Starry Night at Stonehenge Step by Step Acrylic Painting on Canvas for Beginners

In this video, we're gonna get together and learn how to paint a beautiful starry night at Stonehenge. This lesson might a little more intermediate than others, but that's not a reason you couldn't try it as a beginner!
Stonehenge reference photo here: bit.ly/2eVm0Zw
I’m painting on a 12x16-inch stretched canvas, but you can paint on any type and size of canvas you like.
I used:
• A 1-inch flat brush (to paint the black background)
• A large and a smaller soft brush for glazing (I used filberts)
• 2 to 3 sizes of scrubbing brushes for clouds
• 1/2-inch angle brush
• A piece of chalk
I’m using Liquitex acrylic paint in the following colors:
• Mars Black
• Titanium White
• Transparent Mixing White (or Zinc White)
• Phthalocyanine Blue
• Quinacridone Magenta
But you can use any colors you like.
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[@kittahlove4548]

I never ever thought there would be an actual painting tutorial of Stonehenge. Wow. Thanx alot.

[@mamtaagnihotri6471]

You are the best teacher ever !!!!!!!!!! 6

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaaw, thank you so much!!

[@alinserea4179]

Hi my friend. Congratulations on the wonderful video you shared. Very interesting, thanks for sharing, keep in touch. Wishing you much success with your work,💞., .❤❤.💓

[@clairesmith1964]

I'm lucky enough to be able to visit stonehenge anytime. It's a truly amazing place. You would love it. The countryside is beautiful. I'm lucky to live in a beautiful country. I love this painting

[@cu4521]

Wow,best picture,best painter!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, thank you

[@englishclasschaug]

Can't WAIT!!!! I know what I"m doing tonight! You have the best ideas.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, thank you, AnneMarie! I hope you have an amazing time painting :D

[@englishclasschaug]

Seriously, you have no idea how jazzed I get when I get the notification that you have another vdo up for me to follow. It makes my day. I'm trying to get my students to follow you, as I've come up with a couple of fun projects using art to respond to literature. Thank you again.

[@PaintingwithJane]

AnneMarie Donahue Thank you, thank you! That sounds like a wonderful lesson

[@andreequaziz2126]

je suis française et je n'arrive pas à tout comprendre de vos leçons. mais je regarde avec des yeux émerveillés toutes vos oeuvres. c'est absolument génial. je peinds aussi et vos tutos sont précieux. merci.

[@nyonyoaye9050]

Jane you are the best and my inspiration 💓

[@karinvankolen3327]

Sooooooooooooooo beautiful!!! I like it . Thank you great teacher!!!! X

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Karin!!

[@gits666]

Love the sky and the clouds ;)

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Stig!!

[@daffydilly1]

Oh, my! I can't wait to try this!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Pat! Have a lovely time :D

[@SusanBishop555]

Gorgeous. My Hubby walked by and said...I see you did two paintings she has up...so you can do this one for me. LOL Yes the witch one and rainy window are both done! woohoo I just need to sign and photograph them. ....and then start the StoneHenge one. :D Biggest ART Hugs in the world to you Jane and thank you so much.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Great job, friend!!! I'm so glad your husband is supportive and encourages you to paint

[@mickwinters8484]

That is absolutely pure magic, loved it.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much!!

[@evatoney6493]

Jane I love how u see the world!! It's perfect and so fun to do!! Keep making these beautiful fantasy skies and your creepy trees!! You rock it girl!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so, so much, sweet Eva

[@annadavis4205]

Love it !Drove by Stonehenge on the way to hospital in the middle of the night to have my son almost 30 years ago seemed so surreal so quiet and magical and It made me less scared lovely painting .Think I might try and paint this and give it to my son thankyou so much I love your work.

[@kristibushe541]

can't wait to try this!!!!!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay! Thank you, Kristi! Have so much fun

[@lazychef5169]

So wonderful to see our beloved Stonehenge depicted with such a powerful sky, thank you Jane. You are such an inspiration :)

[@PaintingwithJane]

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

[@davediaz5447]

this never grows old Jane,this is so fresh .tell hubby I said...wuz up big dawg?

[@sherlylynn6920]

Love...love...love it...

