Skies

More than just blank space, John Lovett explores how skies can add balance and ambiance to a painting

- John Lovett

With landscape-based paintings, no matter what the main subject is, the problem of what to do with that empty bit at the top often seems to crop up. It should be considered in the planning stage of a painting, not as an annoying space to be dealt with toward the end. The sky can have a big impact on, not just the balance of a painting, but the general atmosphere of the work you create. In this article, we will explore different approaches to painting skies and their effect on the balance and atmosphere of the final result.