Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Winter is just around the corner! In this tutorial, we are going to draw and color a beautiful snowflake. This lesson is very easy, so kids and beginners can enjoy it, too. You only need a few simple supplies, and we will go step by step together. By the end, you will have a soft, … Read more
Want to paint a beautiful long-necked giraffe with spots without learning the tricks of oils or acrylics? Gouache is the easiest medium to use for beginners! My step-by-step tutorial uses gouache to make a simple giraffe face in about 25 minutes. Gouache is cool because it’s like thick watercolor you can layer and fix easily. … Read more
Ready to paint vibrant sunflowers in just 15 minutes? My beginner-friendly gouache tutorial guides you step-by-step to create a stunning sunflower without a sketch. This tutorial is using Himi Jelly Gouache, you can also use acrylic or poster paints to paint a sunflower. Gouache Painting Basics for Flowers Before diving into sunflowers, let’s cover gouache … Read more
This Easter I wanted to paint something cute and easy, but not cartoon style and I still wanted it to be a good painting practice. I decided to do my best at painting a better Easter Bunny and make it a simple scene, like for a postcard or small painting, so I added a couple … Read more
Do you want to give new life to some glass bottles you have? Acrylics are amazing for that and super easy to use! I tested acrylic paint pens and primed an old champagne bottle to see how acrylics perform. Let me share with you a step-by-step guide to paint on glass with acrylics. Materials you … Read more
Have you ever tried drawing raindrops? They might seem simple at first, but there’s more to drawing these little droplets than meets the eye. Raindrops are one of the most beautiful things in the world. They fall from the sky like diamonds and can make any scene more romantic and picturesque. In this blog post, … Read more
Foxes have an endearing charm that makes them great painting subjects. I recommend looking for reference photos of foxes before you sketch or paint a fox. Also, you may learn the finest methods for painting these sneaky critters by watching tutorials and examples online. The best way to draw a fox is to begin by … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to draw a crescent moon? I have plenty of 10-minute super easy Moond drawing ideas to share. Let me show you how I draw moon and color it. They’re beautiful to look at and relatively easy to paint. So, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, read on for … Read more
Summer night storms or heavy fall rains, what are your favorites to sit at home, do some chores, and have a cup of tea with banana bread? Perfect time to paint stormy sky and improve your painting skills. Yet, it is challenging to create the right depth and nit a messy muddy background. You need … Read more
Acrylics are versatile and one of the most popular mediums for painting. It is easier than watercolor and oil to learn how to use acrylic paint on canvas but still, acrylics offer you an incredible variety of techniques and paintings look amazing and are sold for hundreds of thousands. To paint with acrylic on canvas … Read more