A Look at Painting Various Cloud Types!

Would like to learn a few different cloud types and its effect on your paintings? The lesson on painting clouds on your computer should help you with that!

After all, you can't really have scenery without painting clouds and skies!

Depending on the atmosphere, some clouds have different formations than others! Knowing this fact can help you determine the elevation of your digital cloud paintings.

For example, cloud colors will determine the mood as you paint digital landscapes with your brush. The darker the clouds are, the closer it is to the horizon. This effect will give your environments a sense of darkened animosity.

On top of that, it needs to match up with the light source. For example, a setting sun will create different color combinations in the sky and the clouds.

Of course, let's not forget the edges of the clouds! Sharper edges equal more dramatic movement while softer edges create a calmer environment.

painting clouds

To progress, we will learn about most of the common types of clouds in the sky. Some clouds are easier to paint than others depending on its textures.

Therefore, to paint clouds convincingly it requires you to be flexible with your digital brushes to get the desired effect.

For example, cloud types that are singular and puffy is easier than painting scattered clouds with different levels of opacity.

When you're ready, follow along the lessons outlined for painting various cloud types in the digital medium:

Current focused cloud types

	Cloud Drawings This tutorial is a quick introduction to using your digital art tools to create cloud drawings on your own. Follow along to get the most out of your learning.
	Cumulonimbus Clouds You can add dramatic effects to your skies when you learn how to paint cumulonimbus clouds. A fairly easy cloud to paint, focus on creating circular masses of clouds being bunched together.
	Cumulus Clouds The most abundant and popular types of clouds, here's where you understand about the clouds that most people see by learning how to paint cumulus clouds.
	Nimbostratus Clouds Learn to paint nimbostratus clouds for those dark and dreary moods. You will need to depend a lot on basic hues because these clouds are formless.
	Stratus Clouds In this lesson, we will learn how to paint stratus clouds to understand the power of suggestion. This is because, in addition to no form, there is very little evidence of mass in these clouds.
	Stratocumulus Clouds Know the "calm before/after the storm" environment by learning how to paint stratocumulus clouds. There will be a lot of planning that will go into arranging these types of clouds due to its mass.
	Altocumulus Clouds A look at the rising sun: learning how to paint altocumulus clouds. Due to the quantity of these types of clouds, it's best to start using perspective so you don't get lost in the sheer numbers.
	Altostratus Clouds In this exercise, you will look at how to paint altostratus clouds. Note the expansive and sparse masses found in these types of clouds.
	Cirrocumulus Clouds Here is a change of pace. We will use quick methods of painting small cloud patterns in this section. In other words, we will be duplicating cloud layers to paint cirrocumulus clouds.
	Cirrostratus Clouds What's special about these clouds are the ice crystals in it. When it reflects light, it makes a nice shine. Hence, you can create beautiful clear skies by learning how to paint cirrostratus clouds.
	Cirrus Clouds Like strands of wisp cotton, these clouds are the highest found in the atmosphere. You will be using your dodge and burn tools here as an easy means of learning how to paint cirrus clouds.
	Types of Clouds As an extra exercise, learn to create your own cloud diagram with the the types of clouds you have painted in previous lessons. Think of it as making your very own reference cheat sheet.
	How to Paint the Sky Take what you have learned about clouds and apply it to this lesson on how to paint the sky. As long as you actively think about your composition, everything will fit in automatically.
	Morning Glory Clouds This is a lesson on how to paint morning glory clouds. Use these types of clouds to create a dynamic sky to become a creditable artist and astonish potential clients.

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