This was a incredibly serene scene to experience in the real. Trying to do it justice in watercolour has taken me quite a few attempts. I'm pleased enough with this one. It's on Saunders Waterford CP.

A bit unconventional perhaps, but for skies, I literally hold the paper under the tap both sides for a while until the paper is taking in the water. Then I lay if flat on a wooden board and dive in with premixed colours. This gives me enough of time to blend the colour in the sky.