Watercolor Cloud Study Process

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024

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  • @las174
    @las174 5 лет назад +650

    i am a beginner at watercolor and not having very good results, so hearing you struggle made me feel better, and that I am not a total loser at art!

    • @ronnieellis9524
      @ronnieellis9524 5 лет назад +9

      Have a look at simple paint with Frank

    • @ariamysore
      @ariamysore 4 года назад +11

      Also a Beginner! We can share our frustrations if u want :)

    • @MichaelJONeill333
      @MichaelJONeill333 4 года назад +27

      No ones a loser at art! Everyone can make art, it’s all subjective.

    • @Oceans1974
      @Oceans1974 4 года назад +8

      We all strugle in some areas. I seem to have issues with clouds and flowers. So this is refreshing and encouraging

    • @lorischill3814
      @lorischill3814 4 года назад +9

      You can never do everything perfectly the first time! There are not losers, just students.

  • @stevenk2396
    @stevenk2396 5 лет назад +814

    Thanks for also showing things you thought you did wrong and explaining why you thought it went wrong (even though it still looks great in my opinion). Refreshing to see somebody not pretending to be perfect but just showing the process of learning as well.

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад +44

      This whole study was a learning process for me, and I thought it was important to express that journey in this video! Learning never stops, and I’m glad you enjoyed watching!

    • @cosmix4460
      @cosmix4460 5 лет назад +7

      @@noellecurtisart how to watercolor mountains PLEASE😊

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    • @vivianamieres
      @vivianamieres 4 года назад

      Yeah love that, thats so great for learning 😊💜

    • @solemnapollo5411
      @solemnapollo5411 3 года назад

      I ça c us B b iK km

  • @kari_sims
    @kari_sims 5 лет назад +114

    one reason why i never wanted to try watercolor is that i thought i couldn't accomplish realism like i can do with oils, this video just showed me otherwise. your art is truly beautiful!

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад +8

      Thank you! If there is a will, there is a way!

  • @Nancy-tr5fi
    @Nancy-tr5fi Год назад +8

    I think you are hard on yourself. You paint beautifully. It is inspiring me. I was without any doubt of successful painters in art world, a young talented art student. My mother and then my husband blocked me at every turn. Refusing to let me follow my destiny. Confusing. Now they are long gone from Earth and 2022 I began painting again. This time I began teaching myself watercolor. With help from people like you I am progressing. My passion has always bern light, shadows, reflections. Thank you.

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  Год назад +1

      Hello! I really appreciate you taking the time to write this comment, and I am happy to say that I have learned to be easier on myself since making this video. To create art as an adult is a great accomplishment, and I am glad that you have been able to return to painting for yourself! Learning never stops and I am rooting for you. Thank you for your kind comment. ❤

  • @dupeit007
    @dupeit007 2 года назад +2

    Most artists make it seem easy, and I have been beating myself up , so a huge thank you for showing us how much
    effort and practice it really takes

  • @cheezandbees6934
    @cheezandbees6934 5 лет назад +32

    The trees really did bring the clouds into perspective! Love the addition!

  • @valerieokeefe3331
    @valerieokeefe3331 5 лет назад +67

    clouds are my favorite to look at and hardest to capture with paint. This video was by far, the best exercise video I have ever seen! What you did well , what you learned from your "mistakes" are so very helpful! Thank you so much!

  • @michelleborchik8459
    @michelleborchik8459 5 лет назад +170

    I absolutely loved these cloud studies! My favorite? The bottom right!

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад +9

      Thanks so much!!

    • @devgowri
      @devgowri 5 лет назад +18

      For me also...when she said it is her least favorite....A loud No came to my mind...

    • @RachDT3R3Z1
      @RachDT3R3Z1 4 года назад +1

      Same! I loved the middle bottom and the bottom right

    • @nehasartclub3715
      @nehasartclub3715 4 года назад +1

      Yes so beautiful

    • @nehasartclub3715
      @nehasartclub3715 4 года назад

      I love it

  • @NMranchhand
    @NMranchhand 4 года назад +2

    How entertaining, and a very fine example of why we do studies and how satisfying they can be. I learned a lot from your willingness to share your mistakes and notable successes.

