How to Paint a Sun and Moon Yin Yang (EASY Step-by-Step)

Hello again, beautiful artists! This week we are getting whimsical with a sun and moon inspired yin yang. There’s a little bit of light in darkness, and a little bit of darkness in light! Paint your own design with me step by step. Happy painting, and stay creative!

Art Club Facebook Group:

Make sure you join us over in the Art Club Facebook Group so that you can share your art with me and the other students taking the classes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintalongwithskyeartclub

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Materials lists and recommendations:

Wondering what materials you’ll need for the classes? I’ve got you covered over on my Materials Page: https://skyepratt.com/materials/

As well as my Amazon Storefront with the materials that I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paintalongwithskye?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfpaintalongwithskye_K8A0BWZN5NEAN5GQW6FD

Colors needed for this tutorial:

Brushes needed for this tutorial:

Generally, I use brushes that are either square-shaped or “wash” brushes in one half to one inch sizes:

And pointed brushes in a “medium” or “small/detail” size

It’s ok if your brushes are slightly different sizes; use what you are most comfortable with as long as it’s made for a water-based medium.

Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content and tutorials. Thank you!

Email newsletter:

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Happy painting, and stay creative!

E261 – ‘Bed of Clovers’ easy St. Patrick’s Day easy four-leaf clover acrylic painting tutorial

Hello again, beautiful artists, and happy almost St. Patrick’s Day! This week, we are painting a fun and easy bed of clovers. Paint along with me to create your own!

Art Club Facebook Group:

Make sure you join us over in the Art Club Facebook Group so that you can share your art with me and the other students taking the classes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintalongwithskyeartclub

Gold Stars membership program:

For immediate access to my library of special tutorials, and/or to show your support for the channel, please consider joining my Gold Stars membership program on YouTube. Click here to learn more.

Materials lists and recommendations:

Wondering what materials you’ll need for the classes? I’ve got you covered over on my Materials Page: https://skyepratt.com/materials/ as well as my Amazon Storefront with the materials that I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paintalongwithskye?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfpaintalongwithskye_K8A0BWZN5NEAN5GQW6FD

Colors needed for this tutorial:

Brushes needed for this tutorial:

I recently updated to using selections from this brush kit: https://amzn.to/459QeDP

But generally, I use brushes that are these sizes:

A 1-inch wash brush: https://amzn.to/3aa5D8z

A medium-sized, round brush: https://amzn.to/39z51bh

A small detail brush: https://amzn.to/3reaS1u

(Optional) an extra tiny detail brush: https://amzn.to/3zLYUh4

Or this handy kit includes all four sizes: https://amzn.to/3WVYGjm

Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content and tutorials. Thank you!

Email newsletter:

Join my email newsletter to get the videos delivered straight to your inbox, plus you’ll receive a free, downloadable PDF “Artist’s Glossary” with helpful terms that you will need to know for my classes and along your art journey: https://skyepratt.com/2020/01/23/join-the-paint-along-with-skye-newsletter/

Happy painting, and stay creative!

EP260 – ‘Easy Irises’ Van Gogh inspired springtime iris painting tutorial

Hello again, beautiful artists! This week, join me to create easy irises, inspired by the style of Van Gogh’s. Happy painting, happy almost spring, and stay creative!

Art Club Facebook Group:

Make sure you join us over in the Art Club Facebook Group so that you can share your art with me and the other students taking the classes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintalongwithskyeartclub

Gold Stars membership program:

For immediate access to my library of special tutorials, and/or to show your support for the channel, please consider joining my Gold Stars membership program on YouTube. Click here to learn more.

Materials lists and recommendations:

Wondering what materials you’ll need for the classes? I’ve got you covered over on my Materials Page: https://skyepratt.com/materials/ as well as my Amazon Storefront with the materials that I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paintalongwithskye?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfpaintalongwithskye_K8A0BWZN5NEAN5GQW6FD

Colors needed for this tutorial:

Brushes needed for this tutorial:

I recently updated to using selections from this brush kit: https://amzn.to/459QeDP

But generally, I use brushes that are these sizes:

A 1-inch wash brush: https://amzn.to/3aa5D8z

A medium-sized, round brush: https://amzn.to/39z51bh

A small detail brush: https://amzn.to/3reaS1u

(Optional) an extra tiny detail brush: https://amzn.to/3zLYUh4

Or this handy kit includes all four sizes: https://amzn.to/3WVYGjm

Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content and tutorials. Thank you!

Email newsletter:

Join my email newsletter to get the videos delivered straight to your inbox, plus you’ll receive a free, downloadable PDF “Artist’s Glossary” with helpful terms that you will need to know for my classes and along your art journey: https://skyepratt.com/2020/01/23/join-the-paint-along-with-skye-newsletter/

Happy painting, and stay creative!

