Dreamy Night Sky//How to paint clouds: Step by Step Watercolor Tutorial

Hi guys! So someone requested for me to do a cloud tutorial, so I made a version of a night sky with clouds. This took me a while to figure out the technique. I've done around 8 tries or so, but I'm quite happy with the outcome, and hopefully this technique will be useful for your own cloud paintings as well. Hope you guys enjoy the video and happy painting! :))
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TOOLS:
Brushes: Raphael softaqua Flat brush size18, Holbein Black Resable size 6, Giorgione synthetic brush size 2
WC: DS and Holbein,
Gouache: WN gouache, Himi gouache, Dr Ph Martin Bleed Proof White
Paper: Arches fine grain 300gsm // don't go lower than 300gsm as painting requires a lot of water
MUSIC:
Salt Lamp by Jobii
Arm and Hammer by Guustavv
Dreary Dusk by Justnormal
Snow Cap by Guustavv
All music from Epidemic Sounds

[@CTisMe]

Night skies and clouds were two of my favorite things to paint...now it's birds. Good demonstration

[@Nianiani]

Thanks!!

[@mitalipaul601]

It's not dreamy.. It's magical!! 💜❤💙

[@Nianiani]

Haha thank you! xD

[@Tonyukuk1453]

Art is a teraphy . I was very nervous yesterday. I wasnt paint anything for three days. And i was feel so bad and i painted what i want and this is WONDERFUL. I FEEL GOOD

[@Nianiani]

yeaa that's very true! I'm glad you are able to express yourself through your art! :D:D

[@aesthetemanju3212]

This is amazing and going in to darken the sky after you have painted the moon is a honed artist's move, so confident, I would be so afraid of ruining it that I'd never do it😂👍

[@Nianiani]

Hahaha I don't know.. I tend to do that a lot, more because I usually have the tendency to overwork my paintings xD

[@Serene_Calm]

One of the most beautiful painting tutorials I've seen on KZbin. The clouds look as if they are glowing... it's really amazing.

[@Emma.D.]

This is just as dreamy as your Unicorn hair. So beautiful !!!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much, Emma! ^_^

[@pankhu2291]

This is so gorgeous.. Perfect example of the beauty of watercolours...

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lefthandstory1280]

Beautiful ❤️ awesome sharing friend😊.❤️.

[@Nianiani]

Thanks!

[@sithminehara9182]

I'm looking at all your pictures .You'm really talented .Thanks for more😊

[@Nianiani]

THank you!

[@hilarylhahn1089]

Beautiful work! I just painted a galaxy - so this one really caught my eye. Will be sure to give the clouds a try.

[@Nianiani]

Have fun!

[@indoraptor2320]

That's an impressive peice of art

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!

[@ankesart2515]

It's so gorgeous and magical. 🤩🤩

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

Beautiful clouds and moon/stars! 😍 👏👏👏👍😊 Have a nice day 😊 ❤️

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! You too!

[@Moonpaints]

It looks so magical 😍 love it ❤

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@kopiko2658]

Wow beautiful paint very very beautiful💙💙💙💚💛

[@rashidamufaddal4421]

This painting is amazing. Suck at painting but had to do it for practice and this video is just explained explicitly well. Thank you

[@Nianiani]

Welcome :D:D

[@MellieMcK]

AHHHHHHHHH this is so pretty!!!! I wish I could paint large scale - this would be amazing behind my bed! 🌟☁🌙🌈

[@Nianiani]

Oooooo That would be cool. You can try?

[@kaywegner6477]

The colors are gorgeous! I love this and can’t wait to give it a try. Beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Nianiani]

Have fun!

[@amyovard4817]

So calming and so pretty!!! Dare I say, I see a bit of a face in the moon? 🌜✨✨✨ Seriously though, this is so gorgeous. I’ll have to try your technique because anytime *I* try to do something like this, it comes out looking so weird. Hahaha! Thank you for another amazing tutorial Nia!!!💖💖💖

[@Nianiani]

I think I saw a face on the moon too when I was painting that hahaha

[@justagirlintn1]

Omg! This painting is gorgeous!!!!!! I love it so much!! Somehow I accidentally hit 👎🏻 but I corrected it to 👍🏻 the minute I saw it. You are very talented and I can’t wait to watch more of your videos!

