Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Download the Lunar Moth outline: ➝ letsmakeart.com/lunamothoutline
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Shop the watercolors used here ➝ letsmakeart.com/products/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-5ml-tube
Want to paint with me on a monthly basis? Check out our Let's Make Art Together digital watercolor projects here ➝ letsmakeart.com
September is my birthday month, so I knew I wanted our September spread to be epic. I recently had the most magical experience with a Luna Moth & had to recreate this moment in my watercolor journal. So many of you responded positively to that painting and have been itching to paint it as well. So let's do it!
With this painting we'll learn how to approach painting a light source & I'll share my tips and tricks for painting a transparent object using the magic of watercolors.
Luna Moths represent transformation, rebirth, or new beginnings. And for me each year my birthday month is a marker of a new year. So of course, that's special to me and I knew I wanted this to be our September spread.
Supply List
Paint: Daniel Smith - Undersea Green, Indigo, Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Purple, Quinacridone Coral,
Brushes: Quill 2, Round 2, Round 6 brushes
Dr. PH Martin's Bleed Proof White, Let's Make Art Watercolor Calendar, Holbein Soft Tape, & Heat It Craft Tool
Welcome to Let's Make Art! We began with the idea in mind to create a place that empowers everyone to create! Offering free beginner-friendly tutorial education & advanced beginner/intermediate digital monthly projects. What it comes down to is simple: we're here to make art, well, simple! Join us, and learn how to paint with watercolors at Let's Make Art!
Looking for more Let's Make Art online?
Instagram: instagram.com/letsgomakeart
Facebook: facebook.com/letsgomakeart
Facebook Watercolor Group: facebook.com/groups/letsgomakeart
Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome & Hello
02:18 - Steps
04:02 - Oath
04:19 - Step 1: Paint the background
12:22 - Step 2: Paint a wash on the moth
18:06 - Step 3: Paint values on the wash
23:22 - Step 4: Paint the wing details
26:08 - Step 5: Add finishing details
#letsmakeart #sarahcray #watercolortutorial #watercolorcalendar #diycalendar #watercoloranimals
Download the Lunar Moth outline: ➝ letsmakeart.com/lunamothoutline
Interested in the watercolor calendar featured? Check out our Let's Make Art Watercolor Calendar here ➝ letsmakeart.com/products/watercolor-calendar
Shop the watercolors used here ➝ letsmakeart.com/products/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-5ml-tube
Want to paint with me on a monthly basis? Check out our Let's Make Art Together digital watercolor projects here ➝ letsmakeart.com
September is my birthday month, so I knew I wanted our September spread to be epic. I recently had the most magical experience with a Luna Moth & had to recreate this moment in my watercolor journal. So many of you responded positively to that painting and have been itching to paint it as well. So let's do it!
With this painting we'll learn how to approach painting a light source & I'll share my tips and tricks for painting a transparent object using the magic of watercolors.
Luna Moths represent transformation, rebirth, or new beginnings. And for me each year my birthday month is a marker of a new year. So of course, that's special to me and I knew I wanted this to be our September spread.
Supply List
Paint: Daniel Smith - Undersea Green, Indigo, Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Purple, Quinacridone Coral,
Brushes: Quill 2, Round 2, Round 6 brushes
Dr. PH Martin's Bleed Proof White, Let's Make Art Watercolor Calendar, Holbein Soft Tape, & Heat It Craft Tool
Welcome to Let's Make Art! We began with the idea in mind to create a place that empowers everyone to create! Offering free beginner-friendly tutorial education & advanced beginner/intermediate digital monthly projects. What it comes down to is simple: we're here to make art, well, simple! Join us, and learn how to paint with watercolors at Let's Make Art!
Looking for more Let's Make Art online?
Instagram: instagram.com/letsgomakeart
Facebook: facebook.com/letsgomakeart
Facebook Watercolor Group: facebook.com/groups/letsgomakeart
Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome & Hello
02:18 - Steps
04:02 - Oath
04:19 - Step 1: Paint the background
12:22 - Step 2: Paint a wash on the moth
18:06 - Step 3: Paint values on the wash
23:22 - Step 4: Paint the wing details
26:08 - Step 5: Add finishing details
#letsmakeart #sarahcray #watercolortutorial #watercolorcalendar #diycalendar #watercoloranimals
