Painting Backlit Clouds by Layering

The layering technique can be very helpful to paint backlit clouds. In this video Dutch painter Janhendrik Dolsma lets you in on his approach to thinking in layers. With detailed information about colors and brushes. Layer 1: the underpainting Layer 2: the first layer of the clouds Layer 3: increasing contrasts Layer 4: using undiluted paint to do the edges Dolsma (1950) is an expert painter of clouds, beaches, dunes and of course the ocean. On his Youtube channel he shares a lifetime of painting experience in short tutorial videos with an emphasis on painting clouds. His full length tutorials (over 60 minutes) have found their way to buyers all over the world. Full tutorials can be found here: https://www.paintingskies.com/video/ Dolsma participated in exhibitions in the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, Taiwan, Spain, Belgium and the USA. Patreon: www.patreon.com/paintingskies Website: https://www.paintingskies.com Full length tutorials: https://www.paintingskies.com Online sale: https://www.janhendrikdolsma.nl/paintings/ Blog: https://paintingcloudskies.blogspot.com