Atmos: Let Us Master Beautiful Skies and Clouds With Watercolours in 30 Days

Discover the art of painting captivating skies and clouds with watercolor! This comprehensive course, "30 Days of Atmos," guides you through a journey of understanding and recreating the beauty of the atmosphere through stunning watercolor painting.

Whether you're a complete beginner watercolor artist or have some experience, this class will unlock your potential. I started my watercolor journey four years ago and learned the secrets to vibrant color mixing and brushwork – knowledge I'm excited to share with you.

In this 30-day program, you'll explore a variety of skyscape possibilities, including:

• Cloudy skies: Learn to depict different cloud formations and create atmospheric depth.
• Sunset skies: Master the art of capturing the warm, vibrant colors of a sunset.
• Night skies: Explore techniques for painting realistic and magical night scenes.

We'll delve into techniques for painting skies with contrasting colors and creating fluffy, soft clouds. I'll explain color theory and how to mix colors from a basic palette, ensuring you can achieve beautiful results even with limited supplies.

For the first 20 days, we'll paint from high-quality, copyright-free reference images sourced from Unsplash (links provided in the Skillshare resources). I'll break down each image, guiding you through the process of translating it onto your watercolor paper. You'll learn step-by-step techniques to achieve professional-looking watercolor skies.

Here's a list of materials you'll need to get started:

• Watercolor paper: 300gsm cold-pressed, 100% cotton paper (5" x 3" is used in the class)
• Watercolor paints: A basic set will suffice.
• Watercolor brushes: Flat brush, pointed round (size 8 or 10), pointed round (size 6 or 4), and detail brush (size 0 or 1).
• Water
• Pencil, eraser, and ruler
• Masking tape (optional)

Join me and let's explore the endless possibilities of watercolor skies and clouds!