Let's Paint Butterfly Balance 🦋 Watercolor Painting Tutorial by Sarah Cray of Let's Make Art

[@annchovy2981]

I would personally love to see more projects like this. I definitely struggle more with the loose style even though I love the way it can look. So I appreciate guidance and suggestions working through it.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Ann, thank you for taking the time to let us know that you enjoyed this project and would like to see more loose projects. We will definitely pass this feedback along to our team. We so, so appreciate you loving and supporting our small business. Thanks for allowing us to be part of your creative journey!❤️

[@ArtBrain]

Now redo your whole catalog of paintings with this technique! Love it so much.

[@ginabadeaux9319]

im so happy i found a set of your paints at my good will i have lots of paints but when i find good deals on art supplies im very happy i love butterflies and birds ,thank you sarah

[@sarahmalm9684]

“Look at the years, not the days.” Wow. This hit home for me. I’ve been creating now for 11 years. That’s when I started stamping and making cards. They were horrid at first. I look at them now and wonder how I could have been proud of them but I was. I loved them at the time, even though I knew they were very basic. For the past year I’ve been doing watercolor and drawing. Of course I’ve been very critical of my beginner attempts, but I also see how I have improved over the year. But now, if I look at how my creations evolved from year to year over these past 11 years, I see the evolution. It is so helpful. I will see that improvement year to year as I continue to practice watercolor as well. On some level I know this but…man…patience!! I need patience! And little reminders like this to be a little slap in the face. So, THANK YOU, Sarah Cray!!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

11 years, that is absolutely amazing!! We feel so honored that we get to be part of your creative journey. Thank you for creating alongside with us.❤️

[@NM-js8ky]

I think we all want you for our best friend LoL love your tutorials and your FB group 😊

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

Ohhh this is going to take me wayyyyyy out of my comfort zone. I get what you were doing, I can’t draw, so the outline is my preferred. I’m going to give it a try.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Remember that it's just paper and paint. If you hate it, don't feel bad about throwing your paper away. Let us know how you enjoy this project.

[@staceyrivera475]

I just found your channel. Omg so happy I did. Love you art and humor. You and Keenan crack me up. Lol “fwah fwah””” hysterical. Thank you so much can’t wait to try my version of the butterfly 🦋

[@LetsMakeArt]

Welcome!! We're so, so happy that you're here and ready to create along with us. We hope you have the best time creating your version of this beautiful project. Happy painting!

[@mrs.m.b.3630]

Thank you so much! It was exciting and informative and interesting and freeing! AND BEAUTIFUL! 🦋❤

[@LetsMakeArt]

Yayyy!! This is what we love to hear. Thanks for tuning in!!

[@monica-NJ-123]

Love how this turned out , I will watch again and paint along , thank you for the tutorial xoxo

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you for following along with us. We hope you have the best time painting this project.🦋

[@mandypittman1154]

I love your bug projects. I have done many of them. I have to admit, I really struggle with loose and I noticed that when we switched to the left side, I stopped painting. I checked facebook, messed with other stuff and hesitated for several minutes. Then I took a deep breath and dove in. This project rocks! Love the colors, love the idea, love the finished project!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Painting loose is definitely a learned technique, and we are so IMPRESSED that you didn't give up or allow this new technique to stop you from creating. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for allowing us to be part of your creative journey.❤️

[@jenniferreynolds3232]

You remembered correctly, it is a Tiger Swallowtail. This is super beautiful and I'm going to have to make this a project in our homeschool and have all the kids follow along with you! :) Here's a poem for you, it reminded me about what you said in regards to building skill: "Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean, and the pleasant land. Thus the little minutes, humble though they be, make the mighty ages, of eternity." Julia Abigail Fletcher Carney

[@LetsMakeArt]

We passed your poem along to Sarah, we know she's going to totally love it. Thank you for sharing it with us. We LOVE that you're going to incorporate this project in your homeschool. We can only imagine how beautiful all the kiddos paintings are going to turn out!!😍

[@AMGuen4God]

This was SO fun to do! I love the way it turned out and THANK YOU for showing how to do awesome splatters! I've been wondering how to get those directional splatters and now I finally know! :)

[@LetsMakeArt]

We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed this tutorial and were able to walk away with a new skillset you've been hoping to acquire. Yayy!! Thanks for loving and supporting our small business. Happy creating!

[@phelikz721]

So far I have done Foxy fox, butterfly balance, And The rainbow cat. I love this art channel keep up the good work :)

[@LetsMakeArt]

Those are all good ones!! Thanks for supporting our channel and painting along with us.❤️

[@meri8746]

Beautiful!!

[@joannesarlo518]

Wonderful project to combine tight and loose painting! Your colors are so vibrant on the right and soft on the left. Beautiful! (loved Kenan's pun on "good tip" when you were showing what you can do to the paint bottle... )

[@LetsMakeArt]

We're so glad you enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you for loving and supporting our small business.❤️

[@v.mishrasart43]

Excellent💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@725Kellybean]

This was a hard one for me. I laughed so hard at how mine turned out. I’m not ashamed. Going to hang it on my wall. I put the date on the back and I’m going to redo it in a year to see my progress.

[@LetsMakeArt]

We love that you're doing this. That will be such a cool thing to look back on next year and visually see your progression.

[@dalegervais5968]

Love that idea.

[@LaurenMilla]

Loose is always harder for me, I'm really excited to do this project this weekend

[@LetsMakeArt]

Painting loose definitely is a learned technique. Don't put too much pressure on yourself and just enjoy the process. We hope you have the best time painting this project this weekend!!🦋

[@marystephens9150]

I really want to do this with pens for the black, think line areas. Any suggestions for pens to use with watercolor? You did amazing!

[@LetsMakeArt]

What a great idea. Sarah earlier this year introduced the Kuretake Zig Pen which works wonderfully with watercolors. We recommend checking it out. www.letsmakeart.com/products/kuretake-zig-mangaka-pen?Social&

[@gwenanderson1914]

So fun. Thanks guys.

[@LetsMakeArt]

We're so glad you enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you for painting along with us!

[@ruthherring6035]

Beautiful! Can’t wait to try it!

[@LetsMakeArt]

We hope you have the best time bringing your butterfly to life!

[@marvinspates924]

I love your work! Lol I think I would love to have the lose look on both sides, with the splatters!!! 🙂👍👍👍

[@LetsMakeArt]

Ohhhhh yessss!! This is an amazing idea. If you try this out, totally let us know how your finished painting turns out!!

[@mentalmadness5402]

Use SPARKLY black paint if you have it!!! 💞🎨🙃

[@LetsMakeArt]

Ohhhhhhh this is such a good idea!!🤩

[@IthilwenRose]

Tiger swallowtail is correct

[@perrosyjoyas]

Sandwich!.. Hahaha.. Snacks are important.. We can tell.. Lol

[@TheStefaniesings]

Shut the front door! THE TIPS COME OFF?!?!?! This is totally going to change my life lol

[@LetsMakeArt]

Isn't that so, so cool?! #lifechangingmoment