Improve your Paintings with Well-Designed Skies

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Жыл бұрын

In this video we look at the importance of using skies as a design tool in your landscape paintings. I show you three simple paintings, each of which can be improved by thinking about the way the sky has an impact on the landscape and the composition of the painting. I paint a version of each scene and then repeat the exercise using some new design elements to add some improvements.

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@dearbh1736 Жыл бұрын

Olly, the joy of your not churning out weekly videos is the absolute thrill when you do. My heart skipped several beats when I saw you had made a new tutorial for us and what a tutorial it is. I love that you don't cut corners and that you explain things in such detail because it is this 'making sense' of the choices we make that really teaches us how to improve our painting skills overall and really, that is what all good tutorials should technically do but it rarely happens. That is why these gems you give to us are so precious and very, very worthwhile to those of us who really want to learn and not just follow along a step-by-step so we can create a painting that is a near replica of that which a tutor talks us through. I'm 58 and have been painting since childhood but have learned more from you than any book or tutorial I have seen throughout my life. Thank you so very much. You are generous to a fault and it is much appreciated. From a grateful fan in Ireland 🙂

@ms.angiesclassroom3189 Жыл бұрын

I definitely agree with your thoughts. Very greateful.

@DeborahRivers-km4ku 29 күн бұрын

This video is particularly interesting in that you explain and demonstrate using the sky as an element of the overall composition. Thank you for the insights. I'm definitely going to give it a try!

@raffahotmail6944 Жыл бұрын

God Bless you Olly, because you still make some videos available to some of us that love you, and you teaching,but can't afford patreon in these very hard times. You make me love watercolour passionally. We thank God for you and you generosity, every day!

@pamsandhu-dickens8143 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, these tutorials are brilliant. What I love is that you explain not just the what and how but also the why, all so calmly and in a really encouraging manner. I have learnt so much after finding your channel just this week 🙏🏽

@DBS108 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Cape Town, fabulous skies, light and scenery in the Western cape, you have a unique tutorial method, thanks for sharing👍 shoutout for Ollie....

@binxiao6175 Жыл бұрын

Wow, from my beginner perspective this was such a mind blowing video on how to elevate with more planning. Amazing ! Thank you Mr Pyle I am glad you decided to spread your good teaching work beyond England. I believe we can also learn teaching methods from you. I very admire the way how you break down the technical part always in steps I can follow and paint parallel . I am an absolute bloody beginner and often surprised how good my exercise looks, following your “tutorial” . Greetings from Guangzhou!

@alinserea4179 Жыл бұрын

I love❤, the amount of information 💓,. about 💝 this 💯, 💖interesting tutorial💞 thank you for the beautiful video you share with us.💖,. 💯💓

@jennybonto Жыл бұрын

teacher, i pray you didnt bump your head. you've got a magenta dash on your forehead. been learning so much from your videos. my friends are amazed at my progress. took me 10 years to finally have the confidence to do watercolor. Bravo!

@kristingoethals4330 Ай бұрын

Another super helpful tutorial ! I really hope you have the time to keep on making these amazing tutorials.

@ellengeyer5000 2 ай бұрын

An invaluable tutorial for improving landscape painting techniques. Thank you for your effort and expertise..

@tinyfacemcgee9211 Жыл бұрын

I love your KZfaq channel! A good way for us not on patroon to support you might be a book on Amazon….I love the slow paint along landscape to learn highlights and edges, never heard someone else teach that and I have so many watercolor books! I want to support you too, just not on patroon. Or a single purchase paint slowly along class would do it too! Thank you for your mastery💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

The book is currently in the editing phase......

@pammcreynolds 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful examples. I'm enjoying your videos very much.

@llipton6956 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for teaching such important, but not always obvious techniques! I really appreciate all the tutorials you create.

@kathsoulsby873 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video packed with so much information…most of it I hadn’t even thought of before! Showing the two different ways of painting the same scene was so helpful. I am glad I was able to sign up for your Patreon and look forward to your future videos…Thanks so much.

@Linda-kh6rl 2 ай бұрын

You or outstanding for your artwork.I have learned so much from you❤

@mingyzhang 5 ай бұрын

I love it when you talk about the light and its effects.

