How to Draw and Paint Halloween "GRAVEYARD RAVEN" - Paint and Sip at Home - Acrylic Painting Lesson

PAINTING VIDEO DESCRIPTION - Need a Halloween painting idea? Let me be your acrylic art instructor as I teach you easy step-by-step instructions throughout this fun beginner art video as you learn how to paint a raven on a gravestone in a cemetery just in time for the Halloween season. I grew up in the hill towns of western Massachusetts, where homes were sparse, there were no traffic lights, and the streets were quiet at night. About a half of a mile from my home, there was an old cemetery off the main road with hundreds of gravestones that were shadowed but several huge pine trees. Me, my three siblings, and about dozen other kids from around town, would meet at this graveyard once a month, late at night, to play a game called Ghost in the Graveyard. Sort of similar to Hide and Seek, this game requires that there is a starting point, called ”Homebase”, where everyone runs from and hides somewhere in the graveyard while one person, usually called the “seeker” stands with their back to the graveyard and counts to a certain number before turning around and seeking out the other participants. The goal of the seeker is to catch someone before they make it back to homebase. If you’re tagged, then you become the seeker. Simple as that! Really fun game to play, certainly gets your heart pumping, and super scary if you’re the seeker because you never know who or what is lying behind the next gravestone. So, in the sprite of the Halloween season, and Edgar Allen Poe and his poetry, join me and learn how to paint with acrylics this Halloween canvas painting of a black raven on a headstone. The process for this beginner art lesson is so simple. First, you’ll learn how to paint a background with dark autumn moonlit colors, the perfect backdrop for your spooky Halloween image. Then, you’ll learn how to draw a crow style bird and a gravestone using an easy dot to dot method. After painting a base coat for your large feathered protector and headstone, you’ll apply highlights and shadows to create form and dimension in the objects like a 3-D photograph. After learning how to paint eyes, beak and nose to your bird, you’ll then use a wet on wet painting technique to add layers to your feathers giving them fullness and texture and a realistic appearance. Using only one brush per step, this easy painting process will give you confidence like a painting master to change the painting in any way you want; paint a ghost, skeleton, witch, scarecrow, or hawk that is sitting, standing or hovering over the cemetery with fog, mist or leaves falling from the trees. Write an epitaph on the gravestone and paint flowers around it such as roses or daisies. Just have fun with it and paint a fall image to decorate your home with for the Halloween holiday. Using only 3 brushes, and 6 colors, you’ll paint like a professional and create the best canvas painting in the world! Have a date night, paint party, paint and sip event, or virtual paint night. An easy art project and paint with gouache, oil paint, or water colour, or any medium! An easy Halloween DIY project for the whole family. Paint just for fun or for art therapy. Not just an easy acrylic painting for beginners, but a fun Halloween image! Enjoy watching this KZbin art video and let's get painting and let's get sipping!
IMAGE LINK FOR PRINTING:
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MATERIALS:
Canvas: 16x20 stretched primed canvas
Brushes: 3/4 inch flat bristle (large), #6 bright (medium), #6 round (small)
Acrylic Paint: titanium white, mars black, burnt umber (brown), purple violet, green oxide, cobalt blue
Other: chalk, palette, cup of water for washing brushes, paper towel for drying brushes
PURCHASE FULL DIY KIT FOR THIS PAINTING or MICHELLE’S ORIGINAL PAINTING HERE:
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STEPS:
1. 3/4 inch bristle brush - Paint sky with black, purple, brown and white
2. #6 bright brush - Paint base coat for gravestones with black and white
3. #6 round brush - Finish gravestones with black, white and light gray (made in step 2)
4. Chalk - Draw outline for bird
5. #6 bright brush - Paint base coat for bird with black
6. #6 round brush - Paint face with brown, white, blue, black and light gray
7. #6 round brush - Finish bird with dark gray (made in step 6), light gray, blue, white and black
8. #6 bright brush - Finish wings with dark gray, light gray, blue, white, and black
9. #6 round brush - Paint vines with black, green and white
10. #6 round brush - Sign with black
LINKS AND CONTACT INFO:
Michelle's Patreon Page: / michellethepainter
Website: berkshirepaint...
Facebook: / berkshirepaintandsip
Email: [e-mail]
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[@northernlightz2959]

Definitely one of my all time favorites!! SPOOKY Beautifully done!! 🕸🕸🌚🪦

[@michellethepainter.]

Wow, thank you!

[@petergabler2355]

The picture is mystical and dark, just right for halloween. One can feel the fog coming up at the end of day. Amazing.

