Painting Clouds With Dramatic Side or Back Light in Watercolor!

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Жыл бұрын

Clouds that are lit from the back or side can be some of the most dramatic. Here's a demo on my approach to painting them.
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@pintsizestories196 Жыл бұрын

I find cloudscapes so difficult so I am really happy to have a video on it. Also encouraging to see that not all your paintings work out .

@barbifreedle8210 9 ай бұрын

Agree!

@ChantelleArts Жыл бұрын

this reminds me, I need to work on my clouds! going to re-watch this and try your technique ☺

@Ann-ey1tw Жыл бұрын

So cool, Steve! I have tried doing this over and over, with very little success, so I appreciate it that you showed us how. I’ve never tried so many layers! Well done!

@spacepebble Жыл бұрын

Elizabeth Keefner here…. Perfect timing. I have been struggling with clouds this past week. Now I have a new strategy and will try again Tomorrow.

@sherryfurr9115 6 ай бұрын

I adore painting skies. Most end up in the trash, but it is still fun! Even your "failures" are gorgeous.

@delithnutkins6017 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful 3D backlit cloudscape I’m in awe thank you

@gardeneroflight Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I so need to work on improving my cloudscapes. Down here in Florida we have some of the best cloud formations. Guess I need to organize my sky photos into a reference library for future artwork. Thank you again for all the time and effort you put into your videos.

@Coasterdude02149 Жыл бұрын

You got that right! I live in Wesley Chapel on the water. The sunsets are absolutely amazing, and I'm always snapping pictures, saying I'm going to paint this. Had a most beautiful lavernder-ish sunrise this morning I thought would have looked beautiful with the palm tress out front. Have to do that from memory as it disappeared almost as fast as I saw it. Ohio has some incredible cloud formations as well.

@michaelklein5242 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, I've seen many beautiful clouds in Tampa. It must be due to the proximity to the oceans because I've not seen anything like since I grew up in Atlantic City, NJ.

@M0odyBlue Жыл бұрын

I have seen some of the most amazing cloudscapes in Florida. Endlessly fascinating and constantly changing.

@paranoiarpincess Жыл бұрын

As a both trad and digi artist, I think of letting my watercolour pieces drying similar to saving my digital work.

@MeanColleen Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. I really learned quite a bit. Going to rewatch this multiple times, because painting clouds in a realistic manner is a struggle for me.

@privatename8228 9 ай бұрын

I am starting to learn watercolor. I am at step 1 really and I decided to start by practising painting skies every day for a whole month. I wanted to say a huge thank you for listing the paint colors you use, in the description section of this video. I am heading to the art store today and having a clear outline of what colors to use for this video tutorial is so appreciated! Thank you! I can't wait to get started!

@rolandevans5894 Жыл бұрын

Stunning. I love your art and I love your relaxed and affable style of presentation. You have encouraged me to explore the world of watercolour and art in general. Many thanks.

@shilow7586 Жыл бұрын

Watching the clouds come out was amazing

@kellysartthrob Жыл бұрын

Watercolor clouds - really good ones - are hard. I keep trying. Someday I'll paint some I'm satisfied with, probably after many more fails. Thank you for this video. 💯

@antiochfoxlake7 Жыл бұрын

You explain the process so well and make it look easy. I know that your have years of experience and I am a newbie. Will give it a try or two or three…

@rewatteefroimchuk8589 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, beautiful.

@suel4269 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful sky! I love Kilamanjaro paper. I saved this to my Sky folder.

@maggieshontz3501 4 ай бұрын

Gorgeous. Thank you.

@marilynromans2546 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen watercolor clouds that come close to these. They are beyond perfect.

@chantalnugues-perrin3631 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 🤗👍 thank you 🙏🏻💖

@christine2946 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous, learnt so much

@Moni-hb5ze 2 ай бұрын

Amazing work, thank you.

@johncitizen3361 Жыл бұрын

Great cloudscape, thanks for sharing the techniques you used. I went on a cloud bender a few months ago and soon realised for me it was a good idea to have a hair dryer plugged in and ready to go so I don’t try and keep going when I should be letting it dry. As you said the paper has a tendency to build up moisture and it can be really uneven which would get me into trouble quickly. Thanks for showing the “fail” which I’m sure can be rescued with some work. These types of skies are not easy but the results can be very rewarding when you get them right.

@carmennavar6961 4 ай бұрын

Wow beautiful

@barbifreedle8210 9 ай бұрын

The final is beautiful!

@UraniaOfTheGalaxy Жыл бұрын

Great lesson, thank you!!

@annenglish2935 Жыл бұрын

Ha! Cloudy with a chance of ridiculousness! Love this!!! Happy 😊 to see this post on clouds... a favorite! A California Gramma ♥️

@tattooyu Жыл бұрын

This also reminds me of the difficulty I've been having painting the edges of flower petals that are often lit like this. Thank you!

