Painting Smoky Backgrounds Two Ways - Step by Step Acrylic Painting on Canvas for Beginners

[@andrewh3730]

This is the best artist I’ve seen teaching the process. Excellent communication on exactly how she’s using the brush and picking up the colors. Also how she blends it. So grateful I came across you. My first time seeing you. I’m subscribing for more educational videos. Thank you

[@stephaniecosta8470]

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[@mla718]

This is so helpful! You really are talented, not just as an artist, but as a teacher. Those little details, like holding the brush or pressure of brush, are said in an easy to understood manner and why it’s done. I really enjoy all your videos!

[@Dalilaspetgrooming]

I don't know how helpful is this video to other people but dammm it this is just what i was looking for, thank you so much i really appreciated it

[@silvinarodriguezblanco2322]

La mejor maestra por lejos !! Soy principiante y estoy aprendiendo y avanzando gracias a tu maravillosa y clara manera de explicar. Mostrando El Paso a paso sin saltearte nada como hacen otros tutoriales . Agradezco haberte encontrado 🎉 muchos likes para ti Jane!

[@Nyclay114]

Aaaahhhhh! my savior! ... I was trying to make a very light foggy sky, like early fall morning! I ended up doing a cloudy sky instead ... now I understand what I was doing wrong! It is very easy to understand how and what you are doing, you explain very well ... Thank you!

[@Peeremoghan]

You deserve a million like on this video.. you are the best teacher I have seen so far on KZbin

[@nancyodett3285]

So impressed with how thorough you are on painting techniques. Loved the video- you are awesome.

[@pottedferne]

I am amazed! This video isn't new but the concepts of how to apply paint is timeless ! We fret too much about the image but overlook the basic foundation and that is the background. Thank You Jane you are a fantastic resource and teacher!!

[@leehaslehurst3482]

Love the way you explain everything it’s so clear, also love the effect you have on this smoky background,

[@pottedferne]

Me too!

[@sdouba]

I truly enjoyed this session. Jane, I find your instruction method far better than any that I've seen on the Internet. I like the way you lay down the objectives of what you are going to teach us. I also like how you set the road map and manage our expectation right off the bat. I hope that you had a Merry Christmas and wish you the best for the 2018 New Year.

[@kakulchandra2648]

i absolutely loved the way u did the misty background with the round brush. your instructions are so easy to follow . i love your calm and cool demeanour

[@thetolleycrew68]

I have watched alot of different art tutorials, and I find that you are the best teacher. You actually teach us exactly what you are doing with your brush. thank you so much for all these tutorials!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me

[@feralart22]

I just found you. OMG...I'm gonna learn so much! I started with fluid art 4 years ago, and now I want to branch out...I'm so lucky to have searched for just the right words! Yay for me!

[@samhrc805]

Jane, You amazing. Never have seen anyone teach the way you do. Its surreal! Calm,Poised Focused and Engaged . WOW! I could not take my eyes off of every stroke you did. GO JANE!

[@patriciastewart4211]

This is one of the most useful and clearly informative art videos I have seen. Thank you very much for being so generous with your knowledge.

[@mariapgarrett]

Thank u

[@loveandro6074]

So soothing to watch, my mind is openly absorbing all of your instruction.

[@richardnoel7561]

I'm from Québec,Canada. I learn so much ...Thank you I'm just speaking a little bit English but with you it's so easy to understand you because you are speaking clearly and slowly. Thank you again

[@PaintingwithJane]

+Richard Noël Thank you, Richard!! I'm glad I can be of help :)

[@ziadbassaj7761]

Ur voice, the music, your expertise & technique are all working in harmony. I’ve seen a lot of tutorials and must agree with many here, you are amongst the best if not theeeeee best. Thank you kindly for taking time and teaching us.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much 💛

[@lelau7981]

How have I missed you? I really enjoy your soft voice and easy going attitude. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, Lela, thank you so much!!! I'm glad you found me! Happy New Year :D

[@SusieCaron]

You teach beautifully. Thank you for demonstrating two ways to paint a smoky background to set the tone of a painting. I watched because I needed to know how to carry off a dusty ground where and animal is trotting. I want to show the dust plumes going upwards. Yours is the only video I could find close to what I’m seeking, thank you.

[@carolynd61]

Jane, as a beginning painter I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the time and effort you put into your tutorials. I find it helpful that you show your brush and how much paint you put on it as well as describing the brush strokes, ie pressure & direction. Also appreciate your explanation as to why a canvas with gesso on it is preferential with the dry brush method. Love your tutorials, Thank you so very much!

[@PaintingwithJane]

You are so welcome, Carolyn! I'm glad it's helpful for you. I know I was really frustrated when I was trying to learn, because a lot of that information wasn't given. Keep painting and learning, friend!

