Painting Soft Clouds in Watercolor

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Shelley Prior Fine Art

Shelley Prior Fine Art

Жыл бұрын

Trouble getting soft-looking clouds? Skies looking patchy or just plain flat? This demo addresses these common problems when painting skies
140lb cold press paper by Arches
Biaelk squirrel hair brushes
DaVinci Watercolor
Speedball Color Wheel Palette
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@scottenosh4548
@scottenosh4548 5 ай бұрын
This is definitely the best cloud tutorial Ive seen...just...wow.
@iforester4449
@iforester4449 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful clouds! After years of self criticism I started painting again and am so glad I found your channel. Please keep repeating things, it is very helpful to someone learning new techniques.
@barbmummey5467
@barbmummey5467 Жыл бұрын
Have watched a lot of cloud videos and you are the 1st artist who has really shown how to soften the edges and make the clouds look real. Thank you!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful Barb. Thanks so much for watching.
@gowrishankark.jkrishnaveni8504
@gowrishankark.jkrishnaveni8504 10 ай бұрын
Good work mam superb.
@saphirs33
@saphirs33 8 ай бұрын
Same for me. I have some hard time with skies. But this tuto is really the best I watched since I started painting 7 months ago. Perfectly explained, and beautiful achievement. Thank you so much from France🙏
@yagechen8230
@yagechen8230 7 ай бұрын
​almost want to take notes for everything said when you are painting. Thank you so much. Waiting for your next tutorial.
@adarrazabdelhakim547
@adarrazabdelhakim547 7 ай бұрын
Very good .intresting excellent .from morocco
@scottkowalczyk9670
@scottkowalczyk9670 10 ай бұрын
I agree that this is the most comprehensive and useful demonstration of realistic cloud painting for us watercolor novices, thank you. Compared to other demonstrations, this is most useful for achieving desired results.
@ttjasi98
@ttjasi98 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing your method of being able to take your time and do one thing at a time and let it dry and do some more. I've found watercolor to be stressful in thinking I need to finish something in one go and this is so much less anxiety inducing..
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean. Work on good paper and you can add colour in stages.
@linvandenberg6382
@linvandenberg6382 9 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for your efforts and all the many fine points you made and we need!
@johannamovassat6780
@johannamovassat6780 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial. Even after a year when you first presented it, it’s still the best cloud tutorial on the internet. You truly are an exceptional instructor. Thank you thank you!
@susanmills4557
@susanmills4557 8 ай бұрын
Your tutorial on soft clouds is amazing! I've tried quite often to paint clouds...but you make it make so much sense! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
@jas8815
@jas8815 Жыл бұрын
I've never seen anyone paint clouds this way before. It's fascinating to watch and the results are so realistic. Thanks for sharing!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I was able to offer something new. Thanks for watching.
@amandaterrio4823
@amandaterrio4823 Жыл бұрын
I was shocked at how real they look
@jaclisse
@jaclisse 6 ай бұрын
Félicitations Madame pour votre pédagogie !
@marybethfee2777
@marybethfee2777 9 ай бұрын
Great video! I appreciate the time you spend explaining. First time I've heard "the brush must he drier than the paper"! Great tip...and amazing clouds.
@budhawley
@budhawley 5 ай бұрын
THE best suggestion you made has helped me immensely for blending and softening of color: wash, blot and use the tip. Sounds so simple and it is. Bravo!
@gkfrandsen7739
@gkfrandsen7739 10 ай бұрын
I agree the clouds technique is very realistic and beautiful. Most watercolor artists clouds don't have much in detail. This really works well.
@chrismostert5338
@chrismostert5338 Жыл бұрын
BEST tutorial for me by far. So low key, so simple, so Excellent. Thank you Shelley.
@raebigwood7430
@raebigwood7430 5 ай бұрын
Just begun to really try to learn watercolour painting. I like still life so i worked for a few weeks before deciding to join a class in my home town. The teacher rushed through basic techniques and then went straight into landscape. I could not follow quick enough so had to leave the class. Thank God i have found you.There is a saying, "When you are ready, the Teacher comes to you."
