How To Paint Beautiful Summer Skies

[@tr33m00nk]

Excellent tutorial (as always). Your “beauty tip” @32:29 was especially informative! I’ve not seen/heard anyone else so clearly demonstrate the risks associated with using ‘hair driers’ on watercolor paint/paper. Usually it’s just ‘-use a hair dryer to dry out the wet paint faster-‘. Sometimes they add ‘-be careful not to get it too hot-‘ or ‘-don’t let it move the paint around-‘. But never a clear demonstration with an explanation like yours. Your great skill at and knowledge of watercolour while it’s happening on the paper which you can communicate so clearly is (I think) why many of us return often to your videos. You are teaching 'foundational knowledge' not just 'do this, do that' without crucial details of why/how. Kudos to the videographer and beware of the fence posts!! { ;= )

[@lindalucia970]

FINALLY I have found someone who can both paint and teach really well. What a wonderful combination 😍 thank you so much. In a few videos already learning so much more than in months of using other platforms.

[@garygreen1782]

I tried no.2 and all in all it went okay. Better than expected. Needs practice as you say. But solid advice, well explained. One of the best (if not the best) watercolour channels on KZbin. Thanks Oliver 👍

[@kristingoethals4330]

Another amazing tutorial. And the skies I paint are getting better and better. Thank you so much !

[@farukhhasan11]

Hi Oliver, I am a big fan of you. They way you teach and explain is amazing. This video on clouds is very very helpful. I really like your style of watercolor paintings. In thousands of paintings, I can easily recognize your style which is unique, very genuine and just AMAZING!!!

[@kittykatsfc13]

P🎉proud ppppppopph o

[@rogantaylor9277]

Thank you so much Oliver. Just today discovered you and this tutorial on watercolour skies. I have needed help badly. So appreciate this, Rogan Taylor

[@twicetwo]

- Many people like your painting lessons, just as we, the inhabitants of northern Antarctica, are fans of your work. - Merci beaucoup!

[@Linda-kh6rl]

I have enjoy the way you explain your artwork. You take just a good time in explaining. I have painted for 40 years.❤

[@pammcreynolds]

I appreciate how you share the colors used and explain why you use those colors. I have more understanding of how warm and cool colors move things forward or back. Every little detail you use is explained and taught as to why that technique is used. Thank you so much for your great teaching of every detail, including the problems involved with using a hair dryer. I love how you share so many wonderful tips.

[@stevec-b6214]

I am so grateful you are giving skies a lot of coverage, I am practising them a lot at present. I recall a very good friend and advisor on photography many years ago, who simply reminded me `you will have a lot of waste paper in your bin to start with, but it will reduce` I used to expect a good painting every time, when I first started watching your channel ;)

[@augustinetee5769]

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[@Linda-kh6rl]

The art that you or talking about there is just one building it is BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@DaisyTea1]

So thankful for this beautiful channel! ✨️

[@marcydrake9159]

Me too! It’s a game changer! 🥳🥰👍

[@kerriclarke9366]

Great skies detail and no tissues used to blot out clouds. The results are really lovely. Learnt a lot more from you today about mixing paint for warm and cool - well, a bit more understanding of the technique, because you always indicate the warm/cool transition in your tutorials. 😊

[@veenitadar2476]

So we’ll and patiently explained and summed up.

[@jaquelineballantine1489]

Magnificent tutorial. Thank you! Your mellow, reassuring presentation is so encouraging. My dog likes your soothing voice too. She’s in my lap whilst I watch -every time😂

[@theresaavery4670]

You are masterful at your craft. I have to confess, I didn't watch it through yet. I needed a soothing and calm voice as I was scrolling through tutorials to watch. I am down with a virus and was sleep deprived and at my wits end. When I saw this one, I knew yours was just the ticket. And it worked. Ahhh swweet sleep. So now I will settle in an watch it all. You should include ASMR in your portfolio of gifts to share. Your approach, technique, teaching style and soothing manner is one of a kind! Thank you for taking the time to make such a positive impact.

[@StaffsBadger]

Excellent! Best skies I’ve seen! It looks so easy! Must practice.

[@patriciaoliveira9212]

Thank you so much, Oliver. Can't add any more words that have'nt been already said. Your way of teaching is wonderfull. Congratulations. All the best.

[@mariateresamattinez5359]

Magníficos vídeos. Gracias por todo lo que nos enseña. Un placer enorme verle.

[@jeriheprianto2105]

Hi Mr Oliver Pyle...your content and tutorial is GOLD for me beginner watercolor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless you sir.

