Simple ballerina paintings

Ballerinas are a classic subject for painting. Set yourself up for success by getting the features drawn well with pencil, followed by simple washes for the background, skin and tutu. The ballet slippers and tutu top were painted dark pink after the video finished.

Downloads for Easy Watercolor Ballerina:

Suggested Colors For Ballerina and Background

• Pink – any Quinacridone based red, magenta or pink (not Cadmium or Pyrrole Red)
• Blue – any blue – I used a mix of Cerulean and Phthalo Blue, but Cobalt would also be a good choice.
• Skin Color – many mixes will make a good skin color – mix Brown + Orange or mix a reddish orange and add a tiny bit of blue.

  Remember to add lots of water.

• Dark Brown (hair and shadows) – mix Burnt Sienna + a dark blue like Ultramarine
• Opaque White – Bleed Proof White by Daler Rowney is an excellent and cost effective white

Painting Step