Let's Paint a Night Camping Scene | Watercolor Tutorial with Sarah Cray

[@denisejg1763]

I love how you explain things as you go. Even when I may know something it grounds it in my little brain. Also, Alaska girl here. Northern lights are truly the most spectacular thing I've ever seen. Sometimes they are the colors of the rainbow dancing across the sky. Amazing!

[@nancym9726]

I’ve seen the Northern Lights 3 times here, in Eastern Ontario, Canada. They truly do make a noise. I remember it as kind of a deep vibration; like a whomp, whomp, if you can imagine! I can’t wait to try this painting!

[@debrabartman6749]

I painted along with you and really enjoyed it. I love how it turned out. Thank you for showing us how to paint this lovely camping scene.

[@dakotahjadee]

You make art so effortless, fun, and stress free. I love that 🥰

[@cheannbal]

The Northern Lights are spectacular. I hope you get to see them some day.

[@delyta.]

Ahhh! Perfect for Father's Day! My hubby loves camping!

[@melissajay7596]

You are a wonderful teacher. Lots of people can paint and make a video... Not everyone is able to instruct the way you did here. Love it! I learned a lot from just one of your videos. I've watched hours of other tutorials and didn't learn nearly what I did here.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Wow, thank you

[@jaytriestoplay3647]

You and Keenan are so relaxing to watch i love your conversations and banter, I love your explanations, I've already learned so much, and I absolutely adore your personality, you make us smile with how sweet and kind you sound, just a total joy to watch and learn from your videos!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad you like them!

[@mariajesusa2624]

I don't really get it why this youtube channel has only 99k subscribers. This channel definitely deserve millions of subscriber for a very informative and accurate way on teaching watercolor arts and so on.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Maybe one day!

[@mikesackmary]

Thislooks like fun! Can't wait to paint it

[@stalean0301]

Great tip about the Bleed Proof White reconstituting with water if dried. Thanks for your instructive videos.

[@terribashaw3961]

Watching this tutorial made me think about adding a campfire to the scene. In the future perhaps you could show us how to paint 🔥.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Great suggestion!

[@aprilholm9166]

Really great suggestion. I struggle with campfires all the time. I actually have a camping scene I have sketched out, but it sits there because I have tried a fire so many times and can't get it.

[@marilynhubert4609]

I absolutely loved this video: the conversation, the information, the happiness! Thank you so very, very much. When it’s time to paint I say, “I have to go see my friends Sarah and Keenan, now!”

[@LetsMakeArt]

Love it! Perfect catch phrase.

[@aislingartco8257]

you guys are the best!! I was so happy when I saw the june box the colors are so beautiful.

[@emgreer02]

You can see the Northern Lights in Iceland. They are beautiful! (Also, northern Michigan, Canada, etc.)

[@elisabruxvoort2190]

I've been looking forward to this one!!!!!!

[@craftydegrasse3679]

I just google Northern lights sound oh my gosh! Go look and hear it! Thanks for sharing!💜😁

[@LetsMakeArt]

So cool!

[@dawnsheart316]

😂 I’m watching it before I paint (my usual). The topic of Northern Lights comes up and Keenan pulls his OH SO HILARIOUS KEENAN SELF and tells us you can hear them. I’m as wowed as Sarah….😂🤣 then with baited breath, waiting for more, Keenan…🤣🤣 ..says, “That’s all I know. I can’t expound.” Typing it doesn’t even begin to relay how freaking hilarious that was!!!! I’m sitting on my couch with my pouchy behind my head. When Keenan said that, I literally laughed out loud, so hard and sudden that my laugh was like I spit out my drink. 😂🤣 THERE AREN’T ENOUGH EMOJI’S! I’m still LOL!!!! Did I mention my watercolor paper is in my lap. Yeah, I’ll leave the rest to your imagination. I love my peeps!!!!!! 😂♥️🤣

[@LetsMakeArt]

We couldn't help but giggle as we read your comment just imagining your laughing unfold as you were watching the tutorial. Thanks for painting along with us and allowing us to be part of your creative journey!❤️

[@stephaniek9565]

This was fabulous, thank you. I did mine with a red tent and made a shadow of someone kneeling inside the tent. Keenan, Stranger Things is really popular for boys ages 10-15. You might enjoy it (not that I'm saying you are that age or mind set, but you are still a kid at heart). My favorite thing about the show are the retro early 80's costumes/set designs.....and of course, the hair!!!!! What were we thinking back then, with that HAIR??

