Meditative Koi Fish - Step by Step Acrylic Painting on Canvas for Beginners

I’m going to show you how to paint a koi fish, and I’m also going to give you some tips for getting into The Zone. The Zone is the most relaxing and fulfilling place to be while creating, but getting there can be a challenge. Let’s use our koi fish painting meditatively so we can relax into The Zone.
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[@anniehowes338]

I’m ready for this.. ❤️

[@joeabstractjoe]

A beautiful piece of art, Jane. Thanks as always for your time.

[@pyc1959]

Love it going to get me a Canvas pad.thanks Jane 🎨

[@norakaven3705]

Wow! I love this painting Jane! Thanks!

[@yokiamah]

"this might not be what a koi fish tail looks like, but I don't even care" 😂 You're my favorite teacher Miss Jane ❤️ I love learning from you.

[@lauraplombon1844]

❤❤❤❤❤ Thank You Jane!!

[@marywood8241]

Love this! I love watching you paint! Thank you for sharing! 💖

[@gigipaints1302]

love this.. Love the way it looks like scales.. Beautiful

[@sharonevans8504]

So beautiful Jane! Love your teachings on how to paint this koi.

[@joannawood9197]

Oh, Lordy, do I wanna do this one!!!

[@sandystrehlow9836]

I think this fish is beautiful. Nice job!

[@debsimpson6656]

You do an outstanding job of teaching and explaining, thank you!

[@paulettehenrikson5796]

Thank you Jane. I love how you teach.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Paulette

[@vanessadoyle8825]

This is so fun to paint thank you!

[@lisaallen2156]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@ketki9202]

I m gonna definitely try that fish......!! Amazing creation...😘

[@EatWellDietitian]

I finished my fish last night! It was very fun and relaxing!!! Thank you Jane!!

[@manalmusthafamoideen1378]

Loving this!!

[@ksgalicinao1956]

thank you, Jane!! this helps a lot!!

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

WOW!!! Beautiful

[@karensmothers2030]

Beautiful painting! I cannot wait to try my own. You are a great teacher and your videos are so relaxing to watch. Ty!!

[@Nathalieroy2624]

Wow mesmerizing

[@fraweggy]

Gorgeous! Thank you Jane!

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Carrie! Thank you!

[@karladewitt5155]

Beautiful and very relaxing ❤️ Thank you very much

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Karla! Thank you!!

[@lesliespiers8407]

stunning, id love to see it with a few water lilies. I really like the art tray on your shelf with the flowers.

[@ZainaDancer]

GORGEOUS! I've been wanting to paint a koi fish, and you've just given me the confidence to do it! 💜

[@user-ni5bb8ub9z]

Amazing - So wonderful and beautiful

[@trustinyeshua5966]

Fantastic! Thank You 🙏🏻

[@carrieeasley3995]

I'm definitely going to try this with you, tomorrow. That is a beautiful koi!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Carrie!! I hope you have a wonderful time with it!!

[@fionalu1005]

Like it !thank you for your tutorial!

[@ahmadfahrezi9615]

So exciting,i love it

[@lornawellings497]

A great idea to do a fish,,looking so real.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Lorna!!

[@arbybarroso500]

Love it jane

[@jenifferlittles1004]

I love these fish and I have been wanting to paint one along with a tutorial so I am super excited about trying this amazing painting!!! Thank you soooooooo much Jane🤗

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Jeniffer! I'm so glad you like it!!

[@smoreski]

I finished my fish today! Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@thatsalligot2say]

I love it Jane!!

[@geebee1514]

Jane..pleeeeeeease do more of these. I love painting fish. You are a great instructor...a welcoming, peaceful, refreshing, change in a world of madness! Thank you my dear

[@stanmann666]

Jane!!! I did this one, I loved it, and I also did a mini one, 8x10 for maybe my granddaughter!

[@Danca4eva11]

I just recreated this fish only I gave mine blue scales! It came out awesome, thanks for such an easy tutorial!

[@marciasylvester6707]

You are the sweetest. Your voice is so meditative

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Marcia

[@jane-nq1hd]

You are such a joy to watch Jane. I can't ever remember sitting watching something on my computer for 1 hour and 19 min. .. and I wasn't even painting...just totally absorbed. I can't wait to try painting it the next time I watch this. Thank you

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Gloria!!! ♥♥♥

[@jojobe8078]

This is stunning!! Love the colors and the whiskers bits! ❤️

[@PaintingwithJane]

Hehehe, thank you, JoJo!!

[@sweetr107]

Love your art.. ty

[@mylenegartmann8244]

By far the best koi fish painting video I have seen.. I love it.. thank u Jane.. will try it some time soon.!! Love all your videos, no one compares. 🤟

[@rorelluf9588]

These animal paintings are such a great change and hope you do more. Love them. Cant wait to try this and the owl. Thanks Jane

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Ro!!

