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Rose Buds In A Vase – Black Canvas Painting – Online Tutorial

February 2, 2023January 25, 2023 by Tracie

Learn how to paint easy rose buds in a vase on a black canvas. Painting on a black canvas is a little different than the white primed canvas. The one difference is making sure your colors show up vibrant! You can easily make the colors show up against the dark …

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Categories Black Canvas Background, Flowers, Valentine's Day

Snow Globe With Cabin – Acrylic Painting Tutorial

February 2, 2023November 24, 2022 by Tracie

This painting tutorial demonstrates how to paint a snow globe with a winter cabin inside. The painting is demonstrated on a canvas pre-painted black! I will be showing you the techniques for how to create the snow globe effect with the glare on the glass. I love painting on a …

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Categories Black Canvas Background, Christmas, Winter

Pumpkin Spice Latte – Acrylic Painting Tutorial For Beginners

October 28, 2022August 31, 2022 by Tracie

This acrylic painting tutorial on a black canvas will demonstrate how to paint a pumpkin spice latte with cute little pumpkin and fall leaves. The painting was done on an 11 x 14 canvas painted black with Apple Barrel Matte Black Paint. Matte black was used so the black would …

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Categories Autumn, Black Canvas Background, Coffee, Fall, Food, Thanksgiving, Year Round Leave a comment

Frog Painting- Acrylic Painting Tutorial For Beginners

January 24, 2023July 6, 2022 by Tracie

Learn how to paint this super adorable tree frog with acrylics on a black canvas! This painting tutorial is demonstrated on an 11 x 14 canvas that I painted with a coat of “Mars Black” acrylic paint. Black canvas paintings are great to use as “mess up paintings” or as …

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How To Paint A “Patriotic Gnome” – Step By Step Tutorial

January 24, 2023June 22, 2022 by Tracie

This acrylic painting tutorial will demonstrate how to paint a patriotic theme gnome! I will be demonstrating how to do this painting on an 11 x 14 canvas that I painted with a layer of “Payne’s Grey”. If you don’t have that particular grey, you can paint your canvas any …

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Categories Black Canvas Background, Gnomes, Patriotic, Summer Leave a comment

Sunflower With Quote – Acrylic Painting Tutorial

July 25, 2022May 11, 2022 by Tracie

Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since I’ve done a detailed sunflower tutorial such as this one: “How To Paint A Sunflower”! This one is a little more advanced than that one! Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers and I love growing them in my garden! They make me so …

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Categories Black Canvas Background, Flowers, Quotes, Year Round Leave a comment

Christmas Train Acrylic Painting Tutorial

July 25, 2022December 1, 2021 by Tracie

This acrylic painting tutorial will demonstrate how to paint a Christmas Train under a Christmas Tree on a black 9 x 12 canvas with acrylics! The canvas that you use can be painted black (such as painting black over a mess up painting). You can also purchase a canvas that …

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Categories Black Canvas Background, Christmas, Trains, Winter 4 Comments

Halloween Treats Acrylic Painting Tutorial

January 24, 2023October 6, 2021 by Tracie

“Halloween Treats” is a fun and absolutely adorable acrylic painting tutorial you can do for Halloween! This is a great painting you can do with the kids and it is set at the very beginner level! In the tutorial I will show you how to draw the basic shapes of …

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Categories Autumn, Black Canvas Background, Fall, Food, Halloween 4 Comments

Dia De Los Muertos Sugar Skull Painting Tutorial

January 24, 2023September 22, 2021 by Tracie

This acrylic painting tutorial will demonstrate how to paint a Calavera de Azúcar (Sugar Skull). The sugar skull is a symbol seen in the Mexican tradition used to celebrate departed loved ones on Dia De Los Muertos. It is a very colorful skull adorned with flowers, various designs & whimsical …

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Categories Autumn, Black Canvas Background, Dia De Los Muertos, Fall, Halloween Leave a comment

Sparklers In Mason Jar Painting Tutorial

January 24, 2023May 19, 2021 by Tracie

Here is a fun patriotic painting that you can do for Memorial Day, Independence Day or any of the celebratory patriotic holidays! This is an easy tutorial and a rendition of another similar mason jar painting I did several years ago. This time there are sparklers and a USA flag …

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Categories Black Canvas Background, Jars, Patriotic, Summer, Year Round 4 Comments

Magical Snowman Painting Tutorial

January 24, 2023October 28, 2020 by Tracie

This free acrylic painting tutorial will show the beginner painter how to paint a “Magical Snowman” with aurora borealis background, a Christmas tree and snowflakes! I did this painting on an 11″ x 14″ black canvas. This is a great painting you can do over a “mess up painting”. Simply …

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Categories Black Canvas Background, Christmas, No Traceable Required, Snowman, Winter 8 Comments

How To Paint A Snowman At Night

January 24, 2023November 6, 2019 by Tracie

How To Paint A Snowman At Night Learn how to paint this adorable snowman painting with a night sky background!  This painting is super easy and can be customized with different colors and decor such as a different color scarf or hat. It’s also a great painting you can do …

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Categories Black Canvas Background, Christmas, First Time Paintings, Kid Friendly, No Traceable Required, Snowman, Winter 19 Comments
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