something new and I was always curious about brush pens – to me, it sounds like a mix of a brush and a marker! So I’ve bought 2 sets of Sakura brush pens and I will test them today … Read more