[@Skippy66]

Beautiful 💗

[@valeriejohnson2367]

Wow 😲 amazingly realistic..........

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Valerie!!!

[@dylanrettenmaier9577]

I share your creative sentiment. Thank you for this video! 🙏 Amazing job!

[@lesleyorr3418]

Excellent tutorial. You explain everything very well and so clearly that it seems easy. Thank you!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Lesley!!

[@Michelle-lu7hj]

Just beautiful ...and relaxing! I watched with my headphones on which enhanced your background relaxing music and I almost fell asleep 😁 I will definitely try this one.

[@letsart6434]

You are such a good instructor and I'm really enjoying watching you cover the black with beautiful details. The whole time I could already see the fish just from the suggestions from the first few strokes. I can't wait to paint! (I'm not painting on a canvas and wanted a black and green background so I had to paint it myself.

[@deirdrewatson7584]

love your painting, show me the outstanding of teaching and explaining. you gave me a lot of ideas of painting since I have out of practice until I saw your painting then back to painting again. awesome job .. Thank you!

[@nataliepitcher2612]

Hi Jane. I think this is my absolute favourite. When I feel anxious I watch your videos just to listen to you and your advice and it helps me calm down. Thank you. I think I need to paint hundreds of koi fish I just love love these colours

[@julievickers45]

Absolutely gorgeous painting Jane, beautifully explained tutorial, I’m going to have a go at painting this one, thanks for sharing your art. 😘😘😘👏👏👏👏🇬🇧😘😘😘😘

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Julie! Thank you!!

[@mitziundesser9241]

U r so awesome. Thank you for ur teaching

[@DreamerGirlForever]

This is gorgeous fishy!

[@peggymann925]

Oh I love this fish! Thank you Jane, as usual, your goal of sharing meditative feelings and using wise words have come through. I too wasn't even painting, just watching and learning! I can't wait to try this though.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Peggy!!

[@angelinayeager6105]

Hello there Jane I am just Loving all of your painting videos and I have a real passion for it! That's pretty much all I want to do is get ready to be involved with your virtual classes! Thank you so much for making all this possible

[@bluevelvettt]

This was really relaxing to watch, the backround music, your voice... just awesome :)

[@SamiaPaintingClub]

So nice techniques, thanks😍

[@sylvieturch347]

Magnifique !!

[@chloexiong]

you are amazing!! I want to recreate this one. Thank you !

[@Chilmt]

It's so beautiful. The back of the fish reminds me of a galaxy.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, George!!

[@josianeholbe]

sublime!!!!!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Josiane!

[@katwarren9982]

I am going to do this on a small canvas, then I think I will do it big.....really BIG! Thank you Jane, so beautiful. I love the way you teach, you make it feel so relaxing and comfortable. Love you lady!

[@voenarox78kk]

i fell asleep watching this and that is not a bad thing! I am astounded by your work and your form of teaching. (low key Bob vibes)

[@melanieschrader8768]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I had watched it in the past, as I always do before painting, and today I painted it! I have to say it was a very Zen experience. I enjoyed it so much and was very pleased with the final result. Your ability to instruct is unmatched, in my opinion. I am such a fan!!!

[@bcask4]

I call you the Zen painter....you’re the only one I can follow! Thank you for not just your instruction, but that it’s ok to make mistakes. You give us confidence!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, friend! That means a lot to me 💛

[@sylvie.c2312]

FABULEUX .MERCI ET TOUS MES MEILLEURS VOEUX🌹🌹🌹 Jane💓

[@n.wetzstein978]

wow, absolutely amazing!! I really love this painting! Thank you for sharing this video

[@katayounahoo4016]

thanks a lot for perfect teaching, your voice made me calm done.i was watching another tutorial, her voice was about to make me scream. I am happy to find you.

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

This one I will do love it

[@user-bt9gq9mj1h]

Very enjoy to watch you are excellent I love your painting ❤️

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much!!

