Watercolour Tip from PETER WOOLLEY: Lifting-out Clouds

[@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

[@KarenByrd-il9kd]

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

[@holly_kay5570]

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

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Holly - I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@wakabaloola]

By far the best watercolour cloud tutorial I’ve seen

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Wakabaloola - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@nanovega5054]

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

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Nano

[@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

[@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...

[@sharonneedlesfreedomsnotfr813]

200lb paper.....? Wtf man I can’t even get that shit up onto the desk:)

[@aubreyravenl]

hahahaha

[@stevenlight5006]

Nice technique, thankyou

[@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 ❤

[@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!

[@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!

[@tinapanna3613]

Great video w-AMAZING technique

[@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.

[@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.

[@krakentowa8727]

Great tutorial, thank you. As a landscape photographer I love dynamic clouds, but they frustrate me as a novice watercolour painter!

[@elflordsjourneys]

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

[@lerebour337]

Excellente demo, faire des beaux nuages est difficile.bravo et merci.

[@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

[@dianahunter3555]

Thank you!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

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

[@katherinesimonds622]

Best cloud tutorial I've seen! And I really appreciate how close in and thoroughly you explain what you are doing. Now... Could you just do the same thing for the red and pink storm clouds I see every morning?! Ty for your videos :)

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Katherine. I'm pleased you enjoyed it... red and pink storm clouds... luuurvly!!

[@susankeable6201]

That sounds beautiful

[@ooooo-vv3ml]

Thank you

[@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.

[@SAR-re1fx]

Thanks, the first attempt was not too bad

[@overworkedcna412]

Anybody else take up painting in quarantine?

[@emilievdh9147]

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

[@cathyscaife9640]

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

[@RajPereira-tt5ku]

Lovely touch🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MD22DM]

Thank You🙏

[@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!

[@EvieVermont]

This technique tutorial is most helpful.

[@jillpratt2447]

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

[@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.

[@parvaiznaseem8831]

Will need to buy Heavy Rough Paper

[@susankeable6201]

I wanted to make horses from clouds. Can you do a video about horses in clouds. Life is tough for me in Canada as I wait to go back to work. Love the videos showing neat tricks to use

[@peterwoolleyartist]

I'm terrible with horses... clouds I can do - but then clouds often start to look like other things. Take care care Susan - all of this will pass and things will get better... Many thanks for the comment!

[@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.

[@adolfdassler7659]

Beautifully demonstrated. Thank you Peter.

[@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!

[@marcotronic]

Wonderful and very satisfying to watch :) I could watch you painting for hours...

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Marcotronic - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@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

[@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.

[@filkollinz]

Tremendously inspiring. Thank you Peter!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Phil - I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@Stargazer932]

some good tips, your manner is like William Shatner.

[@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!😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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...

[@susanhepburn6040]

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

[@sidilicious11]

How did the KZbin algorithms know I was lifting clouds yesterday for the first time? Eerie. I loved watching this.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Oo-errr... Spooky!... They just know y'know.... Thanks for the commenrt Sidilicious... I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@maggs131]

Tried lifting clouds for a while with little sucess. Now that i know sizing is key, i hope to improve. Beautiful work as always. I also love the music you add to your videos, any chance there is a link to it? Its the kind of haunting tune i paint to.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

A decent, robust, hard-sized paper makes a massive difference. Thank you for your comments. I don't make the music generally available, but if you email me via the website, I'll see what I can do for you.

[@jean-pierremetraux2036]

I love your demo ! Very inspiring ! But, to my opinion, 200 pounds paper seems enormous , you probably meant 200 grams paper. All the best and thanks !

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Jean-Pierre - I'm pleased you enjoyed it. 200lbs is correct, and equates to roughly 425gsm. The advertised weight of a paper refers to a ream (500 sheets) of full-imperial-sized sheets - so, 500 full-sized sheets of this paper would weigh 200lbs... if that makes sense. I would recommend never using anything lighter than 140lbs paper - that's 300gsm in new money. I hope that helps.

[@iangibbon5771]

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

[@sertov6008]

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

[@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!

[@jeffreyross8855]

cool hanks. just switching to watercolors from oils, because I'm traveling ...so thanks for your help ...jeff

[@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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[@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!

[@jenniefrench1338]

Lovely clouds. There are so many ways to do them. I seem to go for the shadows first and leave the white like negative painting. Then I add blue if there is any but whilst still wet I try to make a bloom by wetting the edge of the white gently then drying my brush and absorbing water and the blue. It causes the tiny random veining seen on the edge of the white or light color clouds. One could paint them forever.

[@crystalheart9]

Oh that sounds so pretty! I will have to try that tip. Thank you.

[@c.sueplant3668]

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

[@JoeCHADWICK-p5v]

I’ve watched this session a number of times and enjoyed greatly thanks my turn next 🤔

[@grandma.p]

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

[@WC100]

I support you in Korea나는 한국에서 당신을 응원해 당신의 케릭은 멋있고 희망이 있어 수채화는 항상 아름답다 나는 한국 수채화가다 Your character is cool There is hope Watercolor is always beautiful. I am a Korean watercolor artist.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks for the shout-out from Korea - your support is very much appreciated!