[@Linda-kh6rl]

You make painting so each.An you explain so good an you take your time! An your ARTWORK IS SO OUTSTANDING.❤

[@yipyip2020yip]

Thanks for your demonstrations and detail explanations of how to paint the skies. This is a good lesson. 😇

[@stephenking7128]

Another fantastic tutorial Oliver. Clearly explained and just at the right time as I am working on summer skies. Thank you, cheers.

[@susanellis7780]

Your paintings remind me of places I like to holiday. Corfe Castle is a favourite😊

[@dushaladamarasing176]

Thank you very much for this most instructive tutorial Mr Pyle. You are a great teacher.

[@michaelgauci-w4m]

Beautiful sky. Your way of teaching is fantastic.

[@Klecksfabrik]

Wonderful tutorial! Learnt a lot. Just need to get practice now!

[@susankashmiri6199]

Beautiful tutorial! Thank you for sharing your expertise, very helpful.

[@sandrade1734]

Thanks Olly another thoughtful tutorial. Becoming more aware of how much I fiddle with the first wash with disastrous results

[@barry5607]

Brilliant tutorial Crystal thank you again for your help, keep up with your excellent work!! Barry 🙏

[@kazubell8267]

You, sir, is a true master! Wonderful paintings and wonderful teaching! You helped me to understand watercolor so much more then my university teachers! Still a long road ahead, but im more and more confident and actually enjoying the process. Thank you so much! Keep up a good work and good luck!

[@toddbridges8834]

Awesome!!! Love the time and care you show us!!! Thanks!!!

[@optimisticgal]

Love following these, you make it look so easy, but doable. Gives me the push to give it a go. Love the tips along the way, thank you!

[@liamthorpe3452]

Great video, Your tutorials are brilliant! Thank you for sharing!.

[@nancybrink3701]

Thank you Oliver. Great sky turtorial. So many helpful tips!

[@susanmalolepszy2135]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@mygranddaughterstungac7232]

Thank you

[@MB-kf3yx]

Oliver, Thank you for this detailed tutorial on how to paint beautiful summer skies using three different techniques. I do plan to have a go at all three. I look forward to your video on painting skies at sunrise and sunset...as I particularly love the combination of colors that you have indicated you use to paint these skies.

[@AndySpecht-s3k]

The best teacher in watercolor that I've ever seen. Thanks a lot from Germany. Btw: this is video no. 5. I'm missing no. 4. Can anybody help me?

[@AndySpecht-s3k]

Sorry, found it.

[@Linda-kh6rl]

You make your painting so RELAXING ❤

[@daleshawn1910]

Wow! That’s a amazing sky.

[@Marimhage]

Thank you Oliver. This tutorial is again full of useful informations and very clear explanations Last week I did for the second time all the examples of your previous Skye tutorials. Very Interesting to see how repeating allows us to improve. Now I can’t wait to try your summer skies.

[@arniepaye6667]

Thank you for the great lesson Oliver.

[@maryloueppard425]

So appreciate your skill and teaching skill. Thank you so much. Sebastian Fl usa

[@franceslazu1784]

Thanks for those great techniques. Amazing skies!!❤

[@Linda-kh6rl]

I will still say you or BEST AT EXPLAINING YOUR ART WORK ❤

[@JulioMoreira-f5m]

I cant speak English so well but I learn a lot about watercolor painting. You are so pedagogic and I learn English too. I wonder about cadmium colors are they not negativ to nature? What can I use insted? And I think your filosofi of what watercolor painting means are so right! Any one can feel the same and cant paint whit the same feeling. I use to copy what you do must say but now I going to start my own travel across watercolor so thanks. Your videos are amazing!

[@enlighteneduk]

Brilliant tutoriald, so clear and simply explained. Thanks so much!

[@ForHisGlory-m4m]

fantastic

[@tinyfacemcgee9211]

You are a fabulous generous teacher! I love the way I am building skills through your videos. I have just switched to 300lb paper and am having a brief coronary. It’s so thirsty it’s leaving brush strokes! Help🤪

[@ChrisHobelArt]

Wonderful informative presentation as usual, you are the best❤😊

[@susanhendrickson2400]

Most appreciative of your instruction. Excellent and enjoyable. It boosts my confidence.

[@davidsmith812]

Have you done, or could you DO a video explaining warm and cool colors and when and how to use them effectively. I know what the warm and cool colors ARE, but I'm not sure on the theory on using them properly. Loved the video one the skies. I've had trouble with them but am getting better and this video really helped! Thanks! David, WV, USA

[@alysonevans5469]

Always full of interesting, useful information. Thank you

[@marionbik2022]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Your skies and clouds looked so fresh and real. I will plan, prepare and practice your techniques. Blotting out skies with tissues never seemed quite right to me. ✨🎨

[@geoffreycheeseman5248]

Well thought through and explained

[@grannieannie1371]

Wow I really learnt a lot today

[@twinningtwins4721]

Thanks for all your tips. They're very helpful. Can you please do a tutorial on stones, rocks, cliffside, and other similar rocky formations? Thanks so much.

