🎨 Easy Frida Kahlo Painting Tutorial for First-Time Beginners
Free video instruction on YouTube
Permission to change colors and make the painting your own
If you’ve ever wanted to paint a portrait but felt intimidated, this is a great one to try.
This beginner-friendly Frida Kahlo painting is simplified and taught step-by-step so you can follow along without needing prior experience.
It’s a fun, expressive piece to paint on your own… or a unique option for a paint night at home.
🎥 Watch the Tutorial
Follow along here and paint at your own pace:
đź–Ś Supplies Needed
You don’t need anything complicated—just a few basics to get started.
What you’ll need:
Canvas (11x14 or similar size)
Acrylic paints
Black | White | Red | Yellow | Blue | Green | Teal | Raw siennaA few brushes (flat + round)
Water cup
Paper towels
👉 Full supply list here:
https://lovejoycreations.com/painting-supplies
👉 Read this post for setting up your space:
https://www.lovejoycreations.com/paint-with-lovejoy-blog/setup
🧾 Traceable (Makes It Much Easier)
For portraits like this, using a traceable makes a big difference.
It gives you the structure of the face so you can focus on the painting process instead of the drawing.
👉 Download the Frida Kahlo traceable here – $3:
https://www.lovejoycreations.com/old-master-traceables/p/frida
Don’t want to use a traceable? No problem—pause the video and sketch what you see.
✏️ How to Transfer Your Traceable
If you haven’t used one before, here’s a quick walkthrough:
https://youtu.be/DEAkwIlCBOQ?si=GaC0nQhh_nfhFa0i
Once your design is on the canvas, the rest becomes much more manageable.
👩‍🎨 What You’ll Be Doing
This painting focuses on building the portrait step-by-step.
You’ll:
Block in the background
Build the face shape and features
Add hair, flowers, and details
Finish with highlights and contrast
Take it one step at a time—portraits come together gradually.
👉 Keep Painting
If you enjoyed this, there’s a lot more to explore:
More beginner tutorials on YouTube
Step-by-step online courses
In-person classes in Sedona and San Diego
Everything is designed to help you build confidence as you go.
📸 I’d Love to See Yours
If you give this a try, send a photo or tag me.
It’s always fun to see how each painting turns out a little different.