painting a moonlit scene with watercolours

Happy spring or autumn, wherever you are in the world! This mermaid scene was certainly a challenge to bring to life, but I'm so pleased with finished work:)
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► Materials
HB graphite pencil
Speedball nib and holder (size 512)
Liquitex acrylic ink (carbon black)
Daniel Smith watercolours
Arches 300gsm hot-pressed paper
► Music
From the KZbin Audio Library

[@elliegreen872]

So glad this popped up on my recommendations,really enjoyed watching.This looks like it could be in a classic children’s book, wonderful.

[@laveragrace]

Wow I’m shocked that this showed up in your recommended! I’m glad😄 and thanks very much, that is high praise:)

[@nerinok]

The final piece has a very nostalgic feeling

[@retro_fossil]

This painting was... stunning. I can feel like I'm in a dream, the waves crashing and singing to the moon. I loved that you put barnacles and starfish attached to the mermaids, it was brilliant

[@ashmein6021]

this is so pretty! Your illustrations would be perfect for fairytales!

[@TheBenevolent]

Mom I found another favorite art youtuber!

[@laveragrace]

☺️✨✨

[@angiemoreno3580]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@riteasrain]

Nice to find another Aussie artist, love your painting, nights aren't easy to do but this is lovely ♥️

[@laveragrace]

Ohh I’m glad, and thank you so much!☺️🩷

[@BugsyB1979]

Your work reminds me of Arthur Rackham, so beautiful. Thank you for walking us through your process, it was captivating.

[@ihateeveryone4158]

Magical 🧜‍♀️

[@moonlightgator]

Amazing scene. I wish I can paint like this.

[@oDDZdRAW]

looks gorgeous

[@happyturtle95]

Divine ✨🧜‍♀✨

[@laveragrace]

Thank you!🧜‍♀️

[@rl1947]

❤It's beautiful

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

My gosh your work is amazing! New subscriber for sure!

[@ferya.artist]

Fairycore vibe🦄🦄🦄

[@forggotenstuff78]

Your painting made me really happy and inspired after long time. I think I should go back to my roots of drawing mermaids💙

[@miravanneste]

so magical and beautiful!

[@laveragrace]

Thanks so much!

[@robynobrien744]

This was relaxing, informative, inspiring, and the end result - stunning. Thank you for your work here!

[@laveragrace]

Oh gosh thanks so much! It’s my joy to make magical art☺️

[@sparkle1596]

gorgeous!! i love your drawing style and the watercolouring

[@laveragrace]

Oh thank you so much☺️✨

[@daniellecloss2270]

Beautiful!

[@LunarWind99]

Magical! Loved seeing the process of your painting 😊💕✨

[@laveragrace]

Oh I’m glad, thanks so much☺️🍀

[@paulalbertdieter]

it was a joy to watch!

[@laveragrace]

I’m glad! Thank you:)

From a distance, the thumbnail looks like Cthulhu rather than mermaids and I was so intrigued! Your painting is lovely, thanks for sharing 😌

[@laveragrace]

Aha I think I see it😅 and thanks so much, it’s my pleasure

[@B_aNaLOgY]

Wonderful as always ✨

[@laveragrace]

Thank you!😊

[@nmrzk27]

always love your artwork, and how much calming your voice. love u!💕

[@laveragrace]

Ohh I’m so glad, thank you!🩷🥹

[@JeanetteSalibArtist]

this was just lovely and relaxing to watch! thanks for sharing it with us!

[@laveragrace]

I’m so glad, thank you!☺️ and you’re very welcome✨🧜‍♀️

[@rachelturgeon114]

I love your work. Beautiful.

[@laveragrace]

Thanks so much!

[@rependes]

Wonderful to watch and your art is beautiful!

[@laveragrace]

I’m glad:) and thank you!

[@DeepTimeTapestry]

Beautiful

[@deh23]

aboslutely magical

[@laveragrace]

Thank you!✨

[@deborahmeyers551]

Ohhhh how beautiful thank you for sharing 💜

[@laveragrace]

Ohh thankYoU for watching🥹

[@Analogy_Commander]

It was like a desert at first because the wood underneath was probably absorbing until it was saturated.

[@laveragrace]

Ahh.. right that does makes sense😅

[@Ariane-qq9co]

Please Please do tutorials xxxxx

[@laveragrace]

Oh I’m flattered🍀I do have ideas for a couple tutorials actually:)

[@ricknico2577]

Humidity in the air ruin the sizing of the paper and turn it in to blotting paper, so u should always keep your paper well covered. Its very frustrating when that happens to a painting you set aside for a few weeks…

[@laveragrace]

Ahh interesting.. I’ll keep that in mind for next time, thank you for the advice!☺️