Do you like clouds? I hope today’s video will be helpful for you ☁️ ⛅️
@sourabhneema86504 жыл бұрын
thanks for your content, its very helping and inspiring. i have a suggestion for more videos, well its more like i am searching for ways to approach it and can't find the helpful video of nocturne with watercolor. really hoping that you post some lessons on nocturne. thanks
@6Pope94 жыл бұрын
This video is exactly what i needed
@joycejohnson70174 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful. Ive been practicing clouds for awhile and doing pretty simple skies for my landscapes because I just wasn’t bold enough to try the gray and shadows in the clouds. I usually doing my skies too wet and ended up with the fuzzy edges. Thank you for your art and sharing your technique. I love it!
@ES-hr8yx4 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, I often find that when we look at a loose wc painting (even the work of good painters), from a close distance, say 1 feet or painting distance, it often looks dirty. It also looks like a bunch of strokes have been put together to make it look like the subject matter. It looks childish, dirty, inexperienced, lacks elegance. But when you look from a bit far, it looks so good, so pure, divine. Do you find this also? Should I worry about it because I reject my work often because of this reason. Should one look at the overall picture in watercolour, not too close but a safe distance? Does this happen with all watercolourists, even experienced ones? Thanks
@6Pope94 жыл бұрын
@@ES-hr8yx Well that's kinda the point. To represent subject with the simplest lines. You gain a feeling for it with time but if it is something you don't like about it maybe that technique just is not for you and that's totally fine :) Everybody should have his own style.
@prettythings894 жыл бұрын
What an incredible video, and a privilege to be able to access it for free, thank you so much Eric!
@ulrike6681 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric!! I will try that now. I am 65 years old and started drawing due to a cancer desease and staying home because of Corona. I am drawing now for about 3 years and sky was always a problem for me😂. Thanks for this super tutorial. Greetings from Vienna Austria Ulrike
@movingcow3 жыл бұрын
The best sky/clouds tutorial I have seen so far. Thank you so much for posting.
@kristahall70374 жыл бұрын
I've been a subscriber for a while & have enjoyed many of your videos, but today it just occured to me why I find myself choosing your videos instead of others. It's because you describe your steps better than most artists & you provide the tips in your discussion before you do your demo & then demonstrate those tips in your demos. I find this format so helpful! Thank you! I'm currently doing another online class, but when it's complete, I'm excited to try yours. Happy painting!
@telfordlee48963 жыл бұрын
Please pronounce things instead of sings. It's 'th' not 's'. Something and not somesing! Just pointing out.
@uclapt2 жыл бұрын
@@telfordlee4896 Please take your rude comments somewhere else. I’m an American born Chinese with parents who were born in mainland China in the 1930’s and who have lived here in the US since 1955. They still have accents…and I would never be so arrogant as to tell them how to speak.
@maryannecapstick4149 Жыл бұрын
@@uclapt I agree. My sentiments exactly.
@dianebast9714 Жыл бұрын
@@telfordlee4896 That is just mean. Go away. Do you know a second language?
@purrkmeup8001 Жыл бұрын
I am too a Chinese American, came to the States in my 20s, still speak with an accent. English is hard for Chinese or many Asians. My husband corrects me often, and I appreciate it! And I want him to too! Maybe I am not sensitive to the language- after having been living here for 20 years😆, I don't perceive Monkey's comment as rude. I think it really depends on the person's tone and intentions. People sometimes can get too sensitive to constructive feedback?
@nonzerosum8943 Жыл бұрын
As for me this is probably the best art/watercolor video on KZfaq. Your abstract understanding of what mental activity is involved in painting is indeed the key to understanding what REALLY is involved to progress as an artist. MILLE GRAZIE.....Paolo
@Ileanacacucci5 ай бұрын
Better cloudssky all over KZfaq ❤
@yunzers3 жыл бұрын
Love the “let go and let it flow” quote. As you say it’s easier said than done. You do it very well. Thanks
@maddiepaddy26084 жыл бұрын
ur videos are definitely the best free tutorials anyone can find, id love to see you do facial portraits! great job as always
@cindywight26165 ай бұрын
Love the way you paint the shoreline. Such informative instructions. Thank you for your inspiration.
@cherirose66603 жыл бұрын
I'm so GLAD I found such a fantastic teacher. Your laid-back way of explaining each steps help me to get rid of the fear of failure!! Thank you Eric🎨🎨🎨👍
@mr.m81232 жыл бұрын
This was superb! For a complete beginner it was a bit daunting at first; I have tried three times to get even close to your results....I have improved with each attempt and I will continue. Your instructions are very clear and encouraging. Thank you for the excellent tutorials!!!
@anilvinayakan17014 жыл бұрын
Eric, this has been such a wonderful and useful lesson. Thank you so much. You are a great, inspiring teacher.
