Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
If you have ever walked into an art supply store, stared at hundreds of paint tubes, and walked out empty-handed, you are not alone. Starting to paint as a beginner is genuinely hard, not because painting itself is hard, but because the first step feels impossible. What paper do you buy? Which paints are worth … Read more
You come to an art supplies store and you are captivated by the variety of colors, tubes, and tools. Where to start which should you choose deciding watercolor vs acrylic? What is the difference between acrylic and watercolor and which should you choose? Both acrylic and watercolor paint are water-based and beginner-friendly. But acrylic paint … 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
You’ve probably wondered about the difference between gouache vs watercolor. Some of you might even ask, “Do they differ, though? Then why can you use watercolor brushes and papers on gouache?” Well, that’s a valid question, and I totally understand your confusion. They may appear nearly identical, but each has its distinct qualities. The most … Read more