Ever wondered how Ultramarine Blue can transform your skyscapes? Let’s understand in detail.
Mijello Mission Gold Class Watercolour
About Ultramarine pigment
Ultramarine Blue, originally derived from the precious stone lapis lazuli, has a history that dates back to ancient times. The word Ultramarine means 'beyond the sea' and comes from the Latin ultramarinus. This vibrant pigment was so valuable in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance that it was often reserved for the most significant artworks. In the early 19th century, a synthetic version was developed in France, making it more accessible to artists around the world. Today, it remains a favorite for its rich, deep hue and versatility.
Using Ultramarine Blue in Your Skyscapes
Watercolour Skyscape by Sayli Mokal
We have used Art Essentials Studio paper, Mijello Mission Gold Class watercolors, and Escoda brushes to showcase how Ultramarine Blue can work wonders in your skyscapes.
Mijello Mission Gold Class Watercolour Swatches
Mijello Mission Gold Class- Ultramarine Deep is handcrafted, extra-fine, richly pigmented watercolour. It has an outstanding dissolving power which will shorten working hours. Use of highest quality pigments makes the pigment extremely lightfast, semi-transparent, and gives moderate staining effect. No gummy thickeners are used.
Combination of Ultramarine Deep with Rose Madder and Burnt Sienna.
When painting watercolour landscapes, highlighting the sky is essential. Its colors, variations, and light are mesmerizing. Whether depicting a nocturne, a luminous morning, or a bright mid-day scene, the sky plays a crucial role in bringing your artwork to life. Let’s understand the colour combinations used to create skyscapes.
Combine with Rose Madder and Burnt Sienna for a darker bluish-grey.
Ultramarine Deep + Burnt Sienna
Mix Ultramarine Deep with Burnt Sienna for a subtle grey shade thereby making it ideal for the underside of clouds.
Ultramarine Deep + Cerulean Blue.
Sky Colors: Mix with Cerulean Blue, adjusting the amount of water to achieve different values.
Of course, if you are depicting a sunset or sunrise, you’ll want to add some yellows or reds to capture the beautiful transitions of light.
In fact, one of the most fascinating parts of sky are it’s colours. So play around and add magic to your skies!