Skies are one of the most beautiful elements of nature that are often a source of inspiration for artists. In this workshop we will show you how to convey skies with energy and drama using big brushstrokes or palette knife marks applied with freedom. We want to help you convey the mood and atmosphere in your sky in a convincing way.

A common mistake in painting land and seascapes is leaving the sky as an afterthought, and not developing it as a critical part of the composition. The sky needs to be painted in connection with the rest of the painting to achieve a convincing result in color, brushwork, tone and composition.

In this workshop we will help you to think about how you want to depict the sky, weather and clouds at the beginning of your painting to achieve a strong sense of atmosphere and light, and how to avoid over-working your sky. We will teach you to see the varied colors in the sky, and how to mix convincing sky and cloud colors. This workshop will focus on how to create light and atmosphere in the sky, how to depict the dome of the sky transitioning to the lighter horizon, and painting with an economy of brushwork.

All levels of students welcome.