Zen Lotus - Step by Step Acrylic Painting on Canvas for Beginners

[@jeffiner9947]

I'm two seconds in and already have learned so much. That shot where you show how much paint is on the brush was so helpful! You really are such a fantastic teacher. I can't thank you enough.

[@darshsvideos]

Truly Zen. The process and the painting. 💛

[@mallymakings2853]

WOW, Jane. Everything about this video is just what I needed. Your voice is just so relaxing, your clear and reassuring words bring calm to my heart and soul, the subject of the water lily feels like me, I’m coming up through the mud (severe depression and anxiety) and I’m starting to bloom. I love how again and again you used reassuring words that it’s ALL okay and not to stress about things. Honestly, I cannot thank You enough for this beautiful, calming, relaxing and motivational video. PS, your music is there but not there. It’s absolutely fabulous. Thank You! Much love and appreciation to you from England. 🙏🏻😊🙏🏻😊🙏🏻😊🙏🏻

[@PaintingwithJane]

Laura, thank you so much for your kind comment. It really means so much to me. I'm glad you're working to get past the depression and anxiety and that it helps you connect with this painting. Take care of yourself 💛

[@Simplysu552]

Laura, I totally agree with what you've said. It resonates with me too. Have been withJanes group for a few years now but these last few tutorials......can't explain but something has clicked! It feels so different now. Everything about these paintings and Jane's teaching is so 'right' for me now. 🙏🌹 Oh, by the way, I'm from West Wales.

[@terezatosovska1472]

Hi, Jane. I would like to thank you for your tutorials and your channel in general. You made me love art and thanks to you I've learned so much.

[@chelburris1143]

From the preview picture I have loved every single colour .... taken me all day to pause start pause due to kids work etc but I absolutely love this and every way you teach and how calming can't wait to try and I know exactly who I would gift it too Thank you xx

[@haylinmilsam]

This tutorial is the best! So many helpful and invaluable comments - use a small amount of paint, don’t rush, short and light touch brushstrokes....the list goes on and on! I am painting this now, and in some areas my colors got ugly and mottled. I let it dry, and I’m having much better luck. Your voice is so soothing, too. 😊

[@chrisadams1379]

This is awesome, love it. I love the more detailed paintings. Some artist have really cool reference paintings, then do a tutorial, and rush through it and slop the paint on. You are always so patient and calm. I love painting and learning from you. Thank you Jane.

[@joannjackson9410]

Wow its so nice to be able to follow along! Thank you so much. I love how you express yourself in such a calming way. It was a pleasure and i love this little painting♥️

[@retired3948]

You are amazing and a wonderful teacher. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent.

[@lauramckay8571]

Oh Jane, I’m loving learning with you! Fantastic!

[@bdunnart]

I love your positive and encouraging words. What you said about the levels is so true. Patience is so a learned skill. Great work. The skill instruction and repetition make it much eaisier to learn. Thank you.

[@marilynchivers7762]

I enjoyed this lesson so much... Learned so many things ... made it so much easier for us to go for it... Thanks Jane for your time and patience making this video for us.. Apart of learning ,this was so relaxing too.. xx

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Marilyn! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💛

[@monicamanzilla4572]

BELLÍSIMO JANE !!! COLORES VIBRANTES !!! ASÍ ERES TÚ. Beso enorme a la distancia !!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Grazie mille, Monica! 💛

[@josianeholbe]

bonsoir Jane, il est sublime ce Lotus, avec de belles couleurs , un mitigé de roses! vraiment sublimeeeeee! !!!

[@anitarobertson418]

Because of your statements about levels of paintings/painters I've decides I don't have a level. If I "level" myself I Will probably limit myself in what I will or won't paint. Love this. Water lilies in my fave list. Thank you

[@PaintingwithJane]

I'm so glad to hear that! 💛💛

[@mayrareyes8135]

I'm learning so much from you, and how detailed you are explaining stroke techniques. I cant wait to try it on my own. Beautiful painting 😀

[@domydgo1068]

It's beautiful ! I love the colours and think about using your techniques for my next painting ! Just have to learn to be patient and not to freak out if it doen't look perfect from the beginning !!! Note to myself : you can always go back and change things you don't like !!!

[@dominiquesiegel629]

Oh!! Jane, j'aime beaucoup les lotus....et le tiens est vraiment très beau....?merci pour toutes tes explications pour nous petites débutantes 😊😊 je vais essayer de refaire ta toile 😱😱 à bientôt sur ton site pour une nouvelle aventure, bisous 😍

[@haylinmilsam]

Wowie....love this! I’d love to try this one, too. I’m still working on your Van Gogh...almond branch in a glass! Really love your videos, Jane, thank you!

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome! Thank you and enjoy!

[@janw5807]

Your not finished with the painting as I am typing this message, but I just wanted to tell you that your voice is soothing to listen to. TY

[@cjsstudioart]

Wow I just painted this pic on the weekend.....I guess I should of waited....didn’t know you were going to paint it too! Lol,I like how you simplified it wish I thought of that ! Great lesson and made me realize I was trying to hard to get all elements from photo in same area instead of picking certain things out.....I’m really going to work on that ,thanks for the lesson !

[@PaintingwithJane]

You're so welcome! Yes, sometimes painting from a photo can be intimidating because we feel like we have to make it look just like the photo or else we've failed. Nothing could be further from the truth! I hope it goes well for you this time around!

