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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[@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

[@kittahlove4548]

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

[@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.

[@chiranjibmajumdar3721]

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

[@lilstkngal]

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

[@NataliaBolel]

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

[@seventeenveriveryenthusias2367]

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

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Athaliah!!

[@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,💞., .❤❤.💓

[@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

[@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 ♥

[@lynnemackin7797]

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

[@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

[@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!

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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!!

[@Satchwood]

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

[@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

[@aislinngraves4291]

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

[@Thefineartofdistraction]

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

[@kohkenny6179]

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

[@PaintingwithJane]

Hey, thanks, Kenny!! :D

[@edwardturns8893]

Excellent techniques Jane, I've learned 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!

[@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

[@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!

[@daffydilly1]

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

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Pat! Have a lovely time :D

[@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

[@J2ester]

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

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much

[@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.

[@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.

[@getbusy4u]

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

[@mickwinters8484]

That is absolutely pure magic, loved it.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much!!

[@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

[@christinefaulkner531]

This is so fabulous, I LOVE THIS.

[@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

[@ronaldsmith7288]

Very nice work. I love it. I will try it.Thanks for sharing.

[@callycat6660]

Awesome work and I'm painting this now ..Thankyou so much Jane I learn so much from you xx and enjoying it too !!

[@brittbrat1988]

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

[@patricialowrey6562]

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

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Patricia!!!

[@KamiYeah]

you're amazing, Jane! I'm learning a lot with you and your videos, really inspiring

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Thank you so much, Bruno!! :D

[@CanDoTina]

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

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Tina! Thank you

[@Stacytholder]

Wow, I love this painting. Thank you

[@debbieeng2973]

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

[@ruthwelton9467]

That sky is absolutely magical!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Ruth!!

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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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Rhiannoncout]

Beautiful painting,Jane. I am obsessed with stone henge.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Rhiannon!! I have been since I was a kid too!!

[@angelamaxwell59]

Jane this is SO BEAUTIFUL and I can't wait to try it, I really love this technique, YOU ROCK!!!!!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay!! Thank you so much, Angela

[@michaelparry1383]

The " YOU ROCK!!!!!!" is a very appropriate comment on this Stonehenge painting,. :)

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Michael Parry Haha!! Thank you, Michael

[@angelamaxwell59]

So beautiful Jane!

[@PaintingwithJane]

angela maxwell Thank you, Angela

[@yemrots]

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[@PaintingwithJane]

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

[@nyonyoaye9050]

Jane you are the best and my inspiration 💓

[@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

[@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

[@heatherfadden6569]

Amazing !!! This video, I love it!! No glazing medium yet but I'm doing it. It's almost done and when I get the correct supplies I'm wanting to do this on a bigger canvas !!!! Another one that is tops Jane !!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Awesome!! Thank you so much, Heather! I can't wait to see :D

[@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.

[@barbaraj2930]

WOW! I discovered this video and you late last night. I watched part of it then and finished it this morning. I loved it and your teaching style. ( Not to mention the painting is beautiful! ) You have an easy way of telling us what to do , how and why. I just really enjoyed it. Now subscribed I will be watching more. I love the fluid and pour painting I started doing about 3 months ago but I still want to paint with my brushes! My son in law would love a painting like this. If I manage to paint one I'm happy with he may get one. Thanks so much for your videos.

[@sharonrose5134]

Hi Jane. Another great painting! Gorgeous colours. I visited Stonehenge a few years ago it's an awe inspiring place.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Sharon! I hope to go there someday

[@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

[@ritaalamanou6611]

Great painting and I am looking forward to doing this one

[@leoy9937]

i love this work of art. I'm gonna do this in one of this days. Thank you for your wonderful tutorial it make everything easy specially for a beginner like me. 😘

[@terezatosovska1472]

Very beautiful painting! I tried to follow this tutorial and it turned out amazing. I also learned so many new things. You are amanzing, Jane, thank you very much!

[@larryantonio555]

Jane, I'm a fan of your work.

