Big Skies in Watercolour – Dawn to Dusk

Painting the Day: From First Light to Final Glow

The sky never stays the same for more than a second—how do you catch it on paper? We’ll spend the day looking at how light changes the mood of a scene, moving from the subtle, desaturated tones of early morning to the dramatic, fiery values of the evening. Through clear demonstrations and guided exercises, you’ll develop a toolkit of adaptable techniques to paint many different skies.

The Dawn Palette: Cool tones and soft-edge transitions.
Midday Dynamics: Managing high-sun contrast and “hard” cloud edges
Sunset Mastery: Layering warm glazes without lifting the base.

Learn at your own pace and in a small friendly group at Ardington School of Arts, The Victory Room Bucklebury Reading RG7 6PS