[@wendyschlegel5031]

I love the Lotus blossom!! Beautiful painting.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Wendy!

[@judygerst9641]

Love this Lotus flower

[@apiroy4718]

I love your painting style

[@apiroy4718]

How are you?

[@iladybug57]

Beautiful! Finally got to watch it Friday

[@winniemontes4801]

I love it, I can’t wait to give it a try

[@bozenabo491]

Bardzo pięknie Pani maluje.

[@cristycreates2887]

Love love love this one Jane ♥️ The colors and the subject! Seems like it would be very relaxing to paint too. The lotus is Def one of my favs! The year I turned 30 I chose a lotus tat! ♥️ I would have been here for the live but had a Dr appointment out of town. I'm just getting settled in and watching... Sending love and hugs sweet friend 🤗♥️ See u next week!! (loving these flowers you have been painting,, I hope you paint lots more, they're beautiful!!) 😘

[@755Media]

BeautifulWork Jane! Thank you so much

[@neelsnprayer]

Such a great teacher!!! Thank you. Do you have any videos that show how to fix a bent canvas? The actual wood part, not the canvas part. I just finished a painting and realized it must have been bent before I started the painting. One corner sticks out pretty far from the wall. :( I cannot sell it unless I can fix it. Thanks for any help - anyone!

[@Stacytholder]

You Jane are amazing

[@jodycupp]

Your painting is so beautiful!! I love the colors it’s so peaceful.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much!

[@margaritavargasmartinez6999]

Es maravilloso !!

[@sylvie.c2312]

You are amazing ( vous êtes extraordinaire en Français ) I am a fan of you .Thank you. Domage no subtitle in French.Sylvie🌹

[@lesleyh.9321]

I'm really really enjoying your "meditative series"; I feel calmer, grounded and my worries float way while I watch with coffee or paint along. Please keep the meditative videos going ☺️

[@tinamarie8947]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@janah.4491]

Gorgeous, really gorgeous, Jane :-)

[@cappy5822]

Absolutely gorgeous😍😍😍

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you!!

[@ginnw946]

Nice!! I love how you utilise the paint in the plate. Your paint doesn't seem to dry out .. unlike mine.🤔

[@carolperkey]

I am wondering if she spritz's her pallette with water, to keep the paints from drying out.

[@rhonddalesley]

Ginn j I know that humidity can have an effect, I use a continuous spray bottle and sometimes a small dehumidifier next to my palette which is a homemade stay wet one. I bought a large but shallow food container with a lid, cut some 1” upholstery foam and sheets (2 at a time) of baking parchment to fit inside which really helps keep the paint moist a lot longer whilst using it, it cost me less than £5 to make and it’s awesome! Although I wouldn’t use it after so long because it gets too damp, I’ve taken the lid off a month later and the paint is still wet, the only maintenance it needs is to rinse the foam regularly so it doesn’t smell stale.

[@janejane3585]

I came because I love drawing and my name is Jane And im new can't wait to see

[@benyboyx3111]

Stunning!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Summer!

[@Gwen-zn6qr]

Thank you for the traceable image.

[@lauraplombon1844]

If you used your #8 filbert (old one) for the whole background do you think it would give the same effect as the angle brush? Thanks ❤

[@dy-annmasillam2106]

how I wish I have the same patience as you do.

[@jenniferburgess6518]

Love it !!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, friend!

[@carolperkey]

This is my first time watching you and I absolutely cannot wait to try this painting. You are an excellent teacher, and I love how you take the time to explain and just go slow with it. I'm hooked and subscribed now. 😁. I do have a question, do you spritz's your pallette to keep your paints from drying?

[@margcromack1229]

why do u use soft acrylics and not the firm?

[@shrushtidhadiwal2809]

Wowww

[@anniehowes338]

Aww.. missed the live.. will be watching this tomorrow though ❤️

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Annie! I hope you enjoy!

[@shivamsinghal2189]

hi jane, I would like to paint for my wife's birthday. Any idea? what to paint? Thanks, Shivam

[@PaintingwithJane]

How about a lotus! Happy birthday to your wife!

[@cintbay2355]

That is an amazing

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Carolyn!

[@Simplysu552]

Awesome! 🎨👍👏🙏🌹

[@laczuszka1985]

Could you make a tutorial with poppies? :)

[@claudiavert4542]

Buenas tardes, mi nombre Claudia soy principiante , la esxpliacion y tecnica es muy buena , para recien mi inicio..

[@fb3798]

Is matte fluid same as retarder?

[@sylvievoisin9515]

Hey thank you so much for your tuto, I love your work and your rythme. I did try this one, I got an obsession painting lately. Anyhow, I found some oil paint, but it's a special one that you can work with water and you don't need all the toxic shit. It's Cobra. But I never worked with oil before. Hahaha god, it is so different, way to mix the color, how it comes out. Couldn't get a nice green, as I found easy on acrylic. So well, full of surprise and discovery. Don't know yet how is going to turn out, Have to let it dry. Could you one day, talk about values ???? You said ones, your paint look ugly in a stage, because you don't put the colors right away but you put your values. I don't get that part....

[@sambatsr6945]

Good

[@Bilalworld2486]

Wow😍

[@jessiek2557]

is it possible to have no subtitle?

[@monikakhazaliaforcarlovers777]

please Draw it Lion please 🙏🙏🙏

[@southernsass2937]

W❤W!

[@josannefromin6408]

U must paint the canvas first.........Namaste