Watercolour Tip from PETER WOOLLEY: Lifting-out Clouds

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

A scholarly tutorial on painting clouds - one of the best on KZbin. Thank you, Peter🙏

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thank you Suresh - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@vincentmancini6279]

Thank you!

[@iammir8365]

Beautiful technique! It's repetitive that it becomes second nature. I feel that you won't go wrong as you keep on building and elaborating on the clouds. This may be the answer to my frustration. Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@barbarralmaxwell5118]

Beautiful clouds will have a try at this😊👍

[@bobpeyser4448]

Many thanks for providing this clear, high quality tutorial.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome Bob - thank you for the lovely comment.

[@KarenByrd-il9kd]

Enjoyed,truly amazing!! Look forward to future updates. Karen, USA, NC

[@RajPereira-tt5ku]

Lovely touch🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@EvieVermont]

This technique tutorial is most helpful.

[@ohcaptainmycaptain9513]

Anyone else feel like that were watching a nature special on the BBC?!!? Love your work mate!😉

[@Kezleigh_Art]

"It's game over."

[@amirh-far]

Lollll😂😂😂

[@grandir1699]

I WAS THINGKING THE SAME THING!!

[@taheraakter4477]

yeah. he sounds like Documentary film on discovery channel or history channel

[@barbarahutchins9267]

very clear and pleasant

[@krrinam4266]

You are such an incredible artist and a special person. I love to watch your movies and listen to your stories and instructions. Every day you give my depressed head a spark of light. Thank you very much.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

That's a really lovely comment Karina - thank you! I'm pleased you enjoy the demonstrations.

[@sybillatrelawney3046]

What a gentleman.... Thank you ! To me watercolour is most difficult painting technique but the results are most satisfying :)

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome Sybilla - thank you for the lovely comment - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@choff01]

This is the best cloud tutorial for watercolor that I have seen. Thank you for your in depth explanation of the process. Cheers!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Cheers Chris - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@karindungee4277]

I just saw this now in 2021 and am impressed with your technique and instructions, a born teacher.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

I can't believe this dates back 4 years ago - how time flies! Thank you for your lovely comments Karin - I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@donnazwicker2364]

I find your approach to clouds so dramatically beautiful, yet easy to follow. I will try it out! Thankyou from Canada!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks for the lovely comment Donna - I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Good luck with the technique... and enjoy!

[@annshoshkes3484]

i just stumbled on this and thought, I've got to try it. I've been practicing clouds all day and this was my favorite result. A huge thank you - I am now a fan!

[@nanovega5054]

Your technique is very beautiful and your English accent is very relaxing and beautiful too

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Nano

[@faridfadel655]

I particularly like the bold use of darker grays here . We all know once watercolors dry they seem lighter than when first put down . The final effect of multiple layering is wonderful as it gives us the whole tonal range . Bravo

[@ratnaroychoudhury1220]

Wow beautiful clouds .Will try .Never imagined it can look so beautiful with this techniques. Thank you for the video ❤

[@parimitnaik]

One of the best tutorials for clouds and sky. Very well explained and soothing to hear. Super

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Parimit - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@cathyscaife9640]

thank you. best ever tutorial for clouds and you make it look so easy............... thank you Peter

[@markdonovan1540]

Love this demonstration, it really shows how much depth and subtle contrast can be achieved with a more skilled approach to "lifting out clouds". This technique here enables a far more interesting skyscape painting. Thank you.

[@stephenpirie8900]

I'm getting ready to do my first watercolor painting (have worked with oils and acrylics, previously). Watercolor is a different world. I love doing skies with soft clouds and this tip here seems to be what I was looking for.

[@soniagutierrez-barberon2634]

Thank you. You allowed me to understand where exactly my mistakes were. I was finally able to realize a beautiful sky. It gave me back confidence. ..... You are the best!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

That's great, Sonia... I'm really pleased it was helpful to you! It's a big moment when a sky turns out right... Nice one!

[@iangibbon5771]

I've been struggling with skies. Peter, your approach is amazing. Thankyou so much.

[@pragya1833]

I thank the youtube gods for recommending me this tutorial, this is exactly what I had been trying to learn for the longest time. Thank you so so much for creating this video and explaining everything so clearly. Much love. ❤️

[@harisnasir1344]

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[@chazzsavis6706]

Thank you Peter ☁️... I believe this is the most effective way to produce a realistic cloud base for any watercolour painting I have ever seen. There are some armature painters on YT whom degrade those of us whom like to use tissues to lift out ( stop out) ! I love the end result, beautiful. 👏🏻

[@teresashultz9345]

This is exactly what I was looking for in order to paint realistic looking clouds just as I see them out in nature. Thank you.

