Painting Clouds for Beginners (trailer)

In this trailer Dutch painter Janhendrik Dolsma gives you a taste of his 55 min. tutorial, in which he demonstrates a 3 step method to paint life like clouds in oil paint.
The division into chapters provides a clear insight into the required steps.
Dolsma (1950) is an expert painter of clouds, beaches, dunes and of course the ocean. On his KZbin channel he shares a lifetime of painting experience in short tutorial videos with an emphasis on painting clouds. His full length tutorials (over 60 minutes) have found their way to buyers all over the world. Full tutorials can be found here: www.paintingsk...
Dolsma participated in exhibitions in the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, Taiwan, Spain, Belgium and the USA.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/paintingskies
Website: www.paintingsk...
Full length tutorials: www.paintingsk...
Online sale: www.janhendrik...
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[@dagoelius]

The finger, still the greatest brush ever created.

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's right!

[@giannilauta6845]

Molto. Effetto,,,....

[@ciaraskeleton]

Yes! Brushes can be limiting, sometimes you just need to use your hands

[@portal258X]

That is one of the most informative videos on painting i have watched. I learned more in 7 minutes than i had in the last 7 days.

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great thanks! If you're interested in the full length video: www.paintingskies.com/video.

[@gauthierceline908]

Mr. Dolsma, you are a source of inspiration! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experiences and great talent in all your videos. Wishing you the best in 2023.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Celine! best wishes too for you and yours in 2023!

[@johnhorchler667]

​@PaintingSkies1 I doodle, but I find myself coloring more do you know why that is?

[@PaintingSkies1]

@@johnhorchler667 Haven't got a clue, John. Things change, they just do...

[@johnhorchler667]

@@PaintingSkies1 okay 👍 thank you for your time.

[@Taichientaoyin]

The best cloud tutorial I have found.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you! If you're interested in he full 60 minutes video you could download it at www.paintingskies.com/video. Or support me on Patreon (www.patreon.com/paintngskies)and have free access to all my full length tutorials.

[@TheWatertigress]

Hello Sir, I started watching your videos, really appreciate the moderate pace, clear instructions, you have soothing sounding voice. Beautiful cloud paintings. Learning a lot.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you. I'm really pleased my videos were helpful!

[@melindabeardsley9558]

This is a great video. Your clouds almost brought tears to my eyes. Thank you

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you so much, Melinda!

[@robot7759]

Sir, I stand in awe. Thank you ever so much.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, my pleasure!

[@ursulareeb4954]

Hi Janhendrik, thank you very much for this wonderful demonstration. Your tutorials are not only instructions you are a super teacher. Thanks from South Africa ❣

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you so much, Ursula!

[@brenttyedyetrucker6543]

I paint clouds a lot. This man is the best...amazing.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Brent!

[@user-db3ih1if8m]

Clouds are one of my biggest obstacles ...this helps so much Thank You!

[@PaintingSkies1]

that's great! If you're interested in the full length video, you can download it at www.paintingskies.com/video. Or you could support me on Patreon as a video patron and have free access to all my full length tutorials (www.patreon.com/paintingskies).

[@saltlifegull4091]

The only peaceful part of my day is watching one of his videos. Jan is the Best Therapist around:)

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, good to hear you enjoy my videos!

[@gocreateart]

Thank you for your lovely lesson. It's really helpful. We can all learn how to paint. If just practice and follow step by step. It might take extra time for some. But we can all learn. 😊😊 I am have learnt without any art school. Thank you to all the artist for sharing their skills.

[@PaintingSkies1]

You're right, most people can learn how to paint a lot better than they expect. If you put in the hours, you'll get better, it's as simple as that. Thank you for your kind comment!

[@Mimmimok]

Very imported to know how to paint sky and trees. Thank you very much for tutorial.

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Monika!

[@faithconner2087]

Beautiful painting! Beautiful clouds! Thank you for sharing.

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Faith!

[@lizavasta7717]

Sir, i love seas and everthing thats nature, the way u painted was enough to tell that u also cherish nature very much. The way u painted i also want to paint like that and one day i will , i trust myself. Your painting encourages me. I m grateful, wishing u luck..🎉

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Liza! Good to hear my videos have been helpful. Trust me, if you keep putting in the hours, you will get better and better. If you're interested in my full length tutorials, please check www.paintingskies.com/video.

[@claudialuna27]

I honestly have no words. I really appreciate your work. One can tell you really love and enjoy what you do. Thank you very much for inspiring us with your painting. Makes me forget about the noise in the world for some minutes, and also makes me think that some day I’ll be able to paint beautiful art works like yours. Sincerely, Claudia.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you so much, Claudia. I'm really pleased that my video has been helpful. Keep painting!

