Painting Clouds with Watercolor - wet on wet watercolor technique

Cloud is such a natural phenomenon that many of us can just look at it all day long. So today, I want to share with you what I have learned, and hopefully, you can paint a beautiful sky with ease.
P.S. sorry about the typo in the bullet point. It happens some time =P
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Timestamps
0:00 - intro
01:21 - 1- Don't try to control it
01:57 - 2- Plan well, work fast
02:36 - 3- Learn to stop
03:35 - Cloud exercise demo
09:38 - Cloudscape exercise demo
15:18 - Painting demo
30:21 - conclusion

[Cafewatercolor]

Do you like clouds? I hope today’s video will be helpful for you ☁️ ⛅️

[jas]

Just when I think I've learned all I can about painting clouds, I find this video and learn so much more. Thank you!

[prettythings]

What an incredible video, and a privilege to be able to access it for free, thank you so much Eric!

[movingcow]

The best sky/clouds tutorial I have seen so far. Thank you so much for posting.

[ulrike]

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

[kristahall]

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!

[nonzerosum]

As for me this is probably the best art/watercolor video on YouTube. 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

[cherirose]

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🎨🎨🎨👍

[yunzers]

Love the “let go and let it flow” quote. As you say it’s easier said than done. You do it very well. Thanks

[maddiepaddy]

ur videos are definitely the best free tutorials anyone can find, id love to see you do facial portraits! great job as always

[cindywight]

Love the way you paint the shoreline. Such informative instructions. Thank you for your inspiration.

[anilvinayakan]

Eric, this has been such a wonderful and useful lesson. Thank you so much. You are a great, inspiring teacher.

[rossmcleod]

Excellent vid. A maxim I hold close is that a painting is never finished, it is abandoned.

[mr.m]

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!!!

[artyfarty]

Perfect wet on wet result. Bravo. Thank you for this video. A big star for you

[annevanderwoude]

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

[viewfromthetop]

You teach so well. I appreciate all the tips you shared. Thanks.

[theresajones]

Thanks again Eric, I got so much from watching this, love the loose way you painted the 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....

[lasvistasatitlan]

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!!!

[barbbochenek]

I enjoy listening and watching you paint, you are very descriptive .