Try These 2 Simple Tricks for Easy Watercolor Clouds!

[@tonymartin858]

As a complete novice I have watched countless videos to do a sky that I can replicate. This is the first one that has left me looking at the canvas and not feeling like a 5 year old! Amazing, thank you. Now to learn grass!

[@kattdejager6102]

I loved the way you pushed back the paint with your brush it made the clouds pop - a neat trick - wow! tks

[@treesapgrl]

I wish this wonderful man could instantly know what his videos mean to me... I just found this channel last night and have already learned quite a few key things that made missing pieces click into place for me. I'm neurodivergent and often times will struggle to find teachers who can teach me. Love this man already ~ highly recommend. THANK YOU, KIND SIR!

[@angelyncurran]

Spent the last two days failing at clouds and your first simple technique produced my first successful effort. Thank you, my blood pressure is returning to normal. 😊

[@tarotbysemaj2424]

Loved the second lesson on the SKY. Those clouds were so fluffy and brilliant. It's such a joy to see the ease in which you make it all seem so easy. I appreciate you sharing your wisdom and talent with us, it feels like a gift each time.

[@pstutor1]

I had lost the ability to make good clouds and sky. The first half of your demo solved ALL of my problems. Thank you so so much. Now I can make a good wash with any blue for my sky!

[@carolbenson6524]

How Cool! Good video..I'm going to try wetting down my paper first.

[@artistranjan]

Excellent demonstration

[@victoriousvalentine9779]

Last week I paid $300 for a day being tutored on watercolour clouds. I learned far more from this. Thank you so much.

[@reginameese8166]

Clouds are my nemesis! I have practiced forever. I watched this video and my first practice … I made clouds!, Thank you for this tutorial! I just may have clouds in my next painting.

[@ArtistAtWork]

Beautiful Technique very well explained and done even better the second time over. Even hit the Bell icon.

[@davidtipton8314]

More cloud videos please. Love them

[@crystalheart9]

Thanks for this great cloud tutorial!

[@karenturner-cf7vq]

I am inspired with this demonstration.

[@JoyceDlugokinski]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you 🌹

[@1msfit]

This is a great video. Every painting does not require a dramatic sky with big cumulus clouds. Sometimes what you want is a calm supporting element, but still with a little interest rather than all blue. I was practicing your lesson yesterday. Sometimes I get a good result using a tissue to lift out the clouds, but other times there are straight lines because of the way it has folded, which is annoying. I decided to try something new to me-a sea sponge. I wet it, wrung it out as much as possible, and then pulled the edges up to make a ball about the size of a wad of tissue. It made some great cirrus (horse tail as my Dad used to call them) clouds quickly and easily. For those who are interested in improving their skies, I also highly recommend finding a copy of an old Eric Sloane book entitled “Skies and the Artist,” a very thin large format paper book reprinted by Dover Publications. It is oriented toward oils but much is adaptable to watercolor, plus the basic cloud information applies to all drawing and painting. He insists that you can’t paint a convincing sky if you don’t understand the subject of clouds. I haven’t finished it yet but have already learned a lot. Hope others find it helpful too.

[@timhebbert3680]

Really great tutorial. Thank you

[@fatimashaama]

First time I am seeing this artist's video..very simply discribed for my simple mind,very nice!

[@billd6069]

Great demonstration

[@lightluxor1]

Love it. So easy.... finally I can do it!

[@lovelylulumouse]

Thank you for posting! Very helpful to me as a beginner

[@lisah336]

I was going through your Playlist for technique practice. My end goal was cloud studies. What a pleasant surprise to see this vid. Almost feels like cheating. Haha.

[@veaudor]

Your explanations are wonderful!!

[@TheTreeOctopus]

I'm so glad you said dont use pulp... I've just tried to do similar on pulp and just couldn't get it to work. I'm about to attempt on Arches cotton....wish me luck! 🤞

[@paulmk2290]

Very nicely and thoroughly described. Thank you.

[@anilkumardhiman1868]

Beautiful lesson

[@bruceosborne1892]

Great video Steve. Thanks.

[@valeriegehling4358]

I‘m lucky enough to own Hahemuhle blocks which when using cheaper paper to sketch is noticeable as it peels a little. Thanks for the tips!Thanks for the 2nd skies, shows how easy you make it!

[@paulsheldon9510]

Superbly simple and effective! Thank you.

[@stelioskosmo1110]

Nice work !!!

[@barbarabunn86]

The cloud part of this tutorial at the end is sooooo cool!. It's kind of like painting the negative space. I love the look. Thanks, Barbara

[@christineranford6903]

Will definitely try this!

[@MrNyuntshwe]

Thank you so much for this wonderful cloud painting tutorial. I'm a complete beginner and will practice your method starting from tomorrow!! Thanks again!!!

[@ChandlerWrites]

That second technique was new to me. Can't wait to give it a try.

[@ArtistAtWork]

that was a wet on dry technique and demonstrated very well

[@200stars5]

This is great, nobody has ever explained that you don't put much water with your pigment before. My skies are so much better now. Thanks!

[@Alinda1308]

Thank you so much for this tutorial :)

[@theresehudran7635]

This is the most advice I have got from anyone. Thank you. Your skies are so realistic.