[@whitedove4902]

Honestly, it looks like a real cloud. Excellent. 👍🌹👏

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@whitedove4902]

@@PaintingSkies1 You're welcome.👍🌹

[@PK-cg5ej]

Layer 2, the layer I needed the most help with had NO NARRATION 😭😭😭 I have no idea what happened and all he had to say was look how different it looks

[@PaintingSkies1]

The video is a trailer (as mentioned in the video description) to a full length tutorial. If I share everything, no-one 's gonna buy the full length version. Gotta make a living... If you want to find out more about layer 2: www.paintingskies.com/video.

[@james6401]

Lovely work! When painting the body of cloud I use a gray/purple mixed with ultramarine, alizarin crimson, burnt sienna and white. This may be darkened/lightened with more/less of the burnt sienna. The lighter areas of the clouds I may use a little yellow ochre mixed with the white and perhaps a touch of red too to the yellow ochre depending on how orange I think the light is. Then for your stippler and blending brushes, the fun part! Stuart Davies has nice demos on painting clouds. He often uses his imagination, I'm afraid i still largely rely on references but i let myself go because clouds can be forgiving! Observation when not painting is even beneficial. You can lighten dark areas of the clouds easily, blending with a soft brush held at a distance, whipping the soft bristles into the paint. Work big, it's much easier to get a good result with dark to light, light to dark transitions. Good luck

[@PaintingSkies1]

@@james6401 Thanks for your comment, James! It just goes to show that there are many different roads to get a good result. I agree, observation when not painting can provide lots of helpful information. In fact, I think it's crucial. I will check Stuart Davies. Thanks for the tip.

[@hollygerk1989]

@paintingskies1 how to pay in the US??

[@soldemujer17]

​@@PaintingSkies1Claro que si,se nos olvida que los maestros y todos los que enseñan algo también tienen que pagar cuentas, comer, vivir

[@goharaliart1971]

So beautiful nice wonderful cloud painting my new friend thank you for sharing

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, my pleasure!

[@vaexperience]

Such a great tutorial and wonderful result. Thank you

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!!

[@Mimoq1]

I love the part with the cat the most, such a cutie

[@PaintingSkies1]

She is, isn't she?

[@STAR-RADIANCE]

I just learned a thing or two here!! Wonderful work and thanks for sharing 👏🏼👏🏼

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure!

[@timstull8300]

That looks as good as any painting I've ever seen....the clouds are phenomenal! Thank you!

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great to hear, Tim!

[@KashiGirl911]

Brilliant! First time the process of how to paint a (good/realistic) cloud has made sense to me. Thank you

[@PaintingSkies1]

Great compliment, thanks! if you're interested in the full length tutorial, you could check www.paintingskies.com/video

[@jeffdanford8276]

Comically helpful and clear video. Bravo on the beautiful painting and THANK YOU!

[@PaintingSkies1]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jeff, thanks!

[@Xyz19781i]

Dear god,this is incredible

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Yoyanta!

[@mswatchlist7699]

Absolutely gorgeous painting. 😍 It looks so light and billowy with a perfect blend of colors and saturation. Everything appears calm and serene- just like your voice and demeanor. I’m so glad I happened on to your presentation tonight. Best wishes from Alaska. 🙂

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you so much!

[@SaltLake180]

stunning clouds

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@echogamut]

Beautiful! Thank you from the heartland of America. Our skies look like this regularly and now perhaps we can capture them on canvas. ;)

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great, thanks!

[@CarlosTheWizard]

i havent painted in years but watching your video makes me want to get back into it, really well made video!

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great to hear, Carlos, thank you!

[@ciaraskeleton]

I am watching a master at work here, i love your approach to painting and use of tools! I am a big fan of using cloth and my hands to get the desired effect, i havent seen many other young painters who do the same, but im reassured by your masterful work. ❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you so much, Clara!

[@karentonks7581]

So gifted x

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Karen!

[@eileenbland3132]

Fabulous technique.❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks, Eileen!

[@adhammiran8981]

Thank you , you are great artist

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, you're very kind.

[@monicaespinosa7780]

Maravilloso tutorial sobre nubes. Era lo requerido para un principiante. Se agradece❤️♻️👍

[@PaintingSkies1]

Eso es muy agradable de escuchar. ¡Gracias!

[@LandoLinares19]

I loved this, I have been on newd of inspiration lately to start painting again and this helped ❤ greetings from Guatemala Sir.

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great! Success with your efforts!

[@2stansfield903]

Beautiful thank you for your advice ❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure!

[@jomartin8606]

Wow that's amazing ❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Jo!

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Great painting the sky's the limit.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks, Graham :)

[@MfConnor]

Oh my, i need to get an exercise ball to sit on!!!!! 😮 genius!

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks. You'll be amazed of the effect!

[@MfConnor]

@@PaintingSkies1 I bet!!

