How to Paint White Clouds with Watercolor

How to Paint White Clouds with Watercolor - Beginner Tutorial

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I am so excited to dive into this dedicated mini tutorial! Watercolor clouds can be so intimidating and I have definitely had my shares of failures to get to this point, but I think I finally have the watercolor technique nailed down. In this video I'll share 5 of my favorite tips for creating beautiful, fluffy white cumulus clouds (not Columbus...)
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@adnil651 Жыл бұрын

I really like your long tutorials and your short ones--in other words, BOTH, please! You have a great presence on screen and your teaching is very clear. It is very helpful when you mention the names of the paint colors and brush sizes you are using. Thank you for doing these KZfaq tutorials. I hope you continue.😊

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Linda! This review means a lot to me and has really encouraged me tonight! I’m excited to continue tutorials as often as I can, though I just had our 4th baby about a month ago so it will probably be a little more hit and miss this year than usual while we find our rhythm and enjoy baby snuggles

@debbieabruzzini7004 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tip to dampen tisuue first! What a difference that makes! Thanks!

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

Yes! So much softer and realistic

@user-ro6ss2nw4x 5 ай бұрын

I'm more interested in the full-landscape tutorials, but the detail tutorials (e.g., "clouds") are also helpful.

@katrinacrouch 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your input! I’ll keep both types of videos in the schedule 😊

@Bees123Knees 8 ай бұрын

Good to hear I'm not alone... I'm still at the tutorial stage but the past couple times painting I've run my brush through my fingers without thinking about it. Thank you for the tutorial. I appreciate the tip about dampening the tissue a little bit. I can't wait to try these clouds.

@katrinacrouch 8 ай бұрын

Haha, yes it’s a bad habit that I picked up when working with oils and can’t seem to drop it when I’m fully immersed in painting

@bjm8195 11 ай бұрын

I liked your Technique of using just two colors. I'm trying to develop a painting for a friend of mine. The watercolor is going to be a Seascape with fluffy flirting clouds with an ocean and a a boat with sails. So, this is a great help! As the painting will be a 22 by 30 in..

@katrinacrouch 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Yes, the trick is to not overcomplicate things ❤️ I can’t wait to hear how your painting turns out!

@hecate9659 5 ай бұрын

I'm going to practice my ☁ ☁ with your video. Thanks Katrina!

@katrinacrouch 5 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful! Let me know how it goes ❤️

@mo_mo9069 Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent technique I’m going to try the first chance I get, thank you! And I’m going to call them Columbus clouds from now on because that was hysterical 😂

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

Oh my lanta, that was so embarrassing, haha Glad you liked the tutorial and got a good laugh with me!

@nancywatson9084 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Can’t wait to try the dampened tissue. Love your videos. 💕

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Nancy! I’m so glad you have enjoyed them so far-let me know how this technique works out for you

@robinduke3446 2 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying these videos so much! I love landscapes and am learning great tips from you. Please keep them coming.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’m still working out my technique for watercolor landscapes (my background is colored pencil and oils-so different!) but it has been fun!

@marygrider5377 5 ай бұрын

Loved the cloud tutorial I had just done a page of horrible cloud attempts when I found yours. I still need improvement/practice but this helped a lot!

@katrinacrouch 5 ай бұрын

Oh wonderful! There’s definitely a learning curve but so fun once you get the hang of it

@ambidextrousandre Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial video. My piece I am painting needed this for my featured artist video. No matter how I tried I could not get it to work, but then I found you in and wal-lah! Perfect. ♥

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

Oh wonderful! Glad it helped ❤️

@glenda7921 2 жыл бұрын

Love these simple, achievable outcomes. Keep these coming.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you like them! Thank you for the feedback ❤️

@charlotteherring1715 10 ай бұрын

My first video I’ve watched of yours! Loved it! Thank you. I now want to see all of them.

@katrinacrouch 10 ай бұрын

Oh I’m so glad you’re here, Charlotte! Let me know if there is anything specific you would like to see in the future ❤️

@marilyncrick5458 2 жыл бұрын

Love your hints for clouds. Thank you. I’m going to try again.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so glad you found it helpful! Best of luck on your next try-I’m sure it will turn out great

@toddcrouch4279 2 жыл бұрын

Great clear and straight forward tips for watercolor clouds!

