HOW TO: Paint Skies and Clouds in watercolor (watercolour)

The best way to paint skies and clouds in watercolour. Learn how to easily capture a variety of cloud forms in watercolour with a few simple tools. Free video for beginners and established artists.
About this Video Tutorial: The video is perfect for ALL levels, whether you are out in the field as a pleinaire painter or, at home working in your studio. I am sharing everything in my toolbox: techniques and tips based on observation and 20+ years of practical painting and teaching experience. (Scroll down for your FREE PDF FILE!)
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Learn how to paint easy skies in watercolor / watercolour with various cloud formations using ONLY 5 COLORS, 2 BRUSHES and some TISSUE
Part 1) Gradated Wash for a clear blue sky
Part 2) Fluffy Cumulus Clouds
Part 3) Whispy Cirrus Clouds
Part 4) Stormy Stratocumulus
Discover effective, yet surprisingly easy techniques using a variety of special effects using a variety of brushes ALL WITHOUT masking fluid!
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Hi I’m Crystal Beshara,
I'm a professional artist & illustrator living in Canada.
I’ve taught watercolor workshops all over the world for over 20 years.
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[@aimerchocolat]

Crystal, I have been watching tutorials for several months. Lately, I've been trying to learn how to paint skies. I have been quite discouraged because all videos that I've come across have been quite complex and all my clouds have been big blurry blobs. Like others have mentioned, they discovered you thanks to the algorithms. Well, so have I. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to you. I've never left comments before but I really want you to know that your explanations and tips are very appreciated. I have been painting in oils for several years but only been painting in water colour (as a hobby) for much less time. I have never thought of mixing colours on the paper!!! I had assumed (because I've only seen people mix in the tray) it "wasn't done or allowed"! You are a game changer for me!!! Thank you! I am absolutely changing my approach to colours!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Oh my goodness! I am so happy for you and I am so grateful for your kind words. We all need to stick together as there are so many different approaches to watercolour painting, we can use all the help we can get. Just subscribe to the channel because I have a whole series of beginner, watercolour videos, coming out, and they will be perfect for you!❤

[@aimerchocolat]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist Subscribed and looking forward to them!

[@1c0c8]

I gave up on clouds! This video is so inspiring and so clear. Thank you for making it. I cannot wait to dive back into my cloud study!

[@PrafulDhargalkar]

Beautiful clouds rendered well and clear narrative which is very important for any demo. Loved the visuals of cloud illustrations to explain the types of clouds. Personally I would prefer using cooler colours to make the grey in the stormy clouds. Fantastic demo 👍🏻

[@That1grI]

EYE needed thissssssssssssssssss in my life.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Haha! Happy to help ❤

[@van_creative]

Excellent comprehensive tutorial on clouds. One of the best I've seen. Thank you

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

What a wonderful compliment. Thank you 😊

[@sheilacym]

This is one of the best tutorials I have ever watched and probably the very best on skies and clouds that I’ve seen. There are definitely some excellent tutorials available…..but you have explained everything in such a clear and understandable way which helps us to understand so much more….I.e..the ‘Whys’ and the ‘Hows’ . I noticed one of the previous comments from a few months ago also mentioned the KZbin algorithms….and I agree that I would not have found you had it not been for that. Thank you so much for this absolutely brilliant and excellent video tutorial. 🥳🤗

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Oh my goodness what a generous complement! Thank you so much. I really value comments like this and appreciate every subscriber and every share that I get. It helps me to continue creating free content like this for you. 😊

[@tomtiddler1]

This is the exact video I've been searching for, many thanks!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

What an amazing compliment - Thank you! :)

[@mayxanh5571]

Beautiful blue sky! I really enjoyed your tutorial. Thank you so much for your teaching. I learned a lot from you.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

I’m so glad this video was helpful. Thank you for watching !

[@PrafulDhargalkar]

Subscribed - waiting for more content.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thanks for subscribing !

[@Tugboat-R-Us]

So I have tried the kleenex method before but I had used a paper towel. Even though the paper towel did give it a cloud like look, I found myself having to rework allot of the cloud formation. I’m going to try it with the kleenex method. I think that this will give the clouds more of the look I’m going for. Thank you for the tips and tricks. ❤

[@peacefultahitti379]

This video is so so helpful, Louise. Thank you so so much 💖

[@garyandmarciamorine8483]

Thank you so much! Very informative, and easy to follow. I learned a lot!

[@colinremmer2417]

I've been trying to paint cirrus clouds and then found you tutorial. I followed your method (the last section of your tutorial) and it worked brilliantly. Thank you

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Glad I could help! Thanks for letting me know. Hope you join. More beginner tutorials coming soon ☺️

[@Susan-vp1vr]

Great and powerful skies. Thank you.

[@lemonade708]

I really enjoyed this tutorial and how you explained everything so clearly. Thanks Crystal!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Wonderful ! Thanks so much for the feedback 🙌

[@sarvamangalamudhol]

Very beautiful tutorial Bashera💐🙏👍👌🙂

[@barry5607]

Excellent tutorial Crystal i have just found your channel, just what i needed a great help. thank you for sharing your talents!!🙏

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thank you so much for taking time to comment!

