How to paint a rainy city street scene in watercolour by Paul Clark

A step by step guide to painting a rainy city street scene in watercolour using a limited pallet by professional artist Paul Clark.
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[@marygraydon6522]

What I LOVE about you is your not constantly selling your brushes your books your ...... everything ! You are only interested in sharing what you know. This is awesome and VERY unusual. I lift my hat off to you for your morals and generosity in sharing your amazing talent. I'm learning so.much from you I can't tell you how much it is appreciated.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Oh thank you Mary - It's one of the things that drives me mad too so I appreciate you noticed.!

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

I totally agree with Ms. Graydon. Paul is a supremely gifted artist and beyond that he is a great teacher who inspires us not only through his style but also his desire to spread his knowledge of art. I doff my hat to him.

[@cazkiwinz4300]

Precisely the reason he’s sold me on buying them 🤗🤗🤗

[@lovewillwinnn]

“YOUR not” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lovewillwinnn]

@@cazkiwinz4300 Good reverse psychology strategy works every time. 🧠 🤔

[@amy_ford]

Finally, a watercolor video without a dull or lengthy intro, a dynamic subject instead of a boring still life, bonus points: unique background music and something a lot of artists' videos have a paucity of: humor.

[@fineartist7710]

I am professional artist in oils and admire your technical use of dry brush, scratching off highlights and using pastel touches...artistic brilliance!..Thanks!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hilarymarson291]

you are opening up a new world for me. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Hilary!!

[@michaeljulieallen2712]

Very rare to find an artist who explains and breaks things down so simply that even a beginner gains confidence. Cheers 🍻 Paul your a diamond.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I appreciate that! - very kind of you to say!

[@chesb6426]

I love this! Amazing 😁 Please make another book with cityscapes and landscapes please, if possible. I love how you teach

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

On it! - thanks Ches.

[@shivaliraghav8524]

I too love your teaching... ❤

[@reasonableification]

The swirls in the foreground add so much, and the use of yellow ochre for warmth. So evocative. Thanks so much for your generosity.

[@peterbourboulis5111]

You've opened my eyes to so many techniques I never knew. Thank you your style of painting is exactly how I like to paint

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Pleased to help Peter!

[@sueroork8452]

Well you’re my favorite painter but as I watch your tutorials I begin thinking that I can paint that way! I have to constantly bring myself back to what is so and tell myself you have to paint more and watch Paul less is you want to paint like him!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it Sue! ... and many thanks!

[@tonydinicola3893]

Always love these rainy scenes. Thanks for helping us understand better how to approach it, Paul. Love it.

[@jeffreyfengrui9578]

As a beginner from China, I learnt a lot from you. Many useful tips, COOL!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patriciahamilton5915]

Hi Paul! I discovered you by surfing watercolor on youtube. What a fabulous artist and teacher you are! I have been painting in acrylics for 30 years and just a few years ago I switched to watercolors. Your videos have taught me so much i didnt know..... Thank you ! I love your videos...Great sense of humor too!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 and welcome Patricia!

[@6862211]

You are now my favorite artists! Thanks for sharing!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@chiaracalvo2048]

wow!!!! very very beautiful but also difficult now for me but I'd like to try it one time...thanks Paul! Have a good summer! Bye!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! You too!

[@dmgastro1]

I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos. As a beginning watercolor user, these lessons have been enormously helpful. I am introducing my 6 yo grandson to watercolor and using your videos. He also is starting to watch and you try some of your techniques. Thank you so much for the sharing of your gift. God Bless.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@marilynrusso607]

Love this painting Paul! I’ve been a fan of yours for a couple of years now. I’m from Cape Cod MA. I always refer you to my watercolor friends and will continue to do so. I think you are a wonderful artist and I love your humor! Keep making your videos because I paint with you weekly!

[@piedadelenavasquezmarin8071]

wow, AMAZING, I'm started to painting with watercolor.

[@marybell4533]

Bravo!!! I was just going to ask you about doing a rainy scene and I came across this. I will be brave and jump in!! I love the urban scenes. Love your snowy landscapes too! but....really I love everything you do! Thank you Paul....I am improving quickly with your tutorials..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it Mary and many thanks!

[@annalexappubalu]

It is rainy season here in India. Was going through the video on rain as I am going to do a rainy Streetscape in front of my apt. Watching the video with all the details has given me the confidence to attempt it. Thank you .

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great 👍 have fun!