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay! Thank you so much, Sherly.

[@scottcombs6993]

I didn't have any brushes really suitable for scrubbing, and I was in Walmart, and of course I browsed the art aisle... They have a pack of 8 assorted stencil brushes that really look like they should scrub nicely for under $4. Just an FYI for everyone!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thanks, Scott! Yes, stencil brushes work well. Just make sure you don't scrub the same spot before it's dry, because it really will remove the paint!

[@vickibennett8297]

I love ❤️ your sky!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Vicki!!

[@malaakrahal7819]

Thanks a lot for your information, your explanation so great . small things make a huge difference.

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Malaak. Thank you

[@getbusy4u]

I ❤️ it... Planning on painting Stonehenge on my guest room wall soon.

[@kirilpetrov2894]

Thank you for this worthy lesson!!!

[@angels.435]

Jane, I just wanted to let you know that I have learned more about painting from watching you than I have learned from all the art classes I've ever taken. I love all your videos. Big fan! Thank you.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, Angel, thank you so much!! That really means a lot to me

[@larryantonio555]

Jane, I'm a fan of your work.

[@n3Cr0ManCeD]

Yet another wonderful tutorial. You're a natural as a teacher. If you're not already a teacher by trade, you could be! Update: I've been having a lot of fun with this technique. Thanks again!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much! Yes, I love teaching people. I think doing these videos pretty much makes me a full-time teacher by now, lol.

[@brittbrat1988]

This is very beautiful and slightly therapeutic to watch the transition from plain black canvas to a work of art. Thank you

[@ABC1701A]

Think I'll try this in acrylic first, see how I go and then repeat for myself using oils as I prefer using them. Have done a number of your lessons using oils and they have all come out really great, even had a couple 'taken' by friends to 'display for me' on their walls. You are a great teacher. Thanks.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Karen!! Let me know how it goes with oil. I'm curious about the glazing part.

[@ABC1701A]

tried to find your facebook page but it's not coming up, says page has been removed. I did a painting of the pyramids with a sort of similar effect in the sky and glazed it using first a pink glaze and then an orange glaze over the sky with a yellow ochre glaze over the sand. It has some out beautifully but I can't work out how to upload it to show you the effect. It is all done in oils although the original canvas was first painted in black acrylic, easier than finding a black canvas locally.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Karen Blackburn facebook.com/PaintingWithJane/ Here you go :) Yes, I always just paint the canvas black first. Nothing wrong with that :)

[@lindahorton9488]

Breathtaking, and as I watch, not nearly as scary to accomplish as it looked at first. I believe my oldest grandson is getting this for Christmas...he likes this kind of ethereal imagery.

[@PaintingwithJane]

What a lovely gift, Linda!! I hope you have a wonderful time painting it

[@mayralopez780]

Hi, Jane, my son is painting... is his first time. :D Tks!! im happy!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Oh, I'm so happy to hear this!!! I hope he has a wonderful time. Let me know how it goes :D

[@mayralopez780]

he did it very well.!! Tks for all your videos, you are amazing!! :D

[@PaintingwithJane]

Mayra López Aaaw, thank you. Tell him I said great job and keep it up!!

[@randyangelshaug5141]

Just found your page and I’m glad I did. I like the way you explain step by step. I can’t wait to get some paint on canvas and follow this tutorial.

[@susansacco5263]

So beautiful! You are an amazing teacher and wonderful artist. Thanks for being so patient and kind. Looking forward to painting this soon. I love the loose painting series and follow you weekly. Thanks again.

[@suecap4985]

This one took my breath away. Can not wait to paint it. Thank you for all you do💗💗💗

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaw, Sue, thank you so much!

[@patricialowrey6562]

WOW!!!...one of my favorites...BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Patricia!!!

[@staciedecker9617]

I just can not do these clouds. you make it so effortless. This is a beautiful piece. I want to go where that sky is ;)

[@PaintingwithJane]

Oh man, I do too!!! Keep at it, Stacie. Scrubbing looks so easy, but just like anything, a little practice can really be helpful! Just grab a junk canvas and start scrubbing. Try it a thousand different ways with a thousand different brushes. You'll find the technique that works for you

[@Stacytholder]

Wow, I love this painting. Thank you

[@Katdmcm]

This painting makes me so happy I have been hoping someone would paint Stonehenge and everything that you’re throwing in with it is wonderful thank you so much

[@alinserea4179]

Hi my friend. Congratulations on the wonderful video you shared. Very interesting, thanks for sharing, keep in touch. Wishing you much success with your work,💞.❤,❤.

