How to Paint this Rustic Covered Bridge with Acrylics | Paint and Sip at Home | Step by Step

[@brendaw1791]

You are such a great teacher. You make me feel like I’m a good painter. I don’t ever look a painting tutorial of yours and think “can I do this” because I know you are going to break it down where I can!!!

[@michellethepainter.]

Wow, thank you!

[@williamrodgers9221]

I've been tinkering around with painting for years. I ran into your video a winter scene two cardinals on a bird house. Following alone with you was so easy. Stop and start as you paint along. You made my cardinals come to life like. Can't wait to try painting covered bridge.

[@michellethepainter.]

That is awesome! Have fun painting!

[@beckyquick4025]

You are a geat teacher, I love how you go slow enough and show and tell what your doing as you paint. Love the bridge.

[@mla718]

Honestly you’re are the best instructor I’ve ever watched. I feel so much more capable of creating a nice painting after watching your videos. This is definitely your calling in life! Thank you!!

[@michellethepainter.]

Wow, thank you!

[@pottedferne]

So totally agree!! Michelle is unique!

[@pottedferne]

Me too!!

[@ginytucker3160]

Awesome instructions for learning to paint, very inspiring. The way you teach makes this especially fun, thank you for all of the hours you put into your talented work. You are One of a Kind, Michelle.

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tabithaament3260]

I thought this was a barn at first. Then when I started painting it and you explained it was a bridge I was like “Oh”. I didn’t even notice the road. I loved painting it though. You made it easy to do. Great instructions. Thank you!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks!

[@pottedferne]

The best covered bridge painting "evah"!!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks!

[@loisdixon8148]

I enjoyed this lesson. I love to watch your videos. You are as good at teaching as you are at painting. Thank you Michelle.

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much!

[@rachellebennett3737]

I wish I was better at getting depth to my paintings. I so love doing your paintings. On this one I had a very hard time getting my bridge looking like it was over the water. Totally me! You are an awesome teacher! I just cannot grasp the knack of doing it. Thanks for your videos. They are my sanity evenings right now! I watch then rewatch to paint the picture. Had a wonderful evening with my daughter while we painted this evening!

[@michellethepainter.]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the process and had a nice time with your daughter. Perspective is a tricky thing to grasp, but once it clicks in your brain it becomes easier. Practicing helps. Thanks for watching!

[@CappySays]

I'm 63 and disabled and went to my first paint sip 5 years aago due to health I can't travel too much so I came home and used the past 5 yrs on YT to learn - thank you so much for sharing your talent and gifts with people around the world - I LOVE that you show the brush as you are going and that you encourage others to paint your demonstration and to share with others so many are overly concerned of ownership God gives us our gifts we should share to enhance the world with love

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much!

[@bobrutan4735]

very nice.... Reminds me of a bridge in PA that I use to fish under.....

[@michellethepainter.]

Very cool!

[@robinperry5276]

When I painted my creek, I didn’t like it. So I let it dry and repainted it. It looked about the same, so I left it. After I got my bridge, grass and flowers done, I thought the water looked good! I was pleasantly surprised

[@michellethepainter.]

Great job!

[@devernepersonal3636]

Having been to and photographed the covered bridges of Madison County, Iowa, i am excited to see this one. As i want to paint them in many creative ways.

[@michellethepainter.]

I saw the movie Bridges of Madison County!

[@marytal8236]

Thank you for showing a simple step by step perspective it really helps

[@princesssela6204]

I am a want to be artist. Thank you for your instruction videos. I enjoy them so much. My bridge picture feels like an accomplishment.

[@michellethepainter.]

Nicely done painting the bridge!

[@neondreamz4102]

You are a natural! And you look great in purple, so beautiful.

[@samj8052]

I’m loving it in how your teaching to paint for beginners like me 😃 Can’t keep sipping like you do or I’ll definitely mess up something...lol 😂 Can’t wait to start on one of these as soon as I gather my supplies. Keep painting those landscaping types since they open up my home & mood during these trying times. May you & your love ones take care and stay safe!