[@johnlang1933]

I think you accomplished more with Payne’s Gray than Payne ever imagined! Once again,Maestro,thanks for sharing your talent!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - love that, thanks!

[@scalemodellingmadness4114]

Thank you, thank you...finally an artist who knows how to paint and more importantly knows how to teach. It has been days of surfing to find a tutor I am comfortable with and who makes the kind of painting I aspire to make some day.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome and delighted you have joined us!!!!

[@johnmarshall2291]

It seems unfair that one human can possess such artistic skill, such inspiration to create, such personality and such professional presentation ability. So much intolerable crap on KZbin these days. Your channel represents what everyone should strive for. I am a huge (not overweight) fan and choose you when I have time to sit down and learn. Something had better inspire me soon to get back to my creative side. Thank you for what you do!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very nice of you - thanks so much, it's appreciated!

[@elainekeilloh8235]

Can't wait to give it a try, you are so kind and thoughtful, making painting so joyful, Thankyou

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Elaine!

[@susancook1617]

This is amazing. I love the red tail light reflections. Thank you for sharing

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you and cheers 👍

[@RonEnderland]

I've been a meticulous, uptight inker for 40 years. I've spent the last month immersed in watercolors (well not literally). I'm about to tackle a rainy night scene, and I believe this video will get me rolling. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it Ron and have fun!

[@LamoineDionne]

Hi Paul, thank you for answering my question and yes I should have picked up on the accent. He taught me so much, I loved his easy humourous way of painting and eexplaining. I also quite enjoyed your work, one can always tell when one has had fprmal training. I shall return from time to time. I am a self-taught watercolorist out of it for 10 years but am anxious to get into loose painting. I can't tell you what a relief it has been, doing painting this way

[@wgibbings]

You never cease to amaze me with your great skill and love for what you do. I look, listen and learn.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you

[@kiranp2325]

GOSH! I STARED AND STARED AT THE REAL BEAUTY OF THIS!! Well done you.... well done and leaving us so much more enthused to keep painting, drawing and always always .... paint.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IanM316]

Excellent, A great demonstration of a rainy cityscape.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Ian 👍

[@Imma_rose2]

Paul, your intruction is priceless! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent. I learn everytime I paint along or view your videos. One point perspective, reflections, and the final details really defines this rainy city street.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@jayantjagtap6747]

Amazing technique...you make it so simple...best background music as well...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Pasadenahitop]

I do enjoy your videos. Love the art and ideas but particularly enjoy your delivery style and humour! Learning so much!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I'm so glad Cat! - makes it all worthwhile!!!

[@andrewvelichko7185]

Great instructional video. Step by step, brushes, techniques, hues,.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@tanitpraipan5377]

Thanks Paul. I like the way you talk us through your lesson, simple and clear. I really enjoyed the video.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful Tanit and many thanks!

[@sharonriley4297]

Your people are amazing! And you make them look so easy to do. I work and work on people forms but can never get them to look organic like you do. I'm sad because I love figures in paintings, oh well thank you for your beautiful work.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it Sharon! - have you seen this video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/iICneqaZhcSMgbc

[@lynnemartin2291]

Those soft pastels really gives the painting a super pop. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I think so too!

[@footloosegoose7463]

The chalk pastel was something I wouldn't have thought of using. Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jl4643]

I really love how you use the soft pastels with your watercolor paintings.They compliment each other perfectly. Brilliant! I’m really enjoying learning your techniques as I’m new to watercolors. It is opposite to oils but I love the challenge & the unique effects of watercolor paints. Also like less toxins & the versatility overall 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@clivehaywood6974]

I just like the way you put the paint down on the paper and the painting looks great when your finished.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@ttuht5806]

Thanks a lot Paul, You are just amazing and your lessons are really top !

[@lindalin4937]

Dear Sir, I am a new beginner from Taiwan, Your panting is really "Amazing". Thanks for your great sharing.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks and welcome

[@paulbridson9672]

Than you for the tutorial Paul. Really enjoyed trying this one

[@dhags5]

Thank you! Working on my perspective painting and found this in your tutorials! Loved watching this unfold and how you started with the vanishing point! I will try to paint this at some point, but wanted to do the street scene in your watercolor book first!! Thank you as always - you are so generous with your teaching skills. Janell

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers as ever Janell

[@staffleelily742]

Love watching your tutorials @Paul Clark, you are a great teacher! Your KZbin tutorials are super informative & gets us straight to the joy of painting a decent picture. I love your clear explanation n not wasting time as in many other people's tutorials. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@catheybell2596]

Thank you so much for sharing your talents and methods so that others may enjoy watercolor as much as you do.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@karmi8821]

How you make it so simple is astounding. Thank you for your guidance.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@cindyculbertson5886]

I have just recently discovered your tutorials and I love them! Learning some great tips from you and will need to go back and review as I start to practice some of your tips. My husband is also a graphic designer with a quirky sense of humor...............

