Butterfly Eye in Acrylic paint for Beginners

Beginners learn to paint full acrylic art lesson of a Butterfly Eye. Learn how to paint eyes more realistically as part of the About Face Big art Quest
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Mini Quest: Create your own fantasy eye. Be imaginative
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** Acrylic Paint Colors **
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** Recommended Canvas Size **
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** Assorted Brushes for Acrylic Painting **
Medium flick resistance, synthetic Firm filiment. Short Bristles and Bright Acrylic handle over wood and Synthetic fiber over natural .
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Bristlon®
AS-4049
1902 Bright long handle size 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
1900 Round size 4
1414S size 2” Cutter wide short handle
9503 Petite Round Tote Red
Detail Round
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Sterling Studio®
6000S 3/0 Sterling Studio Round size 3/0, 0, 1 6002S Bright size 0, 2 6007S Script Liner 2/0
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Sweet Deals™ brush sets
SS-119 Flat Stiff White Synthetic paddle handle 3pc set size 1, 2, 3”
Bulletin Cutter
1414S size 2” wide short handle
** Other Supplies **
Paper towels
Water cup
Chalk, a few colors
Ruler
Sharpie
Table easel
Delicious snack or beverage
A smile!
** Other Supplies **
Paper towels
Water cup
Chalk, a few colors
Ruler
Sharpie
Table easel
Delicious snack or beverage
A smile!
Have fun Live with during this BEGINNER HOW TO PAINT art lesson in acrylic art tutorial. This is an easy, fun, social art lesson for canvas. We talk about art and other fun subjects. With help and guidance, anyone can paint. You can paint!
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[@debbaize4271]

I did it, I did it, i did it. Took me 4 attempts and it's not perfect but I finally got it. Thanks so much Cinnamon and John. I have thought about quitting painting because I just was not successful with anything I had been doing lately. I watch you always and loved this so much I just had to try it. So glad I did. Now I believe I can and going to do be!ieve face next. Thank you again. will post on the big art quest the site tomorrow.

[@TheArtSherpa]

That is AWESOME to read

[@lorinienstedt3821]

Deb Baize i

[@cynthiasnow2888]

I love the feather. It is not really in the way. I love Cinnamon and she makes me happy.

[@Wishesfeb29]

This is gorgeous. It reminds me of The Lupus Foundation icon. The color purple, and the butterfly are icons for Lupus, as Lupus patients have a butterfly shaped rash (usually invisible to naked eye) that goes around the eyes like a mask. Purple is the Ribbon color for Lupus. I'm painting this for my daughter Cauren, who has a fairly active case of Systemic Lupus. She will LOVE IT. I may see if I can post it on the Foundation's website, for I know that community will love this. You are a bright shining light in my life. Love you and John infinitely... Erin/Wishes

[@christinafrank1851]

You are just so wonderful to take your time and give us these free lessions. Faces have always been a problem for me but this makes me feel confident I can do it!!

[@lourdestirado7393]

Love your spirit; love your art!

[@LoneWombat2126]

I love your personality, the wishes you add to your paintings and your hat! 😍🖼❤️🤗👏

[@TheArtSherpa]

Thank you. 🌷

[@LilCraftyNook]

I just did this as a 18th birthday gift for my niece. I’d like for you to see it but don’t know how/where to do that. This is my first attempt, I drew it out myself w colored pencil and I followed you pretty meticulously and even “rewound” several times!

[@jlAandD]

Y'all y'all y'all! I wish I had been with you for the Live. I have sooo many comments, so little space. I so enjoyed you both today. #1 Your feather didn't bother me at all. #2 I just visited SD Wild Animal Park's Butterfly jungle and have been working out my butterflies in paint, but this is a genius butterfly design 🦋 #3 My sister and I always say"Everything is a Song" #4 Thank you for sharing your skills and your joy with the world. You are a blessing😎

[@lenamulyono2729]

I am loving all of these eye lessons ! its always been a slight strggle for me so these lessons have really helped me how to draw and shade properly ! Thanks sherpa!

