Painting dramatic clouds and Sunset. Simple watercolor demonstration. Peter Sheeler

This was painted while looking out the window and I had to be quick to capture the fast changing scene.
I was working on Strathmore Sketchbook paper. A type of paper that does not tolerate a lot of water, but it was already taped up on my painting board.
My preference for this would have been Arches Hot press as it can handle multiple wettings and drys quickly.

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PAPER: Size- 5"x7"

Strathmore 500 series Sketchbook Paper for this Video.

My papers of choice include Arches 140lb Hot press and Cold press paper and Strathmore 500 series Sketchbooks. All are 100% cotton rag.
For beginners, I recommend starting with a high quality paper and experimenting with different types. As your style develops, you'll get a feel for which type is best. Waiting to switch to a better quality paper later will be much like learning to paint all over again.

BRUSH: A Polar Flo 1/2 inch flat brush is my current favorite. The bristle were originally white but have become stained.

MY PALETTE: All tube paints!
Winsor Newton- Yellow Ochre, Sepia, Burnt Sienna, Winsor Red, Davy's Gray, Ultramarine, Sap Green.
DaVinci - Phthalo Blue, Quinachridone Fuchsia, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Deep. **I plan to replace the Fuchsia with Winsor Newton Quinacridone Magenta when mine runs out.**

MIXING PALETTE:
The palette is the mixing tray from a "Koi" Watercolour travel set. The colours are set up so the ones I mix together most often are close together.

TAPE: regular painters tape. The easily removable type available in any hardware store.

MUSIC: "Garden Music" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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