How to Paint a Misty Lake in Watercolour including a paint review!

A step-by-Step Guide on How to Paint a Misty Lake in Watercolour including a paint review by Professional Artist Paul Clark
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[@susanroll7297]

Just wanted to thank you for taking the time and skill to teach,film,and edit your tutorials. I have learned so much and became a much better artist because of you. You're very talented and a terrific teacher.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear!

[@penniecormier8770]

What a wonderful teacher! You reviewed new paints, improved on a painting and still make it doable for anyone, even if they don’t have that set of paints! I love how you show everything that’s needed at the beginning and how to mix colors. Thank you!

[@michellearens8896]

Love the light effects in this one! Always so fascinating to watch how your paintings evolve...thank you Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@robinrandolph1951]

Can't wait to try this! Thanks for pointing out that many paintings have an "ugly" stage, and reminding us to find ways of seeing it through! As always, thank you so much for sharing a new tutorial with all of us.

[@shirleyping7058]

Oh Paul, you could feel the quiet and solitude of an early morning row on the water listening to the call of the loons oozing off the page. Your paintings always stir emotions as well as imagination. I LOVE it!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Shirley!

[@suelee5751]

Stunning painting Paul. And reassuring to know that even a painting produced by such a good artist as yourself sometimes goes through an ‘ugly stage’ 😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Sue!

[@treesdokter7657]

This is watercolor happiness!

[@Matriarch57]

A teacher that disciplines with inspiration…….priceless!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind Nancy!

[@piakelley7477]

I could watch you videos all day long. You truly amaze with your talent. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with all of us. You are an inspiration for sure!❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@ep8029]

You encourage others to try watercolour and share useful tips. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@catherinejoy9298]

Thank you, Paul, that is so nice! I do like the sort of random ones where you chuck the paint about quite a bit!😁🤗

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like it

[@TresCherie]

So glad you carried us through the ugly stage. That’s where I always question myself as an artist. Cheers 🫖

[@dorothyminor7581]

I love the look on your “dry “ January face! I feel the same!

[@lindaashford7187]

That was beautiful, very ethereal. I could just imagine The Lady of the Lake rising up to present King Arthur with the sword Excalibur!

[@darnissar]

A flying start to 2023 with beautiful lakescape ...so many things to unlearn and learn afresh. Thanks for sharing!.

[@watercolorpaintingintheaft9142]

NOOO! They must all be masterpieces! Which obviously means I'm in trouble. I will certainly try this and see if I get anywhere. Love it!

[@bonnie-jeanloeck8591]

Love your tutorials. I’ve gotta get off my butt and and try some of these. I watch them every week. I don’t know why I procrastinate so much. I’ll try this one today and if it turns out, I’ll send you a pic. 🇨🇦

[@indranichaudhuri4678]

Beautiful light effects emerging out of nowhere. Absolutely stunning to see the painting emerging to take its final shape. Love it!

[@susanshisler7074]

The Ugly Stage - I didn't know it had a name! This video was chock full of many aspects of watercolor and I am very grateful. Thank you.

[@emanuelalonati9010]

Wow! I like the way you say I've used too much spray for the trees ..and redo the back ground! The second time rigger-trees are better than the first ones you did..so..Great Paul . The thing is that you do one error every 100 works , me one or two error every work! But I like to see how to fix it. Love yr way of teaching!

[@krittikabiswas4930]

I wait for your tutorials like I wait for nothing else..such joy it brings .. beautiful one ..definitely going to be my next try ..I love it Thank you so much for everything

[@luciefiorucci3013]

Amazing realisation and i appreciate a lot the different art technics "home made by you". Really thanks for sharing👍🤩

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

I'm amazed at the control you have as to where the splatter goes👍

[@melissaschneider5604]

Thank you for another beautiful tutorial, Paul! We really are blessed to have you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@robertcook2572]

You've set the bar dizzyingly high for the rest of the year with this one. Having been pike fishing on my local river this icy dawn, I can attest that you have perfectly captured the atmosphere, colours and light.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds great thanks for sharing Robert 👍

[@cajsheen2594]

George is just popping over to see Maisie! Sorry, just had to put my oar in, you know me! Waited for you to take off those hard edges with a damp tissue, knew you would, the yellow reflection was making me itch! Lovely demo! Thankyou! XXX

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! love that - I've heard that Maisie is definitely worth a visit!

