Spooky the Cat Step by Step Acrylic Painting on Canvas for Beginners

In this video, we're gonna get together and learn how to paint a cute and spooky cat with his spider friend. This is a good lesson for beginners and even little Art Monsters!
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
• A firm 1/2-inch flat brush
• A 1/2-inch angle brush (optional)
• A 1/8-inch flat brush
• A 1/4-inch flat brush
• A small liner brush
I’m using Liquitex Basics acrylic paint in the following colors:
• Primary Yellow
• Phthalocyanine Green
• Phthalocyanine Blue
• Titanium White
• Burnt Umber
• Mars Black
• Prism Violet
But you can use any colors you like.
Check out my Patreon page! Become a patron and get some awesome rewards. Your support will help me get a better lens for my camera so I can make my videos even better! bit.ly/29OV2VI
Check out my website here for some affiliate links to products I use and recommend: bit.ly/28Jeizx
Find me on Facebook here: bit.ly/28Xweux
Also, if you're interested in purchasing this painting or any of my other works, visit my website here: bit.ly/1PCwtJB
Notice: No part of this video may be reproduced or distributed without written permission from me. The painting demonstrated is owned by the artist and Pandemonium Art Gallery, and may not be reproduced except by individuals for the purpose of learning these techniques. This tutorial and painting presented are not available for commercial purposes and may not be duplicated to be used for classes or commercial sale without written permission from me.
The artwork contained in this video © 2016 by Jane Font All Rights Reserved
"Sneaky Snitch," "Scheming Weasle," and "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Thanks for watching!

[@kierstinvanderjagt5711]

your videos are helping me heal things therapists can't get to. Thank you.

[@kellygreen7275]

My friend and I painted these friends last night. My cat's eyes turned out waaay too big and he looks like he's on an acid trip but hey...we had SO MUCH FUN! I am calling mine "Samu and the Itsy BItsy Spider" because my black cat has a little black spider friend she chases around my apartment. Thanks for the great tutorial! K

[@lindamorris7572]

I love that you take the time to explain the ins and outs of the process and I never would have thought of using chalk. You're a marvellous teacher.

[@pallavisinha2867]

Tried to paint Mr. Spooky Cat last night... it turned out awesome. I totally enjoyed making it! I tried it on canvas .. and its my first canvas painting ever💜

[@BambiTimes]

Your channel is the only channel I've found so far where you actually explain in detail how you paint. I super appreciate that so thank you!! 🥰

[@brittanysmith1415]

This is a great tutorial for beginners (and probably everyone but we are all beginners!) There were 6 of us ranging in age from 13-87 and we had a blast!!! Super easy to follow, and we were able to customize the colors!!

[@lanin6841]

I love how you explain your techniques including the placement of brushes etc. Excellent tutorial!!

[@0bada905]

I really love your paintings and I try to draw them every week and I am becoming better every time. Thank you so much Jane.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Obada! I love to hear that! Keep up the great work :D

[@dorothyjordan7323]

Love this cat! So much fun! What am I saying I love all cats!!!

[@englishblanco5850]

I always enjoy the side captions that pop up every now and then, in Janes videos. They always make me smile.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Hehehe, thank you, English

[@sageborgmastars2661]

Bit late to the party, but did this with my daughter this weekend - such a fun accessible (and FREE!) project. We both had a great time. Thank you!

[@yolandalobban289]

Simplicity is beauty indeed. I love your painting and the way you explain very clear. Thank you!

[@MissyQ12345]

Love all your paintings. Thank you for showing me I can do this.

[@gailharper7912]

I am a beginning painter and I love how you take your time with step by step instructions! I am going to try this. Thanks

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Gail! Have a great time! Spooky is a lot of fun to paint :D

[@marcusgambrill3568]

Loved watching you paint this cat. I'm going to give it a try. Thank you!