  • @plywoodcarjohnson5412
    @plywoodcarjohnson5412 5 лет назад +7

    Totally awesome. As you may agree to someday. I think that using bigger papers helps a lot. But I use acrylics. It also helps to accept the cloud you get instead of comparing it to the idea in your head. To most viewers I think you painted the perfect clouds. It also helps to study how clouds are formed, where and why. This way you can form them as they are formed in nature. Basically they start forming at a certain height and rise upwards and drift away. But after a while they are reshaped and wind and rain tear them apart. For acrylics you mix in 75% of white in the clouds farthest away and make them merge with the sky. Then add more contrast/ drama and clear paint and formations to the closest clouds. Also daytime clouds are harder to paint than evening clouds. Hope this helps and that all ppl start painting big skies. It's really healthy.

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад +1

      This is really helpful, not only for me but for others as well! I agree with everything that you said. Bigger art surfaces make it easier to paint large washes so it’s easier to control details. Understanding the science behind a subject is helpful to draw/paint something too! Thanks for commenting!

  • @rmuller366
    @rmuller366 3 года назад +1

    Your honest approach is so refreshing. Informative yet not too self critical. We are our own worst critics, we artists. I did a small piece recently of a lighthouse with the sky a heavy mix of blues and grays. I was frustrated while painting and though I felt it was overworked at the time now the more I look at it, the more I like it. We must trust the process and let go of control knowing a piece comes out the way it is meant to come out, then we move on to the next one. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you!

  • @JitendraWagh73179
    @JitendraWagh73179 3 месяца назад

    Those clouds turned out to be too beautiful. Bright sunshine. Loved the way you narrated and lovely paintings.

  • @erikatrinidad1761
    @erikatrinidad1761 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts while on process. Makes us all think we’re normal that struggles do exist and that doesn’t mean you’re not going anywhere, there’s always room for correction and improvement. You are so real and humble

  • @amm6569
    @amm6569 3 года назад

    I appreciate your candid honesty in this. I started watercolors during this pandemic (having really never painted anything else before minus the odd acrylic, I am not a painter lol) and it's so disheartening when someone does a beautiful painting and you can't replicate it despite following the steps. Now I know even great artists like you probably also struggle or spend a lot of time on getting gradients / overworking the paper, they just don't talk about it. It is so, SO so invaluable to hear the pluses and minuses so as to not lose faith or confidence in my watercolor ability as a newbie. Thank you!!

  • @VegetarianLamb
    @VegetarianLamb 4 года назад +13

    That cloud study is absolutely beautiful. You’re so hard on yourself my friend. These came out beautiful! 👩🏻‍🎨

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  4 года назад +1

      Perhaps I should be more gentle, though I think it is important to share my thought process. Thank you for watching, I’m glad you like my cloud study!

  • @miggseye
    @miggseye 5 лет назад +53

    Gorgeous little studies. You've inspired me to do similar ones. Thank you! Great technique and strategy.

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад +2

      Thank you! I’m glad you found this video inspiring!

  • @kristylleanthonetteobenza3576
    @kristylleanthonetteobenza3576 Год назад

    I like painting and watercolor's my most favorite medium of art. I love doing landscapes, painting plants and flowers. This study process will surely help me do better in doing my artwork. The selection of colors and the stroke techniques are done very well. Thank you for sharing us your thoughts and talent!

  • @That1grI
    @That1grI 2 месяца назад

    lady ur freaking AMAZZZZZINK

  • @kokilauv1260
    @kokilauv1260 3 года назад +1

    loved your narration

  • @ambroseavery5229
    @ambroseavery5229 3 года назад +2

    That was fantastic! It’s funny how one artists’ idea of what “looks good” & what doesn’t, is what makes art so great! All of them were fabulous, but I thought the last one, (which you thought was a “mistake,”) was one of the best, in my humble opinion! 👍🏽❤️

  • @lynn_thinks
    @lynn_thinks 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks, Noelle! Your commentary about decisions you made and why is VERY instructive. 🎨🖌🌟

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад

      That was the goal, and I’m glad you liked it!