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks!

[@theresavandever1387]

Halloween painting!!!! Yeah!!!! Your making me so happy!!!

[@michellethepainter.]

I'm so glad!

[@christianelavarenne6460]

Formidable toile d'Halloween! Bravo !👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CatsandPaws23]

Great painting, the bird looks so real! Thank you Michelle!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gwenw9250]

Hello again Michelle. Wow very cool. Its amazing how dark on dark paint can actually work. You can make any painting work. Very talented lady. These birds are a very smart bird. None in this part of southwestern Ontario 🇨🇦.

[@michellethepainter.]

None of them up here in Western Mass either. Probably a good thing!

[@gwenw9250]

@@michellethepainter. oh! But they’re very smart. And you can have as a pet, teach them to sing, maybe even paint. Watch it!!!!!!!! YOU CAN BE REPLACED

[@michellethepainter.]

@@gwenw9250 Lol! Sounds like my kind of pet!

[@CrixJoki]

Gorgeous raven :) beautiful painting over all :) ty for sharing this with us :)

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you!

[@mikeschmidt5115]

So BEAUTIFUL 😊

[@robintheyooper8943]

I just finished this one. I did it in 12x12. I'm in love ! My first painting since having cataract/glaucoma surgery. I had not been able to paint in over a year, this was the perfect one to do! Thank you so much for this tutorial!! 💜🖤

[@michellethepainter.]

Awesome!

[@sheilastockton9886]

Oh WOW!! I love this ❤

[@triciamccarrick4979]

Wow Michelle you have great creations for Halloween

[@pinkcrayolabox9766]

Love love love this!

[@stephaniehurley2392]

This is gorgeous and moody. Perfect for Halloween!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you!

[@weezie207]

So very cool, definitely another winner Michelle!!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks so much!

[@loraivanova8635]

You're unbelievably talented. I absolutely love the Halloween vibes.

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks!

[@laurelwest-broetje2196]

I love your spooky paintings. Once I accomplish the original lesson I do them over in different colors schemes. What a wonderful way to relax after a long day of work. You are awesome!

[@michellethepainter.]

Glad you like them!

[@avaadore3250]

Love this! Can’t wait to do it. Thank you

[@michellethepainter.]

Have fun!

[@kimcox6497]

My siblings, friends, and I played ghost in the graveyard all summer and fall! Love ur paintings!!

[@michellethepainter.]

Good times as a kid for sure!

[@Betsy630]

Amazing!!!! Michelle, you are an AMAZING teacher! Thank you so much for sharing your brilliant talent!! I can't wait to paint this, I am so excited!!! clap clap clap :)

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much!

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Wow i love that raven sitting on the tomb stone😊 the raven looks so real😱 I love it. I have the flue and today is my birthday 😊👋🏾✌🏾 too feel a little bit better i watch you,re painting video Michelle the Painter😊I love you,re paintings Michelle the Painter👋🏾😁

[@michellethepainter.]

Happy birthday!! Feel better! Have fun painting!

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Thank you michellethepainter 😁✌🏾👋🏾

[@grandmawiththecam8345]

Yes please!!! Love!

[@debramatos4052]

Omg! your ideas are fantastic, !

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you! 😊

[@patty2883]

Love Halloween... love this painting. Thank you!!! 🐈‍⬛🦇🕷

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you! 😊

[@henriettahuneycutt2156]

What a fantastic painting I've been watching your videos for over a year and I have learned so much from you thank you for sharing your talent with us

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you!

[@mammam3490]

Aciu Labai grazu.Sekmes ir sveikatos.

[@anjar4196]

Looks great

[@donnasmith5091]

cant wait for the next one

[@lindaspracklin7072]

loved painting this one for my grandson for his birthday. Thanks

[@michellethepainter.]

Wonderful!

[@sandyrauscher7220]

Wow 👌❤️

[@charlesfairbanks6296]

C's Wife Looks like fun to do. Hope mine is as spooky as yours looks. So much fun to watch you create this painting. Thanks so much. Having fun trying to imitate you. Don't worry not even close. Your great.

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you!

[@Babs9285]

Love this! Love Halloween 🎃 sky colors are great!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much!

[@FearyBabydoll]

love this so much 😱🥰

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks!

[@helendenoia6840]

Very Cool! Your an amazing artist.

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pottedferne]

Another winner 🏆!!

[@Crochetqueen6592]

Don't know if I can say this but that is badass!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks!

[@beckyquick4025]

TOTALLY LOVE IT!!!! AWESOME WANT TO TRY THIS BEFORE HALLOWEEN.

