Paint the Moonlight: A Soulful Online Session with Feeroozeh Golmohammadi
In this calming online painting session, you’ll be guided by world-renowned artist Feeroozeh Golmohammadi as you paint a luminous full moon casting its glow over a winding river and pine-filled forest. Whether you’re a beginner or haven’t picked up a brush in years, this is your time to relax, reconnect with your creativity, and make something beautiful — just for you.
No pressure. No rules. Just moonlight, watercolors, and a moment that’s yours.
Recommended Materials
Paints
Watercolor set (tubes or pans) — suggested colors:
Ultramarine Blue
Payne’s Gray or Indigo
Black
White gouache (for moon glow and highlights)
Optional accents: Violet, Cerulean, Prussian Blue
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Tube Set (10 colors)
✔️ Includes: Ultramarine, Payne’s Gray, Black, and often Violet or Cerulean
Paul Rubens Watercolor Tubes Set (24 colors)
✔️ Strong pigmentation, includes Indigo, Cerulean, and Prussian Blue
Prima Marketing Watercolor Confections (Tropical or Currents)
✔️ Pan set — rich jewel tones and great for travel
Paper
- Cold-pressed watercolor paper, 140 lb (300 gsm), size 9”x12” or larger
- Preferably 100% cotton for better blending and lifting:
Any of these works:
Canson XL Watercolor Paper, 140 lb, 9x12” – Affordable, student-grade
Canson XL Watercolor Pads
Arches Watercolor Blocks (for professional use)
Artist’s Loft or Strathmore Watercolor Pads — good local pickup option
Arches Cold Pressed 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad, 140 lb – Premium quality
Brushes
1. Round Brush (Size 6–8)
For painting the moon, water, and soft details.
🔗 Princeton Select Round Size 6
🔗 Transon Watercolor Brush Set (includes Round 6 & 8)
2. Flat Brush (1” Wide)
Great for background washes and sky gradients.
🔗 Princeton Select Flat Wash 1” Brush
🔗 Creative Mark Flat 1” Brush (in set)
3. Detail Brush (Size 0 or 1)
Use for trees, stars, and tiny highlights.
🔗 Princeton Round Detail Brush Size 0
🔗 BOSOBO Detail Brush Set (includes sizes 0 & 1)
Palette
- Any white ceramic plate from your kitchen — ideally smooth and flat
Water & Towels
- 2 cups of water (one for rinsing, one clean)
- Paper towels or a cotton cloth
Optional Tools
- White gel pen or toothbrush (for flicking stars)
- Masking tape (to secure your paper edges)
- Hairdryer (to speed up drying time)
- Acrylics (if you prefer working in that medium—same colors apply)
Extras
- Candle, favorite drink, and a cozy vibe 🌙
