How to Improve your Art by Sketching and Painting Outdoors

A Step-by-step Guide on How to Improve your Art by Sketching by Professional Artist Paul Clark
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Materials:
Pencils: HB and Mechanical Pencil with HB lead.
Paints: Van Gogh Watercolour Set - Pocket Box
Sketch Pad: Hahnemuhle Watercolour Book - A5

[@kellykillam8643]

Man - what a day that looked to be! So peaceful, and the weather appeared perfect! So fun. I used to be a long distance bike rider and I certainly miss that (got pretty sick with yucky cancer) but if I get to do it again, I'll get some saddlebags for my bike and bring along my art stuff... including the bubble bath!

[@jaideepmandloi9053]

You’re the best teacher anyone can ever have. Love from India!

[@tsb7188]

No one : Paul (at the end ) : no cuddly toys were hurt in this video 😂 He is so entertaining ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - thanks for that!

[@grdhog]

Best reality TV ever!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks AG!

[@agatazieba-warcholak7273]

Finally! Finally I had an EUREKA moment ! And now I know clearly, why I wasn't able to sketch outside! Because I have never taken my cuddly toy nor steam iron with me... I shall never make that mistake again !!!!! Thank you, Paul, for enlightening me :) Greetings from Poland :)

[@shrutianuragsharma2824]

:)

[@MahuaRayIJS]

What is the steam iron or the cuddly toy for?

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! - but don't forget the bubble bath Agata!!!

[@agatazieba-warcholak7273]

@@ArtbyPaulClark Will a shampoo be enough? I don't use any bubble bath.... No future for me as a watercolour artist.... :( On the other hand, if I buy one bottle tomorrow it will last forever :) Unlike booze :) Cheers!

[@philhayes8008]

@@MahuaRayIJS The cuddly toy is to keep you company and the steam iron is for anyone who asks why, of course!

[@bertan8510]

Glad to see a helmet in your video intro. Back in the day I was a fair serious road cyclist and I had a TBI after a fairly bad crash. I am alive because of the helmet.

[@guitardee1]

When you were packing your bike and got to the steam iron I nearly fell off my chair laughing. I do so miss the English country lanes. Best wishes from Durban, South Africa

[@sylviadeklerk6268]

Oh! I really enjoyed this video, made me homesick for the green,green grass of home🙂and the country pubs too, of course. Cheers, Sylvia from South Africa

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Sylvia!

[@nathalieheath5693]

Honestly, I just come for the humor 🤣🤣🤣!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! - that's good enough for me!

[@tylerblakeart4810]

Well, I'm certainly relieved no Cuddly Toys were harmed in the making of this video! Now, it's almost warm enough to go sketch :)

[@marianbonney5379]

Please do more of the sketching around town. That was very enjoyable.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Will do - thanks!

[@CJ1212-o1t]

I really enjoyed that! Beautiful countryside you have. I must get sketching!! Thx

[@judithhombsch1535]

I must try painting outdoors. I just love the outdoors surroundings

[@debbiefarmen8195]

Hello Paul, I’m a Clarke as well, living in the USA. My son lives with his wife and daughter in the UK so it’s wonderful to see the beauty of England through your eyes …and learn at the same time! What a gift! Warm thanks, Debbie Clarke from the USA 🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful Go Clark(e)'s!

[@gailmarcum550]

Great video. (I laughed out loud as you finished packing your plein air travel accessories! 😂)

[@christinebentley6466]

I love being able to look at these videos from time to time as refreshers. I am going away for a few days and not done any outdoor sketching. This has just put me in the mood so I can record my trip in a sketchbook. Thank you Team Paul. I love Margo and Jez's sketches too. It demonstrates how others can view a subject.

[@windyrhodes3453]

I am so jealous! What a fabulous place to bike ride, sketch, and drink! Trifecta!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks, yes very lucky ... when the weather is nice!

[@victoriah1322]

Mr. Clark, you’ve inspired me to try something new. I shall get started today with some sketching in my garden ... if only I can find my porcelain chicken. Thank you. Victoria Baltimore, Maryland, US

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds great!

[@normanbell1410]

Always enjoy your humor. "Ceramic chicken"...lol. Essential!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

😁

[@samanthabye-russell9641]

I loved this one... I need to go to the pub now... oops I mean paint the pub 😆 loved the final credits. Thank you for great escapism as always x

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!! - you go for it!!!

[@trishjordan8859]

LOL if I lived somewhere even half as beautiful I would definitely go out more. Thank you. Inspiration!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Trish!

