Adding Figures to your Watercolour Landscape

A step by step guide on how to add figures to your watercolour landscape by professional artist Paul Clark
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[@MrBadGuyLEC]

"Paul Clark said that we could fish here!" - that burst me into laughter....Thanks!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@25pumpkin25]

@@ArtbyPaulClark you are a wizard 👏🏻👏🏻

[@beaulieuonnp593]

@@ArtbyPaulClarkyes, that was funny

[@tonymaries1652]

It made me chuckle as well. I have recently done a watercolour drawing of a rocky stack on the Isle of Skye. The whole picture is mainly muted browns and greys and it cried out for a little bright colour. I thought about putting a couple of rock climbers in brightly coloured lycra half way up it and did a quick google on a couple of climber's sites to see whether anyone had done it. The answer was that the rock was brittle, crumbly, very dangerous and a thoroughly unpleasant experience. So my picture of the Storr has no climbers on it.

[@teslinalphin8679]

Thanks

[@jilld8787]

Your willingness to share your talent is immensely appreciated. When you talk through your visual guidance it is inspiring and encouraging. The humor you interject is a delightful way to foster a more relaxed approach to the development of my skills. Many thanks! You are a gem! Smiles, a nod, and a wink to you and your sweetheart from across the pond 😊

[@user-mh3ro1dn4w]

Karel here I loved your carrot body tip an the one shorter leg to convey walking . We must not forget not to add a bulb head. Can't wait to practice.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Karel!

[@-mn4tf]

I never teach drawing by anyone but after seeing your videos I am able to draw water color painting....thank u❤❤❤....your videos are really helpful for us...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cynthiadearing6513]

I loved painting along with you on this one and really impressed my husband when I showed him the painting the next day. He said, "You did all that last night?" I learn so much from watching you. Now I'm not afraid of putting figures into my paintings. I did the rainy city street a couple of days ago. And of course, I love the humor you throw into your videos. Makes it all the more fun. Then I had to do some more research on Constable and his famous painting. Thanks so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - delighted to help Cynthia!

[@monicadima3794]

I really like your tutorials. I'm looking forward to Wednesday so I can watch them.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jilld8787]

Your tutorials and paintings are amazing! Off the chain! 😎🎉😎🎉🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@susanshisler7074]

I"m at the point - the finishing point - of a painting and now I must add a figure! And I don't want to muck it up! I remembered this tutorial -- thank you so much. As of this date there are 963 comments and 96,000 + views so it must have really been needed. Again, thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@sharonsands708]

That is a beautiful painting, a place that is calming and restful. I wouldnt be at all surprised that people might say you gave permission to fish there. Lol, too funny. Thank you again for sharing all of your valuable technics with us.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My thoughts exactly - thanks!!

[@Chucksevn]

Absolutely wonderful, Paul! I sooo enjoyed this one! I was wondering about how to bring in figures into watercolor! These tutorials, in my opinion, are so easily explained by you! I’ve seen other watercolor artist videos but they just don’t compare to yours. I have to say; your style and approach suits what I am always looking for. Others are talented as well, but my taste has always brought me back every Wednesday! Thank you for sharing your gift and encouraging all of us! God bless you, sir!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks as always Charles - Glad it was helpful!

[@rajinimurthy926]

Thank you very much for the wonderful video, explaining the process step by step. Was very much useful!

[@josscole2731]

Agree with Charles, thank you Paul, your tutorials are very much appreciated!

[@hp860]

Thanks for your generous to share your talent to watercolor lovers!

[@paulinestafford2775]

Thank you Paul and will add hats, scarves and try to make the figures interact with each other, hopefully!

[@shirleybrady3174]

Another absolutely gorgeous and calming scene❤️ THANKYOU for the tip on how to include life!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@auraservent7282]

Beautiful!! How I like the reflections on the river !! Thank you Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@juliebarrows2564]

This was a fun one. Loved the setting and learning how to add in the people. Amazing what a man with a fishing pole can add to the feeling of the scene!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thereserioux2178]

Great tutorial, I will try painting people in my watercolors. I now feel more confident, thank you so much.

[@johnguggenheim311]

Excellent, Wednesday is now Paul Clark day! I was going to ask about adding figures, you beat me to it. thanks for all the great tips.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Enjoy John!

[@forestntt72]

I call it watercolour Wednesday now

[@eileenthompson5660]

So inspiring. I had abandoned the idea of watercolour until I discovered your channel, thank you so much Paul! X

[@eileenwiswell8704]

Stunning! Just love the reflections on the water, you actually make me feel I could have a go, which I will with trepidation. Love your work and tutorials so much. Thank you for keeping us all going. 👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it Eileen!!

[@ashleyevans3330]

Absolutely love it!!!!

[@franceskoenig6431]

This is wonderful. You explain how to do things so we’ll and make painting so easy. Thank you for your tutorials

[@michelle7377]

Absolutely beautiful Paul. You make it look so easy. Very calming thank you so much!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you Michelle!

