How to Paint a Ladybird - Loose and Tight in Watercolour

How to Paint a Ladybird - Loose and Tight in Watercolour by Professional Artist Paul Clark
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[@pauline3379]

Great video Paul, you and Margot are such a laugh 😂 you always brighten up the week, beautiful paintings, thank you 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Pauline 😀

[@Lily-2019]

Waking up to see -ladybugs- ladybirds in the morning is such a treat. With my coffee that is. 🐞☕ (I'm Canadian. But "Ladybird" is such a superior name for those little beauties!!")

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

🐞 - Great to hear thanks Lily!

[@marysermon5255]

I have been watching your videos literally every day and mimicking you with the way you flick the brush across the paper for over a month. Today, l decided to give it a try at the 1st ladybird painting . I did it under a 1/2 hour as you said, and l was quite pleased with the results l got considering my skills are at a beginner stage your tutorials are fun to watch, easy to undestand and follow.

[@AnnmarieFitzgibbons]

A really great video really enjoyed watching very you paint the Lady bird pic You are very cleaver chap

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Annmarie!

[@lesleyanderson3662]

Great tutorial, very entertaining, too, and the wine looked delicious. Thecway my attempt has turned out, anyone would think I'd been drinking thd wine myself! Haha. Thank you for all your efforts, Paul and Margot. Truly appreciated.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - love that Lesley!

[@carloscesargiordano4893]

Gran maestro Paul, gracias.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Gracias Carlos

[@stampinturtles]

I can’t believe that I’ve been so busy I am just now watching your video. I’ve been feeding baby squirrels by hand, cleaning my house, teaching a class, making a paludarium with a waterfall for my turtles, feeding baby squirrels (oh I said that already.) lol they take up a lot of time. I really enjoyed this video. Ladybugs are good luck if one lands on you. Maybe it’ll be lucky to paint one too. I thought the 2nd painting was incredible with all the details. I hope I get a chance to try it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's great - thanks for sharing this Jacqueline!

[@kathybluestein3136]

Thank you Paul! No matter how many times I watch you, I always learn something. Kathy from Ontario, Canada

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thanks Kathy - great to hear!

[@elainewood2947]

Thank you Paul and Margot for brightening my Wednesdays with your tutorials

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Our pleasure Elaine!

[@grandmabarby]

Good Morning Mr Clark! Springtime done by my favorite artist. Again a bullseye. Off we go!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for watching Barbara!

[@timfriesen3079]

Thanks Paul for yet another wonderful tutorial!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sueadams9400]

Another super tutorial, did you know that the collective noun for a group of ladybirds is a loveliness. Very apt I think ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I didn't know that Sue, how great is that! - thanks for sharing! 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞

[@lindaking9222]

Lovely…who doesn’t love ladybirds..a magical little creature

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So true Linda! 🐞

[@kehsiao74]

Wonderful and love seeing Margot in the garden💜💜

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Katherine!

[@catherinejoy9298]

Lovely ladybirds, Paul, and I particularly liked the one frolicking through your daffodil-filled garden!!!😁🤩😍🐞

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it, Lol!

[@PhyllisFun]

What an interesting experience. As a 'loose painter' I just kept thinking on the second one, "Okay. We can finish up now." Cheers to you detail painters. You have stamina!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@jerryeby3386]

Another exciting watercolor Wednesday. Thanks Paul really enjoyed this one.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Jerry!

[@lisaspears8974]

I enjoyed this video more than all others

[@conniemesce4093]

Very cute ladiebugs even the one in human form!❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! cheers Connie!

[@dotkeith6100]

The shell us called an elytra. Love your tutorials. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Good to know! - cheers Dot!

[@ayobali0121]

🤩 Love watching your videos Paul 😍🥰🥰🥰 amazing work 👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@shellyc1016]

You and Margot are such a delight! I learned so much!!! Thank you Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@lora9664]

I have missed Margot in her costumes! Bravo!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Lora! ... I'll let her know!

[@janacvk1112]

So loved this. It's like soothing spa time to listen and watch and absorb. I am reminded to revisit FB - so many inspiring works of art - bravo to all.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Jana!

[@mikaelafox6106]

Awesome tutorial! Love the music, too, especially the song right when you signed your artwork.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@karlalehnhoff6069]

Such an amazing teacher!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Karla!

[@jayboehm3382]

You blew me away with the way you used the dark greens to bring out the shapes of the 'petals' in the tight version! Go, Paul, go!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind - thanks jay!

[@jerseygangel]

I liked the second painting better. With too loose, I tend to try to make it look better over and over again. LOL. I tried using my Princeton Neptune b rushes, but they hold too much water for my liking or lack of control. Thanks Paul It was fun. PS. All the FB postings of Ladybird are so good. I want to get beyond the stage of just copying the tutorial and creating my own version. Great Job everyone.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks for the comment!

