Getting better at the cloud corner technique

I've been spending way too much time lately messing with the cloud corner technique, and I finally feel like I'm getting the hang of it. If you've ever stared at a canvas—whether it's digital or actual physical paper—and felt like your clouds look more like lumpy mashed potatoes than fluffy atmospheric wonders, you're definitely not alone. It's one of those things that looks incredibly easy when you watch a pro do it in a thirty-second clip, but the second you try it yourself, everything goes sideways. ...

February 26, 2026 · 7 min · Lambarri Guajardo