[@michellethepainter.]

Have fun!

[@cindiblazer8621]

Loved this tutorial.Thankyou

[@xdebjones]

Perfect for Halloween! Thank you

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you!

[@AC-yb9ml]

That was so fun thank you! I struggled with proportions because I painted on a smaller canvas but it still came out good and I had a great time. 😊

[@michellethepainter.]

I'm so glad!

[@charlesfairbanks6296]

C's Wife This painting is so good. Can't wait to try it. You explain details so clear. I am having so much fun. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@wollfisch]

This is the first time ever I tried to follow a tutorial like that and I must admit, it was very easy to understand, it's a great drawing but it was kinda hard to accomplish this. Mine looks a little different now, but still, I am very happy with it. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you very much! It doesn't have to look like mine at all. Important thing is that you had fun!

[@kimberleecasey9844]

OMG CANNOT WAIT TO MAKE THIS ONE!!!

[@michellethepainter.]

Have fun!

[@EraLuna13]

Click Click Click! 👍WooT WooT! Ha! Can you tell I'm excited??!! 😁💜💜🖤🖤🧡🧡

[@michellethepainter.]

A little! lol!

[@robintheyooper8943]

I am, totally in love 💜🖤

[@susanbaker3461]

You do such an awesome job painting fur and feathers!!! Your painting looks spooky! I love it!! 🎃👻💜💜💜🧡🧡🧡

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much!

[@susanbaker3461]

@@michellethepainter. yw!😍

[@monicacoyle3760]

Awesome

[@kathylafavre1779]

Love it

[@nothingtoseehere-y8m]

great painting

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks!

[@missytamik9209]

Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling, By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore, “Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,” I said, “art sure no craven, Ghastly grim and ancient Raven wandering from the Nightly shore- Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night’s Plutonian shore!” Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

[@michellethepainter.]

Cut, paste into Google, and viola, Edgar Allen Poe! Perhaps I should have known! I actually went back and changed my video description after this. Thanks!

[@missytamik9209]

@@michellethepainter. you’re too funny! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DonnaNewland28]

I am always looking for a heart emoji for your descriptions! I am still around, just life stuff keeping me from participating much. Still think you are the best!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you very much!

[@scott8838]

Sounds like you had a fun childhood. No wonder you like Halloween so much it brings back exciting childhood memories. We have lots of ravens where I live. I really can't stand them. They are mean, destructive and so creepy when they communicate with eachother. I don't what are saying and don't want to know. I have to say you did a amazing job on yours 👍Have you given any thought into wearing a witches costume while doing one of your tutorials for Halloween.

[@michellethepainter.]

They don't sound very nice. I wear black all the time, so I hope that counts. Kinda witchy!

[@scott8838]

@@michellethepainter. Glinda the good witch maybe.

[@queenmab1999]

Thats AWESOME!!!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks!!

[@darlenecramer8366]

Ravens have a curved beak on the tip there is a hook for tearing meat. Beautiful bird you have there.

[@barbelweihmann2442]

WOW großartig 👌🕸🎃♠️🌚🆒️🇩🇪♥️👐🏼👐🏼👐🏼

[@mercurysbest]

Fab

[@Ewa-o4k]

🤗🤗🤗

[@cinsationaldesigns]

Love it! I’ve been in a pretty big creative slump for awhile. It’s been a really bad year. Lost both my parents. Maybe I’ll attempt this. Maybe it’ll help

[@michellethepainter.]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your parents. Painting is what got me through my tough times too. Be well.

[@goldgold7680]

❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍❣️❣️❣️

[@babypackrat9118]

This is gorgeous! I really need to learn how to paint. Or get more $ to buy your paintings! ;)

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much 😀I actually just did a vide on how to sell your art for my patreon members. if you're interested you could check out the details here about joining and having access to all my exclusive videos. www.patreon.com/michellethepainter berkshirepaintandsip.squarespace.com/patreon-videos

[@stodaledawn]

When doing texture in wings can i use a tiny cats tongue brush?

[@stodaledawn]

Or a bigger cats tongue

[@michellethepainter.]

Yes, go for it!

[@sheilahaysmer6094]

Somehow my Raven looks like a chicken! Lol!

[@tracyperdue8096]

Cute

[@retabates3799]

I thought about doing this for Edger Allen Poe's birthday in January and instead of just putting RIP I would put Poe after words LOL

[@michellethepainter.]

Nice!

[@cheryljones5454]

The Raven is a harbinger of death

[@michellethepainter.]

I did not know that. Thanks.