[@trishadullu7844]

Absolutely gorgeous sky. Love every bit of it. I think I am gonna stop at the black n white part for one painting and make stone hench as another 😉. So for me it's two in one. Loved it. Didn't realise it was ab hr long video untill it finished.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Trisha!! That sounds like a lovely idea

[@trishadullu7844]

Painting with Jane LOL. It's ok. Loved every minute of it. 😘

[@PaintingwithJane]

Trisha Dullu Thank you

[@tmhenderson1]

I learned so much with this.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Theresa! I'm so glad

[@user-rw8pg5jw7v]

So beautiful!!!! Lot's of love from Greece. You are a wonderful teacher!!! Don't stop , keep on creating !!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much!!! You keep creating too, friend

[@kohkenny6179]

Ah ha Stonehenge, one of the greatest mysteries ever. Great art piece and nice funky green hair too.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Hey, thanks, Kenny!! :D

[@Stephenbernerart]

The best painting tutorial on youtube for sure. You're amazing thanks for the push in the right direction :)

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, Stephen, thank you so much!!! That really means a lot to me ♥

[@NerdyForge]

I know this video is 6 years old but wanted to say thank you. First time painting a nebula/galaxy and while mine didn't turn out as good as yours, mine isn't the focal piece either. I've been working on a 7 layer, laser cut MDF, picture of Goku (anime in case anyone isn't familiar) and wanted a nebula style background that Goku overlaps. There are sections over his shoulders and between his hair that show the background. Got to say, your method just clicked with me and for my piece it turned out wonderfully. Subtle yet the added detail I was looking for. Thank you very much for creating this step by step. Helped me a ton.

[@trimurtigolgiri6488]

It's very beautiful painting I love this painting I like it

[@chiranjibmajumdar3721]

Jane, you are just great! Loved it so much! Thank you so much for sharing this long detailed video. Take care!

[@NataliaBolel]

Thank you! This is the best night sky tutorial I have ever seen!

[@georgehardwicke271]

Hi Jane, I'd been waiting for your next tutorial and was pleasantly amazed and pleased that you did ' The Henge' as I live about 30 miles from it. You all over there , me all over here , it's like you done it just for me. You're the best teacher on my IPad. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be able to paint. Thank you ,thank you thank you xxxx

[@georgehardwicke271]

P.s I'm Julie Hardwicke, George is my son .

[@PaintingwithJane]

Haha!! Thank you so much, Julie!! I'm so jealous. I dream of visiting "The Henge" some day. It's a places I've been fascinated with my whole life.

[@sandragreshambrown9444]

Love this Painting Jane, thank you for creating it..I love how you teach and I'm very excited to be able to paint this..

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Sandra!! I hope you have a wonderful time

[@thenightking7167]

Thank you very much for sharing your invaluable expertise, Ms. Jane. Truthfully, I cannot even properly draw a basic stick figure. But I shall try to replicate this painting.

[@lucybonal980]

This is absolutely, the most amazing, BEAUTIFUL sky! Thank you Jane for another fantastic lesson. You are the best!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you SO much, Lucy

[@krisalasky6897]

This was by far the hardest painting I have done with you yet. It came out amazing! I only Painted over it twice LOL you are the best teacher ever!!!!!!!

[@lilstkngal]

Loving these beginners videos, by the tme its done it looks amazing.

[@frankiereed6942]

WOW! Beautiful as always!

[@debbieeng2973]

I love the way you explain everything and the way you teach . makes me so inspire to paint

[@tellyccy]

I have been search for so many tutor online, and you are ALWAYS THE BEST!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, that makes my heart happy! Thank you

[@paulahislop222]

After a good few hours, lots of remodelling and a whole heap of resilience I have finished my version of this. Jane, you made it look easy and your instructions were brilliant but even so it was a challenge, especially as I have only been painting since Christmas. The way you presented it gave me the confidence to carry on and I am really pleased with the result. Thank you so much for caring enough to share your talent with us like this.