[@carpeductumc]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Awesome ! Glad it helped :)

[@monicaant.1422]

Thank I haven't used my watercolor for around 6 months and this motivated me try 😊 definitely going to be trying this

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

My pleasure 😊

[@finight5863]

Hello from asia! Wow Wow Wow! 😎 Empowering! Keep on dancing!

[@barbaramartin6273]

Really great demonstration. Thank you.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You’re very welcome ! Glad to share!

[@bethhoyle3033]

This is amazing, thank you!!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@patriciarobinson8368]

Beautifully detailed. The best I've ever seen.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

What a lovely comment ! Thank you for taking the time to write. All the best on your journey with watercolour !

[@GONZOFAM7]

Brilliant

[@denisesprout1074]

Great lesson!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Glad you liked it!

[@yayacuculis7929]

This was an amazing lesson and I learned so much! Thank you.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Yay! I love that. It means so much that you took the time to let me know. All the best to you!

[@rhonaluck3721]

I really enjoyed this video and learned a lot…Easy to follow! Thanks Crystal.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thank you for this wonderful feedback ! Much appreciated :)

[@eirinn54]

Thank you very much for this phantastic and very informative tutorial. 💙

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You’re so very welcome. Thank you for watching !

[@pattycyr8662]

Excellent video!!!!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thank you ! So glad you enjoyed it !

[@evolvvartstudio]

Thank you so much for this lesson--it has helped me more than any other in learning how to paint clouds. And thank you for showing it in real time and not speeding it up.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Awesome. Thanks for the wonderful comment 🙏

[@Gigiridgway]

Thank you sooo much

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You’re so very welcome!

[@alisonhendry2928]

Yay for KZbin algorithms! Pulled you out for me to enjoy. Many thanks for this clear and very different approach to skies. Love your method and colour choices. I have often avoided landscapes as “ don’t muck with it” is often part of the learning and I really love to muck with things and love details so your way is speaking to me, yet it still has a beautiful not mucked with result. Can’t wait to try this. Love the science way of explaining the light and refraction and perspective too. My inner nerd is happy.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment so thoughtfully. I feel and hear your inner nerd big time! All the best to you on your watercolour journey and hopefully you can subscribe for more!

[@houston959]

hello from Mexico! your video is amazing and I have learnt more about perspective and blending than any other video or suggestions from my teachers. I will be applying these tecnifiques on my future paintings until master this. This video is really helpful, thank you so much for bringing to the world such a masterpiece of video.

[@kerrym5424]

Thank you so much! I fell apart tackling the cumulus clouds…turned to “mud chucks”. But I had so much fun and success with the last two, I’m going back to conquer the second again. Such an informative video, I subscribed and will explore your website and other videos. Really exciting! Great video!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thank you very much for the feedback! I hope you continue to practice and enjoy ! Thanks for subscribing 😊

[@lindsayjenni5032]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

thank you for watching & commenting!

[@lindsayjenni5032]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist you’re welcome. I look forward to watching your other tutorials!

[@Luizf287]

amazing cloud exercises and I loved your flare. where could I buy it?

[@Tugboat-R-Us]

I watched another video earlier where the artist said to be mindful of what you are wetting before you wet the paper and why you are doing for what effect you are wanting. This is what you hit on in your video as well. I can’t wait to try all of your tips and tricks. ❤

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thank for watching and for taking the time to comment! GOOD LUCK!

[@arunjain32]

Excellent & simple explanation

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thank you ! So glad you enjoyed this :)

[@juliadean2473]

Thank you, so clear and really instructive. Lovely clouds really appreciate you sharing your amazing skill.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You are very welcome

[@brendatrujillo2666]

Crystal, the cloud images you created are so very beautiful! And, your narrative of the hows and whys make me feel so comfortable in trying your techniques. Wonderful video! Thank you for your generosity in posting these helpful videos. I look forward to watching more of your videos. ❤️😔😔

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

This is just the sweetest message! I’m so glad that you found this video helpful. Communication is so important and instructional art videos. And the fact that you felt comfortable and confident to perhaps give this a try means I’ve done my job! Thank you for taking the time to comment and I wish you much success :)

[@georgykitchen]

Very beautiful picture, I am new friend hear, please stay connected ❤️👏👍🙌😍👌🙏

[@user-rg2kn1mf2o]

Hay thật sự, cảm ơn Đức Phúc mang cho mình dòng cảm xúc này!

[@Jaybird9520]

Love it!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thank you !

[@suel4269]

Beautiful clouds, very well explained. Is the Pthalo blue a green or red shade?

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Great question! This one is by da Vinci paints and is simply “phthalo blue” but if you’re using another brand that only has red or green shade as an option, I’d go for the green shade, as it will offer more contrast to the ultramarine blue:)

[@suel4269]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist I just looked at Davinci paints. They have a Pthalo Blue red shade and a Pthalo Blue. So yours must be the green one.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Mine is simply “Phthalo Blue” davincipaints.com/phthalo-blue-15ml-watercolor/

[@suel4269]

I’m watching again because I painted my Poppy scene with Gouache and I couldn’t get the right California sky color. I tried Um Blue, then added Pthalo, Prussian but it’s still not right.

[@tanyabishop30]

have you ever painted a sky with clouds on fabric? And, how? Thanks

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

I haven’t - I’m sure there must be some tutorials out there :)

[@cyberblaze13_85]

33:11

[@ruthbosch7788]

Try pink