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you approve 😉💕

@user-ge7uv2ru8s 6 ай бұрын

I am excited to try to do clouds with toilet paper . I like the way you explain and thank you for mentioning the colours.

@katrinacrouch 6 ай бұрын

Let me know how it works out for you! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial ❤️

@collywolly4409 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is the best way for me to do skies. Iv been trying lots of ways but came across yours and had that "found it" moment as the way for me😊 subscribed 👍

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

Oh wonderful!! Isn’t it funny how we process differently and some things click and other things make no sense at all? Hah-so glad you’re able to move forward confidently now!!

@Linda-qq5mg Жыл бұрын

Your clouds are very realistic! Thank you for sharing your tips.

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for the encouragement

@wendychampness1901 2 жыл бұрын

I did try some clouds using your techniques and they are by far the best I’ve have done! I am excited to try more. By the way, both your mini tutorials like the ☁️ and the more extended landscapes or whatever are great. As many as you can do! I found out about your channel when Jenna Rainy gave you a mention at the beginning of January 😊

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yay!! So glad it worked for you too-clouds are so tricky. And I am so thankful that we are friends now-I am still amazed that Jenna gave me the shoutout

@midgebagby1960 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video on my lunch break. Thank you 😊 for providing these basic and practical tutorials.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I love that we can take a lunch break “together”, hah! So glad you enjoyed the tutorial-thank you for the feedback 💕

@wendychampness1901 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 I will try this . I have yet to paint a cloud that I like so I had quit putting them in ! I only just found your channel and am liking it😊

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Don't give up! They are tricky but can be so fun-Try this on a scrap piece of paper and I think you'll enjoy it

@karigraham8168 10 ай бұрын

Love both long and shorts. This short is great for practicing a specific skill or tool.

@katrinacrouch 10 ай бұрын

Great to hear! And I think you’re right-a mix of both will probably be best ❤️

@crystalnitz8225 3 ай бұрын

I love painting clouds - always love to learn fresh perspectives! Thank you!

@katrinacrouch 3 ай бұрын

I’m learning to love it too! Definitely still intimidating for me but exciting when I finally unlock a secret to one of the cloud formations I’ve been struggling with

@deboraharonson8975 2 жыл бұрын

I loved it! Direct, clear, to the point. I seldom comment, but have been struggling with my clouds! Thanks, Thanks!

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, well thank you Deborah!! You have really encouraged me today-I’m so glad you’ve found it helpful

@chrismacquarrie9051 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Can't wait to try it . Thank you

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes! And thank you for the feedback!! It means a lot to me

@patriciarobinson8368 Жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial on painting clouds. I like your lighthearted and friendly manner when teaching..

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! That is very kind of you-so glad the tutorial was helpful ❤️

@millydaisy29 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I have watched other videos on clouds but yours is the BEST. I am a real beginner and I have felt very frustrated with what I have produced but you showed me step by step what to do and just as importantly why to do it. I was ready to give up as I am not naturally artistic but you have given me hope to keep trying. I’m going to watch your landscapes for beginners video now. Please keep sharing your talent with us 🌸

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

I’ve struggled myself! TONS of trial and error but this is my favorite technique so far. I’m testing another technique that I’ll share if I can figure it iut

@lorrainemanning3809 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, I’ve been trying to master real natural looking clouds. It would be great to have more tutorials on clouds but in different sky effects. Plus incorporate it into a whole landscape painting . Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a great idea! Thank you for the feedback-I’ll start testing some different cloud effects to see if I can find any other tricks. And I’m hoping to have another landscape out soon! Depends on how nap time goes, haha

@mcdermbr1 2 жыл бұрын

Such great tips, especially wetting the tissue before blotting!!

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! That was the game changer for me too! So much softer and realistic. Maybe it’s the control freak in me that needs it to be a more gentle transition, haha

@sharynjackson8158 6 ай бұрын

Thank you this was my first time meeting you. This is the best cloud tutorial I have ever seen and I have watched and tried many

@katrinacrouch 6 ай бұрын

Oh that means so much to me! Thank you for sharing-I’m so glad you found it helpful ❤️

@dianes326 6 ай бұрын

thank you! very helpful-I never tried the damp tissue before. It really makes a difference for me!