[@vinnyflores164]

Hi there just wanted to let u know that your videos are amazing. Super stoked I came across this one and then all the others that follow. The possibilities are endless and your techniques and tips are most helpful to a noob like me. Thanks a bunch

[@SeanWoodsGuitarist]

The best demonstration of cloudy mood I have seen.. thank you so much Jane.

[@angelacheng6988]

I'm getting some major Bob Ross feels. Ur voice is so soothing! :)

[@PeterFisher]

These two smoky background techniques have opened up a whole new world for me. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and skill.

[@sylvieramon8752]

Merci Jane de prendre de votre temps d'artiste pour nous dévoiler tout votre talent. J'aime beaucoup.

[@gingersnaps4194]

What wonderful instruction! Best explanation I’ve seen! Glad to see someone say Gesso isn’t always needed. Thank you for sharing!

[@reex1738]

I never thought myself artistic, I never wanted to try and paint because I can't really draw or any of that business. I decided I wanted to try canvas painting and went to KZbin to see how it all works. Sounds cheesy but your videos gave me the push to do it. I LOVE your teaching and your art is wonderful. Finally did my own paintings and I have no plan on stopping! Thank you!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Wonderful, Ree! I can't draw either, lol. Totally different set of skills. I'm so glad I could inspire you to paint. Keep it up!!! ♡

[@beadalip7639]

I love watching you paint - your demonstration makes it very easy to understand and follow. I am a 75 year old beginner and your videos are very helpful. Thanks Jane!

[@sharmistaaich562]

Jane you are just too good. Every time I learn a lot from your tutorials..Thanks a lot

[@jayaraj586]

This tutorial video is very good. Ms Jane's method and direction to use the brushes and applications of paints are very much useful.. Thank you very much Jane..!!

[@seagullbird6972]

Thank you very much for the detailed explanation and useful information and for the wonderful models that you presented at the end of the video

[@ji_k]

I am a beginner. I was struggling with the right technique to paint what I had conceptualized. Thanks a million; in time, you guided me!💐 You are a wonderful teacher and you look gorgeous too! 👍

[@josephdillon7420]

She's the best teacher I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Very detailed in explanations of why to paint and how to apply it. I spend more time watching this than any other subjects on the wire. Love the projects Jane and her subjects are so interesting. Five star rating in my book!!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@rajiakhan5699]

I am inspired and enjoy very much of your techniques to learn painting misty background . Thank you so much .

[@Someoneoutthere67]

Love the way you explain what you are doing and why!

[@elviraberry2942]

This has been so helpful for me as a newbie in acrylic painting. Thank you for showing your expertise. I found this channel while looking for tips on how to do a random color background. Your presentation more than gave what I was looking for.

[@yudithbintang1448]

Thank you very much, I love your video...❤

[@prabhavathyparameshwar5436]

Great demo. Thanks for the detailed explanations

[@cpfilms.]

Technique 1 worked so well for me just now! Thank you amazing tutorial!

[@preethas7710]

I tried many times and was going to give up on this type of background until I saw your video. Omg! I had tears! I used blue, lavender and white and with your technique it turned out amazingly! Thanks!!

[@silviawilson3472]

Excellent. Love ur smokey paintings

[@catherinegreenup4608]

So lovely and effortlessly brushed. Background music mimics the passage of billowing smoke or rolling storm clouds. Lovely, thank you for showing us this lovely technique.

[@101curlywurly]

Absolutely love the moody appearance of both these techniques but really love the second one. Amazing, thanks so much for sharing

[@PaintingwithJane]

+101curlywurly Thank you! The second one is my favorite too :)

[@135talmont]

Wow. I have been looking for someone like you to help me learn techniques. I’m just a beginner, but know I can flourish with your help. Thank you for this helpful, real-time video. I want to learn more from you.

[@iamcomingsoon9743]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. It has so many useful descriptions that I’ve found other videos haven’t had. God has given you such a wonderful gift! Just want you to know, Christ paid such a heavy price for you and He wants you to know you are precious to Him. I hope your artist career continues to flourish!

[@thevalkyri]

Hey Jane, I just want to leave a note of thanks. I've been playing with paint for nearly 30 years (ceramics, folk art, craft projects) but only painting on canvas with any level of seriousness, for about 3 years. It's these kind of instructions, the ones that give me instructions on elements that I can use in the way that I want, that have been most helpful. I have no desire to do knock of paintings of other people's designs, and while they're good for practice, it doesn't make me feel like an artist. Even at that though, you do better than most KZbin art "teachers" out there, because you always encourage people to do their own thing. What you've done is given me the skills to become someone who feels like an artist - one that still does knock offs (I paint mostly dog portraits from photographs, my own photos, commissioned pieces with permission to use their photos, or free stock) but with the skills to pull that off. I also love your style, so when I do complete a painting you've created, at least I'm left with something I want to hang on my own wall. I believe that's your goal, to unlock the artist in others, rather than just getting people to reproduce your paintings step by step and keep them watching. These days all I do is look up things like, "how to paint fog" and without fail, your videos come up, I don't have to watch an entire hour's worth of video of someone who has used fog, only to discover it's not going to work with the idea in my head. If I'm ever not broke, I'll be happy to share my gratitude via Patreon, but for now I hope that a sincere thank you is enough. If I'm right and your goal is to unlock the artist in others, I can confirm that you're succeeding.