[@jennyfreidooni6412]

Brilliant! I am always amazed to watch your process. In the beginning, if you’re not used to this style of painting, it looks a bit scary and chaotic. But the methodical way you approach the painting as a whole really creates a cohesive feeling. Your clouds ⛅️!!! Mind you, I was looking forward to more beauty tips 😉 - re blow dryer

[@eddyjuillerat835]

Thank you very much. Cheers from Switzerland.

[@cg8397]

Thanks for yet another educational video, Oliver. I have a question about preserving the painting after it has been completed. Do you use watercolour varnish, like Daler Rowney's? Or do you frame it as it is? Or do you use some other method? Again, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

A really excellent and helpful tutorial, Thank you. :-)

[@sarahjanewheatley5472]

I really appreciate your videos and the time you take to share your years of experience. Can I request a tour of your studio video at some point? I am always curious as to peoples working environment.

[@JohnnyB-art]

Hey buddy I can’t believe iv only just discovered you… amazing painting.. iv subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your work. All the best 😊

[@corallall]

Amazingly true British English!!!😅 Even HM the Queen didn't speak so good 😅

[@ljschlag271]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@pantera8298]

Thank you ❤

[@Linda-kh6rl]

An i have to put this on the KZbin you or so good at not saying you need to use expensive materials.An iam on KZbin watercolor all the time an you or the only artist that has not talked about expensive material.❤

[@joannameese7767]

can someone tell me how i can save therse wonderful demos ?

[@lenamccubbin1068]

I’m sure you are advised to add music during more quiet periods. However, I watch, relaxed in my easy chair. When the music starts, my eyelids drift closed. Z.z.z.z.z. Content is very good.

[@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442]

Thx. Better than taking sleeping pills…..! 😉

[@annettefournier9655]

Thank you very much.

[@susalu100]

Raw sienna "cool" the blue down? I always new that adding a warmer colour will warm a cold colour... Am I wrong? Could you explain, please? your skies look incredible fresh and beautiful, thank you so much for helping us to understand this very difficult material.

[@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442]

Blue is colder than RS - you're correct. However, any blue from cobalt (neutral) towards ultramarine is what I describe as a warm blue (ie it has red in it.) By adding RS, an earthy yellow, it neutralises the blue, pulling it towards the green side of the blues. If you look at the colour wheel, you'll see the blue moving away from the red/purple side of the chart and toward the cooler green/yellow side. Clearly the colour is still cooler relative to what is being added (RS) but it is not warming up the original colour (blue) - purple/red/orange would be needed to achieve that. One thing to note....my RS by Daler Rowney is an unusual colour, being more yellow than many other brands' RS, so it does have the effect of cooling the blue. Good question - thanks for posting it.

[@susalu100]

@@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 I see, I did not consider ultramarine as a warm blue, I did not know it has red in it. The neutralizer effect of RS pushes it to the cooler side of the wheel (greens) though RS is warm by itself. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain!!

[@LeeKnight22]

Anyone know the size of the brush Oliver is using here? please

[@christinebell2294]

Thankyou 👩🏻‍🎨

[@ahiemstra]

Adding burnt sienna to blue is not cooling down blue or is it? Isn’t that a way to desaturate blue?

[@marilynromans2546]

For a professional painting, do you ever work on dry paper that is totally not stretched

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

If I use glazing in every painting of mine...does that mean I'm not sure of mixing exact hues?

[@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442]

Not necessarily, unless you feel that you are doing it to correct/overpaint a colour that you weren't happy with. Glazing is a good way of adding variety to larger areas in a painting.

[@dianemcgregor6171]

Thanks so much for this video as I am learning heaps from it. However, I am confused! I thought you were adding raw sienna to the blue cad red mix in order to make shadows. I thought adding raw sienna would be warming it up and when you were adding less sienna that was for the cooler bottom clouds. But then almost 22 minutes in you say you are adding raw sienna to cool the sky down....?? You are confusing this old lady!

[@kimbirch1202]

Cerulean blue seems the most accurate blue for a warm summer sky ,to me. I wonder why you don't use it.

[@o8rufus]

❤

[@corallall]

What should be done if a maniac approaches the artist when he painting outside😮😮😮

[@sheilatribe2307]

Merck Oliver

[@MashaFyodorova]

У меня получилось

[@rose-sk2qv]

Never simple lol seems it at first. Hard to add depth so I just end up thinking it's all one flat landscape

[@Arte_e_design]

Can’t hear your voice 😢

[@JoanOsteen-ph9ce]

! K