[@lilstkngal]

Its great your hubby can ask painting question that we beginners may not think of. You add a story to the painting subject. Please explain more on the loading of brush w paint.

[@marthatrask3784]

Thank you John for asking just the right questions for us newbies!!

[@1943purple]

You two are so adorable! You remind me so much of Janis Joplin....also from Texas....Port Arthur...she always said "right?" and was a totally free spirit... By the way, I taught writing at Cypress/Fairbanks for several years so I hear your spirit shine in your lessons....omg....this eye reminds me that learning is a journey....and I have joined your team. Love Bowie!!!

[@Wishesfeb29]

Pleeeeeeeze, don't forget about Bowie. A great humanitarian, and an artist (mostly Acrylics). Bowie ran a website for years, designed to create a safe space for artists to share their work, & ask for suggestions/ feedback if they wished. Very similiar vibe to the Sherpa Community. David actively participated & reached out in a most personal way. Many people have no idea of his true character...they loved or hated his music, and remember his stage antics. He brought the LGBT community into the mainstream and opened up doors for them in society, although he was just a straight, single father (son Duncan Jones is an artist and works in video gaming biz) Few knew what an incredibly loving, humble, supportive, & generous person he was. A Mime and Broadway actor, makeup artist who designed his own costumes, he was recognized/honored for his influence on NY fashion trends. His mission was to support artists from all disciplines in their success and donated his time and music to struggling new musicians. He was a bright shining lovely soul, would have LOVED you.

[@TheArtSherpa]

Lisa has him in my hard and firm calendar. He was a beautiful human for sure and I know he made the world a better shiney place !!!

[@christinasmart1646]

The music industry has lost some truly talented, sweet spirits. David was definitely one of them. Invaluable, sensitive, no frills. I feel so sorry for his widow, Iman and his two children. .. and yes the Duke would have LOVED Cinammon.

[@Wishesfeb29]

Christina, I adore you for taking the time to comment on my Bowie post. I am a follower of Iman's facebook page. She is such an incredible human and inspires me to no end. I feel sorry for his family as well. Bowieweb and Iman have influenced my life tremendously. I'm not one to idealize entertainers and have never before been influenced this strongly by a personality with whom I have no personal relationship. Nor have I ever grieved so deeply and honestly for someone i never met. Love knows no bounds. Kinda how I feel about Cinnamon and John. Thank you so much, again, for your comment.Erin Caughron

[@christinasmart1646]

❤

[@christinasmart1646]

Hugs!!

[@ethel2681]

Cinnamon, this is sooooo beautiful, stunning painting. If you can get me to the stage where I can paint this then you deserve a medal. THANK YOU for all your hard work. I am knocked out by this painting! Thank you to you and John. Lotsaluv and arty crafty hugs xx

[@traceybrown2032]

This is so super pretty! Got it sketched in but I'm struggling lately to paint because my kids wot let m and I've been too tired after I finally get them to bed! I'm dying to paint this, gonna try and park em with a movie and snacks later.....wish me luck!!!

[@ScarletRed.]

That's beautiful Cinnamon I did it yesterday I struggled with blending probably because I use student grade paints they dry so quick! My girl came out pretty damn good considering gonna give it to my mom who is in a nursing home it will beautify her enviroment ♥

[@pambethell1900]

Ive just finished painting the Fawkes from Harry Potter, it's turned out really well as I free handed the drawing! It's for my granddaughters' birthday present xxxxxx

[@deborahbrookshier7712]

Love your eyes today! You've got some great shading going on on those lids. 😊

[@path6741]

What a great lesson. Thanks for sharing.

[@luckyissy302]

Love this painting. Will have to try it for sure. I'm loving the drawing tutorials. So helpful. Thanks for all you share. Hugs.