Ep259 – ‘Lovers’ Bridge’ easy Valentine’s Day spring bridge lovers’ silhouette painting tutorial

Happy Valentine’s Day, beautiful artists! In today’s painting, we will create a springtime, ‘Lovers’ Bridge’ a perfect activity for your Valentine’s Day weekend! Paint along with me step by step, and make sure to subscribe for new, beginning-level acrylic painting tutorials posted twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays.

Art Club Facebook Group:

Make sure you join us over in the Art Club Facebook Group so that you can share your art with me and the other students taking the classes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintalongwithskyeartclub

Gold Stars membership program:

For immediate access to my library of special tutorials, and/or to show your support for the channel, please consider joining my Gold Stars membership program on YouTube. Click here to learn more.

Materials lists and recommendations:

Wondering what materials you’ll need for the classes? I’ve got you covered over on my Materials Page: https://skyepratt.com/materials/ as well as my Amazon Storefront with the materials that I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paintalongwithskye?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfpaintalongwithskye_K8A0BWZN5NEAN5GQW6FD

Colors needed for this tutorial:

Brushes needed for this tutorial:

I recently updated to using selections from this brush kit: https://amzn.to/459QeDP

But generally, I use brushes that are these sizes:

A 1-inch wash brush: https://amzn.to/3aa5D8z

A medium-sized, round brush: https://amzn.to/39z51bh

A small detail brush: https://amzn.to/3reaS1u

(Optional) an extra tiny detail brush: https://amzn.to/3zLYUh4

Or this handy kit includes all four sizes: https://amzn.to/3WVYGjm

Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content and tutorials. Thank you!

Email newsletter:

Join my email newsletter to get the videos delivered straight to your inbox, plus you’ll receive a free, downloadable PDF “Artist’s Glossary” with helpful terms that you will need to know for my classes and along your art journey: https://skyepratt.com/2020/01/23/join-the-paint-along-with-skye-newsletter/

Happy painting, and stay creative!

EP258- ‘Snowed In’ easy wintery cabin acrylic painting tutorial step-by-step for beginners

Hello again, beautiful artists! This week, we are snowed in! Sounds like a great opportunity to get creative together. Thanks for being here. Stay cozy, and stay creative!

Art Club Facebook Group:

Make sure you join us over in the Art Club Facebook Group so that you can share your art with me and the other students taking the classes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintalongwithskyeartclub

Materials lists and recommendations:

Wondering what materials you’ll need for the classes? I’ve got you covered over on my Materials Page: https://skyepratt.com/materials/ as well as my Amazon Storefront with the materials that I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paintalongwithskye?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfpaintalongwithskye_K8A0BWZN5NEAN5GQW6FD

Colors needed for this tutorial:

Brushes needed for this tutorial:

I recently updated to using selections from this brush kit: https://amzn.to/459QeDP

But generally, I use brushes that are these sizes:

A 1-inch wash brush: https://amzn.to/3aa5D8z

A medium-sized, round brush: https://amzn.to/39z51bh

A small detail brush: https://amzn.to/3reaS1u

(Optional) an extra tiny detail brush: https://amzn.to/3zLYUh4

Or this handy kit includes all four sizes: https://amzn.to/3WVYGjm

Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content and tutorials. Thank you!

Email newsletter:

Join my email newsletter to get the videos delivered straight to your inbox, plus you’ll receive a free, downloadable PDF “Artist’s Glossary” with helpful terms that you will need to know for my classes and along your art journey: https://skyepratt.com/2020/01/23/join-the-paint-along-with-skye-newsletter/

Supplemental courses:

Hungry for more? I also have three intermediate tutorials done with reference photos over on my YouTube Membership Program. Membership also comes with priority comment response and other perks. (And I greatly appreciate the support of the channel!) Click here or click “join” on any video on YouTube to become a “Gold Star” member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBJCMkmPECTsanG_5qzvkA/join

Happy painting, and stay creative!

EP257- ‘Let it Snow’ easy wintery snowflake acrylic painting tutorial step-by-step for beginners

Hello again, beautiful artists! I’m happy to be back with you all again after our winter break. Winter break may be over, but winter weather is not! It’s blustery where I am (my favorite). If you love the snow like I do, paint along with me to create this wintery scene. Thanks for being here, and, until next time, stay creative!