[@senseiwhite.9543]

Good morning Petter have only minutes this morning. hopefully of continuing to listen and watch.

[@lindamowrer8507]

Beautiful clouds. Thanks for the useful information. Not only does it inspire, it gives one courage.

[@labtrainer09]

For someone who said in the introduction to this video that he didn't like the technique of lifting out clouds, you're VERY good at it! Thanks for the truly excellent, detailed demonstration.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks for the comment Chris - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration (and I think I'm slowly coming around to liking the technique after all...).

[@wakabaloola]

By far the best watercolour cloud tutorial I’ve seen

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Wakabaloola - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@siddharthpanchal718]

This is a gem of a lesson. Made it look almost easy to paint skies.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Siddharth - I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for lovely comment!

[@rosesandpeonies6801]

Yesss! I just watched probably 15 different cloud videos, and this is by far my favorite. I'm so excited to try it, I can't contain myself. Thank you Peter! I'll graduate to the none stopping out technique after I master this 😀

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks R&P - I'm pleased this one ticked all the necessary boxes!

[@dianeoconnor8310]

I loved the "game over"! I have the T Shirt! I loved your extensive info concerning paper, colours etc,. Brilliant! Thank you!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Diane - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@janettepolt2815]

You're a rockstar!!!! What a help this was. Man!! Because of you, I just painted my first AWESOME cloud scene. thanks!!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Oooh! Well done Janet! I'm pleased this was helpful for you

[@janettepolt2815]

@@peterwoolleyartist I think I'm gonna sign up for your course. I've been wandering through all types of tutorials and getting lost and not making any real progress. Thanks!!

[@mongofan1]

Thank you so much! An excellent lesson, Alex

[@lizwarner8524]

Best cloud demo I’ve seen so far!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Liz - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@lindarogers4116]

Absolutely beautiful, love this means for making beautiful clouds. Thank you. Can’t wait to watch more.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Linda - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@sertov6008]

Thank you Peter, very grateful to you for the lesson!

[@elflordsjourneys]

One of the best tutorials on lifting clouds that I've seen,thanks peter.😀

[@gmomartinez]

Simply fascinating. Sharp painting, sharp explanation, sharp english. Thank you for sharing this awesome technique

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thank you! - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration.

[@orafferc]

You started the video by saying that this is not your preferred way to do clouds. Could you provide a link to a video where you do similar clouds using your preferred technique for the sake of comparison? Many thanks, Ciara

[@eddieperera]

Peter, your presentation is wonderful and I love the kind and gentle way you explain. I am glad that I learned something from you today.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Mission accomplished! Thanks Edmund - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration.

[@jewellmoebus7976]

Loved this demo. I learned some new techniques I'm anxious to try I'm an experienced painter but this old dog is always learning. Thanx. Jewel in San Diego CA

[@jubeaumord]

Hello! I’m learning watercolor and I love clouds. It was amazing watching You. Thank You!!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome, Juliana - I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Good luck with your watercolour journey.

[@nancytipton2640]

Great instructional video. I have been working on a cloud study as of late and this “lifting” method I am anxious to “give it a go”. Thank you so much for sharing.😊

[@jillpratt2447]

That was just what I needed ....thank you for making my Sauble Beach scene much better! Lovely technique and instruction!

[@luxio5448]

I like watching watercolourist woirking on proper watercolour paper and thinking that one day i'll afoard one of those and feel like them while painting. Wondeful work, enejoyed al lot!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Hi Luxio - thank you for your comment! You should just do it - watercolour materials don't have to be expensive, and if you enjoy watching other painters at work, then I'm pretty certain you would enjoy indulging in the process yourself.

[@lillibrittner7676]

Ein wunderschöner Himmel, und so toll erklärt ❤

[@gailgassen8670]

This turn out beautiful. I've tried to paint clouds in watercolor many times & used the method you showed here. Mine of course are near as beautiful as yours came out, but practice makes perfect. I sure hope so! Using 200 lb paper I realize must make a big difference, I've only used 140 lb. So now I'll try it with the 200 lb. Its very easy to destroy your paper very fast if not careful, or even if you are careful. This is the fourth video I've watched of yours & I've learned quite allot from them all, even though they weren't very long. So thanks very much for each one and the fun ideas I learned. The sheep were by far the most fun!😊

[@andreeharpur968]

Inspiring techniques Peter. Definitely encouraged me to have a go! Thank you for speaking so clearly for us hard of hearing!!

