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Watercolor Painting, My Way: Clouds: L1

Author: Rod Webb, Associate Editor

Lessons in this series:

Introduction/Simple Clouds | Wet-into-Wet | Stormy Clouds | Light in the Sky

The simplest way to produce clouds is by lifting paint using paper towels.
Brands with duck images are not neccesary - other types are also suitable for watercolors. :-)

Crumple the paper towel thoroughly or you will produce clouds with square edges!

Color washes required:

Raw Sienna

Colbalt Blue with a touch of Light Red so it's not too pretty.

Payne's Grey with a touch of Alizarin Crimson.

Check colors on a scrap of paper.

Apply a cobalt wash to sky area.
Have your tissue ready, as the next stage must be done before paint dries.

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	The simplest way to produce clouds is by lifting paint using paper towels. Brands with duck images are not neccesary - other types are also suitable for watercolors. :-)
	Crumple the paper towel thoroughly or you will produce clouds with square edges!
	Color washes required: Raw Sienna Colbalt Blue with a touch of Light Red so it's not too pretty. Payne's Grey with a touch of Alizarin Crimson. Check colors on a scrap of paper.
	Apply a cobalt wash to sky area. Have your tissue ready, as the next stage must be done before paint dries.