  • @Nasauniverse001
    @Nasauniverse001 3 года назад

    I did enjoy this, it shows us amateurs that even professionals need to practice. The last sky, no,6, looked so much better once you put the trees on. Amazing.

  • @leezer1204
    @leezer1204 4 года назад +1

    i admire your ability to eye the clouds in your mind and then get them to look so perfect. Takes a lot of patience and not getting easily frustrated :D

  • @ariamysore
    @ariamysore 4 года назад

    It's completely beautiful!!!!!

  • @revengegamerofficial928
    @revengegamerofficial928 3 года назад +1

    A amazing process

  • @margoreilly9881
    @margoreilly9881 5 лет назад +42

    I am a beginner..and out of all the sky tutorials...I truly feel this is the best "learning to paint clouds"..I have watched...thank you for sharing your talent

  • @cheerp7313
    @cheerp7313 4 года назад

    You videos are helpful to me. And your voice is calming. You create really beautiful watercolor paintings.

  • @greece_00
    @greece_00 3 года назад

    This has to be the greatest watercolor painting video I have seen in this month (if not year!), I love how it stays true to its title: "study". You did an amazing job but most importantly, it's clear that you learned a lot and shared your thoughts about it without being demeaning to your work. As someone who struggles to experiment and throw myself to try new things because of the fear of not turning the way I expected it, this is truly inspirational and really admirable 💙 I look forward to watch your other videos!!

  • @ellaadventure641
    @ellaadventure641 4 года назад +1

    I'm diving back into watercolors after years and years of a hiatus and this was a great inspiration! I loved the cloud study and am tempted to do my own now!

  • @farmwife7944
    @farmwife7944 5 лет назад +1

    thanks so much for sharing you talent and demonstrating the ups and downs involved in your choices. My paint plan for today is cloud studies as we have lots of variations going on today with sun, shadows and storm clouds moving in, then sun peeking in again. I am watching your video repeatedly, very helpful for sure. new subbie. The study in your upper right corner, when seen at the end in the context of a bit of distance, looks to me like rocks on a beach surrounded by shallow water and edged by sand. seriously, this one has a lovely option of being a seascape, particularly near sunset when the sands become orange tinted.

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад

      Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed listening to my ups and downs, haha! It’s funny that you made your comment about the upper right cloud study because that’s exactly what my mom said when I showed it to her! She said it looked likes rocks or the tops of whales peeking out of the water! As I said in the video, it didn’t turn out as I had planned, but that’s kind of a fun surprise, isn’t it?

  • @prikshitverma3885
    @prikshitverma3885 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful ❤️..I will try

  • @rambo7135
    @rambo7135 16 дней назад

    If that is you struggling with clouds I'd love to see when you complete what you think is a perfect cloud lol! I've just started in watercolours. I'm more into drawing in pen, pencil, charcoal and oil pastel.

  • @bringingjoyn9675
    @bringingjoyn9675 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video. I’m a self taught painter and I literally don’t have any knowledge about the techniques to use or anything, but I take reference pictures and try to recreate them. Most of them turn of fine, but I’ve been struggling quite a lot with clouds. Now I know the reason why, I was always trying to use white paint for clouds and it never turn out nicely. I’ll try this method for my next painting.

  • @geokorf
    @geokorf 4 года назад +34

    I like middle onces cause their so much HDR, and the last one cause it gives a sense of perspective and warmth, very informative video too

  • @cadernodemoda
    @cadernodemoda 3 месяца назад

    Great! I already have this book. I'll look at the clouds lesson!