@katrinacrouch 6 ай бұрын

Me too! I’m not entirely sure why-but a dry tissue is always too harsh or picks up too much… or something, haha

@klea6133 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the cloud tips! I’m hoping to use the cloud tips in a beach or landscape scene. I would love to see a tutorial on an ocean scene…maybe with view of the ocean thru the sand dunes and sea oats:)

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds beautiful!! I’ll definitely add that to the list-I haven’t had a chance to watercolor lately and you’re making me want to dive in again!

@annabelaviles1353 Жыл бұрын

I really like how you take the time to show us how to work with watercolors. Thank you so much for your time and patience, you've got a new subscriber:)

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the tutorial and found it helpful ❤️❤️❤️

@katherinestobbe5556 10 ай бұрын

That is beautifully painted! Great tips!

@katrinacrouch 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! So glad you found it helpful!

@mangeshmirashi9417 2 жыл бұрын

You are great and the way you explain is amazing.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the tutorial ❤️

@smcd8767 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’ve always struggled with clouds, which seems like it should be a simple thing.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I agree! That's why I made a ton of them over and over-I was just cleaning my office up this morning and I'm not even sure what to do with all of these cloud-testing-papers, hahah!

@patriciacrawford6941 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your video was short and sweet? A reminder of light and shadow always a good thing. Please continue to share you awesome talent. I have been a member of an art forum from the UK. Unfortunately they will be discontinuing as of March. I have not been able to find land scape artist tutorials that had the same quality if instruction. So very glad to see you are now doing landscape and sharing with your followers. Stay safe and keep coming up with great ideas😊.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Oh dear! While I can’t claim to take the place of UK landscape masters, I do plan on sharing more landscapes in the near future ☺️ please let me know if there is anything specific you are working on and I’ll turn some focus in that direction

@araya52 Жыл бұрын

I had to laugh when you said, "columbus clouds". You are too cute!! LOL

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

Hahah, I couldn’t believe it even as it came out of my mouth 😅

@Jc4elayne 10 ай бұрын

I loved the quick tutorial but also think the full landscape would definitely help.

@katrinacrouch 10 ай бұрын

You can watch this landscape here: m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMh4h9t73aqZp6c.html

@paulinarodriguez988 Жыл бұрын

I really liked your cumulus!! I would love to see another types of clouds like cirrus or cumulus with the colors of the sunset 🌇

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

Testing out a few techniques! I want to make sure I have it down to a science before I share 😅 and they don’t come easily to me, unfortunately!

@khrisabuid4315 Жыл бұрын

Great video and no rambling like some people do! Excellent, informative and to the point.

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

Oh good! I think I’m prone to ramble myself but for the quick, “mini” tutorials, I do try keep it short and sweet ❤️ so glad you enjoyed it

@ginaschissler9887 Жыл бұрын

Great instruction technique And sense of humor

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

Haha, you have to have a sense of humor when you make as many blunders as I do! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial ❤️

@ginaschissler9887 Жыл бұрын

@@katrinacrouch ❤ life would be so boring without them

@daphnebloomfield380 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. Would love to have more land and sea scape tutorials.

@katrinacrouch 9 ай бұрын

More to come! So glad you’re enjoying them

@MrNyuntshwe Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your pleasant tutorial!!

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! ❤️

@donnalasiter205 5 ай бұрын

PERFECT TINY CLASS!!😊

@katrinacrouch 5 ай бұрын

So glad you liked it!!

@lorilopez5037 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this one! “Columbus clouds” was so funny too. 😆

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

So embarrassing. But I had to include it, haha!

@MsMonika59 11 ай бұрын

That was a lovely cloud presentation. I would like a tutorial on different trees and bushes. Thank you very much 🙏😊👍

@katrinacrouch 11 ай бұрын

Great idea! I’ll get on that

@christinecrowe4927 5 ай бұрын

love this one!

