Art Tutorial - Pink Fluffy Clouds
In this fun and easy tutorial, we’ll show you how to paint beautiful pink fluffy clouds using acrylic paints. These soft, pastel clouds are perfect for adding a serene touch to any background or landscape painting, or they can even stand alone as a dreamy piece of art. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this guide by Rachel will give you all the tips and techniques you need to create your own stunning cloudscapes. Let’s dive in and bring those fluffy clouds to life!
To paint this cloud painting you will need:
Acrylic paints (pastel colors)
Canvas
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Let’s start painting!
To begin, paint a blue to pink blended gradient to create the background. This will create the beautiful pink sky color that we want for this painting. Check out this video if you want to know the easy way to paint a gradient and blend acrylic paints.
Use white paint to paint the fluffy, wispy edge of the cloud, making sure the line is natural looking with no straight lines. Then use darker shades of blue, purple and pink paint to add in some shadows. In the full length tutorial, Rachel shows you exactly how to paint these clouds in real time, with full step by step instructions. The full video tutorial also includes a full list of supplies and a reference photo. So if you want to learn exactly how to create this cloud painting just head over to her Patreon and you’ll get access to all of her full length art tutorials.
Continue to build up the layers of the clouds using the same shades of acrylic paints. Make sure you add the paint using a swirling, circular motion with your paintbrush to achieve the wispy cloud effect. Use warmer pink hues for the highlights, and cooler blues and purples for the shadows, to mimic the effect of the sunlight.
To finish your cute cloud painting, use white acrylic paint to brighten the highlights, and a mid-dark blue to darken the deepest shadows. Adding this contrast to the painting will help to emphasise the cloud texture. Finally, use a smaller paintbrush to add some finer details, using white paint to paint in some wispy lines.
And there you have it—your very own pink fluffy clouds! Whether you’re incorporating them into a larger landscape or painting a cloudscape on its own, these soft, pastel clouds are sure to add a calming, whimsical vibe to any painting. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different shades of pink and cloud shapes to make your skies uniquely yours. And don’t forget, if you want to be guided through the entire painting process, then you can join us on Patreon for the full length tutorial!
