Monet Inspired Autumn Tutorial

Discover the beauty of Impressionism with an autumn-inspired twist on Claude Monet’s iconic water lilies!

In this 90-minute, step-by-step painting tutorial, I'll guide you through creating your own Impressionistic water lily painting using a rich, autumn-inspired limited color palette.

One of the things I love most about this painting is how much color we can create with so little! I'll show you how to mix each individual color from scratch, using a limited selection of acrylic paints to create beautiful warm ochres, earthy greens, muted pinks, and golden autumn hues.

We'll also explore Monet's expressive painting techniques, learning how to use loose, painterly brushstrokes, build depth through layers, simplify shapes, and create the illusion of soft reflections dancing across the water.

For this piece, I incorporate mixed media, primarily acrylic paints and crayons, to introduce interesting textures, expressive marks, and a little creative freedom.

What you'll learn:

• How to create a harmonious autumn color palette using limited colors

• Step-by-step color mixing for every shade used in the painting

• Impressionistic techniques inspired by Claude Monet

• How to create depth, movement, and reflections through expressive brushwork

• How to combine acrylic paints and crayons for beautiful mixed-media effects

• How to loosen up your painting style and develop your own artistic interpretation

What's included:

• 90-minute, pre-recorded painting tutorial

• Complete art supply list

• Detailed color mixing demonstrations

• Step-by-step instruction from start to finish

• The freedom to pause, rewind, and paint at your own pace

Whether you're new to Impressionism or simply looking to explore color in a more expressive way, I hope this tutorial inspires you to experiment, loosen up, and discover just how beautiful a limited palette can be.

Let's paint something beautiful together! 🍂🎨