@rossmcleod79833 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid. A maxim I hold close is that a painting is never finished, it is abandoned.
@1artyfarty13 жыл бұрын
Perfect wet on wet result. Bravo. Thank you for this video. A big star for you
@lasvistasatitlan Жыл бұрын
What a great video! So many great tips (like making the clouds at the bottom smaller and flatter). You make it look so easy and your paintings are beautiful. I really like you emphasizing the idea of stopping when you think it's getting good. I have ruined so many paintings when I've tried to fix it. I'll be trying your techniques for sure. THANK YOU!!!
@theresajones60884 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Eric, I got so much from watching this, love the loose way you painted the sky.....was excited by the way you painted the rain, a pointer I definitely need, and the way to make the perspective with the decreasing size of the clouds was an eye opener....love your demos....the best....
@masaakishimizu45582 жыл бұрын
Just as I was thinking that I should paint sky better, but how…? You popped out on my screen. Very inspiring. Thank you Eric
@paulettecui26502 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric for your detailed instruction of Watercolor techniques. I hv been doing Chinese painting for quite awhile but completely stopped for many many years. So I feel like an almost new student. I hv learned new techniques from you which were not taught by my painting instructor years ago. I continue to watch your demos and learn more. God bless you and your family always! 🌸🌿🌼🌱🔥
@katherinelawrence16084 жыл бұрын
I'm obsessed with clouds and sky. This was the best video on the subject ever! Love the shadows on the water. Love the tiniest bit of dry brushing in the gloomy painting.
@patirving7054 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the you way you present the key points. You make it seem so doable! (even after Andy's class I am still struggling with clouds!)
@viewfromthetop176 Жыл бұрын
You teach so well. I appreciate all the tips you shared. Thanks.
@3velynbarajas1173 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have been searching for an tutorial that actually teaches something. So many videos say "Tutorial" in their titles; but they are almost all timelapse/speedpaint. I appreciate how you mention clouds get flatter near the horizon line ( i had not noticed that in real life before). Other artist's videos, claiming to be tutorials, give no insight behind the reasons for each brush stroke, placement of a brush stroke on the paper or color choice. So, thank you THANK YOU!😄 for this tutorial.
@elizabethnicholson66914 жыл бұрын
💛 Watching you paint (especially your wide skies with clouds) is such a calm and peaceful experience, with after effects similar to a mindfulness meditation. Thank you. 🕊️
@cherylheard19694 жыл бұрын
I love the aspect of not overworking the painting which is very hard to do! New subscriber after this video!
@valeriehaumont13122 жыл бұрын
I think this format, with practice and them demo is the best so far. Thank you.
@rupamagdy8053 жыл бұрын
This is like a full course on clouds. Taking us through step by step to ultimately full demos. Thank you so much. I struggle a lot with clouds and overworking is very hard to stop
@footloosegoose74632 жыл бұрын
This is a video I keep coming back to the most, on your channel.
@wendymueller55474 жыл бұрын
Great demo, Eric, as usual. The idea of perspective resulting in thinner clouds in the distance was a new concept but once seen makes perfect sense. I have to say, when you describe a technique as "easy" in your classes I always roll my eyes and chuckle. For you, yes. For me...well maybe someday. Thank you!
@driftinginsound43793 жыл бұрын
Wow! Exceptionally great art, and clear lessons with wonderful tips. Thank you(: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania U.S.A
@deerfoxraven2965 Жыл бұрын
This is the best watercolour channel I found on youtube. It's so practical for beginners
@joannad86304 жыл бұрын
Sometimes half of the painting comprises of clouds and Sky. Very informative tutorial.☁️☁️☁️☁️
@barblallier94134 жыл бұрын
Eric, you have inspired me to start painting again, I seem to have stopped when lock down started, I got in a cleaning/organizing mode! But I'm ready to paint clouds again! Your instructions are so clear, and practice, practice for the fun of it! Thank you, blessings
@alfredof7022 жыл бұрын
Hi, Eric!!! You're such a great teacher! To hear your voice and seeing you painting es very delightful! Congratulations! I'm your fan from now on!!!
@jdlang68394 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson from a great teacher. You are humble, honest about your knowledge, care about your students and I love your calming and gentle explanations. I’m hoping I can get up to Seattle some time in the future (from Sonoma County, CA) to have a class or lesson with you. Also love your portraits. And finally, I’m so happy your channel is growing. You absolutely deserve it!
@lindamcclure8037 Жыл бұрын
My first try at painting a cloud looked like a potato; my second looked like two potatoes playing chicken. Your tutorials made a huge improvement. Thank you for your tutorials Eric.
@janesanchez213 Жыл бұрын
Clouds ARE so beautiful and I’ve had such a hard time painting them. I’m anxious to try again now. Thank you so much Eric!
