Quick Watercolor Sky with Rain, Storm and Lightning - Fun Effects - Step by Step Demonstration

[@Artingo]

Very beautiful painting 👍👍❤❤

[@DebWatson]

Thank you so much 😀

[@aliciashackley5830]

I love this Deb. Thx as always. 🥰

[@DebWatson]

Thanks so much, Alicia! Your comments warm my heart.

[@jilld8787]

Beautifully done!🎉

[@DebWatson]

Thank you, Jill! Every sky turns out unique with wet on wet but the overall effect is always dramatic. Keep painting!

[@lewiemay]

Love it!!!!!😍

[@DebWatson]

Thank you. Often people overlook painting moody landscapes in winter and bad weather - some of the most interesting paintings of all, and storm clouds are fun to paint.

[@БеллаКрейвальд]

Благодарю за урок! Атмосферно получилось.

[@DebWatson]

Thank you!

[@БеллаКрейвальд]

@@DebWatson Thank you! You are getting two lessons for one!)

[@peggymann925]

This is truly stunning! Thank you so much. And I like how you provided the written steps and tips too. Thank you Deb Watson for so much, I can't wait to try this!

[@DebWatson]

Glad it was helpful! Wet on wet can be a challenge until you figure out how much paint and how much water, but it's quick and gives the best results.

[@suel4269]

Very creative effects. I hope the house survived the storm. 😮

[@DebWatson]

:) You made me smile! Thanks for the comment.

[@alvirosy]

Deb! I truly adore those blooms!

[@DebWatson]

Thank you! Blooms can be a great thing in the right place.

[@aishaali8462]

wow! thank you for this

[@DebWatson]

You're very welcome! It's fun to do something different!

[@mariapapppapp8228]

Your explanation is perfect thank you very much

[@DebWatson]

Glad you think so! Most of my in-person students were happy after they got the hang of wet on wet.

[@lydkoch9209]

You’re not kidding you need to use a lot of pigment! After 4 years of painting this is my first real soak the paper on both sides try! Thank you for doing this!!!

[@DebWatson]

I love a soaked paper for working wet on wet - you get a long work time and don't have to fight buckling paper.

[@aliciashackley5830]

Deb just checking in to make sure you’re well. And to let you know you are very much missed. 🥰💕🐶💕🥰

[@DebWatson]

Thanks so much, Alicia! I'm good and classes are starting back up, so look for another 8 weeks of fun.

[@aliciashackley5830]

@@DebWatson that’s wonder Deb. So good to hear from you. I hope you know that you bring a lot of joy to those of us that love watching to paint. Stay safe and healthy Deb. 🥰💕🐶💕🥰💐🍀🎉

[@roxannerosecrans1348]

Really an awesome painting! Really like the sky and the lighting . Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@DebWatson]

Thank you so much 😀 Roxanne!

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Deb, thank you🥰

[@DebWatson]

You are so welcome, Joyce! It's fun to do something different.

[@esperanza64art]

Gracias

[@DebWatson]

Thank you for commenting!

[@kaliMa632]

Thank you

[@DebWatson]

You bet! It's such a fun technique.

[@barbiebrowny7003]

This is the first time I've heard about soaking our watercolor paper on both sides CORRECT information,the darker paint is to separate the horizon line ❤❤❤❤ an EXCELLENT representation Should the lightening be added when the other colours are dried out?

[@DebWatson]

Yes, Barbie, the lightning should be added after the rest is dry or almost dry. A few students put it on with masking before they started, but painting it on top turned out to be easier and more effective.

[@sharonsunshine2532]

Hope all is well. 🙏

[@DebWatson]

Hi Sharon, Yes, thanks for asking! Fall classes start in 2 weeks so you'll see a couple new lessons next week and then continue. This session I'm stressing easy ways to improve your painting with good habits!

[@karenharmer519]

I wanted to say I 've done your Stormy sky tutorial painting,and I love it. Also hoping that you are feeling better today, thanks so much for sharing.💖💖💖💖💖

[@DebWatson]

Awesome! Thank you for letting me know, Karen. Paintings that tell a story of something dramatic are always a winner.

[@keatikins]

Thanks Deb. I have watercolour paints that are metallic, I am thinking of adding a little to the lighting on my painting I just did following this, I'm afraid of ruining it. What do you think?

[@DebWatson]

Go for it! You could put some around the lightning or where it's hitting the ground, too - great idea! We've used metallic for hummingbirds, dragonfly wings - lots of different things.