Watercolor skies are so much easier when you do this!

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Part 1: Painting Convincing Skies
Uncover the secrets to capturing the ethereal beauty of skies in watercolor. From choosing the perfect color palette to mastering brush techniques, we'll walk you through each step to create stunning and realistic skies that bring your landscapes to life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, these tips will add depth and atmosphere to your watercolor creations.
Part 2: Mixing Lush Greens
Transition seamlessly from the heavens to the earth as we explore the art of mixing vibrant and natural greens. Discover the nuances of combining different pigments to achieve natural looking greens I discuss color theory, layering techniques, and brush control to ensure your greenery looks effortlessly authentic.

[@marygawley2637]

I loved that tutorial & what a beautiful painting. Thank you ❤😊

[@solvingwatercolour3633]

Thanks for letting me know you found it useful!

[@gtinsa]

I love this method of painting skies! So beautiful!

[@voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849]

Lovely!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Well done, and thanks for explaining your colors and why you’re selecting them. Very helpful

[@terryjackson984]

Such a lovely scene! I kept thinking about coastal Scotland, even though I've never been there. Great tips! Thank you!

[@IMMA383]

Such a beautiful scene. Thank you 🙏😊!

[@deeniefirebird]

This is a gorgeous little painting. Thank you.

[@solvingwatercolour3633]

Thank you!

[@suel4269]

Beautiful! You’re a fellow lefty but I noticed your palette is on the right.

[@solvingwatercolour3633]

Yes, I hadn't thought about that and i suppose it doesn't really make sense does it? 🙃maybe I'll move it!

[@suel4269]

@@solvingwatercolour3633 I was worried you would splatter paint on your paper.

[@SingYourselfWell]

Wonderful tutorial again, thank you, Andy. Are there reasons you sometimes choose to tape down the paper, and sometimes wet the front and back without taping it down? Different purpose or results you're looking for? Thank you!

[@solvingwatercolour3633]

Thanks for the question. I mostly use watercolor blocks that don't require stretching or taping down. so the tape is really only there to create a neat white border at the end

[@SingYourselfWell]

thank you Andy, very good.@@solvingwatercolour3633

[@carolseigrist3435]

Of course!! Thank you!

[@marswipf1382]

Danke! This has helped me so much.

[@user-br3uu3ul4e]

Absolutely stunning. Can you share what kind of brush you are using? Thank you.

[@solvingwatercolour3633]

Sure. The initial brush used to wet the sky is a Japanese style "Hake" pronounced "Hah-Kay" the main brush is a Chinese bamboo calligraphy brush,. They're both very cheap brushes actually, less than $10 each