[@barbstanton2078]

So when can we expect the Paul Clark TV show? You entertain on several levels each week in your production and of course your sketches and paintings. Appreciate you sharing your wonderful talents!

[@michelle7377]

Agree 100% Barb

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Barb. I'll be waiting for the call from the BBC!

[@bpcatyun]

Outdoor sketching and painting is more like a small adventure. and it is beautiful town!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks very much!

[@marionoleary7260]

I only recently discovered your art lessons on youtube. Your lessons are fabulous and I am learning a lot from them. I just started trying watercolour painting and your lessons are invaluable! Thank you for being such a generous person and sharing your knowledge with us all.

[@patslark]

His book is fantastic.

[@shadowguard3578]

Wonderful video. I enjoyed seeing the English countryside. The sky was so blue, the lanes looked quiet, and your painting was lovely. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@azalea1404]

Paul, you are freakin' hilarious. You totally cracked me up again. Love that classic British humour. 😅🤣

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks as ever Anna!

[@estellla]

Thanx paul the video made my day way better 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad to hear it! - cheers!

[@debbiedennisart]

I loved watching this so much. Just learning how to sketch, not draw. I’m a perfectionist and so this is hard for me, so am trying really hard to just enjoy my art.

[@christinedekeuster7378]

I allow myself to react because I know my perfectionism is one of the main problem I have regarding drawing. I really understand what you say (sorry for my English).

[@gsahara8405]

Same here

[@Sunny-pr1qw]

yeah, I get it. I have to draw, just one line, not sketchy, but I am going to branch out!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it Debbe!

[@zarnishm2732]

😍It's remarkable.

[@pbbrewer-martin6960]

What a fabulous lesson - as always! The art is over-the-moon, but you gave us such a relaxing and inspiring tour! Nice to meet your talented family, too! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@andreafernbach8130]

Thank you and God Bless you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@SL-hq2ch]

I'm a beginner . Thank you so much for inspiring me. I decided to use 1 hour for sketching everyday just after watching your lesson!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - keep it up!

[@smwong6817]

I have started to learn watercolor painting, your videos help a lot

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to hear that!

[@bettygalanter4417]

I so enjoyed everything about this video (the bike ride, your sketching/painting, the countryside, birds chirping, humor, the pub). The Essex office of tourism should pay you! Thank you so much for the wonderful lesson and mental escape to such a lush landscape (it's 120 degrees F today in the AZ desert so I'll be staying indoors and keep replaying your video). Betty G

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Betty - wow that's warm!!!

[@fionacain3953]

Essex? Thought you were in Sussex?!

[@aliciahernandez-ns9kp]

It is so beautiful where you live, I used to love going out and sketching, but something happened to my feet where some months it is impossible to walk. I do have a large TV and I have been watching "walking travel videos" and sketching from them, also so much fun. I love your Videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks very much Alicia and hope you will be able to get out and about soon!

[@josephcollins6033]

It was a great day when I found your videos, Paul. This was relaxing and fun. My big fear is always sketching. LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT MY FEAR WITH THIS! Also, I literally said, after you packed three things, "He is going to begin throwing everything in there." And, you did! Fine comedic timing!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! - you can read my mind!!!

[@DGP406]

Your channel deserves a million subs for the quality content you bless us for free like this. God bless you and thank you for the wisdom.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you

[@withstarsvini]

I love how you explain everything

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Vini!

[@charlesperera4778]

I am watching you painting from France, what a lovely 20 minutes you made us enjoy with your incredible Talent

[@stfdeshields5667]

This was great Paul. It was lovely all way around! More like this please.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

very kind - thanks!!!

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

What a fun video!!! Loved it :-)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you 🤗

[@ritadave7375]

Hi, few months back when began with how to paint ......., it was like a ready made Soup bowl, perfect for beginners like me. Gradually something more in each lesson. Today I felt, you are teaching us the stuff of next level (guiding to cook our own soup). I experienced as if I'm riding my bike along with your route. Thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Rita!

[@janjohnson7514]

Wow..for seventy years I have said "I can't draw"...this tutorial has helped me learn that is not true...Paul, thanks for inspiring me...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear!

[@AdamSingle]

Another brilliant video Paul. You make this look ridiculously simple. I'm on a family holiday travelling around a very picturesque landscape next week and plan on doing a lot of these fast sketches. This was an encouraging watch. Thanks again

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Adam!

[@poppyburns3807]

Loved this.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Poppy!