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Cindy 👍

[@joopterlinde624]

I watched this one several times. I love this one very much, reminds me of the paintings of joseph zbukvic. I will try this one soon.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

👍🇨🇦

[@kevinbaird7277]

I love wet scenes depicted in water colour, I find the scenes very evocative, great work.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@lethakobulnicky4077]

I love the wet cityscapes and the perspective drawings.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - many thanks!

[@sandrayoung2964]

Oh my word! You are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G🌞! I am humbled. Thankyou for graciously sharing your talent. You are a fabulous artist and a generous man. Nothing left to say. And I'm not often speechless!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Sandra - toooo kind - keep in touch, more to come!!

[@muhammedibrahimpk6350]

Fantastic teacher ...Bowing down...!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@mchris1020]

I really enjoy watching your tutorials--not only for the excellent tips but for the shear entertainment of it. You make it fun.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@sharonsands708]

Gosh, I have to stop binge watching. I'm watching alot faster than I can paint. I have always thought trying to paint wet pavement or water as too daunting for me at this stage of my painting experience. But I have to say, you have taken the scary out of it. I have also found when I come to a part that's intimidating for me, I hesitate to take that step for fear of messing things up. So I come back the next day, fresh, and find that this is the part I enjoyed the most and had the most fun with. So there you go.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Good plan Sharon - the good thing is not to put too much pressure on yourself - if you muck up, all you've done is lost a sheet of paper but will have learnt along the way!!!

[@sharonsands708]

@@ArtbyPaulClark yes, so true

[@Disa0724]

One of the best artists as well as one of the best teachers.. 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ah that's kind - thanks!

[@aniruddhamitra1626]

You are a good teacher indeed .I am trying to do some of your paintings .

[@kathieeidem5670]

All I can say is WOW!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's nice Kathie - cheers!

[@josephcollins6033]

Whoa!!! Just need to record my thoughts, hopefully a learning point. I assumed your vanishing point was also the horizon line. Wrong! Nothing worked that way. So, I have erased and going back. Fingers crossed. No need for reply, you dear, busy man. This is a wonderful lesson and such a beautiful painting!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hiya - yup, vanishing points on the Eye line - or horizon!

[@lisahall2526]

I'm beyond grateful I found you on KZbin! I have Princeton here in the states, but definitely ordering your book! (Your parents must be really proud!) ☺🥂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you! and delighted you have joined us!

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

Thank you Paul for another inspiring tutorial..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@jeanneanderson6593]

I have always loved city night scenes with wet pavements...thanks for showing me how!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@noneofyourbeeswax3818]

love this video and painting. I am going to paint it 10 times to see if I can possibly improve. Enjoy all of your videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@1357mike10]

Many thanks for putting this on you tube. I've drawn in pencil next is to paint it like you have shown. Mike

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@davidm3569]

Absolutely brilliant. Captures English weather exactly, well most of it 😂 Thank you for the demonstration.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - so true - Glad you enjoyed it

[@monica-NJ-123]

Thank you so much , your work is awesome , I watched to the end and now with a positive attitude I’ll give it a try 😬

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it Monica!

[@margieevans5276]

Thank you so much, I've just found your pictures, wow! I've not considered street scapes but your instructions are excellent, inspirational! 👏🌻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brookerollinson24]

Absolutely amazing!!! I get chills watching your KZbin videos!!! I wish I could paint like you!!!! You are an inspiration!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tucsontom7244]

Great demo. I can't wait to try this. I painted the one with the orange umbrella in your book twice. The better one I gave as a gift to a relative who sent me some paint. I just discovered your KZbin videos yesterday. They are fantastic. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful Tom and a big welcome!!!