@katrinacrouch 5 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! So glad you like it ❤️

@yeshahakumara2400 8 ай бұрын

You totally rock (rocked) it Kat.! I really dig the use of clumpy "bath" tissue ~ Brilliant : and lovely outcome BTW , my name is Yoj (not the stage name) •• Have a Miracle set of Holidays lady

@katrinacrouch 8 ай бұрын

Nice to meet you, Yoj! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial ❤️

@Cheragish 8 ай бұрын

Very informative. I will try this technic.

@katrinacrouch 8 ай бұрын

Great! I can’t wait to hear how it turns out ❤️

@paulafullar450 4 ай бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you.

@katrinacrouch 4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it, Paula! Thank you for taking the time to let me know it was helpful-that’s really encouraging to me

@deborarorvig2479 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've been working on clouds for a year with lots of books/tutorials. Nobody ever mentioned the how's and why's of the shadow placement. Please keep doing landscape videos! I know its complex, but I'm stuck on the composition aspect. Even for simple ones. What to include, what to leave out...and why. Thanks!

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And I agree, so much of the sky is contrary to our way of thinking that it can be tricky to know where to place shadows or how to create depth. I'll play around with/talk about composition a little more in my next landscape painting!

@lindaholmes8350 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see more of your lovely full length tutorials ...

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, Linda! I will definitely add more soon!

@mariavilaca3306 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I love it.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful!!

@judygriffin2432 11 ай бұрын

Great tutorial. I would love to see how you do landscapes

@katrinacrouch 11 ай бұрын

You can find the tutorial for this landscape here: m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMh4h9t73aqZp6c.html

@caroltoberny8495 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I learned a lot.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s wonderful, Carol! Thank you for the feedback!

@suel4269 10 ай бұрын

New subscriber! KZfaq recommended this video.

@katrinacrouch 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! So glad to have you, Sue ❤️

@nancyloomis3046 Жыл бұрын

Thanks...I'm working on a piece that has a lot of sky and needed some help. I like the short tutorials but my attention span is not so great...but sometimes a longer session is needed and good. 😊

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

I’ll try and mix it up for you ❤️ glad this was helpful!

@nathanbarnette1162 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I’m struggling with clouds and sky (for about a week). I’m just learning at 63. Have you done a video on what makes a good painting? Composition, etc?

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

I do have a video with some tips on composition but not specifically for painting: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdR4gdulssq9mZc.html Learning more about the elements and principles of design will help you critique your paintings and improve the composition and aesthetic overall

@donnabisogno9550 3 ай бұрын

Love the tip using tissue paper instead of paper towel! Thank you! Have any tutorials on painting trees?

@katrinacrouch 3 ай бұрын

I’m working on one soon! I have sort of a pine tree tutorial here: m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJuPl6de186rg5s.html

@stephaniecorbett5356 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this tutorial. Have you done any landscape tutorials? Many thanks.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have! But only one so far, haha! Here it is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMh4h9t73aqZp6c.html

@santaaugustino1 10 ай бұрын

I like Mr. Andrew Pitt (He is an English Artist) instructs how to draw clouds...But today watching your show...I also like your method...Thanks

@katrinacrouch 10 ай бұрын

Oh, I’ll have to look him up sometime!

@deepakchandratre31 Жыл бұрын

Very useful

@katrinacrouch Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that it was helpful!

@misterhair66 6 ай бұрын

What tape are you using?? Could you add this to the supplies you have listed?

@katrinacrouch 6 ай бұрын

I used painter’s tape here, like you would use to paint the walls in your home. But more recently I have used this tape: www.amazon.com/dp/B09H62X81B/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_KP92QZ8JZY88XGHSVPQX?linkCode=ml2&tag=blusheddesign-20

@natford8271 2 жыл бұрын

Is bath tissue the same as loo roll (UK) or toilet paper (US)?

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I am just embarrassed to say “toilet” on camera for some reason, haha

@jimjr4432 11 ай бұрын

Damp toilet paper stamper! Great hint, thanks.

@katrinacrouch 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!!

@kristinclark8843 8 ай бұрын

Did not work for me at all

@katrinacrouch 8 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear that, Kristen ❤️

@sharonschuyler6800 2 жыл бұрын

I am anxious to try this! Clouds and I butt heads so to speak! Thank you!

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

I totally understand! This was the first technique that I tried several times and liked it every time 🥴 but so thankful to find some tricks that seemed to work. Let me know how it goes!!