Art Club Facebook Group:

Make sure you join us over in the Art Club Facebook Group so that you can share your art with me and the other students taking the classes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintalongwithskyeartclub

Materials lists and recommendations:

Wondering what materials you’ll need for the classes? I’ve got you covered over on my Materials Page: https://skyepratt.com/materials/ as well as my Amazon Storefront with the materials that I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paintalongwithskye?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfpaintalongwithskye_K8A0BWZN5NEAN5GQW6FD

Colors needed for this tutorial:

Brushes needed for this tutorial:

I recently updated to using selections from this brush kit: https://amzn.to/459QeDP

But generally, I use brushes that are these sizes:

A 1-inch wash brush: https://amzn.to/3aa5D8z

A medium-sized, round brush: https://amzn.to/39z51bh

A small detail brush: https://amzn.to/3reaS1u

(Optional) an extra tiny detail brush: https://amzn.to/3zLYUh4

Or this handy kit includes all four sizes: https://amzn.to/3WVYGjm

Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content and tutorials. Thank you!

Email newsletter:

Join my email newsletter to get the videos delivered straight to your inbox, plus you’ll receive a free, downloadable PDF “Artist’s Glossary” with helpful terms that you will need to know for my classes and along your art journey: https://skyepratt.com/2020/01/23/join-the-paint-along-with-skye-newsletter/

Supplemental courses:

Hungry for more? I also have three intermediate tutorials done with reference photos over on my YouTube Membership Program. Membership also comes with priority comment response and other perks. (And I greatly appreciate the support of the channel!) Click here or click “join” on any video on YouTube to become a “Gold Star” member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBJCMkmPECTsanG_5qzvkA/join

Happy painting, and stay creative!

EP 256 – ‘Gingerbread Village’ easy acrylic Christmas painting tutorial for beginners

Merry almost Christmas, beautiful artists! We are celebrating the holiday season this Saturday with a fun and easy ‘Gingerbread Village’ tutorial. Follow along with me step-by-step with this real-time tutorial and create your own yummy scene.

Art Club Facebook Group:

Make sure you join us over in the Art Club Facebook Group so that you can share your art with me and the other students taking the classes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintalongwithskyeartclub

Materials lists and recommendations:

Wondering what materials you’ll need for the classes? I’ve got you covered over on my Materials Page: https://skyepratt.com/materials/ as well as my Amazon Storefront with the materials that I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paintalongwithskye?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfpaintalongwithskye_K8A0BWZN5NEAN5GQW6FD

Colors needed for this tutorial:

Brushes needed for this tutorial:

I recently updated to using selections from this brush kit: https://amzn.to/459QeDP

But generally, I use brushes that are these sizes:

A 1-inch wash brush: https://amzn.to/3aa5D8z

A medium-sized, round brush: https://amzn.to/39z51bh

A small detail brush: https://amzn.to/3reaS1u

(Optional) an extra tiny detail brush: https://amzn.to/3zLYUh4

Or this handy kit includes all four sizes: https://amzn.to/3WVYGjm

Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content and tutorials. Thank you!

Email newsletter:

Join my email newsletter to get the videos delivered straight to your inbox, plus you’ll receive a free, downloadable PDF “Artist’s Glossary” with helpful terms that you will need to know for my classes and along your art journey: https://skyepratt.com/2020/01/23/join-the-paint-along-with-skye-newsletter/

Supplemental courses:

Hungry for more? I also have three intermediate tutorials done with reference photos over on my YouTube Membership Program. Membership also comes with priority comment response and other perks. (And I greatly appreciate the support of the channel!) Click here or click “join” on any video on YouTube to become a “Gold Star” member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBJCMkmPECTsanG_5qzvkA/join

Happy painting, and stay creative!

EP255- ‘Snow Family’ easy Christmas winter holiday snow people painting tutorial

Let’s welcome the coming winter season with a festive family of snowmen. Paint along with me to create your own “snow family.”

Art Club Facebook Group:

Make sure you join us over in the Art Club Facebook Group so that you can share your art with me and the other students taking the classes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintalongwithskyeartclub

Materials lists and recommendations:

Wondering what materials you’ll need for the classes? I’ve got you covered over on my Materials Page: https://skyepratt.com/materials/ as well as my Amazon Storefront with the materials that I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paintalongwithskye?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfpaintalongwithskye_K8A0BWZN5NEAN5GQW6FD

Colors needed for this tutorial:

Brushes needed for this tutorial:

I recently updated to using selections from this brush kit: https://amzn.to/459QeDP

But generally, I use brushes that are these sizes:

A 1-inch wash brush: https://amzn.to/3aa5D8z

A medium-sized, round brush: https://amzn.to/39z51bh

A small detail brush: https://amzn.to/3reaS1u

(Optional) an extra tiny detail brush: https://amzn.to/3zLYUh4

Or this handy kit includes all four sizes: https://amzn.to/3WVYGjm

Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content and tutorials. Thank you!