[@kadimah1]

Oops, I forgot to also say, I've been trying to paint a nebula on a box as a gift for several weeks but I haven't been happy with it at all. Now I know why and what to do about it! THANK YOU!

[@olelefufele7716]

I was at Stonehenge this summer and omg, now I really want to paint it! You inspire so much!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Lucky!! I want to go there so bad. Have a wonderful time painting!

[@cindychambers1588]

You have put a LOT of work into this as you do all of your paintings.. but I'm sitting here in awe as I watch you do this. This is just drop dead gorgeous Jane! Thanks so very much!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Oh, sweet Cindy. Thank you SO much, friend

[@jovanimoran146]

Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@ruthwelton9467]

That sky is absolutely magical!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Ruth!!

[@muhannadals3349]

You don't know how happy I am when I see ur videos. I appreciate your work. You are a star & my favorite artist and teacher. Wish you more & more success.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, Muhannad, you're always so sweet. Thank you so much, friend

[@Thefineartofdistraction]

This is absolutely spectacular, one day I’d love to be even half as good as you. Thank you so much for sharing

[@JammerforJuctice]

Just wanted to say thanks for this tutorial... I just started out with acrylics and have been trying to find a way to paint the "cloudy star" effect. I can't wait to get started. Thanks again!

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome! I'm glad I could help

[@jamesstandeford7392]

First of all, love your hair. Not that my opinion matters a heck of a lot but you are an amazing artist.

[@ypas7]

Beautiful painting.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you!!

[@dreamlessforever]

I have never seen this approach to space painting before but it is absolutely incredible! I was having trouble with it for a long time with the different way others have done it. you really made this easier, or maybe I just interpret your method better. I love your work, thank you!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Joan!! I hope this technique works better for you. Let me know how it goes!! :D

[@kimkimkim1515]

You are the best maam i did 2 of your tutorials and i did great😍😍😍 Thank you so much for teaching us for free🥰🥰🥰 God bless you Madam🥰🥰🥰

[@mar7542]

Hello Jane. You are great. I followed you and I tried to paint something similar to your stonehenge. Thank you very much, this is my first painting and thank you from my little country, Costa Rica

[@LusineG91]

you are wonderful!!! love your work!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, thank you, friend

[@valsawicki9266]

Went to Stonehenge a few years ago... did not expect to be impressed... however was blown away amazed...truly unique and worthwhile... historic presentation was really well done ... so glad you are doing this painting ... brings back lovely memories with a unique twist

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Val! I'm glad you like it, and I hope painting it helps preserve those lovely memories for you too

[@Margaret395]

Love your work From Nova Scotia

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Debbie! :D

[@janegreenleaf6880]

Thank you so much for this, I can't wait to paint it! and thank you for demonstrating your technique for clouds, I was having a hard time with it. Now I'm confident that my next attempt will go much better, and I'm excited to try glazing as well :) Looking forward to your next video, Happy painting Jane!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay! Thank you, Jane! I hope this was helpful and that you're in love with your next painting!

[@kulcuthbert1]

OMG I went to STONEHENGE back in March 2016 - its only a two hour drive from where I live ! and you've painted it beautifully Thank You Jane for the lesson .... x

[@PaintingwithJane]

Oh my gosh, thank you SO much, Kul!!! Being that it's a real place, I was a little nervous at first, lol.

[@kelymknowles1]

As always, Jane, you do such a phenomenal job of teaching. I really could have used someone like you when I was learning! This turned out very well. Reminds me of the Northern Lights painting. This technique is one that everyone will need, it's an extremely useful technique. I use a lot of glazing in some of my work. One of the pieces I have been working on recently is a diptych with, now, over 200 layers of glaze on each piece.

[@robincote9191]

Jane this is beautiful ,stunning and elegant at the same time. You went above and beyond thanks for sharing this !! your teaching is very clear and easy to follow too.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Robin!! I'm so glad you like it

[@seventeenveriveryenthusias2367]

I LOVE IT SOOOO MUCH! NICE TUTORIAL!!!!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Athaliah!!