  • @anirsarun
    @anirsarun 4 года назад

    Thank you for this tutorial. Painting clouds is hard for me. Once I looked for references and one of them said that painting clouds is easy. It made me feel down though their clouds weren't the clouds I want. This tutorial is great and you still so humble! Sorry if this is too long but I'm so happy right now!

  • @solveigfrank
    @solveigfrank 3 года назад +1

    Giiiirl they all turned out soooo good ! Hopefully ill be able to create such pieces im such a bloodyfresh noob to watercolor xD

  • @margaretkayemba6987
    @margaretkayemba6987 4 года назад

    They are very unique. Thanks.

  • @TheTeamDGL
    @TheTeamDGL 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for sharing this great video. I’ll practice these!

  • @chinmayeesurve7769
    @chinmayeesurve7769 4 года назад +4

    This is stressful and peaceful at the same time when you're trying to learn

  • @sawmoeminart
    @sawmoeminart 10 месяцев назад

    Woo ..such wonderful watercolor painting ❤❤❤

  • @lindamc9861
    @lindamc9861 4 года назад +5

    I liked how you explained your movements and I’m just a beginner and hopefully I can try and do the same I liked your work

  • @asoomkhotani4928
    @asoomkhotani4928 4 года назад

    Best teacher 👍👍👍

  • @cristinareckevicius3120
    @cristinareckevicius3120 3 месяца назад

    Maravilhoso!!!!👏👏👏
    Obrigada por compartilhar 🙏🙏🙏😃

  • @wendyprimus4223
    @wendyprimus4223 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you for the tutorial, very useful information to begin with. I love how you putting on everything into the painting. It is absolutely beautiful

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад +1

      I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed watching the video and that you were able to learn something from it! This means a lot!

  • @nancybaker8187
    @nancybaker8187 2 года назад

    Loved your video and even though I don't paint, you made merchant to try watercolor. I am buying a book and checking out the watercolors!

  • @lefthandstory1280
    @lefthandstory1280 3 года назад

    Beautiful video so nice,thanks for sharing my friend❤️👍❤️❤️........,❤️.

  • @TinaHuang
    @TinaHuang 4 года назад

    I really like how you explain if you could do it again, what you would do better. That's great information since learning from mistakes is the true process of making progress. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Avyay10
    @Avyay10 Год назад +1

    Amazing

  • @ameena81
    @ameena81 4 года назад

    I am mesmerized by all of the 6 paintings 😍

  • @alice092948
    @alice092948 5 лет назад +17

    You are wonderful for sharing your talent and inspiring so many of us! At first I didn't want you to downplay your beautiful work by saying you had goofed or should have tried something else, but then I realized that you are helping walk us through something that is not easy, and that makes you an excellent teacher. I'm 70 and recently decided to renew my interest in watercolors. You know how zoos sometimes have gorillas and other animals paint pictures that can then be sold in the gift shops? Sadly, that's what my paintings remind me of.
    I have been fighting cancer since 2012 and I guess it's finally going to win. I recently agreed to hospice care, but I'm going to enjoy painting until they carry me off, and you are going to help keep my paintings from being sold at zoo gift shops! Thank you, Noelle. :)

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад +6

      Thank you for your kind comments, I’m glad you understood the purpose of this video. I’m always learning and experimenting, and I wanted to show that there are a lot of trials and errors in painting, so don’t worry yourself about trying something new and becoming discouraged. Enjoy yourself and have fun painting! Don’t concern yourself if your work doesn’t look like another artists work; paint what pleases you.
      Pretty soon those zoo animals are going to be jealous of your art, and maybe even some people too!

  • @ladyamalthia7688
    @ladyamalthia7688 4 года назад +7

    The last study turned out great! Dont stress it when something is different than the original plan. I learned a lot watching you practice. 😁✌

  • @alvirosy
    @alvirosy 3 года назад +1

    The ones on the right are so gorgeous! Well done! 😍

  • @trlan55
    @trlan55 5 лет назад +4

    The first three are definitely my favorites. Clouds seem to be hit and miss for me.