[@StudioSilverCreek]

I love this! :)

[@NinhNguyen-op4dj]

Hoa Si rat vui nhon ,ket hop nhac voi hoi hoa that sang khoai.

[@alishakhan1143]

I love your painting videos,waiting for your next video

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Love this. Sketching this out on wc paper and will wc paint this first. Then my daughter n i will paint this in acrylics. tfs.

[@TheArtSherpa]

I love that you are doing this watercolor first I think that is a Brilliant way to do it

[@mariecalvignac3964]

super un régal puis tout les deux j adore comment ,xxxxxx

[@2737nina]

Siete meravigliosi

[@clairetiggs2002]

How beautifull, looking awesome as always love and hugs to you both, thank you for sharing how to do this xxxxxxxx ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[@dotdotdotdot5792]

hi cinnamon looking forward to travelling the road with you. Motivated by you and John never having drawn or painted a stroke. Dying to try eye and but er fly and girl at eiffel tower. Is it very different painting a living moving part as opposed to the back of someone's head like the girl in the dress. Keep up the good work motivating non 'arty folk like me thanks cinnamon and John X Emily from GLASGOW SCOTLAND

[@PittsburghArtistStudio]

Love this one Cinnamon!

[@patty2883]

Missed it live but watching now. Beautiful painting and you have that gorgeous necklace on as well. Ahhh, just noticed the bracelet too. Okay back to you painting...👍⚘

[@debbiemitchell6055]

I love watching you paint, I just joined art quest yesterday, drew my eye today! I am excited to do this painting lol, only have huge canvases, Michael's trip in the A.M.

[@cynthiasnow2888]

It is a beautiful hat. Just as the art sherpa and her art work

[@ccsully4101]

You do such beautiful eyes!!!! Enjoying this Big Art Faces Quest very much! Thanks Cinnamon and John

[@sheilad4704]

Love it! I missed live today, but will be here tomorrow. Thank you for your fabulous-ness!

[@pandaom7902]

so beautiful..so amazing..your video is so inspiring me.. thank you so much 😊

[@TheArtSherpa]

Thank you Panda

[@annekeel2694]

love this painting !

[@murugan.s7240]

சூப்பர் super

[@lizlessner829]

HA HA!!!!! I love this painting! It is going to help me with an idea that I have had in my mind but was not able to figure out how I would do it.....Thanks! Great milestone this will be. A joke....maybe I already heard this and it was sitting in my subconscious filing cabinet. If you are standing watching a few artists paint, not seeing the painting, how would you know which one is professional and which one is still learning?

[@TheArtSherpa]

The professional is probably the most relaxed maybe even napping LOL. Also probably has the biggest mess around them too. LOL

[@lizlessner829]

Good answer! Close but no cigar! The professional is breezing along dancing while she lets her brush glide on the canvas. The newbie is sitting like a board, squint eyed and holding their breath with each brush stroke at the canvas with 5 brushes in her left hand, 1 brush that she is painting with..very slowly..and a few brushes in the side soaking in a little water trough. Memememe!

[@dr.merajalikohli6408]

Thanks thertsherpa,I have tried almost all your drawings

[@mrsajc1229]

Love this video keepin coming Cinnamon and John great job!! Thanks!

[@kavyasart6814]

Superb paintings just love it

[@lillianmorgancbc]

Hi, Cinnamon, I missed live painting but so excited to do this project.It is perfect and what I have the most difficulty with "Eyes and face".Thanks for your knowledge your the best.)0(

[@melissakeller3628]

Love this!!!!!

[@monalcreates]

Wow this is beautiful Cinnamon!! Sorry I was not on the live.... were not feeling well yesterday... My gosh!! I told my son you watch Samurai Jack too!! He's been following that series for years and he is also excited to have it back!! Artsy hugs!