[@deniserainsberry5010]

That was such a fun adventure! Beautiful scenery, sketches and inspiration!! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevebrown4819]

I've said it before &I'll say it again ,your channel is my favorite on KZbin...continue making videos...

[@sookking]

What a wonderful experience ! I never had enough courage to make a drawing outdoor! This lesson is tempting! : >

[@michelle7377]

Both are beautiful Paul. Your ear quite lovely too! 😜

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you Kindly! 😜

[@julielong4753]

What a wonderful episode-thank you! I hope you'll do more like this. Such a lovely escape, I could listen to those birds forever.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you, I will Julie

[@jeanwillis.verycooldude8569]

I really enjoyed watching you paint please do some more thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you, I will

[@madrafboy]

Great video, as always Paul. You are without doubt one of the best art tutors on You tube. Unfortunately I cannot paint as fast as you but my efforts are definitely improving. I cycle a lot and live in Wiltshire so no excuses about lack of art subjects 😎. Thank you so much for your inspiring tutorials and keeping us sane in these challenging times.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thanks John!

[@jenniferhosmer9180]

This video is awesome!! Very helpful!! I need to try drawing from life.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it and have fun!

[@shirleybrady3174]

I loved this video! Love how you separate the meat from the bone! Everyone loves to paint, but you have shown us how to get the foundation of painting in a doable way! You make it look doable! I haven’t tried it yet! 🤔But, practice makes perfect I heard! Thank you! Loved everyone’s sketches🙂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Shirley!

[@RajPandey-mi3zf]

Thanks a lot. As a beginner that was enlightening and my fear of sketching is gone. Appreciate this very much.

[@RajPandey-mi3zf]

So I'm glad you responded but my issue is how to avoid shy turning green when you initially put raw sienna and then put blue colour on top. I tried putting a bit if altering red mixed with blue but it didn't work were well. Pls appreciate your guidance 🙏

[@RemoteHogg10]

Please do more videos like this! Could you leave the subject being painted in the inset throughout your sketching/painting so we can see what your sketching and how you interpret what you put on the paper during the process? As you say, you need to be looking at your subject as much as your paper…thanks again for a great video, Paul! Cheers from Texas…

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks and yes, good suggestion!

[@TheUnbelievableFFDG]

This is the most wholesome channel on KZbin. Love it!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@nikkia9506]

I needed this. I'm doing an online sketching course (run by an artist friend who is superb), and I've discovered that every time I try to sketch, I end up actually drawing properly, especially if it's something I'm familiar with. My brain doesn't seem to know the difference between draw and sketch 😅

[@Decopainterandtea]

There is a difference?? Lol

[@nikkia9506]

@@Decopainterandtea Hell, yes! Especially in time taken.

[@Decopainterandtea]

@@nikkia9506 I know. I was trying to be silly.

[@nikkia9506]

@@Decopainterandtea 😅 I'd presumed that, but answered any, just in case. The online world is a strange place 😉

[@Decopainterandtea]

@@nikkia9506 Yes it is. My humour never goes over well, I really should stop trying lol. Have a super day!

[@andreaklassen3170]

Ah ha! THATS the missing piece to my sketching journey! The steam iron and a porcelain chicken! I’ll have to get a bigger bike bag now..... thanks Paul for your lovely encouragements on seeing and painting the world around you! Loved it as always! Keep them coming! Following along on KZbin!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear and thanks but don't forget the bubble bath!

[@Deedster56]

Paul, this was so refreshing and it was wonderful to go along on the ride with you! I have just started sketching, I try to do it every day as you said. Surely I’m going to improve at some point LOL Your plein air work, both the scene and the Horse and Groom turned out so beautifully. Speaking of beautiful, it was lovely to see Margot (gosh she’s talented!) and meet Jez. Thank you for another excellent video, Paul ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks as always Didi - all the best!!!

[@janetespada3816]

Whoaaaaaa!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ I had so much fun just watching you travel, sketch and paint! That was so awesome!! Thanks a lot Teacher Paul🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️🍒🎉🎉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Janet!

[@cameroholic67]

Loved the views and scenery, and especially the peek into your sketchbook!! I always find inspiration for my own works in your videos. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mariecunningham8423]

Fun, beautiful visuals, and a great learning experience. Could you tell us a little more about your pencil and lead? Thanks for taking us on a bike ride with you! Where are we going next?