[@lindabentley2361]

Thank you so much, I have been wanting to progress to adding an odd figure or two and dog but clueless how to go about it. As a beginner I am managing to produce some good paintings thanks to you. Much appreciated!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're very welcome!

[@SharonKHahn]

the end paintings are BEAUTIFUL! thank you Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@BillieMoan]

So look forward to you’re weekly tutorials...thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay! Thank you!

[@thokchomjayshree8089]

I may sound repetitive, but how good your paintings are! Such a tranquil scene as your brushes dance across the paper.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Always good to hear from you!

[@caronjackson386]

Another beautiful piece of art. Will definitely try this one Paul. I am very new to watercolour but your style and subject appeal to me so much. Already tried one of your snow landscapes and was quite pleased how it turned out considering it was only the 2nd one I’ve tried and that is thanks to your expert tuition! Is it possible to paint a bluebell scene please? Love walking through them in spring. Thank you again - you’re a ⭐️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Caron 😀 Bluebell woods definitely planned!!

[@user-eg9pw2um6q]

OMG, so fun I loved it. Learned so much so. Reflections in the water, tree brush strokes....... and the people. Marvelous, tx

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-kc5ky1ur5y]

Чудесная работа!!Спасибо!!

[@dearbh1736]

That was a magic tutorial Paul. I have often painted something that I thought needed some 'life' in it but was terrified to attempt putting in figures in case I ruined my 'masterpiece'. I am genuinely going to do what you said and practice this over and over until it comes kind of naturally to me. The overall painting is really wonderful. Thank you so much.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome as always!!!

[@rebecarubio2585]

I love the reflections in water! Thanks Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Hello from Texas Mr. Clark! Your paintings are gorgeous! I’m a beginner and appreciate you sharing your techniques. Thank you!🌷

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

I love your humble sprinkle of humor.

[@tarrirothman4036]

Paul Clark you are amazing. You are very generous to share your skills. I am learning a lot. Thank You

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@user-ph1vj9ey7b]

Thanks for the people and the river and the trees. All things I need to practice more for my book. Even a house, although my families house in the story isn’t quite that grand. Back to practicing. Practice practice practice!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@rejanebatista1984]

You´re my inspiration! Thank you.

[@philpecoraro5458]

Another simply amazing, fun painting, and thank you for sharing!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jennig8014]

Brilliant! Thank you for another fab tutorial and the giggles at a time when we really need it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josephcollins6033]

Paul! Thanks for the brilliant lesson on figures!!!!!!!! And, of course the entire painting. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@mfcobanoglu1]

Watching you paint is just soothing. Thank you for this week's bit.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@marraleepeters2808]

oh wow! One of my favorites! thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@catherinejoy9298]

Such lovely light colours and reflections on the water, beautiful! Thank You, Paul!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@dorothyminor7581]

I so look forward to your Wednesday class, your ability to teach and explain what you’re doing as you go along is so valuable. Your humor is icing on the cake !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@OnePillKillz]

So beautiful, love this so much, thank you for sharing !!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marcelavargasdelcarpio990]

Lovely Paul!!!. Thanks a lot!!!

[@gailthomas2631]

I really enjoyed the peace and quiet .......and the fishing. Beautiful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol - especially the fishing!

[@martinetomsett7788]

Loved watching this....I know what I'll be doing this weekend !!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Martine!

[@margaretpollard5507]

Amazingly. I have watched and painted along. Watched lots of times and pick up tips all the way. Thank you i so enjoyed this.

[@donnacarraway9182]

Really love your style!! Thank you!! Beautiful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@paulbridson9672]

Great tutorial again Paul. Simplicity is the name with the figures then. Can't wait to give this painting a go 🎨👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Paul!

[@dianemcgregor6171]

Enjoyed this. And learned how to do reeds looking natural.

[@billclouter3880]

Another Great tutorial. So many skills to learn. Thanks for your very generous sharing!

[@sylviecazeaudumec3836]

Great ! Thanks for all your videos ! Lot of pleasure to look at you, painting !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@rosejordan4245]

As usually, another beautiful painting. Love knowing how to do the little figures.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@donna5659]

Love love love it!! Thank you for great instruction! Always learn so much from you! Love your sense of humor even more! Fun!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@lauraargo8349]

Paul, It was so much fun watching you paint and I enjoy your personality and humor shining through. Your watercolours are wonderful. I'm definitely going to incorporate a few CarbOthello pencils in to my next painting. I learned a few new techniques watching you today. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill so generously. 😊 I began watercolour painting with the lovely Terry Harrison, another great UK artist. 🇬🇧 Thank you. I'm so glad I found you on You Tube. I wish you all the best. Laura

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lovely comment Laura - thanks so much!!!