@civilographybsbd18173 жыл бұрын
Also that distant raining got my heart
@darhopkins54332 жыл бұрын
Eric, this is the very first video I have watched of yours and I found it to be helpful, inspiring and relaxing. Thank you!
@oart24724 жыл бұрын
Drawing shapes is very difficult for many students who learn to draw. Clouds do not have a fixed shape and it is actually more difficult to draw. Your demonstration is very good. Thank you for sharing, 👍!
@tessyoshida20032 жыл бұрын
The BEST tutorial video I’ve watched by far. Thank you so much. So well explained in simple terms all the way through.
@joycestewart1354 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your watercolor demos so much and have learned a lot from you. Thank you!
@kennarsolonart88154 жыл бұрын
This is something new and an interesting approach for me, Eric. Whenever I paint clouds, I love to put a mix of hard and soft edges but more on the hard edges actually. I always admire your loose strokes for the clouds. Will definitely give this approach a try 😍
4 жыл бұрын
Can't agree more with you: every time I overwork my watercolor,I don't like the result so I repaint my image in a more spontaneous way and it's always better. Thank you for sharing this, we can really learn from seeing you painting 👍
@riddhivyas12003 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Eric!! I don't have a job right now, but when I do. I'm buying your course. I am grateful that you're putting up amazing content for free access.
@TheLeahsKitchen4 жыл бұрын
All those cloudscapes are extremely beautiful
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
Still... not as extraordinary as the real thing 😛 but I learn not to compare them
@nancywillette8762 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to explain and demonstrate! You work is amazing and your teaching style is very much appreciated.
@user-zi8qi9ip2g4 ай бұрын
I really benefit from your discussion of your painting process as you are painting.😊
@karenmorris114 жыл бұрын
I loved this demo, I’ll be trying it soon. Thank you for sharing this!
@carlosfrostygreen6855 Жыл бұрын
This has been my favorite of the cloud canvases. Very nice.
@millymollymandyism3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, cloud perspective is something that I had not considered, what a a difference that makes!
@simonapalosan32084 жыл бұрын
Great work, very much liked the technical explanation of the perspective influence over the forms and shadows as well as the diffusion of light due to overcast clouds.
@robmcshane69074 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Eric. You make it look so easy with brilliant results. Great techniques. After my third time watching, time for me to practice 😄😄 - fortunately, your explanations make that much easier.
@stinar372 жыл бұрын
This is the best cloud tutorial I’ve ever seen! Thank you!!!
@stephw13633 жыл бұрын
Love your explanations! So.helpful and a nice change from all the sleepy piano music most artists have instead of a voiceover. Thankyou!
@ButterFly-cw7sj2 жыл бұрын
I really, really appreciate this video a lot!!!! Painting clouds has always been my waterloo. This video proved to be an ultimate help!!! Thank you so much!!!
@Griddy663 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, you are probably the best watercolour teacher that I have come across. I don't want to repaeat everything said below (which I agree with) but I am so grateful for the steps & detail that you demonstarate along with quality of preparation taken to make your video presentations so very helpful & informative. A big thanks you...
@Cafewatercolor3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@annehendricks48984 жыл бұрын
Eric, love your demos & explanations, tips & encouraging suggestions. Learned a lot from watching your videos. Wish you every success! Gumnutanne - Australia
@tsandersonart61994 жыл бұрын
I really like your approach in achieving a cloudscape and getting such wonderful depth in a simple composition. Also, you communicate the process in a very easy way to understand. I can't wait to get started now on a couple of scenes from photos I took and have been reluctant to try.
@ChuckleTuckle3 жыл бұрын
I love making clouds ☁️ and I do agree it’s not so easy to draw them with any medium. The techniques you demonstrate are helpful for everyone 👍
@maynahho33704 жыл бұрын
Always love your demo, Eric. You are a superb teacher! Thank you so much
@margaretmartin66204 жыл бұрын
This is something I want and need to work on. I love skies and want to get better. This video was so helpful, as are all your videos. Thank you so much, Eric! :)
@HueNguyen-mb1tp3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. So helpful
@carlosdias29983 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric Just to thank you for your willingness to teach free cloud painting techniques This was something I also had difficulty with and this video helped a lot to clarify some doubts I had. Your explanation is clear and I like the passion you put in the explanation Thanks a lot man Lisbon, Portugal
@user-jj2ym6up1y9 ай бұрын
🖼️☁️ pretty clouds
@franceslassiter21362 жыл бұрын
Eric's video was a great help! I used his concepts in q painting which won a prize in a plein air painting contest. Thanks Eric!
@chinsiongcheung48154 ай бұрын
Congrats😅
@lindajohnston6653 Жыл бұрын
I learned so much from this video, as with all of your videos. You explain your process so well. Some instructional videos are intimidating, but yours give me a calm confidence. Thank you for another insightful lesson.