[@sergiopalaciopalacio1557]

OLÁ. ADORO SEUS TRABALHOS SÃO BELÍSSIMOS.

[@donnam8117]

Your work is amazing you are a great teacher I will try to paint this because it’s so beautiful I like your technique.

[@joniyoungart]

Very nice Michelle!

[@walterpaquette7613]

Just completed doing this painting and it was fun. Thank you for sharing this with us. The only problem I had was deciding on a substitute for "fire red", as I could not find this in my area. I used Cad red deep and it worked fine for me. I'm moved to SC from Massachusetts over 30 years ago and loved the covered bridges and the Berkshires.

[@michellethepainter.]

Hi Walter, glad you enjoyed!

[@carollittle1883]

I have learned to really relax and have fun painting...thanks to your teaching style. Please know how much you are appreciated 🙂

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks so much 😊

[@gwen7005]

Love how you show your colors and great instructions. Love this. ❤️

[@sharoncraver6981]

I love how you paint! Thanks for sharing your talent

[@lisas7025]

Hi there I have recently found your page and love your painting and teaching style. I did this covered bridge first and love how it turned out. I'm going to try your tropical window and beach chairs and umbrella ones next.

[@michellethepainter.]

Wonderful!

[@pamelanelson6245]

new to you ,but am in love with how you teach .I agree with becky you go at a pace we can deal with and am so happy to find you.

[@fredaroodt9695]

Wow, this was so nice painting this painting. Thank you so much ❤💞🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kathydonoflio8425]

Great lesson. You have taught me a lot. Great teaching. Thank you

[@sadiakhan5122]

Nicely explained simple beautiful painting

[@michellethepainter.]

Many many thanks

[@jacquesbergougne154]

Merci très belle vidéo belle cabane du trappeur en perspective Bises

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you!

[@karenmelton1033]

I am so happy I found you on youtube! You have inspired me to paint again and I have already painted five of your paintings. Thank you so mush. Its exactly what I needed right now.

[@michellethepainter.]

Five paintings already! That's great!

[@iam2bear]

It makes my day when i see your notification pop up! Tah dah....wild flowers galore!

[@ssego1376]

thank you for sharing your art😁

[@kathyhowland1799]

That was beautiful. I look forward to making this as a gift for Christmas! I like that you move along at a good pace. Some are too picky and take too long on each step!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you for the compliment, and I hope you have fun painting it!

[@lbrasel]

Great teaching technique......thanks!

[@mitzytaylor]

Had a great time doing this one after I got the paint kit

[@michellethepainter.]

Great to hear!

[@idasouth1101]

Love this❤

[@vickyfridman5525]

I love everything you do!!!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much!

[@dell4277]

This was great lesson.. enjoyed your step by step.. very understandable and followable??.. lol

[@amysnyder6961]

Thank you, Michelle. I just tackled this one yesterday. Great details in your instructions, as always. For some reason my grass turned out too smooth-looking. Maybe I was over working it or had too much paint? I'm going to try that grass technique again for practice. I always enjoy your videos and learn a lot every time!

[@dianenoblett6054]

Great teacher! I just subscribed! Where have you been? So happy I found you!

[@lisa-gayle9939]

Such a good tutorial!

[@bonnieausher1329]

I like when you dance...that’s hysterical

[@laffilmfest3759]

Well explained....beautiful print!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thanks so much 😊

[@puremach4146]

You are so good! Very nice!

[@michellethepainter.]

Thank you so much!

[@sergiopalaciopalacio1557]

👍😀

[@charleneli6876]

Loved it! A great tutorial.

[@pamelanelson6245]

AWESOME TEACHER!!!!!!!!!

[@Team_Johnston]

Our 2nd Covid date night painting!

[@michellethepainter.]

