"Moonlit Serenity: A Howling Wolf Under the Night Sky"

This Moment by  - Shruti Deshpande

In this blog, I’m excited to share a step-by-step process to creating a serene moonlight painting on canvas paper. This artwork features a tranquil blue sky filled with stars, a glowing half-moon surrounded by soft clouds, and tall pine trees silhouetted in black. Adding to the scene is a lone wolf howling upward, with gentle moonlight casting its glow on the trees and the wolf. The idea for this painting came to me during a recent trip. One night, as I looked out of my hotel room, I was captivated by the peaceful view outside. The night lights, a half moon in the blue sky, drifting clouds, and the silhouettes of trees appearing black against the night sky created a calming and serene atmosphere. This painting is my attempt to capture that moment of stillness and beauty, and I’m excited to walk you through the process. before this you can see my reference images

Reference Images for Moonlight Serenity Painting I use 

Here Step by step guide to creating moonlight painting

1. Painting the Blue Sky and Stars

I’ll start by guiding you on how to paint a rich blue sky that sets the scene for a starry night. Using a simple technique, you’ll add scattered stars across the sky, bringing a touch of magic to the canvas.

2. Creating the Half Moon and Clouds

Next, I’ll walk you through painting a glowing half-moon nestled within soft, wispy clouds. This step adds depth and a sense of tranquility to the night scene.

3. Adding the Pine Trees in Black

We’ll then move on to painting tall pine trees in black, silhouetted against the night sky. These trees add structure and contrast, grounding the scene in nature.

4. Painting the Howling Wolf

A key element of this painting is the lone wolf howling upwards towards the sky. I’ll show you how to create a simple wolf silhouette and add subtle moonlit highlights to bring it to life.

5. Highlighting with Moonlight

Finally, we’ll focus on the finishing touches, where I’ll guide you in adding gentle moonlight on the trees and the wolf, creating a harmonious and peaceful night scene.

By the end of this blog, you’ll have a beautiful moonlight painting that captures the quiet beauty of a night in the wilderness. Follow along with my detailed instructions, and enjoy the creative journey

This Moment by  - Shruti Deshpande

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