[@inamccool6893]

Fantastic as usual

[@chances26forever]

Love this eye !!!!! 😁 And the butterfly is cool too 💕

[@TheArtSherpa]

Thank you! 🌺💖🌺

[@gailrees7703]

Hi from South Australia, loving your work

[@Allylove5111]

wow beautiful and love love your hair lol

[@itsswarna9043]

nice job ma'am I've painted this , everybody loved it thankyou 🤓👁

[@itsswarna9043]

love bowie [fame, blackstar ...

[@papimuhut]

So cute love it

[@luadayork9131]

hi;love this one

[@amberali4166]

Nice painting so beautiful

[@debbievignola8275]

Beautiful Cinnamon

[@swagyrath]

Amazing, u r superb😊

[@TheArtSherpa]

Thank you very much

[@bevroberts7372]

wow I'm new and this be awesome for my sister who lost her mum she loved butterfly it be my next one ..

[@TheArtSherpa]

That is lovely Bev

[@gretas6679]

Thank u for your video's

[@Lenore007]

Thank you!!!👍

[@TheArtSherpa]

So welcome 💝

[@nahlaworld634]

love your art moreeeeeee regardes

[@TheArtSherpa]

❤❤

[@ellie7720]

I'm a new subscriber and just wanted to say that I love your art and teachings! Some day I'll catch one of your live shows! Thanks for doing this, it's fabulous!

[@sonalsinha2754]

Sooo beautiful😙😙

[@CC-yf2ll]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! 😊 I was wondering if the butterfly was still wet or dry when you go back in and add more detail to it?

[@TheArtSherpa]

Thank you for watching ! I think it was dry, it's best to add the details to a dried up painting. 💜💛💫

[@sylviapineda6717]

iam learning so much from you, love your necklace, the eye, cute dancing, keep it up. i am a new follower. palm springs, calif. u.s.a.

[@TheArtSherpa]

🌼🌼

[@yekaterinakat]

you are to awsome!

[@jal3262]

loveit!!

[@TheArtSherpa]

💟💟

[@anitadasilva3787]

I can't fine the traceable as directed above. Can anyone help me out. Thanks.

[@matthewmorris4881]

Wishes art sherpa.con

[@anitadasilva3787]

Thanks for the information. I found it this time.

[@janetangel4940]

So I understand why we need a blending medium but why does it have to have a glaze effect...is it because we are doing faces?

[@shajimenon9305]

Is it necessary to use glaze??

[@TheArtSherpa]

No but it does Really help a lot

[@Lenore007]

Amazing

[@TheArtSherpa]

Thanks much 🎈

[@helendenoia6840]

its back thank you kitty

[@cerabellamoanism6845]

😍 Thank you

[@lisamilholland7796]

Thank you Cinnamon.

[@pkiser1980]

what is the difference from a darker value and a shade?

[@shobhadevi3324]

That's good

[@rainusimon8121]

Hi artsherpa is it fine if I use lavender that I have got in tube for the background?

[@nancyertan6205]

Thank you Cinnamon

[@mindyborsato9824]

Can you suggest the basic materials a very new beginner beginner, on a limited budget can pick up to get started?

[@TheArtSherpa]

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[@mindyborsato9824]

thank you

[@donaldsherbondy1950]

Hi Sherpa, do you only use heavy body acrylic's?

[@cindysteyn9615]

hi, is there another name used for the acrylic glazing liquid gloss?

[@babynacho2011]

Healing

[@helendenoia6840]

I love this! came back in to watch again and the video is gone

[@hellokitty8552]

Helen DeNoia go to your history

[@morgan4474]

I haven't tried any of the eye lessons yet. Is this one okay to start out with or should I try the other ones first?

[@Wishesfeb29]

There are two short tutorials to prepare you for this... both on how to sketch an eye in pencil, which really helps your ability to then paint the eye. But you don't even need to do those if you don't wish. You can get the traceable on THEARTSHERPA.COM, download and print it... then cover the backside of image in chalk, lay this on your canvas and trace over the image... transferring it to your canvas in chalk! Start wherever you want. If this inspires you, DO IT!! Love to you Traci. Erin (aka Wishes)

[@morgan4474]

Okay, thanks!