@oljastevanovic
@oljastevanovic Жыл бұрын
This is the most detailed, well explained lesson on painting sky in watercolor I have ever watch. And the most lovely painting also in tutorials so far :) :) So , I will be glued to your channel for a long time , since I have found it today ( sadly ... lost so much time struggling with lifting paint to make a cloud ... or racing against time with a large washes .. ) Thank you so much :)
@andrewdavies7575
@andrewdavies7575 8 ай бұрын
I've only just started doing art at 32 years old, watercolour being my chosen form. This has so far been the most life changing tutorial. I adore this style and will spend some time trying to get this look.
@estellegrove4853
@estellegrove4853 Жыл бұрын
Shelly this is fabulous. Thank you so much, this is the first tutorial that has made me truly understand how to show perspective with clouds. Thank you so much, you’re a star ⭐️ ❤
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad that it was helpful. Thanks so much for watching 😊
@estellegrove4853
@estellegrove4853 Жыл бұрын
@@shelleypriorfineart 💕💕💕
@barbarachristian8538
@barbarachristian8538 Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video, thank you so much for these helpful reminders! I don't think you can say it enough about the brush needing to be drier than the paper and also stopping or spritzing once it starts to dry. You have helped me a lot! Thank you!
@cynthiabowen7092
@cynthiabowen7092 Ай бұрын
You are such a patient and very good teacher, thank you! I'm a beginner.
@jonimarsicano4642
@jonimarsicano4642 22 күн бұрын
I am new to watercolor, and loved this video. I’ve struggled with clouds, and you gave a lot of good tips in this video. Thank you so much!
@charlesbell8721
@charlesbell8721 9 ай бұрын
Really appreciate you Shelly sharing your knowledge. Your very kind!
@survivalist56
@survivalist56 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the lesson, I repeated it and studied it, and something turned out to be quite good to draw)
@Katrina.for_art
@Katrina.for_art Жыл бұрын
OMG I've always heard ppl say you're using too much water or less water on your brush but this makes more sense!!! the brush has to be dryer than the paper. It's relative. thankyou for the clarification ( after 5 yrs of trying)
@terryheasley7027
@terryheasley7027 11 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh! Your clouds are fantastic, and you are a genius!
@Shinetimeart
@Shinetimeart 2 ай бұрын
You give so much valuable information. And its never too much… yes i will hear your voice. The brush must be dryer than the paper. Love you…
@chasingpaint0702
@chasingpaint0702 Ай бұрын
This was really helpful. Not only about painting the clouds in several layers but also the tip about the paper/brush water ratio. I will give this a try. Thanks for sharing this.
@brendalazellestephenson2319
@brendalazellestephenson2319 Жыл бұрын
Once again, Shelley, just watching you paint gets me excited and eager to move forward with my painting. Clouds have been so challenging I felt blocked. Now I'm determined to get back in and just do it! Thank you.
@maryannbaker
@maryannbaker 11 ай бұрын
What brand of brushes are you using
@Mail2elr
@Mail2elr 3 ай бұрын
By far the best water color cloud tut I've seen, and believe me I've watched them all. Thanks a lot.
@gretchenmack-pq4fo
@gretchenmack-pq4fo 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for finishing it with the trees & lake!
@windywednesday4166
@windywednesday4166 6 ай бұрын
I've watched this video two or three times, and I still learn something new every time! It's way above my skill level, but I'm going to try it anyway. I bounce back and forth between trying to paint, studying pigment information and pallet organization, experimenting and practice exercises. "Don't have more water on your brush then you do on your paper"! Well, well, well. That solves a problem I've been having when I swatch my colors and play in my book. From the videos I've been watching I'm not the only one that needs to learn that! ❤ LOL. That's the perfect tip to put me back on track.
@joannparnell1753
@joannparnell1753 24 күн бұрын
Totally enjoy your tutorials. I am just a beginner and enjoying it!
@colouredeye9775
@colouredeye9775 10 ай бұрын
Omg! This is brilliant! Such a unique way to paint the clouds in watercolours… thank you Shalley
@donnahenry3772
@donnahenry3772 11 ай бұрын
This was a fantastic video! Thank you SO much for explaining everything so clearly.
