Pencil Sketch – Cloud
Pencil Sketch is a 100% fine wool sheer, woven on a jacquard loom to depict a damask pattern design born from the reinterpretation of an ancient Italian lampas. The pattern has just a hint of colour and texture.
Use Curtaining, Sheer
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Further Information
Use Curtaining, Sheer
Composition 100% Wool
Specification Width: 140 cm / 55 inches
Pattern Repeat V: 80 cm / 31 inches
H: 70 cm / 28 inches
Style Pattern, Reversible, Sheer
Care
Do not wash, Do not tumble-dry, Dry clean-no trichloroethylene, Do not bleach, Iron – medium heat
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How to Draw Clouds: 11 Steps
Ensure that you have paper, pencils, and erasers handy. You may also want to include a blending tool, like a tortillon or a cotton swab, for smoother shading.
Step 2: Choose the type of cloud
Consider the overall composition and style of your artwork. Decide whether you want to create puffy cumulus clouds or wispy cirrus clouds.
Step 3: Sketch a basic silhouette
Start by lightly drawing the outline of the cloud shape with your pencil. It’s helpful to use reference images of real clouds for inspiration.
Step 4: Shift perspective
When drawing clouds from different angles, keep in mind how their shapes change in perspective. As they move towards the horizon, they’ll appear flatter and more compressed.
Step 5: Create depth using shading
For added depth and realism, apply light shading on the underside of each cloud puff or wisp. This will create an illusion of shadows cast by surrounding cloud parts.
Step 6: Blend and smooth highlights
Use a blending tool to gently smooth out your shading work and create a gradient effect. Do this by concentrating on areas where light is hitting the surface of your clouds.
Step 7: Emphasize contrast for dramatic effect
Further accentuate shadows and highlights by darkening the shaded areas and lightening your highlighted areas. This contrast will make your clouds appear more voluminous.
Step 8: Add details
Incorporate additional details, such as wispy contours or textured patterns within your cloud structure. Adding subtle changes in texture can create an even more convincing depiction.
Step 9: Reflect weather conditions
When drawing clouds under specific weather conditions, tailor their appearance according to factors like wind direction or atmospheric pressure. For example, stormy clouds will be darker with heavier shading.
Step 10: Erase unwanted lines
Once you’re satisfied with your cloud drawing, use an eraser to clean up any remaining sketch lines or stray marks. This will give your final artwork a clean and polished look.
Step 11: Practice progressively
As with any skill, improving your cloud-drawing abilities will come with practice. Experiment with different styles, techniques, and perspectives to refine and expand your skills.
In conclusion, drawing clouds is an enjoyable and versatile skill to add to your artistic toolkit. Utilize these 11 steps as a guideline for practice and exploration, observing the natural world and experimenting with different techniques to master the art of cloud drawing.