[@dferns1961]

beautiful

[@kathwilson1240]

OMG I’m in love with this painting!!! You’re the best teacher besides Bob Ross. You have both inspired me over the past few years. I entered 4 paintings in an art show over the Easter weekend & I sold one 😃. Have a safe & wonderful holiday 🌹

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Kath!! That means so much to me ♥

[@nuku5323]

Wunderschön gemacht!! Danke für diese authentische Kunst im Zusammenhang mit Stimme, Musik und malen. 🤗 Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 😉

[@evaanderson9836]

I love Quinacridone Burnt Orange it has become my new favorite color.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Isn't it a glorious color!? ♥♥♥

[@user-xc1qj2jl8d]

I love you Jane. For your creativity and patient explanation of each action. Thank you very much. Thanks to you want to write and paint pictures. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad I can help inspire you. I hope you write all of the stories and paint all of the pictures ♥♥♥

[@user-xc1qj2jl8d]

@@PaintingwithJane Very pleased to receive an answer. I am doing my best . I am breathtaking from your work. good luck

[@urssysplace2622]

Such a pleasure to watch your videos. This koi is absolutely gorgeous! I had started a series of koi paintings and put them aside unfinished. You have just inspired me to continue that project. Thank you again...Ursula from Canada

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Ursula!! I hope you do pick them back up and get them finished

[@dcampbell5054]

Love!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you :D

[@TheTomatoCherry]

Helped two of my aunts painting this today.It took them six hours but they are so proud at the moment of their first paintings ever. Granny decided to hang their work on the living rooms wall. Jane you are changing lives with these videos. Thanks Jane. Thanks.

[@leelastoma5809]

You are an incredible instructor. Amazing talent. BRAVO 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Thank you for teaching me to MOVE ON . I'm one of those artist that will get obsessed with a area and over work it trying to make it " perfect", . Your technique and philosophy is what I needed. Blessings 🌺

[@barbarac5809]

Jane, I've watched other people paint the koi fish. And I absolutely love your demonstration and the fish that you painted. I love watching your videos thank you for taking your time and relieving my stress throughout the day LOL.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Barbara! That means a lot to me

[@lizk7105]

You are so much more than a painter, artist, teacher, you my dear are a therapist, you are chicken soup for the soul

[@jenifferlittles1004]

AGREED!!!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much ♥♥♥♥♥

[@christinedesplat6315]

You really inspire me

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Christine 💛💛💛

[@faithclark5249]

Fantastic

[@cristycreates2887]

Im in the zone Jane...awesome painting and advice as well as tips! Whats funny is I have a hard time relaxing since surgery at night and literally was waking every hour until last week...I have been watching you and keeping my laptop on all night and your beautiful voice has been such a comfort...youre awesome sweet friend!!!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

♥♥♥

[@aichanader6765]

J,aime beaucoup votre façon de peindre,merci

[@AC-xv9zr]

This is one of my favorite paintings of yours! I am anxious to try it myself. I like your idea of maybe doing two fish sort of swimming around one another. Great job!! 👍

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much!! I hope you do try it!!

[@AC-xv9zr]

Painting with Jane I completed this and it was a lot of fun. However I had a very difficult time getting my background just right. After about 3 do-overs I finally tried using my filbert flat and a light pressure. The matte medium was a big help during this part of the painting. Sometimes I want to create paintings that look more realistic. My version of this does not, unfortunately but I’m sure this skill comes with practice.

[@terezatosovska1472]

I tried this painting and it turned out amazing. Thank you very much for your teaching and soft calming voice. Since I started painting according to you, everyone wants to own one of my paitings. You really push my skills.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much 💛

[@NoName-vx4rd]

Wow .So wunderschön !!! Danke für dieses super Video . Grüße aus Deutschland . 👍👍👍👏👏👏🌼 🐟🐋🐳🐬

[@CharmingColours]

Hey Jane, your fan from Sydney, great creation by a great artist. Keep inspiring...

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, friend!! ♥♥

[@Sandra-uu7xe]

I'm waiting 😊

[@frankiereed6942]

Wow, that is beautiful, I want to give it a try and hope I don’t create a hot mess,

[@marycaciamasser3814]

Lovely Jane. I loved your inspiring words. I think when I paint mine, before I put the background in, I’ll spray the underbelly with some black spots using a toothbrush. Then clean up the background with the blues and Payne’s grey and white. Beautiful fish. The layers came out so great.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Oooh, Mary, that sounds awesome!!!!

[@susannesteele535]

Wonderful. Didn't know koi had tail fins like a wakin. Such a pretty way to depict these gorgeous fish. New subscriber.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Susanne! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@charlotteboudreaux3489]

I like your method.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Charlotte!

[@CrixJoki]

Woke up with pain and tears, but this got me on a good mood again :) I´m gonna paint this one but with a fantasy twist, make a pink and purple one or something :)

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aw, friend :( I hope you're feeling better! I want to see your fantasy fish when you're done with it!! :D

[@OlaviKnaapilaMane]

Very Good ☺️ Beautiful 🐾😊🌷 Greetings From Finland.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Olavi!!

[@peggymann925]

JANE!!!!! I finally did this Koi fish, I love it, and I did a little one too, 8x10. (I also just wrote this same comment, but it showed up under my husband's name, I forgot to switch the account to mine), but I love the fish and your methods, your advice!