🎨 How to Paint Monet’s Bridge Over a Pond – Easy Acrylic Tutorial for Beginners
Free video instruction on YouTube
Permission to change colors and make the painting your own
If you’ve ever wanted to paint a Monet but weren’t sure where to begin, this is a great one to try.
This beginner-friendly version of Bridge Over a Pond is simplified and taught step-by-step so you can follow along without feeling overwhelmed.
It’s a peaceful, relaxing painting to do on your own… or a beautiful 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 fancy—just a few basics to get started.
What you’ll need:
Canvas (11x14 or similar size)
Acrylic paints
White | Black | Blue | Yellow | Green | RedA 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 this painting, using a traceable helps a lot—especially with the bridge placement.
It gives you a strong starting point so you can focus on layering color and texture.
👉 Download the Monet Bridge traceable here – $3:
http://lovejoycreations.com/old-master-traceables/p/monet-bridgeoverpond
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 outline is on the canvas, the painting process becomes much easier to follow.
👩‍🎨 What You’ll Be Doing
This painting is all about layering and building texture.
You’ll:
Start with the background and water
Add in the bridge structure
Build layers of foliage and color
Finish with highlights and details
Let the layers build—this one comes together step-by-step.
🎉 Turn It Into a Paint Night
This is a great one for a relaxed group setting.
Set up your supplies
Play the video on a TV or tablet
Pause when needed
Enjoy the process together
Everyone’s version will look a little different—and that’s part of the fun.
đź’› A Quick Note
After 15+ years of teaching, I’ve seen how much people enjoy impressionist-style painting like this.
There’s more freedom in it—you don’t have to be exact.
Focus on the overall feel rather than perfect details.
👉 Keep Painting
If you liked this one, 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.