Anyone can learn to paint clouds. In this tutorial, I show you how to paint stormy clouds with a gorgeous - bright sunset. Have fun learning step-by-step how to paint this sky along with the techniques I use.

This painting is inspired by my travels to Nebraska. I'm a full-time traveling artist painting in every U.S. State currently. This is the forty-first state that I have painting and shared with you! You can see all the paintings in this series here https://www.createfulart.com/my-vlog.html - and you can also follow my journey at https://www.instagram.com/expedition.family/

Every sky is different, as well as every painting! You're going to learn in this tutorial how to create a bold sunset with bright colors and then contrasting grey dark stormy clouds inspired by the state of Nebraska!

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The paint colors I used include: cadmium yellow Medium Hue, cadmium red light Hue, quinacridone magenta, ivory black, emerald Green, phthalocyanine Green (blue shade), phthalocyanine blue (Green shade), brilliant blue, Bronze yellow, dioxazine purple and titanium white
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7. Water
8. Paper Towels

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Artist's Story: My name is Ashley Krieger and I sold our house, got an RV, and became a traveling artist. I travel with my family of five and homeschool my kids. We love our adventurous life. I have taught art for several years, and while I travel I aim to share with you my inspiration as well as teach you how to paint with the help of this channel. If you're into art and would like to become a better artist then join me on this channel and we can get creative together.

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© Ashley Krieger | Createfulart.com - You can paint along and use it for personal use (gifting, personal cards, or home decor).

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