[@moonraiven4835]

Jane, I think you have the best art tutorial site on u tube. your videos are calm, you show every step, you explain what your doing and stay on point, you don't overwhelm the videos with tons of off topic chatter. I have learn so much watching you and have actually made some pretty nice painting from following your instructions. thanks you for sharing your talents with us all, spending the time to make these videos and keeping your videos a pleasure to watch!!,

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you SO much! That really means a lot to me

[@condoti]

A year ago, I followed this video and painted a cat on a fence. It didn't come out as well as yours. But it got me started and many many paintings later, I stumbled upon this video again. So just dropping a thank you note for getting me started. Kudos.

[@deckssaints2047]

I love this tutorial. It is easy to follow..Thank you! Me and my little daughter will gonna do this..painting is our favorite bonding

[@carolynepryce4016]

I am so excited to discover you. Amazing art and tutoring. I would love to have more pallets knife paintings. Thank you heaps.am now inspired to restart my art work.

[@maryodonnell3854]

I love this black cat... So cute

[@nicholecole2666]

I painted this, and it turned out great! Thank you so much for such a thorough tutorial!❤❤❤

[@SB-ky5xf]

Really good tutorial! Easy to follow and I love how you explain little things as you go along like why the paint sometimes starts to fade

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Shannon! I'm so glad you liked it :D

[@darmarferi]

Jane this was quick , easy, and so much fun!! Thank u for your time and sharing it with us!

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Darlene! I'm glad you enjoyed him :D

[@natalieknyazeva869]

Thank you, Jane, my cat came out perfect. You are awesome!

[@BobbieXxoo]

Going to do this as a family activity! So excited!!! Bought the supplies today! Can't wait! Thanks, Jane! 🌙🔮👻🦇☠️🖤🎃👀👁️🦴

[@mandabearsmith6404]

This is so amazingly awesome! I love how you teach! ❤ I can't wait to paint this!

[@robinbryant9783]

Can't wait to try this. It will be my first painting. Your a real inspiration! Thank you so much, Jane.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay for firsts!!! Have a wonderful time, Robin, and thank you so much

[@lynnemartin2291]

Love this kitty and even the wee spider. Adorable, you are really fun to watch. Music perfect.

[@raylawrence4927]

love to watch you while I have my morning coffee..makes me think that between holidays ..coffee painting!!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay!!!! I love that idea :D

[@kristinecarey2779]

My 10 year old son and I just painted this spooky cat today. We had a great time, the painting came out great.

[@prasannaacharya9807]

I started with spooky the cat and can't help but keep watching all the videos you posted.! The way you teach inspires a lot. :) :)

[@bobandhippymiss]

thank you for being one of my personal art tutors. I only picked up a paint brush a few months ago and I'm hooked. I usually crochet in the winter but wanted a summer hobby and I've found it but I want to do it all the time. I can invite you into my craft room via you tube and you share your knowledge and I also learn something every time I revisit a painting lesson. with people like yourself teaching us so much about art I can see that it will come back in popularity big time. thank you again for your excellent lessons and beautiful paintings, best wishes from Australia :)

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much! What a sweet comment. I'm so glad I could help you get started painting and that you're enjoying it. Keep it up, friend

[@kristentierney3605]

The big eyes just make this whole painting even better!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay!!! Thank you

[@BluEyeBeauti]

This is so cute. I plan on painting this one soon after I get done with my other painting I'm in the process of doing. Ty for sharing. Ur amazing

[@maryodonnell3854]

Hes just so cute.. Thank you to. Mary ODonnell Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Gilded-girl]

Jane, this has to be one of my favorites. I did this for my little cousins. They have a black cat and love to decorate for Halloween. I gave my kitty white whiskers. Ha. Thank you for this.

[@cathytully9029]

Finally got this one painted. Love my black cat.

[@christinechance5723]

Pressure! Easy, easy, easy on the pressure. I think I'll remember that now. Should have watched the video one more time before trying.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Pressure is everything!! You'll get the hang of it :)

[@aradhanajainjain5987]

This was a gr8 help for my daughter's school project steps given are too easy to follow

[@susanst.michael2864]

I am just a beginner have went out to a couple of paint nights,and have really enjoyed them.Now I want to start painting I know I will never be an artist but just the enjoyment I get out of it is enough for me.I also recently have become disabled so this will take my mind elsewhere as I was working full time for over 25 years and pouff it’s gone..And you seem very easy going .So that’s my story 🤗🤗Susan StM

[@tholdenquinn]

This was great! I love your detailed instructions. Thank you.