[@nancyganjoosingh]

Just awesome….wonderful tips to create highlights…..use of pastels for creating wonderful effect of lights was just awesome. Thanks for sharing these beautiful watercolour videos…. ..Nancy from India.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 Nancy

[@user-py8ec5mw8q]

Hi Paul, as a traditional oil painter I find painting with water colours extremly challenging. But you really make it easy to find an access to the techniques and the composition of an aquarell painting. Thanks a lot for your lessons, a big hug from Germany! Warm wishes, Daniela

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Daniela and big hugs back!!!

[@MissKats13]

To me this is your most beautiful tutorial. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@judithhombsch1535]

Thanks for your detailed suggestions 😊

[@snezanagosden4942]

Wow. Superb. Amazing. I’m speechless! I feel inspired. Thank you 🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you - cheers Snezana!

[@patpenner5569]

Thank you Paul … your sharing of your expertise is so appreciated.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@user-ki4me7oj4d]

I'm new to watercolor paintings I must say I really love the fluid painting ! I've picked out a couple of beginning classes & Hoping to do what you just did someday , beautiful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@rusturuss123]

Great techniques and lovely images. Without the skill set the rest is almost impossible. thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@raymatthews4319]

Very lovely painting. The background music adds to the mood of the rainy city scene.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Ray - glad you think so!

[@rossettaluther3875]

Brilliant! You teach so well. Thanks

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for watching!

[@TinRoofVintage]

Absolutely wonderful tutorial, and love the paintings at the end. Rain portraits are nostalgic for me simply because I love rainy, warm city nights. Thank you so much! Peace and Blessings from Texas USA 🌹❤🌹

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much from Texas!!!!

[@swap70]

Thank you so much .I will definitely try out as during pandemic this is a big solace and I appreciate your Guidance. Hope to turn out a good student 😊at 69 .this is the second video I watched

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear and welcome!!!

[@MarleneRFlax]

Thank you so much for sharing an a wonderful way your knowledge and experience

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@NaturalHealthAngel]

Absolutely 👏brilliant!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers 👍

[@stanleybahl1054]

Brilliant how you can create a perfectly reasonable scene on a flat piece of paper. I love your work. Lila from St.Louis, Missouri USA

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Lila from St.Louis!

[@christinehodge3608]

Enjoyed all the paintings, loved the Tudor house in the town picture, you make it look so easy, l dnt paint never had time, now lve got loads of time dont know where to start, have always loved art at school years ago, have got myself an easel,

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊 Christine - keep in touch!

[@hendradanuwidjaja5948]

Hasil lukisan nya sungguh bagus tidak kalah dengan lukisan cat acrilic. Bagus sekali.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Delighted to help!

[@roberthamlin6638]

Wow. I believe I now have the confidence to give this a try. Thanks

[@zivamariediva8082]

Wow so talented and so much work you have done and gorgeous too

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😊

[@pattimintun5984]

Really enjoyed seeing how the pastels added bits of color for drama! Nice!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@joanmcgrath2900]

So enjoy ur tutorials! I watch others, but u r my favorite. I make mistakes but I’m learning something new every day!! Thanku

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them Joan!

[@Zenon-fg4dw]

Thoroughly enjoyed it indeed!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad to hear it!

[@lynnkim9163]

Thank you! It is very helpful when I paint.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're welcome 😊

[@richagoswami3339]

You do magic with ur technics ,

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

many thanks Richa!

[@desmond9168]

Absolutely brilliant! I so enjoyed that. So atmospheric. Must be so satisfying to mentally plan such a picture and see it to completion.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@vickybracamonte4343]

YOU CREATE MAGIC!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Vicki!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sorry Vicky!

[@gaylebennett301]

I absolutely love your art! I think I need to loosen up a tad!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Gayle

[@brunobtn]

My goooooshh😍😍😍I need to wake up super early and I am here 02:32 watching all his videos🥵

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! enjoy!

[@GrandJan46]

My gosh, you are just so awesome but you know that already from everyone who watches you. I have learned so much in the short time I have been watching you. Some day I will show you. 😉 Bucket List: take a workshop with you and hope to meet Margo. 👍🏻🎨👩🏼‍🎨

[@polinashinkina9551]

Brilliant! Thanks a lot for the tricks and tips!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ar2691]

I really like your style. Thanks.

[@joopterlinde624]

I watched this one several times. I love this one very much, reminds me of the paintings of joseph zbukvic. I will try this one soon. Bye! Joop

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers! - I'm a huge fan of JZ

[@magdakrupa9495]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this beautiful tutorial! It is really helpful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Magda!