[@sophiemessenger5472]

Loved this video. You and Margo are such a laugh. Thank you so much 😃🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@phantasm_or_wraith4211]

Absolutely delightful! I love ladybirds! 🐞🐞🐞

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JacquieLawrence-ee7ps]

Wow loving your videos. I usually paint in oils, you have given me inspiration to do watercolour thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pattycyr8662]

Your tee-shirts are a riot! Thanks for another great video.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@marikareimer4411]

Love the Lady Bird painting! I really like them both! I also find Margot quite a good sport for dressing up in her costumes. ☺

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I totally agree! Thanks

[@cheribarh3681]

Love your tutorials, Maestro

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@AlbertaGail]

I've been painting for almost 5 months now, with no previous experience. I "hire" a youtube tutor through Patreon for a month, then move on to another one. So I'm following you now, and wow, am learning a lot. I'll definitely leave a tip in the jar. You are gracious to share all these tutorials for free. Your paintings are more advanced than what I've done, but you give lots of help along the way. Somehow you make me feel more like an artist instead of a copier. Thanks for posting and for the fun along the way. Loved the human ladybug!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thant's great to hear .... thanks so much!

[@ralucacristina7394]

great video and a warm feeling , good laugh , hello to lovely Margo.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nancyjohnson7193]

LOVE your Margot-Ladybird cameo.😊🐞 What a joyous touch to an (as always!) excellent tutorial.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@grannygooch706]

I love your shirt big ole ladybug. Enjoyed the lesson.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lherzog27]

Another great video! Thanks from Ab, Canada🎉😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulagrimek1357]

I loved both of them so much but the more detailed one I loved more it was more to see in a way thank you for teaching me more r

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandytorento5048]

Hi Paul, I loved your painting video so beautiful! You and Margot brought a smile to me today Thank you! The face book artists are Fantastic!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Sandy 😀

[@frankpaynemalvolti8721]

nice video that shows a serene moment and the beautiful English countryside which is not always serene! Your lady COCCINELLA (that's what we call her in Italy, I live in Mestre, opposite Venice) brings your watercolors to life!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for sharing!

[@linaangiolani1080]

Thank you Paul !!!!!!

[@j.j.rogers4249]

Another great one as usual!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Nancy-ii5yo]

This is really a sweet little watercolor! You Brits have a wonderful sense of humor! You (and Margo) always make my day.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 Nancy!

[@aste2276]

Thank you for this beautiful paintings. In Germany we say Marienkäfer 🐞

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - thanks for the info!

[@fredetteforbes8333]

As always your videos are great!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@donnathompson4695]

Thank you so much, wonderful tutorial .

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're very welcome!

[@Gwyneth.Glyndwr5]

Brilliant Paul 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Gwyneth!

[@rachealllengacher7165]

Loved seeing everyone's paintings. So good!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@plants53]

Beautiful seeing you put in the different layers.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like it! Di 😁

[@wendyleader8905]

Wow thank you so much Paul and such wonderful paintings by everyone

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@bernardmagalie8874]

Merci pour vos tutos, ils m'apprennent énormément !!! J'adore vos aquarelles !!! Merci.

[@christinefalconer8886]

Some beautiful ladybird paintings. A lovely subject beautifully presented by you Paul. Thanks again.❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ShahanoorMamun]

wow...... so impressive

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@seemakapoor4894]

A very refreshing piece Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Seema!

[@laurapuchalski7402]

This video was just wonderful! Loved the antics..love the paintings! Loved every one of the posted paintings!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Laura!

[@meeraahuja1594]

All the pics for the challenge are so good that it was hard selecting which one to pick for painting. Unfortunately don't have much time for painting now. But with this tutorial, I am going to attempt at least these two paintings. Thank you and Margot for making me keep in touch and motivated in these tough times. God bless🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it Meera!

[@meeraahuja1594]

@@ArtbyPaulClark Thank you

[@karenmorrison1393]

Thanks again Paul for a wonderful tutorial and Margot - you make us laugh and we love it

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Karen!

[@ginabadeaux9319]

i love your videos and style,thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for watching!

[@ramaraogaimari8526]

Top class art work THANK YOU

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@43Marjorie]

I loved your demos and also from your your followers. Inspiring to say the least. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@JanInColdspringTX]

Loved the ladybugs, and the bumble bees!! How about loose vs tight dragonflies? I thoroughly enjoy all your videos. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great suggestion!

[@suevowles1523]

Magnificent painting Paul, thank you once again!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@catherinevangass4927]

Stunning , loved Lady bugs since I was a child in the Karoo❤ Interesting fact that surprised me, apparently they are carnivorous....

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@shrutikawale4726]

As usual loved the paintings !! Thank you Paul and special thanks to Margot for wonderfull participation today !! I enjoyed it so much 😀🤗🤗

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tanyataylor9911]

Lovely spring paintings of both Ladybugs.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Tanya!

[@neilcarpenter8457]

Another excellent tutorial Paul loved every moment thank-you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Neil!