[@saazoo]

Cute to call this „for beginners“ 😀 its phenomenal ❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you! Still, I think the 3 step method is pretty simple :)

[@user-ti5hw4kn1m]

It's for normal))) The other I saw was so unprofessional))

[@TheRhythmOfLife1972]

Extremely helpful and cloud watching will be much more fun.

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great!

[@kathypointer3938]

You made a masterpiece look so easy to paint. Thank you.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Kathy!

[@shirleywatre5092]

Simply Awesome ! So magical ! ❤❤🌷🌹👍🏻👍🏻🙏🙏

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Shirley!

[@leticiaruizasumendi5667]

Que perfección y dominio. Eres un artista con mucho talento!

[@PaintingSkies1]

¡Qué bueno escuchar eso, muchas gracias!

[@stardustring]

Looks like a picture. Amazing

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@stardustring]

@@PaintingSkies1 your welcome. I just started painting I'm a beginner beginner,but I'm just having fun with it. Your art is just spectacular.

[@Kl1nmay]

This is actually very pretty!!!! I've been waiting to learn how to paint clouds and this video really helps! Thank you :)

[@PaintingSkies1]

Good to hear the video has been helpful! If you're interested in downloading the full 55 min. version: www.paintingskies.com/video.

[@williammichael2156]

Thanks for this, blessings from Glasgow ❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, William!

[@elenabelova7148]

Thank you! Super demonstration!

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Elena!

[@biancab.6606]

Its so beautiful! Love your process of creating white fluffy clouds ☺ the landscape is amazing

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great to hear, Bianca!

[@tinmouse1083]

Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, thank you!

[@Cl4rendon]

With me having an affinity to meteorology AND art, this appealed to me so much!! Just subbed the channel.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks for subscribing. Great compliment from a meteorologist!

[@cerrelnetto2810]

Fantastic. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@cerrelnetto2810]

@@PaintingSkies1 ok. Thanks for answering me.

[@MOHCINART]

Happy to watch this❤.have a good time

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's good to hear, thanks!

[@Mike65809]

I love how it looks near the horizon.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks, Mike. I paid extra attention to the horizon to prevent it from becoming a sharp line. So nice of you to notice!

[@Adhiparashakthi1978]

Your amazing grandpa ilove your painting

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks, son!

[@sa.de.sm.5864]

This is most beautyful.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@louisejffisher4630]

Thank you so much, I do appreciate your kindness.

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Louise!

[@antomic2324]

Absolutely remarkable 🎉🎉🎉

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@stevemartin8003]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing your amazing skill.

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Steve, thanks!

[@petercederstrand2044]

Thankyou!!! Very tutorial.

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Peter!

[@tonylovelace6901]

I wish there was much more detail talking about the technique of application and how to blend the colors. Pretty vague for explaining to beginners.

[@PaintingSkies1]

The KZbin video is the trailer of a 55 min. tutorial (as mentioned in the video description). If I share every detail, nobody's going to buy the full length video (www.paintiingskies.com/video). Gotta make a living...

[@eleneldaalpha2616]

Wow! Thanks a lot! Wonderful picture! And you with the cat also is a wonderful picture! 🥰😍👌🙏🙏🙏

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks, Elenelda!

[@ingrdidmayo6174]

Beautiful 👏 😍

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Ingrid!

[@maraypachamama8074]

Gracias. Los MAESTRO s enseñan con amor y simplicidad.Gracias. Abrazo cosmico desde Uruguay

[@PaintingSkies1]

¡Gracias por tus amables palabras!

[@linocuestaargumosa-be6hl]

Thanks for sharing....best regards.

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure!

[@mechelledesigns]

Thanks so much for sharing. Love watching your technique.

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Mechelle, thanks!

[@dbueter]

Thank you for sharing your invaluable knowledge and techniques!

[@PaintingSkies1]

It's my pleasure!

[@entretenimuitobr3597]

Amazing... thank you!!

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure!

[@christophedevos3760]

Fascinating, thank you for sharing.

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Christophe!

[@stefh3ni]

your voice is really calming, beautiful art

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@AlaskaJ-h5u]

Love the music and the painting😇

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoy the music too!

[@kaushikdas21]

you are amazing sir, Thank you so much for sharing. love from kolkata , INDIA

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's very kind of you, thank you!

[@toddgamble3453]

Superb!!! Thank you!!

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks, Todd!

[@anitajonsson4379]

Amazing! So beautiful and realistic looking ❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Anita!

[@robinbean4023]

Your videos are my favourite

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great, Robin, thanks!

[@lenny108]

Nice video, very informative! The difficulty seems that the clouds must be hit by sunlight from the same direction as the landscape below. But the painter wants particularly interesting clouds. The painter gets the clouds from somewhere else and they have a different angle as the sunlight hits them. The clouds then do not match the incidence of light to the incidence of light in the landscape.

