More Sky Sketches

Here are a couple more watercolor sketches done in preparation for my upcoming workshop. The first is sunset on the Cockscomb butte in Sedona, and the second is a monsoon storm in the hills near Jerome. August is a great time of year to do these sky sketches as we have thunderstorms and spectacular sunsets just about every afternoon. These were painted in studio following observations in the field. To be honest, I've never been much of a 'plein-air' painter. I much prefer the control I have working in studio - and I don't get bugs in my paint.

© Dave Wilder