[@crystalheart9]

Oh wow, me too. I really struggle with hearing and Mr. Woolley always does a great job with his narration.

[@viewfromthetop176]

Thanks for sharing deep insights into creating convincing watercolour clouds.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Ruma - You're very welcome - thank you for the lovely comment!

[@ardentabacistx5360]

The crazy way this guy moves his face, head and mouth while he speaks is mesmerizing!

[@donnadewitt7714]

Thank you so very much for this video. I struggle with clouds (beginner painter). Just happened upon your video. Your clouds are the very best, most realistic clouds and sky that I have ever seen. I hope to practice and improve.

[@rajpereira7280]

Super touch.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Raj

[@rajpereira7280]

@@peterwoolleyartist nice to see you.

[@emilyrosedanniballe234]

beautiful! Im a new artist and i learned more from you then my real art teacher!! I love this!!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thank you for the lovely comment, Emily Rose

[@susanhepburn6040]

What a wonderful demonstration and explanation. Thank you very much!

[@gina9441]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!

[@victoriousvalentine9779]

Thank you so much Peter. I had no idea how to even start! So enjoying clouds now. Wow! If we don’t succeed, it will have nothing to do with anything lacking in the tutorial. It’s brilliant! Thanks heaps!

[@emilievdh9147]

That's pure poetry. Thanks so much for sharing 😀

[@lorrainehannan9428]

Thanks Peter, I am off to have a go, might need to practice that on quite a few sheets, but what a great technique, such a beautiful complex sky . thank you . Cheers, Lorraine

[@isabeltipple9942]

This has indeed been very inspiring and i’m going to have a go. It’s wonderful to see this close up technique carefully done in real time. Thanks so much.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Isabel - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration... good luck with the technique!

[@holly_kay5570]

I liked your teaching and the result was nice. Thank you.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Holly - I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@ygh1973]

This is next level stuff! What an excellent demonstration, close ups, the layering, the blotting and the building. Feel very inspired this morning, thank you.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Mr G - I'm pleased you enjoyed it - if it's helped to inspire you, then that's a bonus!

[@nataliaperry56]

Hi, l found your rxplanation very usefull and easy to underdtand. It is slow enough snd close up enough. You language clear, without any unnessary words, straight to the point. It is teally good! I was s cared to learn to paint clouds, you gave me hope and interest. I'll share yor lessons woth my friends who learn to paint. Thanks!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks for that Natalie - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration - and, of course, if you can share it amongst others who might also appreciate it, that's a bonus... thank you very much.

[@helentymoshuk6459]

Beautiful. Clouds fascinate me.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks helen - I'm pleased you enjoyed it - clouds fascinate me too...

[@ashokpradhan1980]

Excellent. Easy to learn but hard to practice. Thanks for sharing

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Ashok - true words!... I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@whitelotus1960]

Best cloud tutorial I have seen. It helped me a lot with lifting clouds. Thanks!

[@belindahall5220]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video!! These are some really beautiful and realistic clouds!! All of the tips and colors are very helpful, along with the technique. Very helpful!! Thanks again.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Belinda - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration.

[@colouredeye9775]

brilliant! loved the technique sir..thanx for posting this

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome colouredeye - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@lynnn3365]

Absolutely stunning! Your end result looks as real as the inspiration photograph!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Lynn - Mission Accomplished - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@valeriehaumont1312]

Peter, you're all class!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Aaaw! - Thanks Valerie - appreciate the comment!

[@danahansen5750]

I love your technique, which makes it so easy to follow. I love your work!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Dana - I really appreciate your comment - I'm pleased you found the demonstration helpful to you

[@danahansen5750]

@@peterwoolleyartist Yes, I have, and I love your sheep too. I'm going to attempt them today! Thank you!

[@richardkelly4460]

turned the volume down, and listened to V.W., what a beautiful experience

[@salparedo]

Peter this kicked ass man! I was contracted to do some work...only problem was I never work with watercolors and I needed some clouds. This helped man! Thanks

[@peterwoolleyartist]

I'm pleased it was helpful to you Sal - I hope your work turns out good!

[@ashokpradhan1980]

You are a wonderful teacher.

[@filkollinz]

Tremendously inspiring. Thank you Peter!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Phil - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@robbycook4364]

Fantastic tutorial, Peter. Thank you. My clouds look as though they've been lifted out with kitchen paper. :) Shall try them again using your techniques and layering patiently. So good to see up close how you softened the edges.