@veronicarinker4058 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful exercise thank you!!

@artdavisstudios Жыл бұрын

Another great video. So much info to digest. I really appreciate the way this series is put together each episode building on the previous ones. I million thank yous.

@deannam7551 Жыл бұрын

This has been a great tutorial. I've been looking for help in understanding composition and your videos are exactly what I needed. The side-by-side demos are invaluable! Thank you!

@lemonade708 Жыл бұрын

This was such an eye-opening tutorial, how even the angle of the clouds could aid in the composition of the painting. Thank you ever so much for these wonderful tips Olly, I find myself learning something new each time I watch your a video of yours.

@DottieSmithArizona 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Oliver! I have watched several of your videos and learned more from the few than so many others combined. Can't wait to put what I've learned into practice and then watch again to pick up more techniques.

@user-fx4qc6pz8g Жыл бұрын

Fantastic training! You are unique and a gem. Thank you so much from Denver, Colorado.

@cherirose6660 Жыл бұрын

You’re videos are absolutely wonderful! Thank you for your dedication helping other artists on their journey. I’ve learned so much in this one video…..amazing!! What a gift you have Oliver🎨👏

@lindyhyam1495 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely so helpful. So many light lightbulb moments. Thanks Olly!

@kathleenpotter8453 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Showing the comparison between the tow compositions was so helpful! Thanks Olly!

@ms.angiesclassroom3189 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos. They go far beyond just a tutorial. I've been painting for years but your videos remind me of the importance of certain elements, to the things which I've just started to neglect in my paintings. Thank you

@Allyballybean Жыл бұрын

I always struggle when artists talk about good and bad composition. To be honest I see both estuary paintings as equally good. I liked the first one when you painted it, and I liked the second one. I also didn’t find my eyes rushing out of the first picture (or any other picture for that matter) - I quite like the landscape illuminated from the right. I wonder if some of the wisdom about composition is custom and self-fulfilling. Or maybe it’s just a bit too subtle to make much difference in this case? Or my brain is wired up differently to everyone else? Having said that - I could see how the converging diagonal clouds made a better painting. Thanks for generously sharing your skills.

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Some very interesting points here Al - and ones that certainly resonate with me. The thinking behind compositional study is to overcome an issue that I call spatial constraint; when we are outside we never think about composition as our eye is free to roam, unrestrained. In a painting, what we see is only a small clip, constrained by four sides and so the artist has to select a combination of shapes and ideas to communicate their experience of the landscape. Good composition removes a confusing experience for the eye, allowing it focus on the edit that the artist has selected from the landscape. However - and it's a big however - I've just written a chapter in my forthcoming book where I paint a series of paintings that pay no heed to the normal rules of composition, instead just reflecting my immediate reaction to the landscape without any compositional tinkering. They have an honesty and directness to them that more considered compositions miss. So, I get your point. Composition - often important, often irrelevant! It's a painting paradox.

@joel6376 Жыл бұрын

>The viewer's eye usually goes first to the area of greatest contrast in a painting. This is where the focal point often is. The contrast in value (dark against the light) is the most noticeable, but the contrast in colors, shapes, color temperature or textures can also be distinctive and attract the viewer's eye. In the first one this is the horizon In the second one it is the hill/church which has the boats directly below it. In the first pair the hill has much higher contrast in the second example. Try flicking your eyes away then back to focus on each example and see where your eye lands.

@garypatch5336 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Oliver, really accessible and super helpful. Lots to think about in my compositions.

@susalu100 Жыл бұрын

You are a fantastic teacher. I usually get bored at videos, but yours are so interesting that can't stop seeing until the end. I have been painting all my (long) life and love art on paper (WC, pastels, collage, etc) and I'm astonished because I see that my WC painting keeps going better and better following your advice. I feel enthusiastic again about this material that I've always loved. Thank you!

@kathywilden7702 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you again for a very helpful advice on painting skies and composition.

@spinningjinn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! It's really informative. I love the comparisons to show how small changes can improve a painting so very much!

