Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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In this whimsical beginner painting tutorial, we’ll create a magical nighttime scene featuring a cute little owl perched in front of a glowing crescent moon.

Link to this tutorial: stepbysteppainting.net/2025/09/10/crescent-night-owl-acrylic-painting-tutorial

Materials Needed:

11 x 14 Canvas (or other size)
Acrylic Paint (I like Liquitex BASICS)
Paint Brushes (see sizes below)
Chalk or white chalk pencil
Black & White Paint Pen (optional but helps with detail work)
8″-9″ circle to trace (I use a paper plate)
Ruler (optional)

Colors:

Titanium white
Mars Black
Burnt Umber
Cadmium Red Medium Hue
Primary Yellow
Prussian Blue
Phthalo Green

Brushes:

3/4″ Flat Wash
#12 Bright Brush
#8 Long Round (optional or you can use a tiny detail brush)
#4 Round Brush

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