[@HCNeto]

Your teaching is amazing, thanks for sharing your patience with accurate explanation :)

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Humberto - you're very welcome - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration.

[@ilknurpaksoy1280]

Beautiful clouds, thanks for sharing

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome Ilknur - Thanks for the comment - I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@vtheb1299]

Great painting!!!

[@vadabaker381]

Beautiful results. Thank you!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome, Vada - I'm pleased you enjoyed it - thank you for the comment.

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Excellent explanation!!!!!!!

[@AlisonFennell]

Great stuff Peter - lovely to see you progress second by second with the application of paint, the blending with clear water and then the rubbing with tissue - Alison

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Alison - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@yharasilveira1883]

thank you very much for this lesson. I am lucky, as a beginner to have found your tutorial!! teaching is giving , and you gave me a lot. thank you again!!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome - thank you for the lovely comment - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration!

[@allisonjames2923]

Those clouds look incredible! Would love to see you do some lit up with lightning as the glow effect that creates is magical

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Great idea Allison - I know the effect you're talking about... I'll have to look into that - thanks for the comment!

[@syongwc]

Thanks for sharing - I'm going to adopt this way of doing clouds. Very nice. Thanks for your generous sharing.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome syongwc - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration and feel that it is a technique that inspires you (it just takes a little practice...).

[@katbohs]

Excellent demonstration! So beautiful. I can’t wait to try this technique. Thank you and I love your English accent

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks for the comment Kathy - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration... and my accent...

[@grandma.p]

This is helpful. I'm painting some views of our recent solar eclipse and it was a cloudy day.

[@woraluckrattikarnchalakorn9925]

The best video . Thank you very much .

[@danielcormos7496]

I've found this way the best clouds and sky painting! thank you, Peter!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

It's a challenging technique, but if you've found it works well for you, that's excellent - thanks for the comment, Daniel

[@madelyn7521]

such lovely work. Such skill and delicacy. Your explanations are calm and detailed. I feel like I've been lifted above the earth and am sailing in the heavens. Thank you for sharing your talent and showing us your thought patterns and skill.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks M reddrop - great praise indeed - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration so much

[@mards9648]

Beautiful sky!! Inspirng !!

[@carolbenson6524]

So cool watching you make these gorgeous clouds. I'm going to try this technique today!☁️🌩🌨⛈☁️

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks for the comment Carol - love the line of cloud emojis!... Good luck with your attempt...

[@c.sueplant3668]

Wow what a cool technique. loved this video. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@4FairBev]

I am so excited to try this! Beautiful. Also, you clearly explain the techniques and the tools. Good photography too

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Bev - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@adolfdassler7659]

Beautifully demonstrated. Thank you Peter.

[@meherakter443]

I would definitely try this cloud!!! Thank you

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Go for it, Meher... what's the worse that can happen? The main thing is to have some fun with it. Thank you for the comment.

[@georgemusgrove5695]

Hi Peter. You have the knack for explaining things and I have shared your cloud tutorial with my artist friends in the North of Spain. I have watched the video many times over and I am applying your teachings to my own work. I also watch it because I like the music so much so if you could share this somehow, it would be doubly great. Thanks for such a well put together and informative video.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks for the comment George - and it's great that you're sharing it. I'm pleased you like the music too...

[@sundarammadduri8573]

a wonderful technique to paint clouds. Thanks for sharing.

[@brendalazellestephenson2319]

Excellent tutorial - now I will try it.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Brenda, I'm pleased you enjoyed it and that you feel inspired to have a go at it yourself - I hope it works out for you!

[@Wangso51]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks so much! I will give it a go!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome Maria - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration... good luck with your own attempt!

[@andrearizzi7845]

Amazing work! Thank you for shared it!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome Andrea - thank you for the lovely comment!

[@ambroseavery5229]

I don’t know why you don’t necessarily “like” the “lift-out” technique Peter, because you’ve mastered it, and those are some of the most beautiful watercolor clouds that I’ve seen! 👍🏽

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Ambrose - I still have reservations, but I think I'm warming to it (and I'm using the lift-out technque in other places too)

[@ambroseavery5229]

@@peterwoolleyartist I think clouds are made for watercolor, and in my humble opinion, the “lift-out” technique that you use should not only be utilized without reservation; you’ve proven to me that it is a “must-have,” invaluable “tool” to have in our artistic-toolbox! THANKS! Subscribed!