@1bigheaddave Жыл бұрын

Thanks Oliver,something new for me to think about thanks.

@adunzoroq33 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Just wow! That burnt sienna drop just brought so much life into the second practice landscape. As usual so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your techniques with us here 🧑‍🎨

@sarahjanewheatley5472 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this wonderful series and for all your other content on KZfaq. It makes me value the skill and time it takes to paint really beautiful pictures.

@yvonnegeelen6571 Жыл бұрын

Just loving this sky series Thankyou so much for sharing I am learning so much…

@Bets1202 10 ай бұрын

Your skies are beautiful. Great choices of colors.

@karenleah1477 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you. !!! That was awesome . 😊

@waiyeetoll1929 Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is very good. I like how you show the composition technic to emphasize the focal point!!

@robc9706 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Oliver .. excellent information as always.

@pk3679 Жыл бұрын

I love the content on skies that you are sharing with us all here on your channel. I have seen many videos on how to paint various techniques or things in landscapes, but pulling it all together as you do is helping me in a much bigger way. Building confidence in my watercolour painting is so important to me. Not that I intend to now go out and throw around paint with abandon (like some teachers on KZfaq encourage me to do), but by using your more thoughtful considered method I am seeing my work improve and with that my confidence. Thank you for all of your hard work done bringing this to us. Grateful USA (Oregon state) student.

@MB-kf3yx Жыл бұрын

I found this video, which highlighted design elements that could improve the sky and composition, to be thought provoking and very helpful. I clearly need to focus more on the composition before I start painting! Thanks for sharing your expertise.

@dianemcgregor6171 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this one again as its has so many inspiring ideas for me when I get stuck. Thanks Ollie.

@manuelgutierrez6367 Жыл бұрын

Muy buena lección Oliver. Muchas gracias.

@stevec-b6214 Жыл бұрын

This is pure gold information, beautifully and clearly presented. Over the last year or so since I retired and started painting more regularly, I have gradually reduced the number of other channels I watch. Its actually now just one ;)

@christinacasteel3198 Жыл бұрын

It is wonderful to see you back🎉

@kerriclarke9366 Жыл бұрын

Very informative - as usual 😊. Always look forward to your video tutorials ❤. I have learnt so much, so many thanks.

@barbaragemin5117 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, thank you very much Oliver. Composition design is something we tend to overlook with all the other elements of the painting we need to consider. I’m a new subscriber and enjoying your demos very much.

@adamcook5940 6 ай бұрын

You make it look so simple! Fabulous depiction of light and I'm going to practise and practise. Thank you, you really do inspire me!

@judylangmuir3600 Жыл бұрын

What was fabulous class/lesson! Thank you for all the detailed thoughts and great demo....

@zackorywyatt8986 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and have learned more in the time than elsewhere. Thank you very much

@AliceDel Жыл бұрын

incredibly helpful video, thank you! although i have to say, in the second duo of paintings, i loved the scene where the yellow glow in the sky was in the center. it looked like something Turner might have painted. :) thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience so generously.

@lmlnc 5 ай бұрын

Great tutorials. I am really enjoying them. Thank you!

@shelleynichols9626 Жыл бұрын

Aww JUST missed the live. But glad to have another video!

@ceeskraaijeveld8360 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, learned a ton as a beginner!

@meriembensemane5281 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Massachusetts 👋 thank you so much for your helpful and so informative tutorials!

@rhondacalabro867 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful teacher. Thanks again for generously sharing with us.

@MrPeterjba Жыл бұрын

I think this is one of your best teaching classes EVER. I have gained so much from it - thank you! (PS: love the squadron of bombers)

@davidkemp1585 Жыл бұрын

So nice to see you again, relax & learn. Many thanks from US Midwest. Lots of landscape here

@pauline3379 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Oliver, thank you.

@user-op8dh9ic6m 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful videos, you are truly inspiring!

@frankjoedicke5307 Жыл бұрын

Thx for your wonderful tutorial 👍👍👍👋.

@poppyburns3807 Жыл бұрын

Lots to think about. Really useful. Thank you so much.

