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.
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1. Purple and Pink Sunset
The colors in this painting are gorgeous. The purple and pink sunset is vibrant, and the moon adds a nice touch. I love how the artist used acrylic paint to create this painting.
2. Realistic Waves
Painting realistic waves can be challenging, but it’s doable with some practice. One of the most important things to remember is how light reflects off the water. The light will hit the waves differently depending on the time of day and the weather conditions.
3. Purple and Blue Clouds
These two watercolor paintings are simply beautiful. The artist has captured the delicate quality of clouds perfectly. The purple and blue hues are so calming and serene.
4. Sunset Road
If you enjoy the look of the sunsetting, paint a beautiful sunset along with a peaceful scene, such as this empty road on a warm summer evening.
5. Sunset on the Beach
The warm colors and relaxed vibe are the perfect way to end a long day at the beach. And there’s no better way to capture that feeling than with a pastel painting.
6. Watercolor Lake Scene
Who doesn’t love a beautiful lake scene such as this one? For your painting, you can paint simple boats, birds flying in the sky, and more.
7. Vibrant Night Sky Above Neighborhood
This painting depicts a vibrant night sky above a neighborhood. The sky is a deep blue, with purple clouds. I love the addition of the shining moon and stars.
8. Beautiful Clouds
This painting features lush grass, trees, and big fluffy white clouds. Use this painting as a reference for your nature-themed paintings.
9. Blue Aurora in the Woods
Looking at this watercolor painting of a blue aurora in the woods, it’s hard to believe that it was created with just a few simple colors. But that’s all it takes to create a work of art like this one.
10. Sakura Tree with Moon
I love the creativity involved in putting together this gorgeous painting that showcases a sakura (or cherry blossom) tree and a giant glowing moon.
11. Planets with Black Sky and Stars
The artist used gouache paint to create this piece. They did a great job making the planets and stars stand out boldly.
12. Beach Sunrise
For many, it’s on their bucket list to watch the sunset or sunrise. If you’re lucky enough to witness this, why not take a photo and use it as a reference for your painting?
13. Palm Trees on the Beach
This palm trees on the beach painting is lovely. The artwork features palm tree leaves, with the ocean in the background. The colors are very soothing, and the scene is peaceful.
14. Cloudy Sky and Green Grass
I love the simplicity of this painting of a cloudy sky and green grass. Your artwork doesn’t have to be super detailed to be beautiful.
15. Cloud Painting with Neutral Colors
Painting clouds is a relaxing and therapeutic activity that anyone can enjoy. You only need two colors (blue and white) to create a simple painting like this.
16. Three Night Skies
Get your hands on some small square canvases and paint a variety of night sky themes. This artist did a great job with each of these paintings.
17. Two Night Sky Paintings
The sky gradually changes color as night falls, eventually becoming a deep blue. Against this dark backdrop, stars begin to appear, twinkling like diamonds in the sky.
18. Beach in the Evening
If you’ve ever been to the beach in the evening, you know that it’s a beautiful site to see. The colors chosen for this particular painting go together wonderfully.
19. Blue and Orange Sky Above Trees
Have you ever looked up at the sky and seen different colors? Sometimes the sky is a beautiful blue color. Other times it might be orange, pink, or even red.
20. Sky Over the Neighborhood
This is the perfect painting for a warm summer day or evening. Take a picture of your neighborhood when the sky looks beautiful, and use the photo as a reference for your painting.
21. Stormy Sky
Stormy skies can be beautiful, making them an excellent subject for a painting. When choosing paints, make sure you select colors that will convey the feeling of the storm.
I hope you found inspiration by checking out these great 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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