@cheshirebowman4465
@cheshirebowman4465 5 ай бұрын
Probably the best tutorial on clouds I've ever seen. Beautiful and very well explained.
@Cchouette
@Cchouette 11 ай бұрын
Same opinion as your subscriber Barb ! I watched a lot of videos on the subject "clouds"... your video is the only one I will remember 🤩 A big THANK YOU to you for sharing your way of making these beautiful realistic clouds 🇫🇷😘
@carollivengood5472
@carollivengood5472 11 ай бұрын
Best sky/cloud video ever! You have been so helpful.
@jeremiahchapman513
@jeremiahchapman513 9 ай бұрын
Incredible! Favorite cloud video I’ve found. Thanks for sharing your technique 🤗
@patriciahorelick6450
@patriciahorelick6450 8 ай бұрын
This was extremely helpful!!
@mauricebyrne5016
@mauricebyrne5016 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the very best demo of cloud painting that I have ever found.
@bythehandofbob
@bythehandofbob 10 ай бұрын
This is my first time watching a Shelley video. WOW! Those are beautiful clouds!
@ewarrin
@ewarrin Жыл бұрын
Loving these videos. Super helpful. Thanks for taking the time. I can’t wait to try some clouds.
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Eric ☺️
@kayclark4406
@kayclark4406 Жыл бұрын
Wow! I just discovered you. What a wonderful new way to paint realistic clouds. Thank you for a great lesson.
@kathleencrum4833
@kathleencrum4833 9 ай бұрын
I loved this! I cannot wait to try this here at home.
@cavalli5757
@cavalli5757 Жыл бұрын
Omg!! Omg!! This is fantastic!!! Thank you very much for this precious tutorial! Youre amazing! 🌺👏🏻
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
I'm delighted that it was helpful. Thanks so much for watching :)
@laurencecoutant4836
@laurencecoutant4836 2 ай бұрын
I do agree , this is by far the best video I’ve watched on how to paint skies and fluffy clouds . Thank you for the advice and tips .
@amandaterrio4823
@amandaterrio4823 Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad that KZfaq recommended your video! I’m excited to learn from you
@loredana8716
@loredana8716 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have learned a couple of very good pieces of information on painting skies. I can tell that you really want others to learn and do well in their art.
@ark2450
@ark2450 Жыл бұрын
You are so immersed in the nature while painting and it turned out to be a fantastic landscape 👌👏👏👏. Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much.
@gretchenmack-pq4fo
@gretchenmack-pq4fo 3 ай бұрын
So beautiful, and you always explain techniques so well! Thank you 😊
@ginaschissler9887
@ginaschissler9887 Жыл бұрын
There isn't anything you can't do...beautifully! Thank you!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
That’s really sweet of you Gina. Thanks so much 😊
@cannabiscupjudge
@cannabiscupjudge 11 ай бұрын
Wonderfully helpful. This hour passed so quickly! Thanks
@sueconforzi1303
@sueconforzi1303 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful cloud demo….so appreciate the extra time you take to explain the ‘why’ of various techniques.
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sue. I'm glad that you enjoyed it :)
@normaneames5901
@normaneames5901 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful and love your patience and how well you explain everything. Thank you Shelley.
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Norman
@stephanyfaycohen3842
@stephanyfaycohen3842 10 ай бұрын
Many thanks for this video. For years I have tried painting SKY.... your demo is perfect.
@sudhakasinadhuni1071
@sudhakasinadhuni1071 10 ай бұрын
Just a few days back I wanted to paint clouds and was postponing it. I happened to click on your video and I love the way you have demonstrated and explained. Thank you so much
@cindyculbertson5886
@cindyculbertson5886 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reminders on so many good tips, i.e. brush not wetter than paper, so I keep your voice in my head😊. Also, love your method on the clouds as I have always heard, "do your sky and do not go back to it" but when it lightens up, it is not what I want. Now I really want to try this. Thank you so much!
@Otherside2020
@Otherside2020 Жыл бұрын
A truly great lesson on clouds! I must have a thousand photos of clouds taken on trips in the passenger seat. All types and conditions. Looking forward to trying some of your techniques.