[@Maatdrummer1]

I watched my mother do this 45 years ago. Ugg. I'm a horrible son for not taking up the brush more.

[@splinterbyrd]

Can you tell me again exactly what sort of paper you're using? Would it help if I primed a 140lb paper with a white acrylic wash to slow down the absorbtion ? Glad I've found someone else who can only get a result with heavier paper. Most tutors seem to use 140lb Bockingford (including the great John Blockley) but when I do it it just goes blotchy and the paper starts to dissolve

[@peterwoolleyartist]

I'm using Saunders Waterford 200lbs Rough. If you're having problems with it being too absorbent, then I recommend you try Fabriano, or Two Rivers (if you can get hold of it) - both are sized very differently. As for the acrylic wash priming... hm... not sure about that - if you try it and get the result you're after, let me know... Maybe you're just being a little too agressive with your brush - try easing up on the pressure when you're scrubbing, to limit any damage to the papers surface...

[@splinterbyrd]

@@peterwoolleyartist Yeah just meant the acrylic wash idea as a temporary measure until I can get some Rough 200+. Will let you know how I get on with the acrylic ground idea. Cheerz. Declan.

[@MegaKami78]

Think you very much.. Waw.. Wabderful..

[@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!

[@alysononoahu8702]

Bliss

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Alyson - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration

[@whitelotus1960]

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

[@TheSebiestor]

I've always thought of it as a viable technique, but like any other it requires practice to perfect it

[@PrinceCharmingsMom2930]

Beautiful! Excited to try you technique! Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@Mr.S65]

Very impressive. Now, would you suggest the use of less staining colors such as ultramarine blue vs phathalo blue? I like to paint graded washes with less granulating colors such as the quin family, but they are highly staining colors. Their transparency and vibrancy are wonderful

[@dopapier]

So clear, nothing rushed. I would prefer it without that awful music.

[@JHPQuilts]

Beautiful! Can't wait to try this out on my beautiful Arizona skies!

[@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

[@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.

[@gloriacamacho9507]

Gracias genial👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨💯👌

[@martyl7066]

Wow! you are sooo handsome; therefore, I'm subscribing to your channel. Thanks for the magnificent tutorial.....;-) Marty,

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Aaaaww! Thanks for the sub Marty! I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@terrycardinaldesigns]

I’m using Arches 300 lb cold pressed. Is that equivalent to Waterford? Is arches hard sized? I see it has a gelatin coating the same as Waterford, neither lists if they are soft or hard sized. Thanks Peter, love watching and listening to your tutorials.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Hi Terry... yes, Saunders Waterford and Arches share many of the same properties, including the way they are sized ('hard-sized' just means they are sized throughout, with the sizing added at the 'mulchy' stage, and not simply added as a final, external layer). Both are very robust papers that will take pretty much anything you throw at them (Waterford is quite a bit cheaper, though). Thanks for the comment - I'm pleased you enjoyed the demonstration.

[@iamrhazell]

thank youuuuu for tutorials i will practice harder~~

[@denniscaeton9577]

FABULOUS !!! LOVE YOUR WORK OVER HERE IN THE COLONIES--MY COLONY IS THE CENTRAL COAST, WIHERE OFTEN CLOUD PATTERNS CHANGE LEAVING ME, AT LEAST , GASPING . tHANK YOU.--DROP OVER SOMETIME DENNIS CAETON

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Dennis - I'm pleased you enjoyed it... would love to drop over some time - also, many thanks for the invite (have the kettle on...)

[@johncspine2787]

If you want white, you must absolutely only press fresh, white tissue or towel to the paper once..”double dipping” starts to add blue back. Just a reminder..

[@peterwoolleyartist]

A spot-on piece of advice, John... 'double-dip' at your peril...

[@LidiainWonderland]

Very beautiful and also pleasant to see

[@karin2825]

Thank you for sharing, this is truly inspiring, just what I've been looking for!

[@emperorpaxgaming6499]

I absolutely LOVE this video. It was exactly what I needed.

[@jenniefrench1338]

I struggle with this and try negative painting then add the blue after my indies are dry, Complex skies are the most difficult to paint. I light sprits the edges where a little cerulean or cobalt would go so it stays soft. Interestingly out mind still wants to plan where they will be instead of letting it happen. Thank you for your tutorial.🤗

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Yep... it's all in the mindset... 'Let it Happen' is a good mantra! Thank you for the comment, Jennie

[@manapchand]

Excellent Peter! I am going to try it out! Thanks a lot for the share.

[@britalmostbutnotquiteanoap6664]

Hi Peter I've now tried this sky so many times. I've used the same colours, the same paper but I cannot get it right. I even have what I to think is the same tissue paper. what am i doing wrong do you think? Please help. Many thanks

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Without being able to see your results, there's not a lot I can do to help you, Brit, other than to suggest signing up to my online tuition service at www.peterwoolley.co.uk/online_students.html, where I can work with you in a more meaningful way and help you to identify the issues with a greater degree of precision. It's great that you're having a go at it, though...

[@yuvrajGJadhav]

Very very helpful and informative

[@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!

[@peterovski3221]

Anyone know title and artist of the piano music?

[@mongofan1]

Thank you so much! An excellent lesson, Alex

[@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.😊