[@karynwilliams129]

Thank you Paul. It is so beautiful. Love it. You are such a wonderful teacher. Your voice has that calm effect on student to feel confident on their work as they follow your tutorials.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

What a way to kick off 2023. Love it!!

[@tammyhall2355]

Beautiful!!! I had to buy your watercolor book to try and capture your landscape style. I love how you approach your skies. Stunning!!! Thank you for making your tutorials free.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Tammy!

[@patricialk4996]

The sunlight is perfection! Simply beautiful...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@1fredricka]

george is one lucky guy to be in that boat. Beautiful picture, thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

No doubt!

[@lauracarter3408]

A beautiful picture with stunning blues!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@mo-mo-p5t]

Yes, given the boat’s beam those are long oars, indeed. Maybe he was out in the early mist remembering his racing days. This painting is breathtakingly beautiful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Love that Mo - thanks!

[@louisscenti3813]

I love it when you follow this loose approach Paul. So atmospheric! Gorgeous.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@teresazamolo3217]

Hi Paul, I started watching your videos last summer. Thanks to your channel I really started committing to painting and drawing, you gave me the direction I needed (cause I am a total beginner). I never stopped since then, I found in watercolor a deep source of pleasure and happiness. So thank you. I really hope I will be able to attend an off-line workshop with you some day. Bye bye

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Fantastic! Thanks so much 😁

[@Waveridinggame]

Love your sense of humor! You are very talented in so many ways. Ty for appreciating nature the way you do. I bet you wife is awesome also. Ty

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@christinemayopowers]

Thank you for always teaching us so many techniques and reminding us to have fun! 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@brendalittleton8246]

Another valuable half hour. Thank you. Andy

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ralucacristina7394]

Thank you again and again. You are my weekly joy and fun and teaching moment.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I'm so glad!

[@scarlettgoeman8804]

Such a wonderfull moment with you, love the light effects! Thank you for all you give to us Paul Clark, you are so a talented teacher!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelkrastman143]

Very effective!!! Thanks, Paul for your amazing tutorial! everything works together!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're welcome!

[@lindaclark4807]

This was pure relaxation! Beautiful painting and beautiful background music!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ericbromley1309]

Great demo Paul, as always. Misty lake... You show how to be fearless ith colours

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@annenglish2935]

It's so beautiful Paul, to watch you create your paintings! Had to stay up to see the light and water reflection blossom... also didn't want to miss any clever remarks!!! Thank you for sharing 😊 Sir Paul! With love, from a California Gramma ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 California Gramma ❤

[@ms_chigger]

This is sooo…ooo… beautiful. Thank you for all your teaching.

[@jilliandane3737]

Very beautiful painting. The reflections are awesome with lovely earthly colors. The lake and the mist are both incredible. Thank you again for another marvellous work of art.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kathryng6363]

Absolutely beautiful. Loved the music as well. Very fitting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@traciesawrey9084]

This gave me goose bumps reminded me of fishing with dad when I was young. Love your tutorials thanks for all your hard work. I live in the country in Australia and it is so hard to attend any classes without hours of travel so your videos are so so appreciated. Waving from Australia

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's awesome - delighted to help Tracie!

[@juliaturpin7307]

Paul, your work is stunning. Thank you so much for your amazing videos, and the music is perfect.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@gracehorton770]

I tried this. Your job is safe. I believe mine will be cut up for bookmarks and I’ll try another. Yours was a wonderful piece to sign as your first of 2023. Thank you

[@raquel61]

Thank you Paul, it is with great pleasure to follow you. I learn a lot from each video. I really like your watercolors and the way you explain. Thanks again

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@janekeffer6124]

I so love your tutorials. Thank you for taking the time and all the effort to produce these. I have learned so much in the short time I've been using watercolors. I didn't start any sort of art or painting until the 'great shutdown', lol... and at 68 y.o. (now 70), I was very late to the starting gate. Your encouraging attitude has helped me to keep going. Again, thank you from Missouri, U.S.A.

