Cloud and sky paintings can be a simple representation or an elaborate painted affair. To achieve a classically rendered sky treatment, including architectural elements, angels, etc. require a skilled hand and much practice. Do not expect to achieve a Tiepolo style painted ceiling on the first time out, but this tutorial can surely start you on your way.

This step-by-step sky mural painting tutorial includes:

• Basic painting overview.
• Mapping your mural out on paper.
• When to use painted architectural details.
• Room size and viewer location.
• Base Colors.
• The painting process.
• Adding additional color tones.
• Finishing off.

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Many classical ceilings have a gradation of base colors, ranging from pale rose/blue to dark blue. This implies a sunset or sunrise. The clouds are painted over this, then as the mural progresses the artist continually returns to the ‘background’, augmenting color as needed to create dramatic flair.