[@marliess3177]

Thank you for this tutorial! I had so much fun!!

[@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

[@kirilpetrov2894]

Thank you for this worthy lesson!!!

[@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!!

[@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

[@jovanimoran146]

Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@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,💞.❤,❤.

[@missbelle9159]

Just finished painting this today it was so much fun!

[@christinechance5723]

Your work amazes me! Thank you.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Christine!!

[@tinahallkvist8391]

I'm so impressed to see you painting, all creed to you. You have been my inspiration. 💟

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Tina! You're very sweet

[@Starred111111]

I really love your work, Jane! I adore the way you explain things and relate them to each other. You're a wonderful artist and person😊

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, you're so sweet. Thank you

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Jane! This is your best one yet! Love it!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you SO much, Kelley! That means a lot to me

[@donnapaliotti6397]

Congratulations. You're almost at 60k subs! That's great!!! I loved this tutorial. The stonehenge is such a creative touch and such a fresh idea to the starry sky. I really love watching you paint. I learn something new every time. Thank you

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Donna! And yay for 60,000! I can't believe it's almost here :D

[@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

[@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!

[@allystandley9952]

This is such a great tutorial- I am learning so many new techniques thank you so much!

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Ally! Thank you

[@sylviah4456]

Beautiful design ! Good job Jane !!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, sylvia!!

[@sheilaharvey1700]

Gorgeous

[@donnnafox2820]

BEATIFUL!! Love the colors and the thec of the borealis. Colors and total design beautiful. Thank You

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Donna!

[@valsawicki9266]

This is such a beautiful fantasy background ... I'm Mesmerized watching you do this...:)

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaw, thank you, Val

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WOW! Beautiful as always!

[@intellectualdoc8782]

You explain really nicely. Thank you!

[@seherburada6103]

This is so lovely.. i can't wait to do this.. tank you jane ! you are a wonderfull painter and teacher

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so very much, Ali'nin!! Have an amazing time painting!

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I love this painting. Great job!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you!! :D

[@kristibushe541]

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

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay! Thank you, Kristi! Have so much fun

[@riakooijman1215]

in various stages in this painting i would've hang it on my wall as is :) love this painting! xo

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaaw, thank you so much, Ria!! :D

[@Zaro4u2c]

I really like this one Jane! Been watching many of your tutorials and they are all good but this one has an extra heep of goodness Thank you

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay! I'm so glad you like it. Thank you so much, Synda!

[@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!

[@eileenomeagher6904]

Astounding !! I am so looking forward to painting this. Beautiful work. I'm happy you are feeling better. Welcome back :)

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, thank you! Yes, I'm so glad to be back too

[@robinbazeley2657]

Well done you, a fantastic lesson in blending paints have learned a lot, hope I can retain it. X

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This is beautiful! Great job!

[@jeandavis772]

Fabulous work Jane your helping me so much, l’m painting along with you, as we speak, l love painting nebulas 👍😀

[@meisenack8631]

This is very very beautiful! Thank you for doing this

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome, Maxi! Thank you for watching :D

[@bethharvey5137]

This is just so stunning!! I'm excited and anxious to start introducing glazing into my paintings. 😊 I definitely feel more confident with your step by step instructions though. I think I'll be adding these mediums to my Christmas wish list.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay, Beth! Thank you so much. Have fun with glazing. It's one of my favorite things :D

[@aifuntan1030]

I just painted with you now, thank you Jane :)

[@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

[@kadimah1]

So cool and helpful, thank you very much for this one!!!!!

[@deborahjang4922]

Beautiful!!!...and so is the Painting!!! :) ....another one on my list of paintings to try and do!! Thanks Jane :)

[@PaintingwithJane]

Aaaw, shucks, Deb

[@msm4052]

thank you for these wonderful tutorials. You do an amazing job at explaining every step in detail. I just purchased all of your cloud brushes, they are really reasonably priced and I appreciate that. thank you :)

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much!! I hope you love those brushes

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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