[@1toshi32]

I really appreciate you telling us what colours you are using as you use them. That's something most of the other videos I've seen fall down on. There are two things in a painting that I find brings a painting to life. That is the very dark shadows and the white highlights. Thank you for the great videos. You are painting my favourite subject which is ladybirds. They are part of my own signature on my own paintings. I have subscribed. 🙂

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Wow....that second painting is amazing!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cherylchamberlain838]

Aloha Paul and your dear lovely Margo, from the beautiful Big Island, Kona Hawaii. I've never heard of them called Lady Birds but they were always a favorite of my Momma's. They are near and dear to me and my Sissies ❤. I will give them ago when I get back home to cold, wet Woodinville, Washington. The tulips fields will be popping with colors soon. Mahalo! 🌺

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Cheryl - have fun!

[@cynthiastandridge5230]

I learned something about lifting! Thank you so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janinecovert6994]

I always look forward to Watercolor Wednesday. Thanks for another beautiful tutorial. Cheers from your student in Idaho!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@glasslyn]

I have just started following your videos and love them. Recently I ordered a book off of Amazon that had good rating as a tutorial for beginners. I just realized that it is your book! Love both!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! Thanks so much 😁

[@minoosingla6102]

I have become biggest fan of your work. Lessons are so helpful for upcoming artists. Grateful Sir 🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@debgrove4792]

Thank you Paul, really love your style.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ManishaGeorgina]

I love your videos, thank you for bringing joy to so many of us...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@jodyhazlett9752]

Love your paintings and your humour! You are letting me enjoy creating art, even though I never thought of myself as an artist - your videos are so clear and concise!

[@aldinamendes3447]

Thank you, love your tutorials, and for reference in Portuguese ladybird is joaninha 😋

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Oh thank you!

[@marialuisamompiani4024]

wow. what a wonderful tutorial!!!!! Thank you so much 🤩🤩🤩

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you liked it!!

[@mykneeshurt8393]

Ladybug. Call it what you want, I won't complain.. I love these beautiful creatures so much, I have a tattoo of one.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you liked it!

[@moniquefortier8978]

Magnifique! 👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@vickiarn]

Loved that video. Thank Margo for flitting around in her ladybug costume; it lifted me out of my funk today, and thanks to both of you for making this crazy world a better place.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome! - delighted to help!

[@sd2023.]

Beautiful painting...OMG all those paintings from your face book group just blew me away...especially the car looking like a lady bug..cute idea.I have one request for u....can u make detailed painting series about birds ,starting from small and moving to bigger ones...thanks in advance

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hiya - check out my channel I've done quite a few birds including, peacocks, parrots, blue tits, seagulls, owls and eagles: kzbin.info/door/C2uMZ7qWrsCUorYdZbi8OA ... also - check out next weeks tutorial!

[@josephcollins6033]

AHHHHH!!! Such great teaching, Paul. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you liked it J'

[@CHarveyFan1]

Brilliant as ever, Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@bellawithaquarela]

Really enjoyed this tutorial. You make it look so simple.🙈 I'll definitely give this one a go.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks - have fun!

[@dearbh1736]

Oh I love this Paul and I love Ladybirds - a real sign of Summer and great for keeping the greenflys/Aphids off the roses!! I look forward to painting these two. Thank you so much. Great tutorial.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Dearbhla! 🐞

[@AnnThorsson]

Fantastic tutorial with these two styles of painting 🐞🌷🖌🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Ann 😁

[@pandurangansatish2973]

Awesome Thanks

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@indranichaudhuri4678]

Both the paintings of the adorable ladybird brightened up my Wednesday immensely. Our Facebook group is very active too! Thankyou Paul for this tutorial which I must try out. Waiting with baited breath for my brushes to arrive from London with my friend. The package had reached the London address on time. Thankyou again.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - hope you enjoy using them Indrani!

[@pamteal5433]

Absolutely brill! My favourite ladybird photo. Thanks for painting it.

[@Lily-2019]

My favorite too!! 🐞

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Pam!

[@sigriddjernaes]

Thank you for all your lovely tutorials. I would love another about colour and the properties of the different pigments, as I struggle to really understand this 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great suggestion! ... on the list!

[@kathleenramsey2966]

It's been a while, I enjoy watching you do your painting. You're so talented. Your paintings are so beautiful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@manonsinclairladyofblairad9675]

I love ladybugs, I have one tattooed on my foot. I'll definitely try this one! Thank you, it was great fun to watch!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow that’s great to hear, you need to post a photo for everyone to see 🤣

[@Martycycleman]

Lovely painting, Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@irener1111]

Perfect timing. I needed an idea for my mothers birthday card! Thanks Paul and Margot!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Delighted to help Irene 🐞

[@chrystalfrost1775]

Love, love, love it ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Chrystal!

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Brilliant Paul thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Geoff!

[@МихаилФильченков-н9ш]

Как красиво!! Прекрасный урок,замечательный мини спектакль! Спасибо,Пол!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks very much 😁

[@HAIS-hr3lz]

Inspiring art works! Nerd alert. The front wings of beetles have evolved into a tough carapace called an elytron, the individual "wing" is an elytra!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Love Nerd stuff! - thanks for sharing!