🎨 Easy Starry Night 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 looked at Starry Night and thought, “there’s no way I could paint that”… this is a great place to start.
This version is simplified and broken down step-by-step so beginners can follow along without feeling overwhelmed.
It’s a relaxing painting to do on your own, or a fun one to turn into a paint night at home.
🎥 Watch the Tutorial
Follow along here and go 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
Black | White | Blue | Yellow | Orange
A 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 really helps.
It gives you a solid starting point so you can focus on painting instead of figuring out the drawing.
👉 Download the Starry Night traceable here - $3:
https://www.lovejoycreations.com/old-master-traceables/p/starrynite
Don’t want to use a traceable? No worries, pause the video and draw 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 approachable.
👩‍🎨 What You’ll Be Doing
This painting is all about building in layers and movement.
You’ll:
Paint the base sky
Add the swirling motion
Bring in the tree and foreground
Finish with highlights and details
Let it be a process—this one really comes together as you go.
🎉 Turn It Into a Paint Night
This is a great one to do with friends or family.
Set everyone up with supplies
Put the video on a TV or tablet
Pause when needed
Take your time and enjoy it
No pressure—just a creative way to spend an evening.
đź’› A Quick Note
After 15+ years of teaching, I’ve seen how often people assume something is “too hard” before they even try.
But when it’s broken down step-by-step, it becomes doable.
This isn’t about painting a perfect version—it’s about creating your version.
👉 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 feel comfortable and confident 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 different each painting turns out.