Storm

I decided to draw a picture for this project, and let me just say now that I know I have very little artistic talent when it comes to drawing. Like many, I had very extravagent ideas for what I wanted to draw but realized my limited ability would make it impossible. So this is what I came up with.
To show atmospherical/aerial perspective I decided to attempt at creating mammatus clouds (the bowl-like shapes pertruding from the bottom of the cloud). There are fewer the closer to the front of the picture and as the horizon gets farther away they are bunched up from the viewer's perspective. I also tried to darken the shades the closer you get to the horizon. I included trees in the foreground and background to enhance the scale difference. The vanishing point is on the horizon at the end of the road.

I guess I was going for a realistic style but not having the experience necessary I do not think I succeeded. I had to draw/color the foreground objects first to make sure I didn't color over anything that was more prominent. While I already knew painters had impressive talent I am even more envious of their ability after doing this project (but I don't think I"ll change my major just yet).