[@joannegee1650]

WOW factor for sure! And I thought I could paint until I saw what you could do. I'm a fan and will be looking for more videos of yours. I am going to try this effect.

[@PaintingwithJane]

+Joanne Gennarella Aw, you're too sweet!! Thank you! I'm sure your paintings are lovely :D I'd love to see what you come up with if you try my tutorial

[@joannkenslerive9274]

Both background were interesting to watch applied. Lots of movement in both techniques. Thanks for the instruction.

[@lullowitch]

This was a big help for me! And great that you also write info about what you use;, colors, brushes etc... GREAT!! Thanks...

[@cannabis1490]

I love your calm, cool, confident vibration. You're a great tutor and very talented. I just started painting a few months ago and have painted along with you in several of your videos...you give a lot of useful info and techniques that I need as a beginner. Thanks so much for sharing! Love fr Jamaica - JAH BLESS!

[@territhomas7314]

Jane, I find I am a bit obsessed with your videos. Your voice soothing, your directions clear. I so wish I could paint. My 'paint night' experience of an underwater scene had nemo looking like he was lost in the Children of the Corn. I love your videos and maybe will channel you the next time I am painting my interior walls tho!

[@karenspooner1492]

This is exactly what I've been trying to paint ..started to do it then lost confidence ...so I'm now going to be more confident and finish it up...thanks Jane ...❤️🙂

[@PaintingwithJane]

+Karen Spooner Aaw, don't lose confidence! I'm glad you're going to finish, and I'm glad I could help :)

[@baddonkey75]

+Painting with Jane like when you have something in your mind and have no idea how to get out on canvas lol

[@PaintingwithJane]

The Reefer Gladness Yep, that happens all the time! Probably 50% of the time I sit down to paint, lol.

[@naimachraa3221]

I am one of your fun and follower. I learnt a lot from your techniques. I love you so much

[@lrgbyg90]

I must agree, you are excellent in explaining and demonstrating how to blend colors.

[@toiasos]

Fantastically helpful video Jane. You not only demonstrate perfectly what you are doing, but you also thoroughly and effectively explain the various techniques involved. I also appreciate how you show when "rules" may be broken to achieve certain results. I found this to be extremely helpful. Thank you! Excellent instruction!

[@ankekirsten4284]

Thank you for this great lesson! You are amazing!

[@Jamout09]

Thank you, Jane. Very helpful for this old beginner.

[@smollande]

In my kitchen trying to paint something smoky but not getting it ... then I found your video and now I know how it's done thanks Jane! ✌

[@benfrancis5810]

Hi Jane, thanks for the above video which I am basing my third repaint on. Lets hope it looks as good as yours. Ben x

[@nickikreidermacher7164]

Thank you so much for this video it will really help me... my son is a wild land firefighter and now I can paint him a realistic scenery that looks like the photos that he took while he was fighting 🔥!

[@kevinpoffenroth9734]

Very well done thank you very much one of the best I’ve seen

[@leticiaminor2261]

Your a very good teacher ....Really like your technics and your paintings ....Thank you!

[@gilbertnellis4840]

Simply OUTSTANDING!This has really caught my attention! Such a simple technique but such awesome results - thank you Jane! I'm gonna watch all your vids and try some variations. I also enjoyed your laid back presentation and simple instructions - not to mention the cool music and T-Shirts! You are one cool dude of an artist - keep posting please. Geo.

[@eb6319]

Thank you for all the knowledge you put in this video. I will be watching your videos old and new to learn more😊

[@davesoneoffcrafts3197]

Thank you Jane. I love the way you put your videos together and the gentle nature of your voice. I have learnt so much from you. Thank you again David Perth Western Australia

[@soulrider64]

Stumbled upon this in April of 2022, it helped me so much with painting clouds, both ways. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@billhansen2008]

This is the best tutorial I've seen on blending and backgrounds. I'm learning to paint with gouache, not skillful enough (yet) for acrylic, but many of your techniques could apply to gouache.

[@Nonnieofthree]

Now that I have found your instructional videos, I want to stay home from work and PAINT ALL DAY!! You are amazing, love all the information that you share so that we can be as creative as our minds will let us be!

