Plein Air for Members

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Monday, September 2 (Labor Day)

Painting clouds in watercolor is a delightful way to enjoy the soft and ethereal qualities of this medium. The transparency of watercolor allows for a beautiful play of light, giving clouds a realistic, luminous quality. Experimenting with different techniques can result in a range of cloud formations, from wispy cirrus to dramatic storm clouds. Also, if you can paint a good sky, it really takes your work to another level. It sets the mood for the scene. There is something special and inspiring about cloud arrangements, towering clouds… how they just pass each other, changing every minute.

This Plein Air event will focus on practicing painting clouds, trees, and their reflection in water.

Plein Air - Recommended Supply List:  Plein Air - Supply List.docx

Below are some helpful YouTube video demos to practice at home before going to this event on location. With YouTube videos, I usually first watch the entire demo to see the result and make notes of important points. Then, I start the video again and paint along. I like the convenience of YouTube demos that they can be paused and so I can paint and learn in my pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting clouds and trees outdoors!

Painting Clouds with Watercolor Wet on Wet Technique by Eric Yi Lin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OowOblcJ3pA

Try These 2 Simple Tricks for Easy Watercolor Clouds by Steve Mitchell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDsE289sJRU

Painting Clouds with Dramatic Side or Back Laight in Watercolor by Steve Mitchell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtrqo9KIoa0

Mastering Water Reflection with Pablo Ruben

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8VW_MsIwLE

Repetition is essential for effective learning. Below are YouTube videos from the previous session focused on trees:

How to Paint Trees in Watercolor by Paul Clark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygV5PuvzjE4

Trees Reflecting on Water Using Watercolor by Lucy Akins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQw0mmnvksM

5 Tips for Painting Trees in Watercolor by Paul Clark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMVEuCfSVbs

How to Paint Sunlight Through the Trees in Watercolor by Paul Clark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx_5Yrm8XFo

There is no fee.  Please register.