[@simranthakur817]

hiiii sherpa and Jon...

[@TheArtSherpa]

HI Simran

[@dr.merajalikohli6408]

mam,from where we can get the artist colours???

[@edkearns1]

will there be a traceable for this. Try as I may, I can't do eyes. HELP!

[@rojinaizquierdo1459]

My paint dries super fast what kind of paint are you using meaning brand because I’m using liquitex and Amsterdam acrylics and they dry really quickly so very hard to blend before it completely dries

[@TheArtSherpa]

spritz your canvas with water before you start, make sure to keep the paints moist on your palette, use a damp brush, and then you can also use golden acrylic glazing gloss or an extender to help increase blending time. 💕💕

[@rojinaizquierdo1459]

Thank you I will try it also I wasn’t moistening my canvas before hand

[@jennifermalo6256]

I'm not finding the traceable on this one.am I missing something?

[@lauramckay8571]

will it still country into artquest if I change it up a bit?

[@lauramckay8571]

that was count auto correct is crazy

[@JockScrapDraws]

What surface do you have your paint blobs on. i mean your pallette lol

[@amberali4166]

My name is shista nice painting

[@juliepeck6915]

I like me some Samurai Jack lol

[@judybearsley3099]

Were traceable for this

[@NinhNguyen-op4dj]

Rat dep ,cam on Hoa Si.

[@tamiheide5628]

HELP! What is the Liquitex equivalent to Golden acrylic glazing liquid gloss?

[@carlottawinters6124]

Liquitex has a glazing medium that's liquid. I saw it at Hobby Lobby the other day.

[@mcuna42]

Tami Heide The Liquitex one makes paint dry faster instead of slower.

[@mcuna42]

Carlotta Winters The Liquitex one makes paint dry faster instead of slower.

[@carlottawinters6124]

María Camp ok, thanks. I haven't experienced that but I only used it once.

[@lauracallihan3274]

Did you notice the other face in your palett?😃

[@TheArtSherpa]

😯😯😯

[@anitadejong821]

Hie gaat het daar

[@neesie130]

How did you missed this?! 😹

[@2737nina]

Cara maestra posso chiederle se è possibile nelle prossime lezioni avere i sottotitoli in italiano ?

[@TheArtSherpa]

Non possiamo tornare indietro e aggiungere sottotitoli a meno che non abbiamo un membro della comunità che può aiutare con esso 🖤

[@2737nina]

@@TheArtSherpa grazi ti seguirò come ho fatto sempre anche senza titoli . Ho fatto diversi quadri tuoi sono stupendi

[@SukhwinderSingh-gr8xq]

I am a beginner

[@TheArtSherpa]

Well, welcome to the painting club and I hope you will find my lessons clear enough for your level 💖💜💚💙

[@SukhwinderSingh-gr8xq]

Thanks and i really like the way you explain everything

[@DS13021969]

Hello my painting hero! I'm from The Dominican Republic,and I have a small foundation TejídosLaCasita.com that helps the kids to be away from the street. We teach Crochet and Painting completely free.A lot of my ideas come from your channel.my u question is if is ok to teach others on you tube,in Spanish to my students and others that already asked me about where I get my ideas. I always refer them to you or any other painting channels I get ideas,but they get disappointed because of the language.thanks for being an inspiration!

[@LoneWombat2126]

I’m from Kansas City. My problem painting is that I’m my worst critic.

[@TheArtSherpa]

We all are our own worst critics. Just have fun and keep practicing. 💔💔

[@crystalblake8619]

I do not think you even look at this stuff anymore???

[@TheArtSherpa]

Of course I do. But we are on vacation right now, plus as i have been saying, our equipment is down and we are waiting on parts 🤍