@deebarnard5439
@deebarnard5439 10 ай бұрын
The most logical and easiest cloud painting video. I've seen so far. I'm going home to get out my abandoned watercolours. Thank you so much. ❤❤
@phyllco672
@phyllco672 8 ай бұрын
I just love your tutorials ! I’ve found them so helpful !
@virginiavredeveld7956
@virginiavredeveld7956 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, for sure. Thank you.
@bonnieterry2030
@bonnieterry2030 8 ай бұрын
I love the way you teach! Thank you!
@clareschwab6113
@clareschwab6113 Жыл бұрын
You are the best at skies! Exactly what I needed! Thank you
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Clare. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the demo. Happy Painting!
@lyndaranson1728
@lyndaranson1728 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Love your sky! Learned a lot that I needed since I keep painting clouds
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lynda. I'm so glad it was helpful. There aren't a lot of landscapes that don't require painting a sky of some kind, especially with clouds. :)
@chellepitts1990
@chellepitts1990 Ай бұрын
All I can say is….amazing. Will be trying this!❤
@susanwilson1276
@susanwilson1276 Жыл бұрын
Love your video! To paint in these kind of layers, as in shadows first then blue sky is fantastic, first time I've seen it done like this and I love it! Thank you 😊
@dianemcgregor6171
@dianemcgregor6171 Жыл бұрын
Yes I've not seen it done in this order either. I think it might work better for me. And yes I must remember Shelley that my brush must be drier than what's on the paper!
@laurieanderson9290
@laurieanderson9290 9 ай бұрын
Fantastic clouds!!
@user-uu4fp5uj3g
@user-uu4fp5uj3g Жыл бұрын
The best tutorial on clouds I've seen and I've looked at quite a few. Thank you!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Ross. I’m so glad it was helpful 😊
@nikkiswenson54
@nikkiswenson54 3 ай бұрын
Outstanding demo! ❤🎉❤
@lynnnicholas5248
@lynnnicholas5248 3 ай бұрын
glued to my screen. Excellent tutorial. Watching from Tucson, AZ.
@roubend1
@roubend1 Жыл бұрын
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your demos Shelley!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Awww thanks so much. I’m so glad that you are demoting my demos
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching. 😊
@Bearwithme560
@Bearwithme560 2 ай бұрын
You seem like such good person, as well artist. Thanks for this.
@loredana8716
@loredana8716 6 ай бұрын
Very beautiful!
@janeekitchen7727
@janeekitchen7727 Жыл бұрын
First time watching clouds built this way.....a fantastic, relaxed method giving lots of control. Many many thanks for sharing! x
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thanks Janee. I do enjoy painting without the pressure of getting all of it down in one single pass.
@pennythedomelady
@pennythedomelady Жыл бұрын
Wow! So many excellent tips! I'm also very pleased to see a sky that looks like ours in the mountains of Colorado, instead of the gloomy overcast skies prevalent in other areas around the world. I'm very happy to have found your channel. Thank you so much!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Welcome Penny and thanks so much for watching. I'm glad that you enjoyed this.
@nancywillette8762
@nancywillette8762 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from northwestern Vermont. Beautiful new snow overnight. About 8” here at home. Just came in from a snowshoe in the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere you spoke about. Now for some watercolor!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and welcome Nancy. Nothing like a fresh new snowfall
@JeanneK930
@JeanneK930 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this very detailed and great video! This was super helpful. Few people explain this.
@marlynrichardson8531
@marlynrichardson8531 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Shelley for a very thorough tutorial! I truly enjoyed it. I am more confident now to try …
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marlyn. You can do it!!!
@andrewsart23
@andrewsart23 Жыл бұрын
Your clouds are beautiful and I never thought to paint clouds this way!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Andrew. I'm sure there are many ways but this one works best for me. Happy painting!
@janemillar-ck3nc
@janemillar-ck3nc 11 ай бұрын
I am watching 8 months on, thank you, it makes so much sense to me now, can’t wait to have a go 👏
@sherryfurr9115
@sherryfurr9115 2 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you, especially for emphasizing brush to paper wetness so many times. Hopefully I will remember this! I keep forgetting it.
