Quick Tip 85 - Painting Clouds

In response to questions from online students art teacher Dianne Mize explains the process behind creating clouds in your paintings.

[borealiswan]

This is not just a quick tip on shaping clouds, this is a lesson on shaping our minds, learning to learn through a simple exercise of establishing the main steps (nothing too complex, just 3 values) to draw/paint 3dimentional objects. Thank you very much once again ! Dominique

[ianwoods]

I am so glad that I have found your Chanel, like the other comments say you explain it so well, even thick heads like me can understand it, l am about to etemt to paint the cover of pink Floyd's album the endless river l am so great full for this lesson thank you so much. Looking forward to checking out as many of your posts as I can.

[sunnybradshaw]

Fantastic! Finally a teacher who is working at a pace a beginner can follow. Thank you so much

[veaudor]

As per usual, an outstanding tutorial. I've learned so much!

[hongyang]

You are amazing teacher!Thank you so much!

[DS]

Your instructions are so helpful because you explain things so clearly. TY.

[ziadbassaj]

Like many others here, I truly appreciate what you are doing. This, and many other lessons of yours, are simple, precise and very effective. I’m very grateful that your teachings have helped me become a better artist.

[oldepersonne]

You are an amazing teacher--clear, logical explanations . I have learned a lot from your videos

[ColorMixingMunsellStyle]

You are such a great artist. I have been purchasing your courses and have improved a lot. Thank you.

[margiedelay]

I have only recently become interested in painting. I have a natural aptitude for music, but NOT for art. Everything I attempt at art is a learning experience, and sometimes a major struggle. Your videos and tutorials make my struggles a lot easier. Thanks for showing as well as telling. You are an outstanding instructor.

[trangtraiq-farm]

It is not just a tip, it is real lession for artist thank you alot dear D.

[TheOysterFarmer]

Hi there from Norway! Excellent sky tutorial. I really enjoyed it!

[vaishi]

I love her videos. But im most amazed by the bravery of painting with a white shirt

[cadia]

Thank you Dianne, now to try again after yesterday disaster !!

[CupCakesCreations]

Thank you Dianne! Can you recommend any of your full length lessons that would help with painting clouds and seascapes? Thanks!

[lindaburton]

Loved this tip about painting clouds. But please tell me, are you using oils or acrylics? Also, I’m curious about your pallet and set up. Are you using a portable easel? And it doesn’t look like your paints are ON the pallet, except when you’re mixing colors. I really need some help with all of this!

[kevinmanning]

That was a fantastic lesson thank you so much!

[rupalimalhotra]

No Mam
I haven't tried either with prussian blue or cobalt with white. I thought u will advice me which will be best towards sky.
Thanks
Rims1

[elliestretchprays]

Notes...
*get sky value in first
*Block around cloud area
*Start with darkest value of cloud first using sky color too and complementary color to make its grey
*block in medium color of cloud
*block in lightest and push the paint toward sky to blend into sky
Clean brush
*blend the cloud values together
*reflective light appears in the shadow..

[haifasalama]

I love your tips how mach rich information. Would you please give some tips about skin tone and portrait brush strokes. Thank you