Paint the shadows in it to give a sense of space and depth.
Oil painting sky colors.
By kevin macpherson oil painting 6 x 8.
When painting the landscapes the sky is the element that defines the mood of your painting because it is the main source of light on it.
Don t paint the brightness of the sky alone.
10 great technical tips to paint gorgeous skies and clouds.
It is easy to get caught out painting a sky with your brain instead of your eyes.
The more moisture in the air the more reflections and as a result the more color you will.
Ignore your brain and look for what colours are really in the sky.
The brain tells you the sky is blue.
Therefore it is very important to treat the sky as the basic element of the landscape and not just as the background.
While painting you should try to add pigments to the sky and the land simultaneously adding some of the colours from the sky on to the land.
For more advice check out our essential oil painting techniques or our guide to canvas painting for beginners.