Drawing Prompt - Clouds
There’s an art to painting or drawing clouds. They seem like they should be easy, and they are if you’re going for those fun cartoony clouds, but I think the hardest part is painting more realistic clouds with the right use of light and value. Use this image to practice your shading and tinting. Paint it or draw it, use the tools you have. If you’re painting watercolours, start light and end with the darkest areas. If you’re drawing it with a pencil, with a loose wrist use the side of your pencil (not the tip) to build up your layers from light to dark. Use an eraser to lighten areas. Experiment with different tools and try not to give up early. If you’re feeling frustrated, walk away for a few minutes and go back OR step back and look at it from a distance.
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