Easy Acrylic Painting Tutorial | How to Paint a Realistic Moon

Learn how to paint a simple realistic moon in this, step by step, acrylic painting tutorial with artist Ashley Krieger. This lesson is taught in a way that will be easy enough for beginner artists. This tutorial is inspired by and brought to you by the support of Createful Art Members.

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There is another video with this tutorial that has bonus content to help you make your moon painting look more professional. In the lesson, I teach you how to select the best black and white for the best results! Get this lesson here - https://youtu.be/LGlHlspMiS0

You can learn more about opaque vs. transparent vs. translucent black paint here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29168234 This will help you choose a great black for your background color.

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Art Supplies Used:
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1. Paint Brushes - https://amzn.to/2Tf6yv9 and wash brushes https://amzn.to/2V67P8r I used size 1" wash, 1/2" flat, 8 round, and detail 0
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The paint colors I use include: Mars Black & Titanium White
3. Canvas Panels 8x8" - https://amzn.to/2V1RGR7
4. My PALETTE (Colors don't dry out!) - https://amzn.to/2sOVd9p
5. Water
6. Paper Towels
7. Pencil
8. Bowl or round object smaller than your canvas

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Artist's Story: My name is Ashley Krieger and I sold our house, got an RV, and became the traveling artist. I travel with my family of five and homeschool my kids. We love our adventurous life. I have taught art for several years, and while I travel I aim to share with you my inspiration as well as teach you how to paint with the help of this channel. If you're into art and would like to become a better artist then join me on this channel and we can get creative together.

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