Blue Skies & Clouds
A class to practice blue skies & clouds with watercolor
Class Overview
In this class, you will:
- Practice core techniques to create clouds and gradients found in blue skies
- Practice 3 types of blue skies with varying cloud formations
- Challenge yourself to a final painting where you “scale up” and paint at a larger size
Lessons Overview
Painting skies can go in all different directions except for what was planned. But that's ok, let's practice them together! Starting off practice with a two color gradient sky. In this lesson we will spend some time practicing cloud techniques. Easing into our blue sky practice with a cloudless blue gradient. Adding in wispy clouds as a next step in our sky practice. Finally, we're bringing in white fluffy clouds to our sky practice. Let's practice scaling up our paintings with this challenge to "size-up" from the last lesson. In this video, I share with you my own process of painting the challenge prompt photo. A timelapse process of painting the challenge prompt photo. All reference photo downloads are located here for your convenience.Blue Skies & Clouds
Exercises
Introduction
Gradient Wash Techniques
Cloud Techniques
Blue Sky: Gradient
Blue Sky: Wispy Clouds
Blue Sky: White Clouds
Challenge
Challenge Prompt
Challenge Painting
Challenge Timelapse
Downloads
Blue Skies & Clouds Downloads
Single Class
- Instant Access Class
- Self-Paced
- Lifetime access
- *This class is included in the Paint With Me membership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between purchasing the single class vs. membership option?
The single class gives you access to only the class and the lessons (shown in the class overview). The class is self-directed. You can ask questions in the comments below the lessons, but there is no other direct interaction between Susan (your instructor) or the rest of the larger Paint With Me community. You will have lifetime access to the class whether you have a membership or not.
The membership gives you access to the entire Paint With Me community. This includes all classes (including this one), live call invitations, live call replays, and bonus videos. You will also have access to the private member-only forum where you can post your work, receive feedback from Susan directly, and meet & mingle with other members as well! You maintain access to all classes and content while you are an active member.
How do I take the class after purchase?
The class will be accessed digitally in video form that you watch directly via our private website.
After purchase, you will be directed to create a login for the Paint With Me site (if you don’t already have one). Any class or membership you purchase will be available under this login.
When does the class start?
How long do I have access to the class?
Is this class suitable for beginners?
Yes, it’s a great way to dive in and begin learning about how to work with water. If you are just starting out and have not put any paint to paper yet, I would recommend visiting the Shop page and enrolling in Just Watercolor.
If you enroll in the membership, Just Watercolor and other foundational classes are included.
What supplies do I need for this class?
Below are the key supplies I use in the video lessons. You do not have to have these exact supplies, but this gives you an idea of what you may need:
- Arches Cold Press Sheet Bright White
- Princeton Neptune Mottler (1 ½)
- Silver Brush Black Velvet Size 10 Round
- Grumbacher Goldenedge Aquarelle ¾
- Silver Brush Goat Hair Mop Size 10 Round
- Facial Tissue (no pattern or lotion)
- Hairdryer
- Pencil
Hi, I’m Susan!
I discovered watercolors during a particularly challenging time in my life. While recovering from a bad flare of my chronic kidney disease, I was looking for something to distract me from stress and anxiety.
I started with my old supplies and timidly painted something unimpressive. But I was hooked.
When I was painting I forgot all about the other things I was dealing with at the time. Painting brings me a sense of peace and calm. It’s why I believe in the power of having a creative outlet.
So if you’re exploring that outlet using watercolors, I’d love to be your guide. Let’s paint, shall we?
