Quick Tip 202 - Sky Colors

[@janeseago172]

Thank you. For someone who has not painted before ,I'm getting wiser and learning so much.I really enjoying the quick tips and learning at the same time. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@jjroseknows777]

I have done about 40 skies and I have tended to use what had become almost a formula. Choose my blue, thin it down and brush it on from side to side, corner to corner, leaving gaps for where I can picture some streaming and some cumulus clouds. I was always relying on my clouds for the "variety" But even though I got better and better at doing it, I lost actual variety because the skies were all looking so same. You have freed me, finally, from approaching my picture with a formula in my thinking. Thank you for the liberation from formula. I can hardly wait to try it. Your teaching gives me a calm assurance that I can get better.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You have made my day!!! If I could teach every artist liberation from formula, I would be a most happy camper!

[@cforester]

This has been the best sky color instruction I have ever come across. I can see these color combinations applied with other mediums as well to obtain similar more natural gradation of sky colors. Thank you for always sharing great information.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. Give it a try.

[@TobermoryCat]

Having watched a bunch of your vids during the past week, I have to say the advice you give is really solid. Not the usual slick technique, just appropriate demonstrations to illustrate the ideas. Proper teaching and a useful refresher for all abilities! Top marks teacher, super job. Just saying.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@suezq9155]

Thank you so much for bringing to the general public an education that most of us Connor afford. Your gift will last for generations! It is truly amazing.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Let's hope KZbin last for generations 🙂.

[@marycaciamasser3814]

Thank you. Now I know why my skies look flat an way way too bright but not in a good way. Thank you. I’m learning so much from your quick tips. I have subscribed and am trying to catch up on all you’ve posted. 😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful! Catching up will keep you busy for a while. 😊

[@1798davis]

Thank you for sharing your expertise love your videos

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Thanks for being a subscriber.

[@southerngirlsrock2799]

Miss Dianne, in everyone of your videos, i see so such enthusiasm and the love of teaching, I so enjoy your videos and I am learning so much from them! Thank you for all the work that you put into them.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. It's a joy to share these Tips with you.

[@rezahosseinzadehnasser993]

Thanks a lot Dianne. The idea of neutral color in sky was new for me and very interesting.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Try it, but don't depend upon it as a formula, Just respond to what you see in terms of hue, value and intensity.

[@NandoViajante]

So sweet lessons Diane. I'm enjoying and learning a lot ...thank you very much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great. Thanks for watching.

[@DebzZi]

That was extremely informative, thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously. As a self taught hobbyist painter, I have learnt so much since discovering your KZbin channel. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching. It's my pleasure to share.

[@shelley2he844]

I've watched four videos from this channel today and I've learned more in these four videos than I have an entire year watching various other videos on KZbin. I shall be slowly working my way through all of these, thank you so much for sharing this knowledge with us 🙏💯❤️ God bless you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great. I'm delighted you find these helpful.

[@BabciCathy]

As always, I am in awe of your ability to make things easy to understand...thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@caramiddlebrook9602]

This was an excellent tip. I’ve been trying to find the perfect color for sky and I guess the reason I couldn’t find it is because it’s more than one color. It almost seems like there are tiny layers of different colors when you look at it. Thank you for your guidance on this subject.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Play with those colors and have fun with it.

[@liznigh6022]

Thank you for this wonderful instruction on sky’s. When I watch your videos I feel like I sitting in your collage classroom.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks Liz. I guess the ole college professor in me does get its way :) .

[@liznigh6022]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Your way of instruction is the best I have seen on the web, and is what we amateurs need. It makes sense. God bless you!

[@cristinasalesluis3075]

Great video Dianne! You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks YOU!

[@carolebentley5697]

Very pretty sky, and I like the way you achieved the vibrancy!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Give it a try.

[@lisaguyll9501]

awesome lesson on the sky your explanations are so gently clear thank you Diane

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. Give it a try!

[@BJones-yw4dd]

Thank you VERY much for this, Dianne. Brilliant teaching as usual! I'd never heard of using these mixes, but it certainly makes a lot of sense and looks great.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Give it a try.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Such an interesting, captivating, engrossing teaching....thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

And thank YOU for watching.

[@ms.rlsteele351]

Just love how you teach.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@cindybroadhead7797]

Such a simple yet very effective tip. Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful! Have fun with it.

[@lovelybydecay7811]

Thank you so much for all your videos! I did about 2 years give or take of university art, and had a hard time gleaning any actual information.... these videos are helping me to finally really learn how to paint! PS I love the split screen with the palette!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Domiinique. Being a former academic I feel I can rightly criticize their disregard for teaching techniques. So glad you're finding these tips helpful.

[@jayneweathers]

I enjoyed watching that because your sky was prettier. I have a tendency to over blend but this addresses that too. Thank you Dianne

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cazscot8397]

Thanks Dianne - your tips are helpful.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

So glad. Thanks for watching.

[@rickb6029]

That quick tip is very helpful for achieving a more interesting sky. I think that the lighting you have on the canvas sometimes shows a reflection off certain brush strokes which appears as a value change, just FYI.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yep, that's something that can't be avoided.