@barbbochenek5631 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy listening and watching you paint, you are very descriptive .
@brassgal50392 жыл бұрын
Love the tutorial - and your painting in general. I’d love to see a brilliant, multicoloured sunset or sunrise. I imagine that you use different background hues, with bursting colour wet on wet to help with that effect.
@bridgetthauert551811 ай бұрын
I have been struggling so much with clouds and I really want to do landscapes with clouds thank you so much I cannot wait to get to it!
@BG-ww9ut2 жыл бұрын
Especially helpful when you zoom in for clearer views. Enjoy learning from your videos! Thank you!
@pschneider19683 жыл бұрын
Fantastic content, Eric! After watching this, I tried to paint my clouds this way, and after a bit of repetition and practising, I really got some good looking result. I'm now looking into the free-to-preview parts of your beginners course, and feel really inclined to buy it. You do teaching very very well!
@maryguzman37822 жыл бұрын
you give me hope to continue with watercolors, thank you sooo much .
@annevanderwoude93192 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, you give me courage again I haven’t painted for a while and I have to make money for my grandson thank you
@user-wn6gm7gg2r4 жыл бұрын
Hello Sir Eric, I am coming back to watercolor and I always watch your videos to help me guide my way to be a better artist. The way you explain things always removes my fears away from painting.
@user-wn6gm7gg2r4 жыл бұрын
and the fact that you are a video game artist, my trust and respect for you increases 200%.
@shirleyhuet29593 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric. That was so informative. Your tips for creating cloudscapes really help me to understand what I need to do. Especially to stop when it looks good. Thanks so much. 💜
@gordonanderson54254 жыл бұрын
Brilliant tutorial. Your easy manner & describing every stroke is easy to understand so practice is what it takes, as you mentioned 👍👍👍
@BigDomski4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, really informative video and it's always a joy to watch you apply what you teach. I like how painting/drawing the elements can be done super loosely, in this almost abstract way, and still come out great. Now all we need is a video on how to paint fire/flames 😂
@rizalmanmisran75473 жыл бұрын
Love it
@gwenthmartin57273 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to try this loose way. Thank you Eric
@annevanderwoude93192 жыл бұрын
Yes I haven’t painted for quite a while I was cleaning and cleaning the house. But I really have to get serious about painting and I really like your videos thank you so much for your teaching
@jbagzz2 жыл бұрын
I've been really enjoying bingeing your videos. Thank you so much for breaking down your process.
@apedreus4 жыл бұрын
Terrific painting and the best narration of anything out there.
@lynnewright48903 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This has been a great help for my course!
@Sidweddingphotos073 жыл бұрын
beautifully presented. Especially the first two cloud studies are a great way to build confidence and get started. Thanks for this
@philipdown31474 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric thanks for sharing your skills in watercolour clouds I've not been painting long and as you point out clouds are not always easy to achieve. Thanks greatly appreciated
@Biju22234 жыл бұрын
Yes I like to paint clouds. I enjoyed your bold way to do it!
@loriemorris73963 жыл бұрын
I am very inspired by your exceptional teaching style. Thank You for making and providing these video tutorials. Keep up the good work Eric, I will be watching and learning.
@lindathaxton19943 жыл бұрын
You make things beautiful
@windybluff20224 жыл бұрын
I have been struggling with clouds and count this video as a big plus, such good advice. Thanks!
@maxinewright15564 жыл бұрын
I will try this. I know I need help thank you.
@bethrogers88452 жыл бұрын
Really love the way you teach. I’ve been subscribed but didn’t take time to listen as much. Now I’m intrigued.Thank you
@watercolorlessons53044 жыл бұрын
I love your work! Clouds have always been difficult for me. I will practice your techniques, THANK YOU!
@paulmorinart4 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. Clear instructions and superb demonstration. Thanks so much for this.
@paulcrocker28372 жыл бұрын
Loved the video , I'm just started using watercolours, and found this very useful thankyou, Paul in South West France 👍
@Zenon-fg4dw3 жыл бұрын
Two thumbs up! Great work!
@monami70924 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, the clouds look amazing. I will finally give it a try. Thank you
@gunther7443 жыл бұрын
Thank you Magister! You are an astonishing artist!
@karenhealy12603 жыл бұрын
The best teacher, thanks Eric!
@civilographybsbd18173 жыл бұрын
Just awsome session.. Very detailed.. I loved how you not care for the exact shape of cloud to be on your painting but it still looked so perfect.. This was really vwry helpful.. In ways that.. We dont need to copy the clouds and just have to play with the property of watercoloura. Thankyou.
@philipparobinmilback95334 жыл бұрын
Wonderful work, Eric. It's been quite a while since I tried to work with clouds. Thanks for the inspiration. I take lots of sunset pictures that have dramatic clouds.