@jaquelineballantine1489 Жыл бұрын

Olly you are a masterful artist and teacher. I always know I’m going to gain invaluable knowledge and helpful techniques when I watch your tutorials. Thank you for explaining your skill and experience with us mere mortals 😂

@dianmoffatt9915 6 ай бұрын

Your video content is thoroughly appreciated and helped my efforts exceed my expectations. Thank you so much!

@liaclark2393 Жыл бұрын

this is a great way to show better compositions , it is extremely useful for one that did not study art, thank you for sharing your skills, just love your style of painting "SUGGESTIONS !!

@thomasf55 Жыл бұрын

Thank-you so much for this lesson! I found it very helpful, and it was so well presented.

@celiaberthelon1628 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Your videos are so fantastic! 👍🥰

@joyceblenkinsop1634 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorials Oliver .I’m learning soooo much .thank you .Joyce .

@TariqNU Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutotial with great explanation !

@jennyfreidooni6412 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Olly for all your efforts and amazing content. You have a natural gift to teach - much appreciated. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@jennyfreidooni6412 Жыл бұрын

The Seagull or airplanes ✈️ 😂 - good one

@voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the great tips!

@brucemckenziefraser139 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, yet again, for another useful video. The points you make explain so expertly the why of our craft. I can see that the principles here can be applied to all types of genre, not simply landscapes. I particularly like how you weave in creating drama and emotion, both of which play into the storytelling aspect of what we produce as artwork.

@alinserea4179 Жыл бұрын

I love❤, the amount of information 💓,. about 💝 this 💯, 💖interesting tutorial💞 thank you for the beautiful video you share with us.💖,. 💯💓

@veroniquegauthier1427 Жыл бұрын

So enlightening ! Thank you very much !

@susannewakerley7552 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video. It helps to unpick the mystery of why does my work look like its "paint by numbers" - fab tutorial, thank you very much.

@Richard-ou6uw Жыл бұрын

Smashing tutorial 👍very informative

@mountainsno Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for offering Patreon. I do have a question or suggestion: would you please consider working through an Australian landscape and perhaps comment on the light, haze, colours. I believe the principles you teach transfer to my landscape. But it would be great to see you paint a little bit of ANYWHERE in the southern hemisphere. If it's unreasonable just scroll by lol. Thank you again.

@heronalvarez3600 Жыл бұрын

Gracias Maestro!

@nancyrobert2424 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these 2 paintings. I have learnt a lot between this and your excerise video which l am going g to do every day Merry Christmas. and Happy New Year Nancy R. North Bay Ontario Canada

@mariaantoniafernandezgonza800 Жыл бұрын

Buen día 😊. Muy didáctico. Un millón de gracias por compartir su arte.

@normaneames5901 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you Oliver.

@johnstout5767 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful!

@Wendy8888 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Oliver.

@smokeyalmond6039 Жыл бұрын

Wonderfully explained, thank you!

@germainenyssen421 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Oliver

@Arte_e_design Жыл бұрын

Thank you Oliver 😊

@gogokp9276 Жыл бұрын

Thanks and greetings frm Slovenia...

@interiorsefforts Жыл бұрын

beautiful painting .

@suel4269 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This was very helpful! Thankyou !

@jeffiner9947 8 ай бұрын

I'm a beginner painter and I'm so glad I found your channel. ?

@ThomasNordlund Жыл бұрын

This was excellent, thank you!

@yipyip2020yip Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ~

@JayKay0245 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@ankeshmbbs Жыл бұрын

This was a solid tutorial ❤

@pennythedomelady Жыл бұрын

I have spent the last year and a half attempting to master watercolor techniques, and feel that I have made very good progress on that front. However, prior to finding your channel, I felt like I had hit a wall. I was frustrated that despite having learned a great deal, I was unable to convey the spirit of the landscapes I want to paint. Your excellent videos are helping me to understand how to make choices that will elevate my paintings and begin to take them where I want to go. Thank you so much for taking the time to illustrate important concepts in such a tangible way. You make me feel like you totally understand where I am at in my watercolor journey and exactly how to move forward. I am truly grateful.

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

So pleased that the videos are helping Penny