[@wendyleader8905]

That’s really beautiful, I love watching you paint.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Wendy

[@worldofcolors9470]

Paul Clark my favorite watercolor instructor, making every stroke seem so simple and with a smile. Love this one so much Paul ☺👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@larsenglund4061]

This is so beautiful and instructive! Thank you for sharing it!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@shirleyping7058]

Absolutely Beautiful!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bulbul78samkhan71]

Thanks a lot poul for bringing a another beautiful painting for us.watching This ,is my big pleasure. 💐💐💐💐

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@giabbiano9352]

Я посмотрела все Ваши видимо уроки которые замечательные, но не только Ваши картины, Вы сами мне очень нравитесь я с удовольствием Вас слушаю хоть не знаю английский язык, но Ваша мимика и чувство юмора мне очень нравится здоровья, успеха. С уважение Лариса

[@gloprn52]

Your brilliant as always, can’t wait to paint some peeps. Love the reflections it adds so much depth to the painting ❤️👏🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Knowledge_World98]

May one day I could watercolour like these .... thank you ...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

Watching this video was a great way to start off my day!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@julie-tl4xe]

Comme toujours, une autre belle aquarelle. You are the best!

[@maureenkennedy3234]

The most helpful teacher are you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind - thanks!

[@stampinturtles]

That painting hung in my home when I was a child! Really brought back some great childhood memories.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's awesome Jacqueline - great to hear, it's a wonderful painting!

[@robertwhathisname5676]

What a really nice painting, I've just started watercolour painting after 60 years. I enjoyed watching and I hope to try it out. Thanks a lot. Rob

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Rob and good luck in your watercolour journey!

[@Baldridge12]

Still catching up with all the previous videos. My still to paint list is growing! I’ve visited here on holiday so it is definitely a must do! Thank you for all your guidance 👏🧑‍🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@deniserainsberry5010]

Thank you you make it look so easy!! So beautiful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@angpound3173]

So happy to say I received your book this week and anxious to start the lessons and photos as soon as I can sit up comfortably after having a fall.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay, thank you! - hope you enjoy!

[@joyconnellartist9251]

Absolutely thrilled to have found a great you! Beautifully presented tutorials Paul. I love watercolour but not had much success with it so looking forward to trying out your techniques.

[@fanatlarge]

That was a clear and very useful explanation about figures. I have avoided them so far, but this encourages me to try.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great. - give them a go!

[@christinebarone2151]

I plan on practicing my figures as you suggested. Thank you again Paul..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Fantastic!

[@margaretbutcher]

Brilliant as usual. I love your videos. Thank you so much for giving so much pleasure.

[@gilliancarr3524]

Absolutely loved this one. Thank you for the inspiration and wonderful instructions.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Pleased to help Gillian!

[@niranjanamani7828]

Your videos are so fun to watch! Thank you Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@jeanneanderson6593]

You are a master teacher! Thank you so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@annabellezamora2525]

An amazing tutorial, so much to learn and I enjoyed a great deal. I do appreciate the way you explained how you mix the colours, thanks!

[@vilmo51]

Beautyful! Thank you very much Paul Clark!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for listening

[@DimpyKansal]

Beautiful painting! Thanks for the tips.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@stevenwaddington-yo2mi]

love this cottage paul /thanks for the tutorial

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like it!

[@karendigiallonardoballard4851]

Thank you! So fun!

[@alexandraseigle1855]

Watching you paint always makes me happy! I love your loose style and ease, something I am very challenged by. Your paintings are so inviting. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much! - much appreciated!

[@janbarriault4494]

i love seeing landscapes with the movement of people included... they seem to make it easy to imagine being there. appreciate the tutorial!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Jan!

[@sherridenny8151]

Simply thank you....you are appreciated.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome

[@normaspande3141]

That was mesmerizing...what fun to see you at work. Simply love to watch you use your gift and thankful,you are willing to share it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome

[@pamgibbons2043]

Another wonderful Wednesday tutorial. 😍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😊

[@plants53]

Just beautiful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JUPANDY]

The little dog is adorable.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@kalaysia77]

So many good ideas and advice! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@helentymoshuk6459]

Love it. You make it all so simple.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you think so!

[@thelmajudge4881]

Absolutely beautiful Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Thelma!

[@ravimuley6634]

Watched it again after a gap and its great.

[@dineshchadha2032]

Another great painting. You make it look so easy, is this magic!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@darvoid66]

You have great talent. Thank you for sharing your techniques.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@claresystermans9148]

Paul, this so so beautiful ! Thank you 🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like it!

[@sabineschmincke6632]

Thank you Paul, for this wonderful lesson. So helpful. I love your style and your sense of humor is just great. Thanks again

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks a million!

[@halfpiint]

Thank you so much for such a detailed tutorial!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@paulettevandenbosch6265]

Thank you! Love your watercolors! Excellent tutorial!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