@awatercolourist Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this!

@sumonipuri3964 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@aspiezenart834 Жыл бұрын

If I could only fail as good as your fail :) I'm in love with the way your fail clouds came out, They look so interesting and inviting.

@maryannknox7158 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful sky

@vickishipman3486 Ай бұрын

You do fabulous work!! Only two days ago I tried to paint backlit clouds from a photo I had taken in my yard. Sadly, it didn't work out, and frustrated, I tossed it in the trash. Today, I found this video and am inspired to try again. Thank you!!

@lumartwentyone Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, needless to say, I always enjoy your videos and have learned a great deal from them. One thing I really liked in this video is that you showed us a "fail" you had. Sometimes I get into thinking that I have to get it right on the first try. Your "fail" reminded me that it´s OK to have these "fails" and you just chalk it up to experience and try again. Thx much,

@johnstgeorge6993 Жыл бұрын

Steve, thank you for this tutorial. I can see how this technique not only makes for an excellent cloudscape but could be used for a seascape as well. Add some rocks to the foreground and you have a good beginning for some crashing waves. Can't wait to try it both ways!

@jilld8787 Жыл бұрын

Lovely!

@loredana8716 6 ай бұрын

Very nice! Thank you for sharing.

@Positive_Pepper Жыл бұрын

Another great video thank you!

@E4Alabbasy Жыл бұрын

It's so mesmerizing to see how the painting is coming together 😍😍😍

@artmila6458 Жыл бұрын

Thank youuu ❤ , then was nice and helpful 👍👍😌

@EB-kv8jy Жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous blue you created. Beautiful. I could watch you paint again and again.

@timshipe4063 Жыл бұрын

Relaxing to watch...not yet relaxing to paint! Will keep practicing! Thank you for the video!

@lindagerhard8381 Жыл бұрын

This video comes at the perfect time for me. I've tried a few skies recently, with limited success when it comes to deepening the dark areas behind the highlighted edges and creating depth in the shadows. The main takeaway for me in this video is allowing the paper to thoroughly dry between the applications of the darker areas. Love the blending of edges you demonstrated. Thanks for a great demo.

@virginiatimmons4927 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the “fail” 😉 ❤ I always appreciate them!

@JC-il4or Жыл бұрын

Really good in-depth vid!! Thank you Steve. Love how it turned out

@marieradi-nahas767 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful sky and clouds - always a challenge! Thank you for your demo. When I’m outside looking at a cloudy sky, I always seem to find shapes - I can see a horse looking to the left. Beautiful and, by the way, I love horses! 😊

@theartisticactuary Жыл бұрын

Great work Steve and so well disciplined. I'm not sure I could have resisted dropping in some cool reds!

@melissatetterton4487 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that lesson,and showing your fails. I was going to give up painting clouds, but I will learn through the fails. Clouds seem to be very mysterious.

@ChildPerson Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@AlexNik Жыл бұрын

awesome! thinking of a clouds month :D will definetely try your tips! thank you so much, kind man!

@barbifreedle8210 3 ай бұрын

I love that you showed your fail. Cuz mine is a fail too, ready to start another one, and maybe another and another.

@cmk1626 Жыл бұрын

A very timely video in my world. I will be practicing a lot this week. Love your videos so much! Many, many thanks 😊

@patti3d Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve! Loved this demonstration and your cloudscape! I even found the painting you didn’t like very interesting. I found a whole story that could be written on it. Clouds are fun to look at. ❤

@maryannknox7158 Жыл бұрын

Clouds can be intimidating

@staredsky Жыл бұрын

this is my favored ever... Greetings from Italy

@catherinebrown9119 Жыл бұрын

I love your loose style. Your painting looks so real from the very beginning. I do tend to draw out my cloud shapes before I start. It helps me visualize the direction to go. Thank you for this lesson!

@epriedane 10 ай бұрын

Amazing!!!❤

@krudler406 Жыл бұрын

perfect timing as i was just wanting to do something like this!

@TheNintenBits Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! One of my favorite cloud watercolor artists is Sergey Temerev. I'm in awe of what he does!

@dougg1075 Жыл бұрын

Very cool

@annettesilveira4374 Жыл бұрын

That was so fun to watch. The end result is gorgeous.

@ellenpham4834 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@rleeelliott4597 Жыл бұрын

Steve, you are a master and a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

@ChandrewsArt Жыл бұрын

So beautiful!

@martinullrich655 3 ай бұрын

Thanks sharing your painting technik!

@brackalack1 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing 👌

@lindakuck5981 Жыл бұрын

This is perfect 🥰

@Lookupandtrust 8 ай бұрын

Great demo - thank you so much for sharing it with us

@bethjames4770 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful clouds Steve! Thank you for sharing.😊

@maryanharrell561 Жыл бұрын

So lovely, Steve. I really appreciate the study on clouds, because I love to paint them, but I don't think I am very good, but I keep trying. And thanks, too, for the quote from my spiritual mentor, CS Lewis, who changed my life when I read Mere Christianity at age 21.