[@PaintingwithJane]

lol, I've heard I have that effect on people ;) Thank you so much, Sharlyn! Enjoy painting, learning, and growing

[@sandyoverton1329]

Ohhh soooo helpful with my project. Exactly what I was searching for.. a Smokey sky using acrylic! Easy with oil, but trying to learn about acrylics. Very appreciative of your kindness in sharing. Love the relaxing music as well. Will watch several times before starting my HUGE canvas. Thank you!

[@ahmadsalkhayyat]

Really helpful. You explain the details of the technique while demonstrating. Thanks.

[@cynthiacairns9209]

Wow! Thank you! I love your teaching style 💕

[@OriginalSmohrman]

Thank you Jane-- really great explanations for artistically-challenged noobs like me! I really appreciate you taking your time and explaining the use of paint and strokes. You're the best!

[@michaelparry1383]

Jane, great techniques on both processes. I like to see the work you do with this. Thanks for taking the time to show the details and way you do this. Great voice over.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thanks, Michael :)

[@Lashay7]

Will definitely try. Your the best teacher I’ve seen. Thank you 🙏

[@christine7642]

Very nice vidéo. Nice different effects. Thanks a lot !!!

[@lindagallipo8846]

Thank you again. I can picture some really fun paintings with this type of background

[@PaintingwithJane]

+Linda Gallipo Thank you! Yep, it's pretty much my go-to background :)

[@edwardtruman8327]

Absolutely stunning.

[@gila1959]

Fantastic absolutely FANTASTIC explanation ..well done..thank you

[@shelleymarshall7876]

Jane you are such an inspiration. I appreciate your patient AND thorough instructions and explanations. Thank you so very much! Please keep the videos coming.

[@PaintingwithJane]

+Shelley Marshall Thank you, Shelley

[@robsarnowski6313]

Thank you for the very clear instructions

[@5thbaker82]

This was so helpful. Thank you for breaking down your technique, stopping and showing us really specifically what you had done. I'm not nearly as hesitant to start now. I'm gonna gather my things and play around.

[@jcarndt1]

Thank you so much ! I've been trying to get this effect for stormy/moody landscapes, and I always end up with a muddy mess. Thanks for sharing...........

[@PaintingwithJane]

+jim arndt Glad I could help! :D

[@sumaira4bilal]

Thanku so.much dear this is what I was looking for,I love the way you teach each and every thing

[@deeharper2482]

Thank you. I am still learning how to manage paint and even though I can see the colours I have difficulty capturing what is in my head. Your video helped me a lot xx

[@TheStanman99]

Really informative, I can now paint 🎨 sky’s , thank you 🇬🇧

[@bimbic79]

I actually got you. Understood what you were saying. Thank you for sharing. Excited for more video’s and learning more! X

[@timkeagy4094]

I started painting a few months ago. For my next paint, I wanted a background similar to this one. A little lighter. Thank you for this lesson. I learned much in the way of using these colors and the blending of.

[@justdannie6868]

So informative! Thank you. I appreciate that you also show samples of your work with the background. Good bless and keep creating 🌹

[@tinatornambe1119]

I love your tutorials, you are so descriptive and helpful! I love your techniques as well, no nonsense, and not time consuming! Thank you so much!

[@lyndseyanne4022]

Feel like im at a painting spa. Its so relaxing.

[@johnbennett1667]

Amazingly easy technique!! Thank you SO much!

[@anthonywhite7283]

You've saved my life! I've been searching for a tutorial like this for weeks. Thank you!!!

[@TheAvnrie]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful techniques

[@jennylfowler1]

OMG. How am I just now finding your channel? This is by far the best blending tutorial I’ve watched (and I’ve seen a bunch!). Thanks so much! Subscribed!

[@shelleynutbrown8118]

Your videos are so helpful to a newbie like me who is struggling with blending and how to use the various brushes I have so thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏

[@MandalaBunnyhome]

Great explanation about the angle of the brush, so helpful!

[@parvaiznaseem8831]

Really very educational Video. Thank you so much for the instructions regarding Misty Background painting.

[@shelley2he844]

Fabulous tutorial. You are a great teacher. ❤

[@mariahendrick4128]

I love the moodiness of both these tutorials. I too am quite a beginner but I do love to try painting seascapes and I can imagine a sky like this in a stormy seascape. I have changed from oils and landscapes (Bob Ross, he really got me started) to acrylics. I am still struggling with them but loving every minute. Looking forward to more tutorials. They're great. Thank you

[@PaintingwithJane]

+Maria Hendrick Thank you, Maria! Yes, these are both perfect for moody landscapes. That's what I really love to paint too. I'm working on a video right this minute that uses this technique as a backdrop for storm clouds :D

[@norakaven3705]

This was VERY helpful Jane. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!