[@Nianiani]

Hahaha no worries! Sometimes I accidentally do that too in videos xD

[@jacq1532]

Please can you do more’ paint with me’ of these magical, sky, moon paintings. I really enjoyed this one so very much 😊

[@marytesta3003]

The very last white really surprised me. It really made the stars almost twinkle. Thank you for a beautiful tutorial.

[@Nianiani]

Thank youu! I intended it to be that way 😁

[@andreasmith2673]

Beautiful! I love getting to watch the process that other artists go thru. It encourages me. Thank you.

[@Nianiani]

You're very welcome! Best of luck for your paintings!

[@mariumislam4042]

Beautiful starry sky. Thank you so much for the tutorial. I have been trying one for months but couldn’t. Doing this in Watercolor is difficult. It has been a great help. ❤️

[@Nianiani]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karindonoghue9316]

Gorgeous! I want to lie outdoors and stare at this sky.

[@happyhoney5002]

Wohoo!! Amazing Night Sky!! ❤️😍

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@chelseamccurdy8330]

Love this tutorial SO MUCH! Please do more of these types of paintings!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! ^_^

[@mariestephanieaumentado9270]

Oh it's really beautiful. Clouds are very challenging for me to paint and I would love to try this tutorial very soon..

[@Nianiani]

Oh don't worry! You're not alone xD This took me around 8 tries to figure out the technique and layering haha Hope it goes well for you!

[@evsa1064]

Beautiful and magical.......great work

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@reflections-relaxmusic]

This is really beautiful! Looking forward to watching and trying out your other tutorials too. Thank you!

[@Nianiani]

Have fun painting along! :D

[@dolcezzeEmagia]

How do u know where to add color and where to smooth? Do you imagine the sky or do u look at a picture? I try to understand. The magic on paint is understand when to stop add things on it. i love watch the changes from beginning til the end.

[@Nianiani]

I think I used a picture with this one but I lost the link >

[@artforfun101]

Hi Nia, thank you for this magical tutorial. Your tutorials are real convenient to follow. I'm lucky to have found you. Love from Bangladesh.

[@Nianiani]

Glad it was easy for you to follow! Best of luck for your paintings!

[@mlikhon8658]

Hey there! From the same country!

[@user-pq6he5jv6g]

Im feeling quite sick... And watching this kinda made me feel relaxed for a while!! I started using watercolors a week ago and im really excited to try this... This might be the first painting tutorial ill ever try to follow,, i usually get bored easily and im so bad at following instructions lol but ur painting methods are logical and self explanatory!! Thank u for this video, and the painting is so gorgeous

[@Nianiani]

Oh that's so great to hear! I hope you get well soon and enjoy painting along if you decide to do so ^_^

[@supersushma49]

Omggggg howwww! I am a beginner and I badly wanna do this! I am giving this a shot right away even if I fail to get it half as beautiful as this. Love it!

[@Nianiani]

hope it went well!

[@PrincessOceanna]

This is absolutely gorgeous. Definitely going to try to do this as it matches my April bullet journal theme!

[@Nianiani]

Cool! :D

[@GuReumArtStudio]

Beautiful night sky. Love the color! Thank you for sharing!

[@Nianiani]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Quitted_Yuri]

Wow!That's just wow! The drawing was fantastic!I tried it and it looks really great :D! Thx for the tutorial,it helps a lot,it improved my drawing skills!

[@Nianiani]

That's awesome! Well done! :D:D

[@Quitted_Yuri]

@@Nianiani Thanks! It's because of your video and now I've gotten a new collection!Thx (x3) ;3

[@n.normal1565]

I'm really enjoying, really grateful, the way you explain what you're doing. you explain everything you show, and especially, why. I get to learn about the techniques and the way the medium behaves, and I'm honestly quite grateful. you are clearly a wonderful teacher as well as artist. thank you. 💐

[@roselynbaruch3697]

Love 😍 your magical clouds! Your technique and colours and different whites are gorgeous 😉 Thank you for the tutorial.

[@Nianiani]

Glad you enjoyed it! :D:D

[@andrealord6582]

I love this picture! Yes, magical! Thank you for the tutorials. You explain things very well.

[@Nianiani]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Subzero_ginger]

Oh my! This is amazing ❤️😍 beautiful

[@Nianiani]

Glad you like it!

[@lottylouart]

Wonderful cloudscape, very magical and peaceful!

[@Nianiani]

Thank youuu!

[@BlessedForever888]

So beautiful! Thank you! These colours are just perfectly dreamy

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!