[@judithmeyer264]

I'm enjoying the atmosphere in your painting Paul. Your approach and affect is very calm, with a relaxing, yet compelling solitude from the challenges of life. Love it!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joannekeller8716]

Stunning reflections, thanks for the demonstration!

[@kileensmith5134]

Really love this ! The lifting technique makes such a difference. I'm getting better at that thanks to you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear!

[@ciukabuka2082]

Good afternoon, dear Paul. Thank you for this misterious night painting. Good job as always. Greetings from Moldova. Lilia

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I'm glad you like it, thanks as always Lilia!

[@marinapolyakova4363]

Как всегда потрясающая работа.Всех благ вам.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you Marina 👍

[@suverchadwivedi7569]

Paul thank you for the tutorial which taught me something new again. Your splashing around is truly magical. Who could think of those shine effects !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome Suvercha!

[@needle.thread.watercolor-jloh]

Really like seeing the texture of the paper coming through on the water. This painting truly evolved! Laughed so when the tea touched your tastebuds! Haha! Good for you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@debrahockenberry5440]

I just love your tutorials and the fact that you supply the traceable for free. So many other artists only supply the traceable if you join or on Patreon! Keep up the good work Paul. You have a devoted follower from NY in the US

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Debra 👍

[@ADDL.]

I love your water color and wait every Wednesday for a video!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay! Thank you!

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

As always Paul, another Wonderful Wednesday! I am truly taken by the lovely depth of the blue, the soft misty effect and the warm gold glow of light. It could certainly be one of our beautiful sunrises on Golden Pond here in New Hampshire, particularly with your perfect addition of the graceful loon. Exquisite! I can hear the loons..... 👩‍🦳🖌️

[@snezanavlasotince7039]

I am enchanted by your painting .Magical ! I so much love your tehnique and your paint and painting !❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@snezanavlasotince7039]

Живели ! Волим Ваша објашњења , боју гласа , темпо и ритам сликања . Боје су чаробне и слике . Волела бих да Вам покажем своје радове .

[@roxannemaguire9844]

This is incredibly beautiful, Paul, and I thank you so much!!! I love all the blues!!! I must say that the bird is definitely a loon!!! 💙 I can't wait to try my hand at this painting - thank you again!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like it!

[@terricogbill3802]

YAY ! Maimeri blu paints today ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ My go to watercolors !and I love the subject …. So serene , Thank you Paul !

[@Avinmor]

So very beautiful! I enjoy your work. I always look forward to seeing your God-given talent in the making. Thank you for taking the time to provide these videos for our learning. Blessings!

[@AmyBrauner]

You are a great educator! You make everything inclusive, and enthusiastic and doable; I have learned alot from you, and look forward to more tutorials. Have a great week!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Amy!

[@theresaanderson4081]

Thank you so much for brightening my day with yiur delightfully enjoyable tutorials!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@samanthabye-russell9641]

Such a beautiful, mystical and magical painting. Love seeing the decision making when things go differently than planned. Loved the grebe 🦆 but most importantly thank you for the Wednesday watercolour happiness 🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Samantha!!

[@leannepattullo7187]

This painting is so tranquil it gives me a feeling of relaxation and peace ! Just beautiful Paul!

[@sergiocantoli5783]

Another inspiring painting. Thanks Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure

[@seemakapoor4894]

A lovely piece of work Paul. Love the softness

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wendyleader8905]

Wow what a beautiful painting. Thank you so much for sharing

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gailharris1337]

Lovely - so much in your tutorials, really grateful for these each week.

[@wgibbings]

This is a fantastic tutorial. Where I live in the Caribbean there is water everywhere and this helps me understand how watercolours work to paint water.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lorrainebrown6364]

I bought this set of paints to try the brand and was disappointed in the color selection. I’ve been fighting with them all week to make good mixes. You, however, overcame the challenge and produced a masterful painting anyway. Thanks for showing mixes that work.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for sharing!

[@trishdescafano2761]

I will absolutely give it a go! Thank you Paul 🖌️🎨🖼️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@dianeknott3655]

Paul, love how you have mastered the rigger brush. Always enjoy seeing you add branches and just let it do its thing. Lovely painting. Thanks for another respite while I have my 2nd cup of coffee.