[@paulinehughes5325]

Thanks Dianne enjoyed your demo and reminder about scumbling

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@bronwenquick]

Great, GREAT video Dianne!! I now know how to do my skies!!!! Thank you so very, very much!!!! ❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun with it!

[@Ff-cw8yr]

You are the best! I could never get away wearing white and painting though!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😇

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Wow! Great video. Thanks so much for the lesson.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

As always, it's a pleasure.

[@rahafjreisat3269]

Thank you so much for your amazing videos. I was wondering how can we achieve this effect while drawing more realistic landscapes since overblending won't work?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Rahaf, the technique of blending will help. It requires observing how the hues gradually change, how the values gradually change and how the hue's saturation gradually changes, the using the blending technique to show that.

[@AstaMuratti]

thank you so much, i didn't know how to fix my sky problems, now i am ready for applying this technique, it seems obvious now, but i am sure I couldn't find the answer without your help

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I think you'll have fun with this.

[@AstaMuratti]

@@IntheStudioArtInstructionsure! it works like a charm!

[@charleholst3881]

I recently bought a French easel for plein aire painting, but have not yet broken it in. Now I have a better way of handling skies. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Enjoy your French easel!

[@toddcox8436]

Thank you for your very helpful videos.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Always a pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@geraldskinner63]

Thanks Dianne! Finally getting settled somewhat and repurchasing Art supplies! On of my favorite Sky's is Monet's "Woman with a Parasol" also..any sky Edgar Payne painted!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Gerald, good to hear from you and especially that you're getting settled again. Yep, Monet knew his skies.

[@virginiarparker9503]

Thank you for this. I always learn something.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great. Thanks for watching.

[@atroz8058]

Muchas gracias, acabo de descubrir su canal, y me suscribo, muy bueno y bien explicado.

[@jess65963]

I have been a lazy painter. More colour is always best!👍. I know, I know, I know! I'll do it carefully too. Thank you for waking me up.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

As long as you use color as a tool, you're good.

[@heidil7092]

I also like to add alizarin sometimes and also vermillion can be used in place of cad orange.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes, any warm color will work, depending upon the hue of the sky. The key is keeping them the same value as the sky area where they are placed.

[@JayDouglas01]

Another great lesson!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks! Have fun with it.

[@izlence]

I recommend small amounts of burnt umber for neutralising the blues. Works better than cadmiums, more controllable. Because it’s also an orange (with low chroma and value), and a more accurate complement to blue pigments.

[@beachlife2968]

I agree with the above.

[@beachlife2968]

@Sharon61 You don't need a channel to validate a view you may have. The clue is "comments section". I welcome all knowledge good and bad as it helps me get a balanced view on things.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Actually, any warm color works as long as it's in the same value range. All depends upon the actual hue of the sky.

[@mischabe3]

Hi Dianne, thank you always for invaluable tips. Would it be all right to blend a little more smoothly with colour variations.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

The degree with which you blend is a personal choice.

[@eptisambakh9615]

Love it 😍👍

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks !

[@homayounazarnoush5699]

Thank you so much.🌸

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@sophiefly4258]

Great!Thank you!!!!

[@parvaiznaseem8831]

Great Video regarding Sky Colors

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@bronislavamacaibockova901]

Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure

[@mosiotv]

Nice 👍🏻 can we also get the variation by double loading the brush like some previous qts or is it just good for small portions? Tysm🌷

[@rajeswaridasgupta6928]

Very very nice 🙂🙂🙂

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@harkhushsidhu8825]

What if I wanted my sky to have smooth transition between the colours? How would I achieve a smooth gradient without over blending the colours?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You can do that by gradually working one color into the other.

[@elsevandergoot5491]

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

To sign up for the newsletter, go to diannemize.com and sign up in the right column. Could you be a bit more specific about what you mean by "sparkling sky"?

[@bayouboyarts]

You rock.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@justinhunt4767]

Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@glendapouyadou1659]

Thank you. I need a night sky with bright moon

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@bazzinator7477]

It appears to me that ultramarine would have been a better choice right from the start as it leans to purple to start with. It may be my eyes but phalo blue always looks artificial to be and seems to easily turn green on you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Why don't you try it both ways and see what happens. It's the variation of hue, value and intensity that we're aiming for. Just as here, my orange was a bit too yellow, causing the color to lean towards green, adding the purple back in can pull it back and help add to the vibrancy.

[@jaimehernandelgadoquintero4539]

Gracias

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@susan1965sc]

Interesting thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@geraldskinner63]

How about a Sky with watercolor Quick Tip?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'll put this on the schedule.

[@roop298]

Hi. This is interesting but I'm not sure I'm understanding. Are you saying that painting exactly what you see doesn't make an interesting painting and that adding colours that really aren't there helps the viewer of the painting? I look for images on the internet, print them out and try to replicate them. I'd do exactly the same with your image. I have a history of photography. Is this where I'm going wrong?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Let's say it another way: there are many ways to interpret a reference to make it more about painting and less about copying a reference. As artists, we are interpreting from our reference, whether imagined or visible.

[@roop298]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Apparently. This is somewhat bothersome to me.

[@welterdavin5486]

unreal

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