There’s something that’s so relaxing about creating a beautiful cloud or sky painting. These cloud and sky painting ideas are perfect for anyone looking for inspiration for their next painting.
I’m sharing a variety of beautiful sky paintings, such as sunsets, clouds, sunrise paintings, the night sky, and more. You’ll also find oil painting ideas, watercolor painting ideas, gouache painting ideas, and acrylic painting ideas.
The artists I’m including are extremely talented. If you enjoy their work, be sure to click through to their social media accounts to check out more. Where possible, consider supporting the artist on other platforms, or by purchasing their work.
Gather Your Watercolor Supplies
- Learn Watercolor: This beginner-friendly guide shows you step-by-step how to create beautiful paintings.
- How to Draw Flowers: Learn how to easily draw flowers with these printable worksheets.
- Watercolor Project Book: This project book contains 50 watercolor projects with a forest theme.
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Use Watercolor Paper for Watercolor Paintings
Whenever you watercolor, it’s important to use watercolor paper. Watercolor paper is heavier and is good at properly absorbing moisture. It will not tear or pill.
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Choosing Your Painting Tools
As a watercolor artist, having the right tools can make a big difference in your work.
Using quality tools and materials is a great way to ensure that your finished work has the best possible results.
You don’t have to spend a ton of money either. You can purchase quality paper, brushes, and paints at a reasonable price.
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You Don’t Need a Ton of Brushes
When you start with watercolor, you may feel that you need a large assortment of brushes. This isn’t true.
Certain types of brushes will give you different results. To start, you’ll want to have the following brushes: a spotter brush, round brush, flat brush, mop brush, liner brush, and a fan brush.
If you own these seven types of brushes, you’ll be off to a good start.
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Mix More Paint Than You Think You’ll Need
When mixing paint, it’s good to mix more paint than you think you’ll need. That’s because if you run out of the color, it won’t be easy to get the exact shade that you were using previously.
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Keep Paper Towels on Hand
As you are working on your paintings, you’ll find that it’s beneficial to have paper towels on hand.
You can use them to clean and dab your brush. You can also use paper towels to dab your paper while you work.
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Use Masking Tape for Clean Edges
If you want clean edges on your project, use masking tape to frame your painting.
It’s essential to make sure you have a tight seal on the tape so that paint doesn’t get through and ruin your clean edge.
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I hope you were able to find inspiration by checking out these awesome cloud and sky paintings. For more painting inspiration, you will enjoy my post 15 Easy Watercolor Flower and Tree Painting Ideas.
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