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад +1

      The first three are probably my favorite too, clouds are definitely tough, which is why I decided to practice them a bit! I'm starting to feel comfortable with soft white clouds, but I still need to work on the other ones!

  • @lepidoptera807
    @lepidoptera807 4 года назад +23

    Really appreciate how you talk about your learning process. Makes me feel like it's not just me struggling sometimes and your clouds came out phenomenal. You got a new subscriber for sure.

  • @z9x6c3v1
    @z9x6c3v1 4 года назад

    Thank you very much for sharing your skills

  • @preranachatterjee2195
    @preranachatterjee2195 4 года назад +1

    As you mentioned, the top right one might haven't turned out realistic, but it was my most favourite one... your art reminds me of some of Studio Ghibli's skies.

  • @Meticularius
    @Meticularius 3 года назад +2

    6/9/2021 USA Grandpa Bill: Michael's carries an Artist's Loft $5.99, 9"x12", (22.8 cm x 30.4 cm), 140lb/300g, 24 sheets Watercolor Pad, Acid-Free, Cold Press, "Heavy Weight" that has the smoothness of hot press papers. It appears to not come in larger sizes but I haven't looked everywhere. An Amazon customer praised it but said she didn't think it would do for a watercolor painting because it absorbs the water and paints like a paper towel. I just finished a 3-1/2" x 2-1/2" watercolor using a 10/0 and a 20/0 brush for some fine lines along with some other miniature rounds and flats. I was happy with the paper until I screwed it up by spraying too strong a coat of matte spray, twice, which horribly influenced some areas and colors. You're quite an accomplished watercolorist and I respect your work very much. I'm glad you're here on RUclips.

  • @debz6110
    @debz6110 2 года назад

    Thank you very much for being transparent with your study!!

  • @MasterTattooing
    @MasterTattooing 4 года назад

    Great video! Thank you very much

  • @juliaolson821
    @juliaolson821 2 года назад

    I love the second watercolor cloud study,I've been copying it over and over,please do more watercolor clouds love em💧🎨😁!!

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  2 года назад

      Thanks! I often think about doing a part 2 for this video 😊

    • @juliaolson821
      @juliaolson821 2 года назад +1

      @@noellecurtisart That would be great , your art work realy helped me get better 🎨 🖼 😄!

  • @cloud_appreciation_society
    @cloud_appreciation_society 2 года назад +10

    The running commentary while painting is honestly more instructive than any tutorial, because as a beginner I get some insight into the thought process of your art (which I can apply in different contexts) rather than just being told what to do for one specific piece. Super helpful, thanks!

  • @Bearwithme560
    @Bearwithme560 5 месяцев назад +4

    Who wouldn't subscribe to a channel that makes you laugh at your own mistakes, by sharing their own?

  • @antoniomontemuro9751
    @antoniomontemuro9751 4 года назад

    THIS IS AWESOME

  • @rosemariefargas8573
    @rosemariefargas8573 4 года назад

    Felicitaciones las nubes quedaron unas más bellas que las otras.

  • @sll643
    @sll643 3 года назад

    Gorgeous

  • @Iamaperson744
    @Iamaperson744 4 года назад +2

    I actually really enjoyed the last one, i think you did an excellent job!

  • @sloth0jr
    @sloth0jr 4 года назад

    You gave me great ideas, thanks!

  • @anastasiapyrkh6156
    @anastasiapyrkh6156 4 года назад

    Beautifully done! Liked and subscribed

  • @simpleartideas
    @simpleartideas 5 лет назад

    Love the moody clouds. Brilliantly done!

  • @lauracorrales7061
    @lauracorrales7061 2 года назад

    Que preciosidad, gracias! 😍

  • @ygh1973
    @ygh1973 4 года назад

    How funny, I have just got to the end of your brilliant video, while practising my own clouds when you mention the the Essential Notebook, which I have open on p236 - Dark billows against a lighter background. Your tutorial and the book are invaluable resources. 💚✌🏾✊🏾

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  4 года назад +1

      That is funny! I’m glad the book has been helpful for you and that you enjoyed my video! 💚

  • @bellfrate3494
    @bellfrate3494 9 дней назад

    wonderful job!