[@FaerieDust]

Lovely painting! I love seeing the full process like this - I would never have thought it could turn out this awesome if you'd just shown me the very first layer. I'm still learning to think in layers and multiple steps, and not judge my work prematurely. Honestly, usually when I'm unhappy with something it's mostly because I'm not actually done yet and need to figure the next layer... I think this video showcases that really well, how just a few more layers can take a painting from quite basic to stunning.

[@Nianiani]

Ah yes! A lot of times I've seem works that ppl are unhappy with, but in reality it's just unfinished, and needs a bit more layers! Don't give up and keep working on it. It also helps to step back a bit when you're feeling a bit stuck. Best of luck for your paintings!

[@amberdawnhanke7903]

So magical 💖✨ This was a calming and beautiful video. I totally subscribed to your channel after a few minutes of watching it. Thanks for this amazing technique.

[@Nianiani]

aww! Welcome to the channel :))

[@phanieartsy515]

So whimsical 😍❤️

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@a.ravichandran1513]

Nia I love all your paintings and you are so talented and this one is magical❤️❤️🎉🔥

[@Nianiani]

Thank youuu!

[@ml2mercer2011]

Stunning! Have to try it. Lisa

[@Nianiani]

Have fun!

[@simplycalea]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS

[@NadiaGLI]

So gorgeous, I can't wait to try! I'm going to do something a little funky and paint a full moon cycle on top, will let you know how it turns out :) Thanks as always for your thoughtful and detailed tutorials!

[@Nianiani]

That's awesome! Best of luck!

[@bevjensen2913]

Stunning

[@audiotinker]

This is so beautiful. Sooo much harder than I thought. I don’t know how to make things as smoothly blended I think I needed more of a rounded brush than one with a point. And better paper for sure. Mine dried in seconds. But it was so fun and I can’t wait to try again! Thank you!

[@Nianiani]

You can do it! All the best!

[@byhand445]

Lovely colors!! Beautiful sky🌝

[@Nianiani]

Thanks :D

[@ranjitaguru8357]

It's soo magical. 🥰😳 Fun fact: I was watching this when it was night time🌌🌃 at my place and I fell asleep😴 while watching it my mom said.😅😅😅

[@Nianiani]

Hahahaha perfect timing!

[@ranjitaguru8357]

:D

[@abhishektiwari1886]

wowww this is what i saw in my dream last night😗🙀

[@Nianiani]

haha what a colourful dream :D

[@sirikim1111]

This dreamy night sky painting is beautiful and gorgeous. and I love this style. Moreover, This video helped me a lot to painting this. Thank you!✨💖

[@Nianiani]

Yay! So glad it helped! :D:D

[@mrsbsantiago]

That's so pretty! I love it!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@mrsbsantiago]

@@Nianiani You’re welcome! I always love your works

[@brandigr2]

Thank you for this! I learned a lot and it inspired me to paint some of these dreamy skies!

[@Nianiani]

That's great! :D:D

[@SeaSoulArt]

Amazing sky! So a beautiful picture!😍

[@arlenebaldwin7002]

Just gorgeous. Mahalo 🖌🖌🖌🖌🖌🖌

[@Nianiani]

Thanks!

[@Onomatopreeya]

I just made this and it turned out so good!! Thank you for the amazing tutorial ^_^

[@Nianiani]

Thats awesome! Well done :D:D

[@keerthikab1861]

It so beautiful

[@Nianiani]

Thanks!

[@mards9648]

Loved it !!

[@avrilbrielletarver8960]

Heyy beautiful! That's amazing!! It's so magical!😊✨💕❤️

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!!

[@ayazukai2401]

This is gorgeous ! I decided to follow the tutorial and draw the same thing and it turned out amazing ! It wasn’t as smooth and cloud like as yours but the colours r rlly pretty Tysmm!

[@Nianiani]

No worries! So glad you enjoyed painting it!

[@sofar_sogud4929]

Beautiful!

[@narcisse-nijikumo1902]

This Sky is amazing and like usual you really well explained everything ! Thank you so much 🥰

[@Nianiani]

You're very welcome! Happy painting! :D

[@unwindle4862]

So beautiful and dreamy!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!

[@lettisha.]

Love this!

[@kalnikartandmusic1206]

Thanks a lot for this😍... I love to paint such things with watercolors but I am often not able to do it well.😶.. But now that you have given this tutorial... I will surely try this🌝😄😄

[@Nianiani]

You can do it!