[@vickiarn]

You make it look so easy, thanks. I always love pictures on the water, especially if there is a duck.😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dianecooper6854]

Every time I watch one of your tutorials, I have moments thinking why is Paul doing this or that, then all is revealed. Amazing to watch, and even though I don't get to paint often, learn sooo much. Every Wednesday think ahh wonder what Paul is doing today. Thank you so much, terrific inspiration.

[@christinedrake1645]

thank you so much ... I never knew how some effects were achieved! how amazing... stunning...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're very welcome!

[@pokey3010]

Always fun to watch you paint and see something beautiful happen.. Love this it was magic.. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@essietangle9931]

Wispy Wednesday, love this, the water is extra special ❤️

[@bitarahmani1]

really really thank you, Turning the background into a complete painting is very attractive to me .I need to learn the blossoms and branches of the tree, and if it is possible, please include the drawing of the rainbow in your program, I follow your videos from Iran, good luck dear teacher.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@MrBigdebs]

I have been away from watercolor painting for a few years. I saw the recommendation from Jenna Rainey for Paul. Really loved this demo, look forward to getting back to painting and will follow Paul again, for sure. Thanks Paul. Deb Gilbert

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Beautiful & magical. Thank you Paul for another lovely tutorial 🙂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SharonKay]

Brilliant, as always! So inspirational. Grateful for all you do for so many!❤️

[@Semmelsocke65]

Best watercolor teacher ever! 👍👌🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@manonrheault5900]

Thank you Paul Wow!wow! And Wow! I really love this painting i will find time to give it a go its giving me the same feeling i have when i go on the boat whith Alain Magical and peaceful to be in the nature Thank you so much 🥰🌈😊😉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Manon - say hi to Alain for me!

[@shrutikawale4726]

Wonderful !!! Thank you Paul for this ! 😀

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jenniferhosmer9180]

Greetings from the US! I just discovered your videos and you are FABULOUS! I am having so much fun working and trying to follow you. Your a great teacher and artist!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - so pleased you are enjoying them Jennifer!

[@debywickham6609]

I like this one. I seem to have trouble with loose paintings. I'm gonna try it.

[@margaretalesinu9500]

Oh wow! I like this! Watching for the first time. I have been playing with watercolor every now and again! No background in art or painting whatsoever but I hope to follow this more and learn to 'splash' the colors in a more 'orderly' manner. I see I have been wasting the colors quite a bit and kept wondering to myself why the tubes are so small, pricey and run out so fast!😄 Thanks for the tutorials. I hope to watch the next one. God bless👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kassvea8534]

"And now create some suggestion of trees with a dry brush technique..." 😆 I don't tend to use a dry brush much at all and had absolutely no idea what I was supposed to do at this point! I proceeded anyway and it worked astonishingly well... Thank you for a really inspiring tutorial. I am not convinced I really understood how all of your techniques are supposed to work but I did manage to produce a decent picture and that's good enough for me.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds good to me too!

[@jocelynbateson7756]

A beautiful painting! I love how you mentioned the 'ugly stage' of a painting. So many times I've thrown my paintings out at this stage as I don't see the potential for salvaging it. Will have to try to keep going when I get to this stage :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yes, it happens to us all!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

SO fun to see you using MaimeriBlu!! Glad you enjoyed them! Your painting, per usual, is so beautiful. Take care!💕

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Jenna, lovely to hear from you 😁

[@rmuller366]

What can I say except WOW! Beautiful piece Paul. I’m learning not to chuck a painting when it hits that ugly stage. Took me some time, but I’m so glad I’ve done that. Blessings to you and Margot in 2023!

[@karenreed9251]

I have learned so much from your videos. I am totally self taught, so I’m missing many strategies! You have been very helpful in in art journey!

[@deborahm4484]

Thank you Paul I love the light it's amazing .🌻🌻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome

[@patmoreno6670]

Love the overall effect and outcome. It gives me hope to not give up during the ugly phase but just try an additional technique. Very informative. Thank you for the insight.