[@lyzpc5926]

Had so much fun painting this awesome piece. Thank you.

[@zorroazulapex]

My mom showed me this video; I just painted it and had a blast. Now I'll paint something for her, too!

[@celenaspry]

Just painted these for my daughter’s birthday-so much fun, great tips and tutorial!!

[@jolenejohnson1449]

I absolutely Adore this painting. Going to definitely try it. I've already done your Raven painting and Im pretty impressed with myself. Lol Thank You For such Inspiring Tutorials.

[@amandamcdonough8475]

My daughter (7) and my mom all painted together this season...love it!!! Already trying to decide what to do for christmas!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay!! Sounds like you all had a nice time together ♥

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

I must try this. I was painting with my niece last weekend and just playing around not knowing what to do. Ended up with green and yellow strips after a rainbow of colors then saw this painting so rounded off the green and added the fence lol. Now to add my cat. Love this. Just need to skip ahead. Thank you again.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaw, that sounds so fun, Joan! I'm glad the video was able to help you out :D

[@amandaphilo1991]

This was so fun and just the right level for me, my cat turned out awesome!

[@tinahuestis6931]

Thank you for such a detailed explanation! I love this video!! It was my first time watching you and now I am going to watch all of your videos! I am a beginner painter and this is one I will be painting. You are a great teacher! I learned so much I never knew on angles, brushes, applying paint, the amount of pressure, high lights and much more!

[@janjones4772]

His is too cute,gonna try it. Tanks for sharing 👍👍💕😃😃

[@karenamiger8027]

Love black cat xxx

[@evatoney6493]

Always a treat!! Thank you Jane for your way of teaching and for all of the time u put into us monsters!! 💜

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Eva! I can't wait to see what you do with Spooky :)

[@evatoney6493]

:)

[@leesam3012]

This is just adorable. I love the background music, too cute! Thanks Jane!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Leesa!!!

[@icegypsy99]

Have always loved this piece, and the witch as well. Got so busy doing things for, others I never got around to doing them. Going to do them once I'm done with the painting I'm working on now. Love how you break down the drawing. It seems so simple after watching this. Perfect timing with Halloween around the corner 🎃

[@luckyissy302]

Adore the kitty Jane. Will have to do something similar and add my two Siamese cats. Thanks so much for sharing!!😻

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaaw, I love Siamese!! Have fun :D

[@ericaspruill8461]

Very fun painting, and cute cat too. My friend and I painted it right along with you, now we have two more fantastic paintings in the house. Thanks!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay!!! Thank you, Erica :D

[@JessiCat1980]

I love these paintings you do! I like that I don't have to be a great drawer to accomplish a beautiful piece of art. Thanks for your awesome videos😸

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank yo so much, Jessica

[@ericaanderson387]

I followed your steps and it turned out really cute. Thanks!!

[@bluebutterfly105m]

"Editing Jane" always makes me laugh ;) I'm sooo gonna paint this one this weekend!

[@maris5951]

oh I love her inner monologue text additions during the video...too much fun!

[@DaniLArt-fc4qi]

I live for all your videos ! they're fantastic ! you're an amazing inspirational artist! thank you for these amazing tutorials Jane!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, thank you SO much, Dani!!!

[@susanbedard1745]

Cleveland Indians

[@emiliant9076]

Dani L. Art Traduzioni in italiano no ?????

[@nawadeb.m.9768]

Thanks to give me idea of making such a good painting for my school activity...👌👍

[@xevelineeex]

I just made this for halloween 2020 and it turned out really good, thanks for this tutorial, love it!

[@elouis21]

Love this one, I am new to painting and you are a great teacher...Thank you

[@ameliaemrann]

Thank you for sharing this ... Ive painted my first painting and it looks great 🙃😍

[@christinegauthier6290]

Thank you for this painting video I just finished the blending was hard cause of my brushes and medium I think,,, I like it. Thank u again.

[@ashphoenix5447]

Very cute spooky painting. I'll be painting this soon! Love the music too.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay! Have so much fun with him. I can't wait to see :D

[@yakkinvav]

Excellent instruction and super fun project!! Thank you!