[@CanDoTina]

I love, love, love this one Jane! Thank you so much for sharing! Wow!

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Tina! Thank you

[@yemrots]

Love love love cant say enough about how much I love the way you teach. Will def. be sharing

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaaw, thank you so much!! That means a lot to me

[@snuggiethegoblin7101]

This video was insanely helpful!!!!!

[@anitacondon8734]

Jane, I love this tutorial!!! While it is nice to have the beautiful silhoette of the Stone Henge in the foreground...I miss seeing the spectacular work you did on the sky formations and colors. Speaking of those: Cloud, Nebula, Auroras...I felt so intensely drawn to them every step of the way as you created them with your brushes. As you explained in detail the ridges and "ribbon" effect of them turning, I saw it just as you did and even sometimes previous to your explanation. Your techniques are wonderful, your teaching style is very understandable, your talent is awesome!!! Thank you for sharing ths with us. Moving on to your personal style; I love the way you accentuate your beautiful eyes. The color in your hair on this video is so beautiful as well.

[@regencylove1]

The best eveeeeeer........

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much!! :D

[@J2ester]

simply beautiful Jane, love it! so relaxing to watch.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much

[@Seannasmum]

what a beautiful painting!!! The painting behind it...the rainy window, I would love to see a tutorial on that! Looks so realistic!

[@debbaize4271]

Thanks. I learned today what I am doing wrong on my splatters. You explained it beautifully. You are a great teacher. You explain the techniques so well. I have learned so much from watching you.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much! I'm glad I could help. Splattering seems like it should be so easy, but it's really easy to struggle with, isn't it? lol.

[@debbaize4271]

Yes it is. I kept getting big blobs and the string effect not really what I wanted. Lol

[@PaintingwithJane]

D Rose Make sure your paint isn't too wet. That can make that happen. Also, remember to hold your brush straight up and down, not angled toward the canvas. See if that helps!

[@nosmk4]

Glad to see you back! Y must say though, your voice is so relaxing.Can"t wait to see moore! Thanks you

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you!!! It's so nice to be back!!

[@mariemaguire306]

I love your work and I love how you teach. Thank you for doing these videos!

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Marie! I'm glad you enjoyed

[@Liasisws]

I did this a few years back and stopped at the galaxy...I turned out so awesome. Now that I forgot how to paint galaxies I am going to do the Stonehenge part as well! I just need to wait for my black background paint to dry :-| Thanks for all you do, you're my favourite teacher!

[@soniyarana9467]

lovely as always

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Soniya

[@intellectualdoc8782]

You explain really nicely. Thank you!

[@anirdnas1]

Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing! This is amazingly beautiful! Love your work!!! It will be changeling for me to try this, but I will try!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Sandrina! I hope you have a lovely time painting it

[@missbelle9159]

Just finished painting this today it was so much fun!

[@aislinngraves4291]

This painting is breathtaking! Can't wait to paint this one. :D

[@jessicareddin2761]

I LOVE THIS SOOOO MUCH!!! I have painted a lot with you and I want you to know you are absolutely amazing and I have learned soooo much from you. Thank you!

[@PaintingwithJane]

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

[@envieallen7722]

thanks a bunch u explain painting in a way i can understand n show all the important stuff

[@SllyGrrl74]

This was a great tutorial that my friend and I came across. We are regular PWAT attendees (a little over a year now) and have been wanting to branch out on our own a bit because their choices can be limiting and it gets expensive attending 2 classes a month at $35 a pop. I would definitely say this is more intermediate than beginners though, if I wasn't already experienced with some painting techniques I think I would have cried after a while lol, that being said your instruction was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed this. All in all our results did not come out nearly as beautiful as yours did but we were very happy with the finished products in the end. Will definitely be checking out more of your videos in the future!

[@yetigirl40]

LOVE this!!!! I think this design, if I can quickly master it, is going to be my Christmas gift for a couple of people. Thank you for posting!

[@PaintingwithJane]

What lucky people they are!! Have so much fun with it!!

[@lynnemackin7797]

Just Beautiful. I enjoyed your techniques and was pleased with my version!!

[@Satchwood]

Perfect! this is exactly what i want to do... I love it and i love you!!