
Even though acrylic paint dries fast, ensure it is fully set. Add a coat of black paint for a white canvas and let it dry thoroughly. If you buy a black canvas, you don’t need any prepping. The ‘stencil’ method is super helpful for those who don’t feel comfortable free-hand drawing the butterfly. This step is not a must, you can also lightly sketch it with a dull pencil. Cut out the butterflies without cutting the outline to have a ‘stencil.’
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They come in four sizes, and I also included a sample version of how to arrange them in the PDF. The printable PDF is in A4 size.īutterfly templates Step-by-step tutorial Prepping 1. SuppliesĬlick the button below to download the butterfly templates. I hope you will like them too.ĭISCLOSURE: THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I GET A COMMISSION IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH MY LINKS, AT NO COST TO YOU.

This acrylic painting is the first in a series of painting tutorials. The metallic accents give the painting a magical feeling.

This is the first time I have painted butterflies, but I think it turned out okay. So I decided to try painting again and see if I now like it better. I stumbled upon lots of amazing watercolor and acrylic paintings. In recent years painting has become a popular hobby. Occasionally I made a few acrylic paintings, but the pencil gave me more control over the end piece. I attended an art class in high school but preferred drawing, not painting. The wings are rounder, and the pattern is simpler.

The wings have brilliant orange color and characteristic white spots at the outer edge.įor my art, I chose the Jezebel butterfly, not on purpose, I just liked the graphic I found on Canva. The Monarch butterfly is the most commonly painted. I decided to create my own butterfly painting and show you how to paint a butterfly on canvas using acrylic paint. Butterflies are stunning insects that are often photographed, painted, or drawn.