[@PaintingSkies1]

You're absolutely right, Lenny. When combining two (or in my case more) pictures, you have to be very aware of the direction of the sunlight. In he case of this painting it comes from the right. That's why for example, the sea is also lighter on the right and the shadow of the buoy is on the left.

[@chompers11]

Incredible

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@amitsaxenaa1968]

I thank you for your efforts to educate us to paint realistic sky and white clouds. My wish is granted. You have given us good knowledge of mixing colour of clouds. Thanks again...downloaded video

[@PaintingSkies1]

I'm really pleased the video has been useful. Thanks, Amit!

[@alisoncooper1864]

You are so talented. I have never painted before, however I really want to give it ago!

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Alison. You'll enjoy it, I'm sure!

[@opinion4246]

Thanks they're beautiful ❤️

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@stormcorrosion176]

Incredible work brother. Thank you.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@mark-dietz]

The biggest mistake I see with beginners on KZbin, is that they paint clouds as individuals, placed "wherever" rather than being connected to each other as part of a weather system moving across the sky...(mostly) Clouds can and should be part of the overall design, and an aide in eye flow imo, and its evident on this channel.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Mark. I recently read the Cloud Spotters Guide, a very entertaining book by Gavin Pretor-PInney. Maybe you know it, if not, it's a great read and very informative. He writes (among others) about clouds being part of a weather system, underlining your point exactly.

[@mark-dietz]

@@PaintingSkies1 Sounds like something to check out, thank you. Im lucky to live in a place with "big skies" and its very apparent that clouds are more than just puff balls in the sky.

[@patriotmonkeyq2232]

You are amazing. Thank you.

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's very kind, thank you!

[@mjaxdes]

great insruction! Im an abstract ecpressionist but in the last few years I'm trying to incorporate some more realistic elements. thank you.

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great, thanks!

[@glsse11]

Dear teacher, A few months ago, I purchased your lectures and tried drawing the same pictures. Drawing the sky and clouds has always been difficult for me. Your lectures were a great help. I learned many new things I didn't know before, and I've been working on it for about two months after watching your video lectures. It's still not finished, but I'm in the final stages now. Painting the ocean felt more challenging than I thought, and I'm still not satisfied, so I'm making some adjustments. I'm really happy and grateful to have discovered your lectures. I have a few questions, but may I ask them after working on it a bit more? Thanks to you, I can create beautiful artwork. Thank you.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Good to hear my video has been helpful! Please send your questions to [e-mail].

[@christinegalysh7433]

Thank you and All the best

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Christine!

[@lillecarstens8604]

Beautifully ❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@johnhoag4698]

Fine work painting and teaching clearly and eloquently. Thanks. John, Esq.

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's good to hear, John, thanks!

[@ginadejumo5974]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Gina! If you're interested in the full length tutorial, it's downloadable at www.paintingskies.com/video.

[@louisejffisher4630]

This is a fantastic tutorial as all of yours thank you so much !

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks so much, Louise!

[@JustOneKnight]

Wow ok mystery solved, now to put it into practice. Thank you. 😊

[@PaintingSkies1]

Great! If you're interested in the 60 min video: www.paintingskies.com/video.

[@nema151]

THATS IT THE GLOVES ARE COMMING OFF!!!! Litteraly i going to try the finger painting technique...

[@PaintingSkies1]

Hope you'll like it, Nema! In response to questions I had about eventual health risks: I’ve been painting with my hands for decades now. Back in the sixties and seventies (when I was a student at the Academy) using your fingers was more or less standard practice. Since then health and safety regulations have become more strict and in my palette there are hardly any colors left with an environmental hazard warning sign on the tube. I’m not saying there’s no risk at all, I’m not a scientist. Everyone should make their own choice. I’ve been doing it for so long now that I’ll probably keep doing it til the day I lay my brushes down...

[@josuedlys]

Insane realism in the sky and clouds. Is there somewhere I can see a longer version?

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you! To download the full length version (55 min.): www.paintingskies.com/video.

[@Uknowthatimnogood]

If that was hanging in someone’s house I would mistake it for a window 😅

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's a great compliment, thanks!

[@koushikmondal3517]

Beautiful

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@ramilcueto1142]

Thank you Sir. Very beautiful!

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Ramil!

[@user-uu8jr3wv2w]

Good afternoon. Very good technique. I have developed a new direction - I paint pictures on the mirror. The paintings glow and change color depending on the lighting. I want to try your cloud painting technique on a mirror. Thank you for the lesson and please like it.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Hope it works, user-uu8jr3wv2w!

[@Ella-js5pj]

Wow gorgeous thank you

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Ella, thank you!

[@ButchNews]

You definitely have clouds weighed off. Very nice.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!