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CHAPTER 12

Clouds

Look up at the sky on any day and you're more likely to see clouds than not. Clouds speak of what was and what will be. They reveal nature's moods. From dreamy stratus to cheerful cumulus, to threatening cumulonimbus, clouds dress the sky for any situation. As you start to contemplate the upper reaches of your artwork, you may find yourself rediscovering an art of childhood: cloud watching. And this is one of your best reference resources. However, there are plenty of formations that are unusual and highly desirable. People are enamored enough with the sky that you'll find many online photos.

Clouds are shaped by temperature, ...