Tutorial: Northern Lights in Watercolor
Updated: Aug 8
Learn how to preserve or create white in this northern lights watercolor tutorial featuring cute polar bears! I've sketched them out already for you if you'd like to print it at home. See the link below!
Though the sound quality isn't great, this full-length lesson is still simple and flexible. Follow along slowly, pause as often as you'd like, or move through it at a quicker pace by speeding up the video if you prefer.
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Materials Needed
To get started, gather the following materials:
Round watercolor brush
Second brush or pencil for spatter painting
White artist's tape
Pipette water dropper (optional, but you can get them here)
Price tag circle stickers or other small round stickers
White acrylic paint
White paper towel
5x7 inch watercolor paper, 140lb cold press with inkjet printed sketch (download below)
Paint:
- Opera pink
- Viridian green
- Payne's grey (can substitute any dark blue mixed with a touch of black)
You can download and print the sketch directly onto watercolor paper using an inkjet printer. Let the ink fully dry before you begin painting.
If you’re in Maryland, Northern Virginia, or Washington, DC, and want more personalized instruction, I also offer private watercolor lessons in person at your home, a local park, or a cozy coffee shop. These make a great gift! You can also find my classes at Maryland Hall. Group events are available too. Check out those here.
I hope this tutorial inspires you to create your own masterpiece. Happy painting! - Em
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