How to Color Clouds with Alcohol Markers for Cozy Sky Coloring Pages

Clouds may look simple, but the right color combinations and textures can instantly bring your sky to life. In this Southern Lotus tutorial, we’re sharing 4 easy and adorable ways to color clouds using alcohol markers, perfect for kawaii coloring pages, cute sky illustrations, and cozy scenes.

These cloud styles are beginner friendly, relaxing to practice, and designed to work beautifully with soft blends, pastel palettes, and gentle highlights. Whether you’re coloring daytime skies, dreamy fantasy scenes, or magical backgrounds, these cloud ideas will help your pages feel light, fluffy, and full of charm.

1. Basic Clouds

Soft and fluffy clouds are a must-have for almost every sky scene. This classic style focuses on smooth blending and gentle depth, making it perfect for beginners.

Colors used: B030, B070, B080, 101

• Fill the cloud base with a light blue shade like B030 to establish a soft foundation.
• Add subtle shadows using B070 in the lower and inner areas of the cloud.
• Blend softly to keep the edges airy and natural.
• Deepen selected areas with B080 for extra depth, then finish by adding tiny dots and soft outlines using a white acrylic pen (101).

This style works beautifully for clear skies, cozy outdoor scenes, and calm everyday illustrations.

2. Sparkly Clouds

Sparkly clouds add a magical touch to kawaii skies, especially in dreamy or fantasy themed coloring pages.

Colors used: R18, R21, R15, 101

• Fill the base with a light peach tone like R18 to keep the cloud warm and gentle.
• Add shadows using R21, blending the edges smoothly for a soft, puffy look.
• Repeat with a darker pink such as R15 to enhance volume and dimension.
• Finish by outlining and adding sparkles using a white acrylic pen (101) to create a glowing, fairy-like effect.

These clouds are perfect for cute characters, pastel skies, and whimsical scenes.

3. Popcorn Clouds

Popcorn clouds are playful, bouncy, and full of texture. They’re great for adding personality and fun to your coloring pages.

Colors used: Y121, Y140, YR190, 101

• Fill the cloud base with a light orange shade like Y121.
• Sketch soft circular shapes to guide the popcorn texture.
• Add shadows around the circles using Y140, then deepen with YR190 for warmth and contrast.
• Blend gently and finish with highlights using a white acrylic pen (101) to make the cloud pop.

This style is perfect for cheerful skies, playful illustrations, and cute cartoon scenes.

4. Rainbow Clouds

Rainbow clouds bring color, joy, and a dreamy vibe to any page. This style focuses on smooth transitions and gentle layering.

Colors used: Y121, Y140, RV130, B030, V060, 101

• Start with a light yellow base using Y121.
• Layer orange and pink tones like Y140 and RV130, blending softly between colors.
• Continue with light blue and purple using B030 and V060 for a smooth rainbow flow.
• Finish by outlining softly and adding dots with a white acrylic pen (101) for a magical, glowing finish.

Rainbow clouds are ideal for fantasy skies, cute worlds, and calming, cozy coloring moments.

A Cozy Tip from Southern Lotus

Before coloring your final page, take a little time to practice. Trying these cloud techniques on a separate sheet helps your hand get comfortable with soft blending, gentle shading, and cute textures without any pressure.

We’ve prepared a free practice PDF so you can slowly try each cloud style at your own pace. Grab your favorite markers, relax, and enjoy a cozy coloring moment just for yourself.

Happy coloring and have fun creating your own dreamy skies with Southern Lotus!