Mackerel Sky Clouds. There was no idiomatic dexterity involved in the derivation of this phrase. The pattern resembles the scales on a mackerel thus the name.
If mariners spotted altocumulus clouds and air pressure began to fall they could expect rain. For larger paintings I simply use a bigger brush. Mares tails and mackerel scales make tall ships take in their sails.
The pattern resembles the scales on a mackerel thus the name.
Mackerel sky ger. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artist alike. Mackerel Sky refers to a sky covered with the altocumulus or cirrocumulus clouds. For larger paintings I simply use a bigger brush.
