How To Draw Starry Night

Drawing Starry Night is a magical way to capture the beauty of the night sky. Every stroke of the brush captures a star, a twinkle, and the wonder of the night. Capturing Starry Night, however, can be a tricky proposition. With a little practice, though, anyone can learn to draw a perfect copy.
First, you’ll need to gather your materials. In addition to the standard paper and pencils, you’ll need some dark blue paint and either a thick brush or a thin brush. Thick brushes will help you get the signature bold brush strokes of Starry Night, while thin brushes will let you create thin, wispy brush strokes.
Now it’s time to start painting. Begin by saturating your canvas with dark blue paint. Let it dry and then move on to the next step. In this step, you’ll be using the brush to draw the stars and swirls of the night sky. Start with the stars, by drawing tiny circles wherever desired. Make sure they’re quite far apart, because they will make up the majority of your night sky’s starscape. Then, you can start adding a few swirls, as if you were mimicking the night sky’s sparkling clouds.
If you’re looking for an extra challenge, try adding a few trees to the bottom of the canvas. To do this, you’ll need to draw the trunks with a thin brush and then lightly fill them in with the same dark blue paint. Then add a few sprigs of green paint to really bring the trees to life. At this point, you can also add a few random house lights to the foreground, creating a village among the trees.
Finally, it’s time to add some texture and depth to your Starry Night. Depending on the size of your painting, you can cover the sky with a few tiny twinkles and dots of light paint. Then, use a thick brush to mimic clouds or any other shapes that you can imagine. This is your chance to get creative and make your version of Starry Night truly unique.
By now you should have your own stunning version of Starry Night. To make your masterpiece even more eye-catching, you can add a few touches of silver or white paint here and there. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also add a few shades of purple for shadows and highlights. Just make sure to keep the colors subtle and let the dark blue hue of the night sky shine through.
Now it’s time to bring all your components together. Begin by adding the stars and swirls of the night sky, gradually building up their presence so that they stand out from the dark blue background. Then, add the trees and village to the foreground to create an interesting contrast. Finally, add the twinkles and dots of light and clouds to give the night sky even more depth.
When all is said and done, you’ll have a beautiful copy of Starry Night that you can be proud of. With a few simple materials and a lot of patience, anyone can learn how to capture the beauty of the night sky.

Julia is an artist and musician, who grew up in a small town in Ohio, where she played in local bands and painted murals in free time. She moved to NY City to study art at the prestigious Pratt Institute, and then relocated to LA to pursue a music career. Julia loves sharing the knowledge she gathered during the years with others.

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