Email newsletter:

Join my email newsletter to get the videos delivered straight to your inbox, plus you’ll receive a free, downloadable PDF “Artist’s Glossary” with helpful terms that you will need to know for my classes and along your art journey: https://skyepratt.com/2020/01/23/join-the-paint-along-with-skye-newsletter/

Supplemental courses:

Hungry for more? I also have three intermediate tutorials done with reference photos over on my YouTube Membership Program. Membership also comes with priority comment response and other perks. (And I greatly appreciate the support of the channel!) Click here or click “join” on any video on YouTube to become a “Gold Star” member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBJCMkmPECTsanG_5qzvkA/join

Happy painting, and stay creative!

EP254- ‘Celestial Christmas Tree’ paint along with this easy acrylic painting tutorial

Hello again, beautiful artists! Is it too early to decorate our trees? I THINK NOT haha. At least we can in our imaginations! This week I was inspired to create this “celestial” Christmas tree. Paint along with me to create your own! And make sure to subscribe for new, beginning-level acrylic painting tutorials posted twice per month. Happy painting, and stay creative!

Art Club Facebook Group:

Make sure you join us over in the Art Club Facebook Group so that you can share your art with me and the other students taking the classes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintalongwithskyeartclub

Materials lists and recommendations:

Wondering what materials you’ll need for the classes? I’ve got you covered over on my Materials Page: https://skyepratt.com/materials/ as well as my Amazon Storefront with the materials that I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paintalongwithskye?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfpaintalongwithskye_K8A0BWZN5NEAN5GQW6FD

Colors needed for this tutorial:

Brushes needed for this tutorial:

I recently updated to using selections from this brush kit: https://amzn.to/459QeDP

But generally, I use brushes that are these sizes:

A 1-inch wash brush: https://amzn.to/3aa5D8z

A medium-sized, round brush: https://amzn.to/39z51bh

A small detail brush: https://amzn.to/3reaS1u

(Optional) an extra tiny detail brush: https://amzn.to/3zLYUh4

Or this handy kit includes all four sizes: https://amzn.to/3WVYGjm

Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content and tutorials. Thank you!

Email newsletter:

Join my email newsletter to get the videos delivered straight to your inbox, plus you’ll receive a free, downloadable PDF “Artist’s Glossary” with helpful terms that you will need to know for my classes and along your art journey: https://skyepratt.com/2020/01/23/join-the-paint-along-with-skye-newsletter/

Supplemental courses:

Hungry for more? I also have three intermediate tutorials done with reference photos over on my YouTube Membership Program. Membership also comes with priority comment response and other perks. (And I greatly appreciate the support of the channel!) Click here or click “join” on any video on YouTube to become a “Gold Star” member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBJCMkmPECTsanG_5qzvkA/join

Happy painting, and stay creative!

‘EP253’ – ‘Spooky Spiderweb’ easy Halloween acrylic painting tutorial for beginners

Hello again, beautiful artists. This week, paint along with me to create a spooky spider sitting in its web, just in time for Halloween. Wishing you a very happy spooky season, happy painting, and stay creative!

Art Club Facebook Group:

Make sure you join us over in the Art Club Facebook Group so that you can share your art with me and the other students taking the classes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintalongwithskyeartclub

Materials lists and recommendations:

Wondering what materials you’ll need for the classes? I’ve got you covered over on my Materials Page: https://skyepratt.com/materials/ as well as my Amazon Storefront with the materials that I use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paintalongwithskye?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfpaintalongwithskye_K8A0BWZN5NEAN5GQW6FD

Colors needed for this tutorial:

Brushes needed for this tutorial:

I recently updated to using selections from this brush kit: https://amzn.to/459QeDP

But generally, I use brushes that are these sizes:

A 1-inch wash brush: https://amzn.to/3aa5D8z

A medium-sized, round brush: https://amzn.to/39z51bh

A small detail brush: https://amzn.to/3reaS1u

(Optional) an extra tiny detail brush: https://amzn.to/3zLYUh4

Or this handy kit includes all four sizes: https://amzn.to/3WVYGjm

Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content and tutorials. Thank you!

Email newsletter:

Join my email newsletter to get the videos delivered straight to your inbox, plus you’ll receive a free, downloadable PDF “Artist’s Glossary” with helpful terms that you will need to know for my classes and along your art journey: https://skyepratt.com/2020/01/23/join-the-paint-along-with-skye-newsletter/

Supplemental courses:

Hungry for more? I also have supplemental courses with fundamental knowledge and skill-building activities over on Skillshare. If you sign up using my referral link you can get 1 free month of Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profile/Paint-Along-With-Skye/62001564

I also have three intermediate tutorials done with reference photos over on my YouTube Membership Program. Membership also comes with priority comment response and other perks. (And I greatly appreciate the support of the channel!) Click here or click “join” on any video on YouTube to become a “Gold Star” member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBJCMkmPECTsanG_5qzvkA/join

Happy painting, and stay creative!