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Lesson on Painting Skies with Gradients

In this lesson, we will explore the art of painting skies with various gradient techniques to create depth and mood. We will start with basic gradient exercises, moving from light to dark tones, and gradually incorporate more complex elements like clouds and colour variations. Each step is designed to build your skills, from blending smooth transitions to adding dramatic cloud effects. We'll cover six distinct sky studies:

Basic Gradient and Cloud Shapes: Learn to blend colors smoothly and create simple impressions of natural-looking cloud shapes.

Depth with Grey Tones: Focus on creating depth using different shades of grey, emphasizing contrast and texture.

Dramatic Gradient: Achieve a striking gradient from light to dark using Prussian Blue and white, perfecting your blending technique.

Puffy Clouds with a Round Brush: Use a round bristle brush to paint puffy clouds, emphasizing light and shadow with circular strokes.

Fan Brush Cloud Technique: Experiment with a fan brush to create dramatic cloud effects, ideal for those who find puffy clouds challenging.

Subtle Color Accents: Introduce light beige and pastel orange into stormy skies, blending colors alongside grey tones to capture the atmospheric impressions of the sky.

By the end of this lesson, you will have an understanding of how to paint skies with gradients, create various cloud effects, and integrate colors to enhance the overall atmosphere of your paintings.