  • @АнастасіяКонотоп

    In my opinion, the last painting is the best😍🤔🤔

  • @1evink.543
    @1evink.543 4 года назад

    Quite nicely done, thumbs up

  • @beecatify
    @beecatify 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your techniques. I thought all of the clouds were very distinctive and beautiful. It’s nice to see all your different techniques and thoughts as You paint. Beautiful work!

  • @ArtByPavan
    @ArtByPavan 5 лет назад +201

    Your Watercolor art is most amazing and i always so impressed and surprised how realistic they look, this is magical 🌄😍🌿🎨

  • @domyduyen
    @domyduyen 3 года назад +1

    so nice....

  • @yalli5021
    @yalli5021 3 месяца назад

    Amazing !

  • @animlk3
    @animlk3 3 года назад

    GahL, you make it seem so easy! You are very talented!

  • @sararosa5436
    @sararosa5436 4 года назад

    Wonderful. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏thank you.

  • @kimhaskell8864
    @kimhaskell8864 4 года назад

    I think all the studies were beautiful.

  • @vijayrawat1335
    @vijayrawat1335 5 лет назад +1

    I enjoyed it a lot and even shared with others as well. ❤❤❤

  • @3milydoodles_985
    @3milydoodles_985 5 лет назад +4

    this was such a nice video and i love everything! even though it wasnt a tutorial, i still learned from it :) thankyou!

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад

      That was the goal! It’s not quite a step-by-step but I tried to share what I can!

  • @carlesgarcia843
    @carlesgarcia843 4 года назад

    Great job! And your comments are really helpful!!!

  • @onethirst63
    @onethirst63 5 лет назад

    The last one was a little funky but I think you really saved it with the trees and birds. I like it!

  • @MEStephKJV
    @MEStephKJV 4 года назад

    These turned out a lot better than you seem to think they did. :-)

  • @redtori.w2509
    @redtori.w2509 4 года назад

    These painting studies are beautiful!!!
    Inspired me so much thank you for sharing!

  • @Apurva263
    @Apurva263 5 лет назад +17

    This was honestly the best tutorial; though you said you didn’t intended that! Easy to understand! Thank you for sharing :)💗

    • @noellecurtisart
      @noellecurtisart  5 лет назад +2

      Thank you! I did my best to explain my process and share my thoughts so hopefully others can learn! I always view tutorials as an organized step-by-step procedure which isn't what this video became (in my opinion), but that doesn't mean it can't be educational either ;)

  • @loiselle274
    @loiselle274 3 года назад

    your way of painting is astonishingly cool 👏🏼👍🏼 Great job!

  • @angiesanchezrea4723
    @angiesanchezrea4723 4 года назад

    I'm in love with the process and the final result 😍

  • @BlessedForever888
    @BlessedForever888 2 года назад

    WOW, how beautiful! Thank you!

  • @clairemmanuellebautista1606
    @clairemmanuellebautista1606 4 года назад

    I loved your video 💕

  • @guadalupediazjaramillo.5217
    @guadalupediazjaramillo.5217 Год назад

    Thank you so much 😊.
    Amé el proceso y me gustó mucho el resultado en mi trabajo ❤.

  • @mikecooper9507
    @mikecooper9507 5 лет назад

    Awesome 👍

  • @CarloS-dc9zm
    @CarloS-dc9zm 4 года назад

    awesome stuff!

  • @suel4269
    @suel4269 4 года назад +14

    Best cloud tutorial I’ve seen so far!

  • @Sen_Rida
    @Sen_Rida 5 лет назад

    They came out beautiful!

  • @Gina-bt7qk
    @Gina-bt7qk 4 года назад

    thanks! great job!

  • @ms8367
    @ms8367 5 лет назад

    That was really good! I thought they all turned out nice.