Spooky the Cat Step by Step Acrylic Painting on Canvas for Beginners

In this video, we're gonna get together and learn how to paint a cute and spooky cat with his spider friend. This is a good lesson for beginners and even little Art Monsters!

I’m painting on a 12x16-inch stretched canvas, but you can paint on any type and size of canvas you like.

I used:
• A 1-inch flat brush
• A firm 1/2-inch flat brush
• A 1/2-inch angle brush (optional)
• A 1/8-inch flat brush
• A 1/4-inch flat brush
• A small liner brush

I’m using Liquitex Basics acrylic paint in the following colors:
• Primary Yellow
• Phthalocyanine Green
• Phthalocyanine Blue
• Titanium White
• Burnt Umber
• Mars Black
• Prism Violet
But you can use any colors you like.

Notice: No part of this video may be reproduced or distributed without written permission from me. The painting demonstrated is owned by the artist and Pandemonium Art Gallery, and may not be reproduced except by individuals for the purpose of learning these techniques. This tutorial and painting presented are not available for commercial purposes and may not be duplicated to be used for classes or commercial sale without written permission from me.

The artwork contained in this video © 2016 by Jane Font All Rights Reserved

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Thanks for watching!

[kierstinvanderjagt]

your videos are helping me heal things therapists can't get to. Thank you.

[kellygreen]

My friend and I painted these friends last night. My cat's eyes turned out waaay too big and he looks like he's on an acid trip but hey...we had SO MUCH FUN! I am calling mine "Samu and the Itsy BItsy Spider" because my black cat has a little black spider friend she chases around my apartment. Thanks for the great tutorial! K

[lindamorris]

I love that you take the time to explain the ins and outs of the process and I never would have thought of using chalk. You're a marvellous teacher.

[pallavisinha]

Tried to paint Mr. Spooky Cat last night... it turned out awesome. I totally enjoyed making it! I tried it on canvas .. and its my first canvas painting ever💜

[BambiTimes]

Your channel is the only channel I've found so far where you actually explain in detail how you paint. I super appreciate that so thank you!! 🥰

[englishblanco]

I always enjoy the side captions that pop up every now and then, in Janes videos. They always make me smile.

[sageborgmastars]

Bit late to the party, but did this with my daughter this weekend - such a fun accessible (and FREE!) project. We both had a great time. Thank you!

[brittanysmith]

This is a great tutorial for beginners (and probably everyone but we are all beginners!) There were 6 of us ranging in age from 13-87 and we had a blast!!! Super easy to follow, and we were able to customize the colors!!

[lanin]

I love how you explain your techniques including the placement of brushes etc. Excellent tutorial!!

[condoti]

A year ago, I followed this video and painted a cat on a fence. It didn't come out as well as yours. But it got me started and many many paintings later, I stumbled upon this video again. So just dropping a thank you note for getting me started. Kudos.

[kristinecarey]

My 10 year old son and I just painted this spooky cat today. We had a great time, the painting came out great.

[moonraiven]

Jane,
I think you have the best art tutorial site on u tube. your videos are calm, you show every step, you explain what your doing and stay on point, you don't overwhelm the videos with tons of off topic chatter. I have learn so much watching you and have actually made some pretty nice painting from following your instructions. thanks you for sharing your talents with us all, spending the time to make these videos and keeping your videos a pleasure to watch!!,

[bada]

I really love your paintings and I try to draw them every week and I am becoming better every time.
Thank you so much Jane.

[ericaspruill]

Very fun painting, and cute cat too. My friend and I painted it right along with you, now we have two more fantastic paintings in the house. Thanks!

[kristentierney]

The big eyes just make this whole painting even better!

[bobandhippymiss]

thank you for being one of my personal art tutors. I only picked up a paint brush a few months ago and I'm hooked. I usually crochet in the winter but wanted a summer hobby and I've found it but I want to do it all the time. I can invite you into my craft room via you tube and you share your knowledge and I also learn something every time I revisit a painting lesson. with people like yourself teaching us so much about art I can see that it will come back in popularity big time. thank you again for your excellent lessons and beautiful paintings, best wishes from Australia :)

[zorroazulapex]

My mom showed me this video; I just painted it and had a blast. Now I'll paint something for her, too!

[lynnemartin]

Love this kitty and even the wee spider. Adorable, you are really fun to watch. Music perfect.

[christinechance]

Pressure! Easy, easy, easy on the pressure. I think I'll remember that now. Should have watched the video one more time before trying.

[prasannaacharya]

I started with spooky the cat and can't help but keep watching all the videos you posted.! The way you teach inspires a lot. :) :)