[@ImaniTolliver]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@zolaburgess8344]

Just beginning and totally enjoyed your instructions- Thank you

[@StuartAdamsPhoto]

Thank you so much for this really helpful tuition, I’ve been struggling with clouds for a while but this has really helped SA

[@lb7579]

Thank you for the great explanation. It works.

[@cristinacuenca4176]

Great tutorial for a beginner like me. 😊 Thank you so much!!! 🤗

[@jesswoodhere]

Incredibly helpful!! Thank you so much!!

[@yogaconsue5837]

Great tutorial 🧡 Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Mte75]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I’m new in watercolor painting this was very helpful .

[@rhi963]

Thanks for showing the controlled backwash! I've been doing that but not knowing what it's been called

[@SomeduttaGhosh912]

Thus was very very helpful. Thank you.

[@lorenaapolonio5947]

Wow that was nice!!!

[@katyakaterina5232]

thank you! and for the verse

[@rainbowfox1934]

I liked painting clear water and paint around it. It creates realistic looking clouds.

[@rs49sify]

Great tutorial.

[@zenaidamateos9376]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@patstokes3615]

Steve you are just the best for showing us beginners how effects are made. So appreciate your channel.

[@carlabakelaar8912]

Well, how cool is that!! Thank you so much 🤗

[@radharcanna]

Thank you for doing two demonstrations twice. Beautiful sky effects.

[@mariannebrearleylove3936]

Fabulous technique thank you for your generosity

[@Slotzzzz]

Mind..Great sky's,best of the best🕷️

[@susanbryant4350]

Very useful. Thanks .

[@HeelhookHustler]

Again; incredibly helpful.

[@ArtistWizardry]

Beautiful skies!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks Zarah!

[@HeelhookHustler]

I've been trying both all day. I've (kinda) got technique 1. The point to have loose and irregular tissue made all the difference. I CANNOT get the second technique to work though. Gonna keep at it!

[@tobyjsimmons]

Great technique !

[@colleenlever976]

I will be trying these tomorrow

[@denniscaeton9577]

YOU'RE FANTASTIC. THANK YOU SO MUCH.,

[@antheablackmore5838]

Fabulous !

[@carolburkett7018]

I watch your tutorial as much as I can. Your the best.

[@jennygort]

Thanks for this beautiful tutorial

[@NoName-ys6ie]

This video will be very great thing for beginner learner as me. Thankyou for this video.

[@maryarmstrong5561]

Loved all your examples and learned a lot. Am anxious to try. Thanks!

[@aligrotts6400]

Thank you from a beginner. Very helpful.

[@jmeyer3rn]

Relevant. Happy little clouds. My clouds would have cloudy gray shadows. And watercolor, she is a cruel mistress. Thanks for the demos.

[@judihopewell7148]

A wonderful teacher and a very effective method...

[@robinhall6194]

Super demo

[@judybreedlove5348]

Thanks, Steve. Nice tutorial.

[@brendacookiebreton4481]

I love your instruction!

[@RosssRoyce]

Great, thanks!!

[@kristenhunt211]

Thanks Steve.

[@s-l-drawing]

very good tutorial👍👍👍👍👍 🌸🌺

[@arqanacarb]

I love the message at the end

[@teodygaspar]

wow great... worth a try

[@1bigheaddave]

Basic is best!! Very inspirational.

[@babypause3611]

Great result! 👍

[@Jorofier]

Thank you for this video. It is super useful! Thumbs up!

[@pauloolivenca5923]

Thank you very much... Perfect for a saturday afternoon with watercolor

[@sharonk9831]

You made it look so easy, I’m getting my art supplies out to try your techniques, while it’s fresh in my mind!

[@ismalit]

Spectacular!

[@rosemariefargas8573]

Me encanto su tutorial sobre las nubes

[@sawsantulaimat4345]

Wow that's great

[@trisht5064]

Great demo thanks 👍

[@alexthe1cat]

Love your skies, Steve. Thanks as usual!

[@stevenpeterson5265]

Nice, thanks!

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Steve. I love the second technique for drama. Thanks so much. Woohoo, so exciting!👏👏👏👏💜

[@AridescentArt]

Great technique!!! Thank you!

[@mariakapatos9545]

Beautiful,

[@gloriawachel917]

you make it look so eaay. As you said ractice. Thanks

[@jmnm4894]

Steve! THIS! More of this - PLEASE! This is where my frustrations come in. I know enough to get myself in trouble but not enough to get to the next level. This type of, "How To ..." Is EXACTLY what I am looking for to help me establish a firm footing in the fundamentals so I can progress with watercolor rather than floundering in the same thing that I can never seem to master or repeat on demand. I was checking out your Patron page. Do you have more of this type of content, the "How To ..." on the Patron page? Thanks again, Steve!

[@debnorberg3021]

I am loving your simple laid back method of teaching. Started to teach myself this art while recovering from back surgery and have been feeling like i had hit a wall Excited !

[@dijosephine9556]

Love it thank you.👍

[@Abby-oz4wv]

thanks for including a view of the palette during painting, very helpful

[@n.ykulkarni1298]

very nice..thanks

[@YuanJane]

Thanks for the cloud demo. I happen to have some natural sponges and they are great for the first application