Have you ever stood in front of a sunset, or a thunderhead building over the hills, and wished you could capture it before it slipped away? In this mini workshop, I’ll show you how to paint the sky as a subject in its own right. Through over 10 hours of video instruction and a 72-page illustrated guide, we’ll work through sixteen complete pastel demonstrations in four kinds of skies: sunsets, sunny skies, stormy skies, and master studies of Van Gogh, Turner, Monet, and Constable. Along the way, we’ll get a little geeky about the science, from the scattering of light that makes the sky blue to the optics behind a glowing sunset, so you understand why the sky looks the way it does and can paint it with confidence. Each demonstration comes with its own Creative Compass tip and independent studies to keep you painting, and a self-critique guide helps you evaluate your work as you go. Whether you’re brand new to pastel or an experienced painter who has always found the sky intimidating, these sixteen skies will change how you see light, movement, and atmosphere in every landscape you paint. With lifetime access and a private community of fellow artists, you’ll discover that the sky is never just a backdrop. It sets the mood, carries the light, and can hold an entire painting on its own.

Ready to look up? Let’s paint the sky together with Sixteen Skies today.