Looking for dreamy, peaceful projects that are just as fun to make as they are to admire? Let’s talk cloud art. Whether you’re into painting, sketching, or experimenting with colour, clouds are the perfect subject to get lost in. They’re full of soft edges, shifting shapes, and personal expression – no two clouds are ever the same, and that’s what makes them so fun to recreate.

Here are some of our favourite cloud-themed art ideas to get you inspired.

1. Acrylic clouds painting

Image: @elamomentos

This vibrant, fluffy cloud pops off the background with bold colours and crisp outlines. It’s a fun way to mix realistic subject matter with a more stylised palette. Look beyond the standard white and use vibrant shades to create contrast and depth. It can be fun to shake things up!

2. Clouds with oil paint

Speaking of classic white clouds – turns out they’re not just white! The muted grey tones and soft brushstrokes in this painting build up the shadows and depth so the clouds look 3D. Oil Paints give you plenty of time to work and rework the textures, which is great when you're trying to capture that gentle billowy look. Check out our project tutorial to see how we did it.

3. Oil pastel clouds

This artwork layers pinks, purples, and sunny golds to create a soft yet vibrant skyscape, suggesting the sun is setting. The blendability of Oil Pastels makes them ideal for this kind of smooth colour transition – plus, they’re super satisfying to smudge with your fingers or a cloth. We’ve got a how-to video all about this process if you wanna have a go.

4. Graphite clouds

Image: @artjameshitchins

This detailed black and white study is full of drama and depth. Dark shadows, stark highlights, and careful blending clearly defines each cloud in the sky. Blending tools, graphite, and maybe a little charcoal are a great starting place to get those strong contrasts and explore this realistic style.

5. Painting simple clouds

Sometimes, the simplest ideas are ultra-satisfying. This painting uses just a few shades of blue, white, and grey to capture that clear sky feeling. A Flat Brush helps sweep in wide sky areas, while a finger can be uses to smudge some of the outline for that in-motion, breezy look. Learn how to paint from dark to light in acrylics and make this piece at home in our project video.

6. Cloud sketching

This loose sketch captures movement and atmosphere with just a pencil and paper. It’s a reminder that you don’t need colour to make something expressive – just good quality graphite, an eraser, and a bit of patience. Try using different pencil grades to build contrast and give your clouds volume – we’ll show you how in this video.

Ready to stick your head in the clouds? From sunny days to pastel sunsets, cloud art is all about capturing what you see (or dream up!). So, grab some oil pastels, paints, or pencils and make it your own. Whether you're sketching in black and white or diving into bright colour, the sky’s the limit ☁️🎨

Share any clouds you come up with using #montmarteart or tag us @montmarteart on Instagram or Facebook. We’d love to see what you create!

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