[@kalnikartandmusic1206]

@@Nianiani thanks 😊... You are amazing🤩🤩

[@skylerrrrrr1000]

Wwoww it's sooo amazingly dreamy ❤️❤️ I love it ,, you are so amazing artist ❤️❤️

[@Nianiani]

Thank youuu :))

[@alejandrapalacios6525]

I will try it for sure 😉!!

[@Nianiani]

Enjoy! :D:D

[@MrsTitina]

Pretty one!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@maylynautos9785]

Woah my brain instantly said so much dreaaaaaaaaminesssss and so cozzzzzzzzinessss can't take it control just looove it nia love every work u diddd so lovely i will definitely give this a try! 😊😊😊😁😁😁

[@Nianiani]

Hahaha hope you enjoy painting along!

[@tashnimfiroz8665]

Hey girl . I am new to your channel and i just want to let you know how amazing you are. I followed this tutorial and one of the coffee cup tutorial and let me tell you it came out amazing I am super proud of myself and it's all because of you . So thank you thank you so so much . I really appreciate this and keep up the great work Lots of love from India

[@iamrhazell]

this is so lovely. ♡

[@Nianiani]

Thank youu!

[@hopelikeair7320]

you answered my request even before i ask🙈 thanks for making this video, it helps me so much and for me it's healing to watch painting videos💛🌻💛

[@Nianiani]

Ooo I love it when that happens! :D:D haha Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gabriellabelindaadeline6439]

So pretty😍 please make more with some metalic paints!! 🤩🤩

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! Well actually, you can also add metallic paints for this painting too! :D

[@maishafahmida2498]

Hello Nia, I've always wished that you'll paint sky or clouds someday. And here you're..! This one is so magical! It's colour scheme reminds me of your hydrangea tutorial. I have a request, please bring some sunflower field and underwater sea based tutorial.. All the best and lots of love 💖

[@Nianiani]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it! what sort of underwater sea are you thinking of?

[@maishafahmida2498]

@@Nianiani I was thinking of marine life actually

[@chantalp.146]

Beautiful 🤩

[@Nianiani]

Thanks 🤗

[@texastamme8209]

Beautiful!!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@sharya8122]

You are such a great artist!😌

[@Nianiani]

Aw thank you so much! I still need a lot of practice though haha

[@sanpls]

Beautiful art

[@hibafathima9236]

Woww...its awesome nia..it seems real..i just lvd it very much💞

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MaeBelleArt]

Lovely 🥰

[@kylzetta5408]

beautiful! 🤩

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@spbv1961]

Beautiful

[@Nianiani]

Thank you

[@bluiriss13]

Magnificent!!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@devalapalliswapna7306]

Me: it’s the the first time watching ur video Also me: hears ur voice . OMG I just heard a goddess

[@Nianiani]

haha I promise you it's the mic's doing xD

[@swathisoo6798]

Loved this🥺💜

[@Nianiani]

Thanks!

[@HarshitasDesk]

This so beautiful 😍

[@Nianiani]

Thank youuu :D:D

[@aesthetemanju3212]

Please make more such tutorials with sea, landscapes or skyscapes. These are soooo helpful. I'm a beginner with watercolours and the way you explain everything makes it all so easy. Can't tell you how much I've learnt from just 3 videos of yours 🙏 the sparkling shoreline, the flowers field and this one, just lovely 👌👌👌 also the lantern one🔥

[@Nianiani]

New sunset beach tutorial just published :D:D

[@aesthetemanju3212]

@@Nianiani hahaha I know, I was just watching it, was waiting for something like that🔥 amazing ❤️

[@Nianiani]

@@aesthetemanju3212 hahaha awesome xD

[@nicoleaubry6944]

magical.....

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@annedurand3136]

Thanks for uploading this!!!!

[@Nianiani]

No problem!

[@mariumortellaro119]

Beautiful 😊👍

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lorrainemanning3809]

Really beautiful 🌟

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@haripriyasharma6215]

Wow! So beautiful I love it ♥️

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@haripriyasharma6215]

@@Nianiani welcome always:)^_^^

[@zabebebe704]

thanks so much for the lesson!!!

[@Nianiani]

My pleasure!

[@karongworld]

Your video is so cool😍😍 sooooo beautiful!!!!!!!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!!

[@sangeethadhandayuthapani7489]

Your paining is BEAUTIFUL!!! Please tell me the size of the paper that u used !