Clouds are an endless source of inspiration for painting. They symbolize the limitless possibilities of the sky and serve as a captivating representation of fleeting moments in nature.

Although they are as inspiring as challenging to paint, aren’t they ?

Background skies, shadows, tones, and cloud shapes’ variations offer a wealth of subjects to paint and keep in mind, all in the span of just a few minutes, while the watercolors remain wet.

If you already have some prior knowledge in watercolor and are eager to take your skills to the next level while trying out new techniques for painting skies, this class is just right for you!

Here we delve deeply into watercolor techniques, with a specific focus on those that enable us to capture the mesmerizing beauty of blue skies and fluffy white clouds.

Join this class and you will learn :

Building a strong foundation in watercolor painting techniques.
Mastering the wet-on-wet technique for creating soft transitions and blending colors seamlessly.
Understanding how to mix and use various shades of blue and gray to achieve realistic sky and cloud colors.
Learning to paint a variety of cloud shapes, from fluffy cumulus to wispy cirrus clouds.
Using negative space techniques to define cloud shapes against the sky.
Understanding the principles of perspective to create depth in the sky.
Capturing the play of light and shadow on clouds and in the sky.
Developing brush control and various brush techniques for different cloud textures.
Planning and painting three distinct projects, each featuring unique sky and cloud compositions.

Join the class and enjoy watercolors !

A list of materials used in this class you will find below (you'll also find the lists of materials in the video lessons for each exercise specifically).

You don't need to have them all or to get exactly the same brands. Start with what you already have.

It’s possible to follow the class using a very basic palette of colors and just a few brushes, although having a nice cotton watercolor paper is recommended for the best result.

Megan Paris

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