Skyscape Workshop: Painting Skies and Clouds

Are you an amateur artist wanting to improve your skyscape techniques? If so, your tutor, Jerry Smith, is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing his expert techniques for creating expressive, atmospheric skyscapes. What You’ll Do Follow a structured, step-by-step process to paint a coastal skyscape Create a charcoal sketch to establish composition Develop an outline drawing and underpainting Mix and apply sky colours using acrylics Mix and apply cloud colours with attention to form and light After lunch, explore beach, cliff and sea elements to complete your scene You Will Explore Tonal recession Linear and aerial perspective Mixing colours from primaries Mark-making techniques and handling edges Understanding the painting process from start to finish This Workshop is Perfect for Artists with some painting experience People looking to refine their acrylic techniques Anyone wanting to improve confidence in painting skies, clouds and coastal scenes This workshop is not suitable for complete beginners. If you can confidently handle a paintbrush and understand basic acrylic techniques, you’ll be will guide you through each step, offering demonstrations, tips and personalised support throughout the day. What’s Included All materials needed for the workshop including: Acrylic paints and surfaces Charcoal and drawing materials Refreshments throughout the day (excluding lunch) You’ll leave with your finished (time allowing), or nearly finished, coastal...