[@amandahenegar9242]

Out of all the beginner videos I've seen you have explained everything wonderfully!!!!!! Thank you for a helpful and amazing video!!!!! ☺️

[@PaintingwithJane]

I'm so glad I could help

[@corinnexoxo7041]

jane this is soo cute! thanks soo much for sharing! im sure everyone that painted this in your classes loves to bring this out every year! how cool!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaw, thank you so much! I do love his big ol' eyes :)

[@pebblesmartinez2945]

I love it! Simple, but beautiful!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much :)

[@sacredserpentempressyamuna]

I love these! I'm going to try these with my daughters. Thank you for sharing ✨🌚✨

[@EclecticGreyWitch]

I love this cat and spider! Halloween is my favorite holiday, and this is perfect.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you!! I love me some Halloween too. I wish it could last all year, lol.

[@monicasach5033]

Super cute Spooky cat..loved it..

[@anmacias]

We loved this so much! Thank you!!!

[@maris5951]

too cute...thank u Jane, I appreciate you so much.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, thank you! I appreciate you too, Maris

[@chattingwithu]

This is adorable! Love this! Thank you Jane!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome! Thank you, Cheryl!

[@theresalloyd7981]

Adorable even the spider lol!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Hehe, thank you, Theresa!!

[@emmascreativecorner1606]

He is so cute. I'll be painting this to have on my wall over Halloween. Nice and simple for me to follow as I'm quite new to painting. Thanks.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Emma! I'm so glad you like him

[@Darlene.725]

Thank you so much for such a well detailed tutorial. You're awesome!

[@jennnnnnn13]

This is so cool. I've been interested in learning to paint and your video made it seem so doable so thank you for sharing!

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Jen! I'm glad I could help :D

[@hannaheliska]

We just finished this, thanks so much!! Wish I could add a photo.

[@michaelparry1383]

Jane, you always make these paintings look so fun. Great job with all of this. Cute spider and it's pet the cat.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Haha! Thank you, Michael

[@deannascott8171]

I love this! I'm going to try this one. Thanks!

[@denisebradshaw2898]

I love these videos also. I just started painting and love it.. Thanks

[@no-nc5hj]

I'm doing this in art at school!!!! Thanks to you that I could make this painting in the first place☺️

[@PaintingwithJane]

Awesome!! Enjoy :D

[@no-nc5hj]

Painting with Jane Thank you Jane

[@trishadullu7844]

Adorable music Jane. Too cute. Fun painting

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Trisha :D

[@cjbrooklyn341]

Just did my painting ... love it

[@sylviapineda6717]

just awesome, so cute, will try it, palm springs, ca.

[@laurenllauro9061]

Love you videos! You explain everything is a such a simple way!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Lauren!

[@Stacyoct23]

You are a really great instructor. Thank you

[@victoriamilk4999]

you are a awesome artist and teacher!!! and your written comments about the spider are hilarious! Made me laugh! 😁thank you! !

[@lucyhernandez3408]

so nice and bright color the cat look good and the spider two ty

[@christinehamilton6257]

Going to get the twins to do this one - thank you, lots of fun - Chris

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay! Have so much fun, Chris :D

[@Letha222]

Cute and fun. Thanks Jane.

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome! Thank you, Letha

[@barbaradevine1228]

So Adorable. Thank you for such great instruction! Always look forward to your videos.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Barbara

[@melaniedurden6952]

We loved watching your video my husband and I tried this one out it came out great!

[@cindychambers1588]

This was fun to watch this morning while having my coffee.. Nice painting.. love the cuteness! Thanks Jane

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Cindy! I'm really enjoying these super simple paintings. It's bee awhile since I painted like that!

[@cynthialorraine5310]

Super cute I did my version it turned out so well!

[@Rachel-uz4pd]

Just found this video I am a beginner painter and I can’t wait to recreate this. I’m thinking ab putting spiral eyes on the kitty

[@naturalbeautymore2522]

Finally I found someone that painting and explaining at the same time 😀👍👩🏻‍🎨