Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
One time I had a white t-shirt that I wanted to throw away, but as I am an abstract acrylic artist, I was like…wait a second… Can I use acrylic paint on fabric to upcycle my clothes and shoes?! And YES, acrylic paint will stick permanently to fabric and clothes! The next question I had … Read more
Have you been running out of ideas on how to paint with your gouache next? What if we bring your creativity to the next level? That sounds great, isn’t it? If you’re getting bored with your current painting style, don’t be scared to try something new. You are free to experiment, explore, and try other … Read more
Paint by numbers for adults is an accessible art form that allows beginners to create impressive paintings without prior experience. Tour Eiffel or portraits without years of practice – how cool is that? This painting technique divides a picture into shapes or patterns, each marked with a specific number corresponding to a particular color. With … Read more
Lumpy acrylic paint has its days. You shake and stir and shake some more, but most of it still stays lumpy. Is it old paint or cheap craft paint? Did I mix it well? Maybe the paint container isn’t sealed airtight? Found lumps in your fresh acrylic pouring? Don’t panic. You don’t have to throw it … Read more
I used to struggle with smooth and seamless gradients and with some heavy body acrylics it is still challenging. But with practice over the last 4 years, I found many ways to blend acrylic yet some of them are easier and more satisfying. I think flat and mop brushes allow you to make the smoothest … Read more
Ebru art appeared a long time ago. Traditional ebru is a mysterious and beautiful art but today it’s available for all levels of creative souls and you can even learn how to do ebru painting at home! Imagine – painting ON water but then transferring it onto paper – pure magic tricks! To start Ebru … Read more
When a brush leaves lines and marks no matter what you do, it is pretty annoying. You probably want a smooth, seamless finish for your acrylic painting. I can show you how to avoid brush strokes in your acrylic painting with very simple tips, all beginner-friendly. 3 key elements to avoid brush strokes are technique, … 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
If you’re interested in learning more about acrylic pouring techniques, then this blog post is for you! We’ll go over the basics of what acrylic pouring is and why it’s so popular. Then we’ll show you 33 impressive acrylic pour painting ideas that are sure to provide inspiration for your next project. So grab your … Read more
Acrylic painting is a versatile, fun-to-use, and very performant medium. A beginner starts to paint with a wet brush on a dry canvas, but there is so much to explore. Technically, I’ve learned what acrylic painting techniques are called after I tried them experimenting. Be curious, be creative and you will find your own techniques. … Read more