@user-dz5wt4vp2y
@user-dz5wt4vp2y Жыл бұрын
Lovely to watch your video specially showing reference photo along with your painting process in one frame, which others don't do.
@gmax758
@gmax758 10 ай бұрын
Your mastery of watercolor is a thing of pure beauty to me, and you are an incredibly good teacher. In my days, I’ve been through many university classes and have spent years as a college art teacher from which I’m now retired. I’m seeing many things I wish I had known. Thank you so much for making these wonderful videos ❤ I’m working daily in watercolor and learning a great deal from you. ,
@BornAgainFarmGirl
@BornAgainFarmGirl Жыл бұрын
Watching this two months later , timeless instruction . Thank you Shelly 😊!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Replays definitely work too. Thanks for watching :)
@billdiuguid328
@billdiuguid328 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! This was VERY helpful ❤ you are amazing!
@debbieabruzzini7004
@debbieabruzzini7004 Жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction. I am seeing larger clouds overhead followed by skinnier one further away out my window right now! First time I understand how to translate that to a painting! Also hadn't thought about using a non- gradulating color. Thank you for a valuable step by step!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it's helping you 'see' the perspective in the sky Debbie. Thanks so much for watching.
@keenak3498
@keenak3498 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, thank you! Now I want to try all your sky tutorials!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thanks Keena. I hope you try them and more. Enjoy!
@sophieraia2427
@sophieraia2427 9 ай бұрын
Vraiment super bien expliqué ! Merci beaucoup, c’est très réussi ❤
@jesswoodhere
@jesswoodhere Жыл бұрын
Wow - incredibly helpful!! Thank you for the detailed tutorial!! 😊
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy that it was helpful. Thanks for watching ☺️
@jefffawver888
@jefffawver888 Жыл бұрын
AWESOME JOB! Thank you for sharing.
@jacqulynhilyard1561
@jacqulynhilyard1561 10 ай бұрын
Another excellent tutorial! Thank you very much.
@maryannecapstick4149
@maryannecapstick4149 8 ай бұрын
This is such a good demonstration. I have a large painting (12x20) to do and wasn't sure how I was going to manage clouds in a summer blue sky.
@hamnhock
@hamnhock Жыл бұрын
I love this demonstration, so many great lessons. I know now how i make blooms!!!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it helped you William. Thanks so much for watching.
@fdej51289
@fdej51289 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your very good instruction ..sheer inspiration.. best realistic demo I have seen in a long time
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you enjoyed it Frances. Thanks for watching
@ninner196
@ninner196 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy creating small backruns of the cloudier parts into the white just by using that technique with a small brush and a thirstier brush on the wet mixture it really looks legitimate and one doesn’t have to blur hard edges they become wispy all on there own.
@iantheluke
@iantheluke 9 күн бұрын
What is this sorcery?!! Thankyou very much. I feel like you did less work here compared to artists I've seen in other videos, while achieving so much more. True expertise.
@bl9531
@bl9531 11 ай бұрын
Excellent video, thx for posting
@Dojustdoandbe
@Dojustdoandbe 5 ай бұрын
Wonderful tutorial! Thank you
@maria.3649
@maria.3649 9 ай бұрын
Very nice clouds!good job!
@donnawatson7686
@donnawatson7686 Жыл бұрын
This is really wonderful! I live on the water facing east so have a gazillion sunrise pics and they are all so different. Have tried to paint them, but have yet to accomplish anything realistic because I thought it all had to be done while it was still wet. Thanks for showing how to work until you can’t and then dry and start again. Great information!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thanks Donna. It was a game-changer for me to discover that drying and rewetting was all it took to continue.
@Bearwithme560
@Bearwithme560 Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@lindakuck5981
@lindakuck5981 Жыл бұрын
This is just gorgeous 😍 ❤️!
@shelleypriorfineart
@shelleypriorfineart Жыл бұрын
Thank you Linda
@barbriley583
@barbriley583 6 күн бұрын
Fabulous💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
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