Great!

[@marialawton6755]

I love your work

[@joeroop8177]

Michelle, what kind of bristle brush do you use in all of your paintings? I bought a "cheap pack" of bristle brushes and they're not to good. Lol would a hogs bristle brush be better.? Could you give me a recommendation on what I can get at hobby lobby or Michael's?

[@joeroop8177]

Btw I love all your paintings, I'm on #6 of your paintings! I've done the Christmas cow, snowman, birdhouse w Robbins, flag sunset and working on the covered bridge w the stream & flowers ohhhh and the skull one! Love them all! Thank you sooo much!

[@michellethepainter.]

Hi Joe, I'm happy that you're enjoying the videos! The brushes I use are actually not the most expensive ones either, but I like the affects that I can achieve with them. I sell them on my website (link below). Have fun painting! ~Michelle berkshirepaintandsip.squarespace.com/config/

[@TheMandersue]

What size canvas would be a good substitute for the 16x20 on this painting. It’s hard to find this size in bulk qty for a good price. TIA

[@michellethepainter.]

Hi Amanda, If you were looking to go smaller you could do a 14x18 or 12x16. You can find 16x20 at Michaels. They sell 5 packs for $11. Have fun painting! ~Michelle

[@barbarabilleter4818]

Really so fun to watch you do these paintings. Beautiful finished painting! I am a big fan (not fun 🤣 as my last post said. Oops) B

[@bloom8522]

After your done painting all your pictures how do you wash your brushes that don't ruin your bristles.? How do you keep your bristles so nice?

[@michellethepainter.]

Hi Anita, I usually just wash them in water, but if they need some extra cleaning, I will use dish soap. The trick is to make sure you get all of the paint out of between the bristles. I hope this helps. Have fun painting! ~Michelle

[@susantrutt7206]

Love your painting tutorials but I do have one question? How do you prime the canvas before starting? Thank you !

[@michellethepainter.]

Good Morning Susan, Most canvasses that you buy from the store these days, or online, are already primed when you buy them. In my videos, I'm using canvas that is pre-primed when I by it, so I don't do anything additional to it. If you are purchasing raw canvas, than you will want to put a layer of primer on the side that you want to paint on. There is a product called Gesso, that is specifically designed to be a good adhesion primer for art canvasses. If the canvas you have is white on one side and tan on the other side, than it is already pre-primed, if it is tan on both sides than it is raw. I hope this info helps. Have fun painting! ~Michelle

[@susantrutt7206]

@@michellethepainter. thank you so much for the quick response. I love your tutorials. You have brought the joy back into painting for me. I can't wait to start something new. Thanks again,

[@lolliepopstrawberry3204]

💐👏🌹

[@bloom8522]

Where do you find that kind of palette? I can't find one like that

[@michellethepainter.]

Hi Anita, They are foam food trays that I get at Walmart or the Dollar Store. Have fun painting! ~Michelle

[@emilypowersart6822]

Nice

[@mariejeannevanmiddelem6114]

hello,waths the differents between a bruch or a bristle .

[@michellethepainter.]

Hi Marie, When you hear the term "bristle brush" it is typically referring to a firm natural hair brush, like hog bristles. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any additional questions. Thanks, Michelle

[@mariejeannevanmiddelem6114]

@@michellethepainter. thanks

[@chrisanngurley1925]

Hi I’m trying to fix my bridge can you help me out

[@michellethepainter.]

Hi Chrissann, thanks for painting along with me but not sure what sort of assistance you need. Have fun painting!

[@idrissmoussadeq7651]

hi michelle,please dont drink wisky eat only cokies your life is more interesting for us

[@michellethepainter.]

No whisky, just a little wine. Thank you for watching and have fun painting!

[@zenaidaramos5081]

I also love your simple way of teaching.Thank you

[@kathydonoflio8425]

Great lesson. You have taught me a lot. Great teaching. Thank you