[@adleymchenry8622]

Love this one so much!! Thank you!! One of my favs :)

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad you like it!

[@adleymchenry8622]

@@LetsMakeArt 🥰

[@rajnandinikhatua7020]

Wonderful painting I also tried it

[@postyourscore75]

Wonderful tutorial and art😍🤗👍

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ginabadeaux9319]

oh i love your teachings so much im going to paint this well i better i love night scenes thank you beautiful

[@katyd6350]

We get Northern Lights here (Fairbanks, Alaska) in the winter all the time. I can't say I've ever heard them though....

[@elisabruxvoort2190]

My husband who is from Alaska describes the sound of northern lights as a weird sixth sense that only some people can hear (he can't). He has been inside and sometimes someone will say "oh- Aurora is out tonight" and sure enough, they go outside there it is!

[@LetsMakeArt]

That is so interesting!

[@shenaniganstories]

Heck yeah, outdoor education in 6th grade was the best. I wanted to take home a California Newt haha Also live outside KC now so get the CA-MO contrast hahaha love this painting!

[@gailmariage5318]

My friend is teaching at a school in Fort Yukon, Alaska, near the Arctic Circle and sees the Northern lights frequently.

[@LetsMakeArt]

How lucky is she?!

[@Tor-cu4sh]

I was totally yelling “STRANGER THINGS “

[@AshleighWilliamson30]

SAME! hahaha

[@nettynet101]

Very pretty picture ❤️

[@debbieinak]

Come to Alaska in the fall or winter to see the northern lights!😊

[@lyndsibraunschweig6086]

What brand of watercolor paint do you use? The colors are so vibrant and beautiful. Thank you.

[@LetsMakeArt]

These paints are Dandelion Paint Co. liquid watercolors. The are available for purchase at www.letsmakeart.com

[@saritaschwedes8393]

youtube- northern lights sound!! crazy lovely!! 🌸

[@karliepatterson2803]

My experience with Northern Lights did not include sound. We were up in the tip of the Keweenaw in Upper Peninsula of MI on lake Superior. The Lights were a beautiful dancing green and made no sound unless the large lake waves over powered their sound. IDK, but we heard nothing. Still very beautiful and other worldly.

[@Jessi-sj3zx]

I live in Alaska and you can see the lights here. There is an area people talk about near the “power line pass” hiking trails that crackles when the light are out. It kinda sounds like static electricity to me, maybe that’s just in my head though with the power line pass and all. It’s been super cold when I’ve been out “light hunting” as we call it. When we were driving here through Canada we saw them so bright the while horizon was green. Looked like I had driven into an x-files episode. Sooo pretty but kinda creepy.

[@LetsMakeArt]

That is so interesting!

[@tpfleg]

Yes, I've heard them in the Yukon. They sound like static electricity.

[@sharoncyber50]

Hi, I can not find the outline in your library on your website...

[@katyamakarenko9610]

YES OMG STRANGER THINGS

[@katyamakarenko9610]

it means thank you

[@cbruman2]

What are you using to press the lines through the carbon paper? It looks like a pen or pencil, but is it? What is that tray you're using to mix the colors on? Can I use a plate?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sarah prefers using a felt tipped marker so the lines are not too dark. You can use a pencil or pen as well, just press lightly. Any flat ceramic item would work. Several of our group members on Facebook have found great egg trays at goodwill stores for this purpose.

[@crystalthomas390]

I went on a night time star gazing cruise where they played the sound of the aurora borealis and it sounded much like a whale song!

