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Clouds and Skies Tips | How to get started with Watercolor Painting | Beginner's Guide

00:00 - Intro 03:20 - Tools & Materials for Sky Painting 05:33 - Mixing the Perfect Gray for Clouds 08:00 - Starting the Cloud with Tape and Blotting Technique 11:18 - Creating Depth with Layered Cloud Color 13:53 - Blending the Blue Sky into Cloud Shapes 17:08 - Lifting Color & Fixing Mistakes 19:23 - Final Cloud Touches & Letting It Dry 21:00 - Recap & Starting the Moody Gray Sky 23:48 - Painting a Moody, Overcast Look 26:43 - Adding Drama with Darker Grays 29:38 - Using Spray Bottle for Rain Effects 31:48 - Final Adjustments & Horizon Line 33:38 - Wrap-Up & Practice Tips Welcome back, artists! In this episode of the Beginner's Guide to Watercolor Painting, Steve walks you through how to paint clouds and skies—from calm, blue-sky gradients to dramatic, moody gray skies and even a touch of rain. Learn essential tips on: Mixing ultramarine blue and burnt sienna for natural-looking grays Using a spray bottle for texture and soft transitions Blotting techniques with Viva paper towels How to work with inexpensive watercolor paper (yes, it still works!) And of course… why Sigourney Weaver is always looking over Steve's shoulder 👀 Whether you're just starting out or already tackled trees and foregrounds, this lesson will help you bring your skies to life with depth, mood, and movement. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment—Steve reads them all!