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2/100 tiny painting challenge for 2025 (Patreon)

Published:
2025-01-07 22:25:59
Imported:
2026-10

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I'm so excited for today's painting because SO many of you asked for northern lights!

Paper: arches 140 lb cotton 9X12" paper that I've cut into 3X3" pieces, giving me 12 pieces per page.

Paint: The palette I'm using today is the split primary palette by letter sparrow: cad yellow, lemon yellow, cad red, magenta, ultramarine blue, cerulean, indigo and sap green. I don't use all of these colors in this painting but I mention each one as I use them.

white gouache for the star splatters

Brushes: size 10 round brush and a size 4 round long brush

Let me know if you have any questions! I would love to see your paintings in our group chat

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Bear Raeb Barrett

Oooo I like this one. I will be looking forward to this doing this one in the morning

Deb

Hello I can’t find your answer although it popped up. I didn’t want to post here bc this is public.

Carla Strong

This was so much fun! The little squares are satisfying to complete! Thank you!

Terri Klausner

Kristin could you write down which colors you used to make your black? Thank you! This looks really neat!

Terri Klausner

Also how do we know where to put that drawn point for the perspective? Just midway? But does it matter how high up off the paper we make the dot?

Len_ Morris

I had to do 2 of them, wasn’t happy with the first one, I think I like the first one better. The joys of painting 🤣

Joyce Raby

Loved this tiny painting. Not sure how to share a picture of my work? (New to Patreon)

Renee

I did it twice and the second one was better. Really enjoyed it-thank you!!

Kristin Van Leuven

Check out the community tab. We have a group chat where you can share your pictures. I would love to see it!

Kristin Van Leuven

Sorry I missed your comment Terri. For black I used: magenta, indigo, cad yellow and a bit of sap green

Kristin Van Leuven

I placed the dot about 1 inch above the paper because I liked the side angles it gave me, so I was just eyeballing what looked good for that one line, and then based all the other lines off that same point as well to keep the same perspective. As long as you have 1 point, it won't matter too much how high it is because all your trees will share the same perspective

Kristin Van Leuven

Were you able to find the messages? I sent one to you as well. Direct messages here on patreon in the community tab

Deb

I’m in the evacuation zone in LA right now. Thank you for your response we’re all safe but I’m heading farther north right now so I’ll check in later when I’m settled, sorry to miss the live class but maybe a week from today lol. Thank you

Kristin Van Leuven

I'm so sorry to hear that Deb! I'm so glad you're moving somewhere safe. No stress, all the videos will be here when you're ready. Sending prayers your way!

PRISCILLA THORNTON

I've done the first two, when do you post a new tiny pic? I'm really enjoying this challenge.

Kristin Van Leuven

I’m posting 2-3 a week and right now I’m aiming for Tuesdays and Fridays. A new one is already painted and will be available tomorrow morning 💕

Jo Connolly

Do you have a link to the palette you’re using

Cindy Harper

These mini paintings have been just the ticket to get me painting everyday! That and the rainy weather :-) My trees were more uniform than I like. That's what it always is best if I watch the entire video through to the end to see what you painted.

Susan C Terris

I tried your suggestion to make my own black. I'm not sure what I didn't do right bc my color was too light. I had to go in again with shading.

Shelley W

I am new to painting, only about 3 months now. I kept coming back to your YouTube channel and finally joined Patreon so I could get more instructions. I love your style and the way you teach and break things down. It’s definitely a challenge for me right now but has been so fun!

Kristin Van Leuven

I know exactly what you mean! If I add darker pigments like indigo and sap green it usually helps me get to the darkest value

Nancy249

I thought my sky wasn't turning out so well, but you were right, today it looks good! Having fun with this challenge, thank you!

Elizabeth Dietzmann

thecreal challenge for me is the TREES. im new to your patreon bur do you have a quick exercise to paint trees??!

Patricia Kloenne

I struggled with this one I may take another shot at it I am Kilimanjaro 140 100% cotton cold pressed

Maria Rybaczyk

Kristin, my Windsor Newton sap green is quite a bit lighter. I noticed yours is darker. What brand of sap green do you use? I’m having a lot of fun with these tiny paintings! Thank you!

Linda J Rankin

I just did this painting and it turned out great. I love this series and your comments are very helpful. I’m a big fan!

Rocío Delmás Benito

Just finished two different versions of this painting and I’m super happy with both! I added some Permanent Rose to one of my northern lights so simulate the pinks that you sometimes get :D I’m happy that Kristin told me to “trust the process” with the sky. It definitely looks better once dried! xD

Kristin Van Leuven

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Rocio! Sounds perfect to use the perm rose

LAVERNE SMARE

How do I upload my pictures please?

The Sewing Swan

Who wouldn’t love northern lights painting!

The Sewing Swan

I am a kind of lost control over the light area being too excited but I enjoyed every minute😊

Linda Banks

I decided to try it on three different kinds of paper. First was Fabriano, the second was Strathmore, and the third was Arches. Arches definitely blended the best, and looks the best! The paint flowed, much better, and looks more realistic. So everyone that says Arches is the best is probably right❣️ I love your idea of 100 tiny paintings and just started this morning so I’m trying to catch up to four so I’ll be on track with the days of the month since it’s the Fourth of July😉

Ann Marie

In the chat, from her homepage you can upload pics

Zhang

Video is not working here too. Is there any way I can watch it using video players like Youtube?

Jeanette

I really appreciated this one for the unique perspective of the trees! Using the dot as a reference really made it achievable. Thanks!

Jessica Ostrow

Francisco Artistico? I'll want to try a couple of other watercolor papers I have, Saunders Waterford, and Stonehenge Aqua...

Kathryn

I weirdly have trouble with the splatters. When I get enough water on the brush to get splatters, the drops come off as big splotches. Not tiny sparkly stars. Any suggestions?