[@1953lewbad]

I would love for you to do a Michigan mitten with this type background! ????

[@1953lewbad]

Something Upper Michigan woods background.

[@1953lewbad]

And starry nights?

[@christinelynn6489]

Can you please tell me if you want the download that have no fee attached. Do you still have to enter your credit card information even though it is a $0 check out...thank you

[@beadsbylara]

No you don't need to enter your CC number. :)

[@trishmillard2958]

I’m looking for the tutorial you talked about where you when more in depth on tents and shapes... I can’t find it. Thanks so much

[@elisabruxvoort2190]

It's the let's make art matter video!

[@holly9081]

You could use masking fluid around the circle instead of tape.

[@amazingwalksoflife8781]

Hello. I love your tutorials.. What paint are you using here?

[@LetsMakeArt]

These colors are from the Dandelion Paint co. liquid watercolor set. You can find them all linked at the bottom of this kit page: www.letsmakeart.com/products/night-camping-watercolor-kit

[@jaytriestoplay3647]

Also maybe for a future project, teach us how to master "glow"?!! Like neon glow and perhaps, fire glow, I saw someone say campfire so maybe how to make it look as if it glows? I've seen others fo deep sea creatures with neon glow effect but not sure how they accomplished it..

[@LetsMakeArt]

This is a great idea! I will add it to our request list.

[@mamamargieskitchen903]

I used the inside ring of an embroidery hoop to make the circle

[@LetsMakeArt]

Good idea!

[@andresestuardogironcastejo4088]

I went to exactly 20 minutes . I had the sky, the water and the yellow flap for the tent and left it. When I got back I saw a small yellow sailboat in a huge expanse of water and sky. Now I’m trying to decide whether to add trees and earth or just leave it and maybe add another sailboat

[@LetsMakeArt]

Oooh what did you decide to do in the end?

[@tanyaostanina677]

Спасибо - means thank you in Russian, there's nothing offensive about it. Actually the pronunciation was quite good.

[@aras1588]

One of my Russian library patrons told me if I can remember godzilla I can say how are you. I'll have to work on thank you- I was pronouncing it sposhiba.

[@conniegoedert1012]

Spicybowl😂 yes it’s Russian for thank you

[@fallofmanbrand]

nice video bro

[@tusharmehta653]

Make your outline as light as possible... Me: so i guess using a 8B was a bad idea...

[@lindabutler7295]

Could you just cut the circle out and trace around it directly on your watercolor paper?

[@LetsMakeArt]

You totally could!

[@marywagner9927]

How about you use a compass to draw a circle?!

[@LetsMakeArt]

That would be a great option!

[@Jessi-sj3zx]

I was looking all over for mine (stolen from my kid). Ended up using a roll of tape.

[@tatianajordan8899]

Spasibo - is Russian means thank you

[@sandyf4776]

Stranger things!

[@ThatLynnGirl]

Reflections in water do NOT go out to the side. They come straight down from the source. Who makes this stuff up?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Artists.

[@sophiegahan4110]

Sarah, this is how Irish people explain perspective: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g37MfKycmZubd5I Loved this tutorial! I also made a chungis!

[@gamingwithhamnymk1731]

It’s very nice butt didn’t you say on your insta your gonna paint a zebra 🦓

[@elisabruxvoort2190]

When did she say that???

[@judysmith3502]

It was a coming attraction, but it hasn't been officially announced yet, so I'm sure it's coming soon. Maybe August?

[@LetsMakeArt]

The Zebra does not yet have an official release date but it is in the works for a future box!

[@gamingwithhamnymk1731]

Elisa Bruxvoort an sera’s insta and ther insta

[@gamingwithhamnymk1731]

Let's Make Art oh I was so excited 😢

[@ashleywebb8740]

I don’t normally feel this way, but I feel like this tutorial was very rushed... like your in a hurry to get done.

[@elisabruxvoort2190]

really? Oh I didn't think that! Maybe they were just a bit less chatty than normal?