@chrislora8895 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video, and my “take away” was to revisit, analyze, and perhaps improve earlier paintings. Your explanations on edge work and water control are very helpful. Thank you!

@ruthherring6035 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@calmilitaru643 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Steve!

@sarahmitchell9247 Жыл бұрын

Wow - makes me want to paint right now!

@dianehill4019 Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to try to capture clouds in watercolor. You sure do them clouds proud!! Very nice work.

@vickylaw659 Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Thanks, I learn a lot 😊

@gord1514 Жыл бұрын

Just getting back into watercolour recently. I totally forgot about your channel, but you were 100% the reason I first tried watercolour 5 years ago! So excited that I found your channel again- it's bringing back so many memories. Already resubscribed. Looking forward to painting with you again!

@debwarren608 4 ай бұрын

Oh my!,

@Waveridinggame Жыл бұрын

I love your channel! It has really helped and inspired me. I bought your M G pallette and it feels like Christmas waiting for them. Ty

@artwhat.. 8 ай бұрын

Yessir 🥸

@StephenMarkTurner Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Clouds can certainly have hard edges on them at times.

@darthnick77 Жыл бұрын

Wow I didn't know you could mist the paper to rewet it :) Thanks for the demo, can't wait to try this painting!

@msjellyhead100 10 ай бұрын

Wow, masterful creation of these clouds & I love that you shared your 'fail' too (although I'd have been happy to create it :}. thanks for this

@paranoiarpincess Жыл бұрын

That turned out amazing! An idea to make the clouds pop from the sky more may be to make the cloud shadows a slightly different colour than the sky. That said, I'm thinking you don't have any sky in this huh? It's just straight cloud. Regardless, nothing different _needs_ to be done, I just thought it may be interesting to play around with

@artbysheebastudio Жыл бұрын

love ur comment from cs lewis… so apt btw - ur fail share here i thought u could use it for ur landscape painting.. i really ❤ them and hope i can get them as u do

@dwebb6478 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve! 'Study the chaos...' really is true, isn't it?

@artist_bidyut 2 ай бұрын

Nice

@lucev7497 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing your fail and telling us more about it

@berolinastrassmann Жыл бұрын

At 4:00 all I could see was a sea turtle swimming in the sea 😂 Watching you paint is like watching clouds in the actual sky -and figuring out shapes. Great video! Clouds have always been a challenge for me. Will definitely try this!

@bobbiegraham7729 Жыл бұрын

This was lovely Steve! Do the two blues you picked granulate less than others ? Thank you so much. On a different note, if you haven't watched Andor, it is so worth it.Good as a stand alone.

@deborahbarbaccia6813 Жыл бұрын

Well Steve... This is great! Your videos are great. It's good that you explain as you go along. But could you do another one with a much smaller cluster of clouds? This one is a bit overwhelming to me. Thanks for sharing your talent ☺️have a great day!

@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

The techniques would not be any different. I actually painted these in small clusters. Same thing.

@deborahbarbaccia6813 Жыл бұрын

@@mindofwatercolor Okie dokie.. hopefully I'll give it a try soon. But there are sooooo many things I'd like to try 🙃

@awatercolourist Жыл бұрын

Patchy and splotchy sounds like the watercolour equivalent of the Itchy and Scratchy Show 🤣

@carollegros8671 Жыл бұрын

I am just trying out skies. Great demo. Not easy to paint

@awatercolourist Жыл бұрын

That swoosh looks like the Neomorph from Alien Covenant.

@Art-What.. Жыл бұрын

That's how it's Sweetly done son, like eating cotton candy 🍭

@barbsaenz8882 2 ай бұрын

Don't toss your work pieces, date them for future reference to see your progress, and use the back! Paper is super expensive.

@dianeo Жыл бұрын

Lovely soft clouds. I would love to see how you correct the 'failed' cloud painting. In fact, that would be a beneficial series: fixing paintings that didn't turn out right. (Honestly, I didn't think you had any 'failed' work 😄).

@Tugboat-R-Us 3 ай бұрын

I struggle with clouds 🌧️

@colleenmcchesney1482 Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s spectacular!! It is definitely fun watching how you manage to keep the water control in check to keep from having back runs. I would definitely have to work in sections after letting the paper dry the first time. I have got a couple of my own reference photos of dramatic clouds like this that I have been wanting to tackle. After watching this informational video, I’m thinking 🤔 I can give it a go! Thanks for teaching this challenging subject & breaking it down into manageable pieces. Have a great weekend!

@jojoblablabla Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial, perfect timing too as I’m currently practising to paint cloudscape. May I ask if you would have any advice on painting feathery clouds? I have tried and failed every time. Thanks.