[@lulujordaan1103]

Thanks, this has been a very informative and relaxing tutorial.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WhiteLotusOm]

Oh I absolutely loved this. Originally from the UK but live in the US and miss being able to wander through fields in the countryside as you can’t do that here it’s all hiking trails and private land etc. Oh to sit and paint in the countryside….thank you! ❤️🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@regielenegonzales1572]

I laughed so hard at the bare minimum things you packed, hahaha! 😂😂😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great! - thanks... I was going to take a fish tank but couldn't get it in!

[@nkguenther1]

Loved this. It's raining so hard in Northern California at the moment and didn't really feel like painting. After watching, sketched my cat and it turned out surprisingly good. My muse cooperated. Thank you, Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kaleidawillen6561]

Inspiring! But I wonder what kind of sketchbook that is. The paper doesn't seem to buckle. I want one too!

[@katjazippel7487]

Looks like a Hahnemühle Watercolor book

[@Deedster56]

Katja, I was just going to suggest that! 😊

[@1radruth]

It says in the description

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yup it's the Hahnemühle Watercolor book

[@southcoast23]

Thanks for asking. I'm getting one too!

[@nhm9568]

Thank you! This video was very fun to watch and very inspirational.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@diannebelanger8323]

Thank you for taking us along for that relaxing, inspiring outdoor field trip! I felt like I was getting away also! Loved "meeting" Margot and Jeff! Can't tell you how much I look forward to your weekly lesson....they never disappoint! You are as creative in your lesson concepts and subject matter as you are in your art! P.s. how does your camera man (Jeff I am assuming) video over your shoulder while you are sketching?

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hi Dianne - I did that section on my own and just used a tripod!

[@marteenright8965]

Just discovered your art and can't get enough- new to the internet oh yeah there are still some of us that lived whithout

[@lindadudman1624]

Inspired me to get out and have a go , now where is my steam iron ?

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

.... don't forget the cuddly toy Linda!

[@meenadev627]

Did you notice 19:57 that little barn with a water tank from one of his line & wash video ?

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Well spotted Meena! 🥸

[@janeekitchen7727]

Thank you so much....I am really enjoying working my way through your videos. What a generous teacher....very inspiring!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them Jane!

[@terobist8568]

You are the best teacher ever!!! Thank you so much.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you! - much appreciated!

[@kyliemartin8524]

mesmerizing

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Kylie!

[@Voohoooo]

I love your sketch book.. please make a series on that..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks a lot and will do 👍

[@周可能-w9e]

What you said about drawing couldn’t be more true 😊always grateful

[@fyl24]

I loved e ey part of this lesson! The sketching tips are a real help and then the view of the nature and meeting up with others and then begging able to see their art as well. So much to get from this!😁👏🏾. Many blessings from Grenada! 🇬🇩

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear!

[@kathymckinstry1649]

I loved going on that little road trip with you on your bike, it was awesome!! Boy, you are such a skilled artist, you share everything you’ve got and hold nothing back. I really enjoyed this trip and lesson with you, and the same meeting your Margot and her brother. Loved seeing their works today as well! 😊

[@JanInColdspringTX]

It's great to see how you pull a sketch from the actual scenery! Especially, it was instructive to see that you simplified the rather overwhelming (to me) background foliage. Could you talk sometime about how you do that? What decisions do you make? What is the goal? What guides your choices? Thanks so much for sharing your expertise so generously.

[@chatita9527]

Hi Paul, I watched this video now for the second time, and I wonder whether this is what people call all the time : "Urban Sketching". This is SUCH A BIG THEME on KZbin, and I have wondered before what the difference is between the now so called urban sketching and what people have done for decades before ... 🤔 Is the term urban sketching just a new invention of something done before? Thanks and greetings from Berlin Germany 🤗🇩🇪

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hi Chatita - yes it's similar but Urban Sketching is more in cities and towns ... so perhaps we can start a new trend and call it Country Sketching! 🤗

[@cjgettinout7030]

Now that's entertainment. Was blown away by how nicely those sketches turned out after the paint was added. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind - cheers!

[@deborahbarbaccia6813]

Hi Paul, I just love watching you paint, and your humor is the best.

[@ritumk]

Just the thing I needed...I am always shying away from sketching. Thank you Paul. And thank you also for the lovely tour of the English countryside. Brought back great memories of our family vacation a few years ago.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@FayeElliott-s4h]

Thanks Paul. I’m in Australia and am learning so much via your videos. I love painting and am improving all the time. Well done.

[@earlyspark]

shout out to the camera work behind the scenes.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yup - the boy did a good job!!!

[@lisahall2526]

Just discovered you on KZbin Channel and loving it! I discovered watercolor painting while going through a rigorous care plan for cancer. Cancer free today! I created lots of paintings and sold them in my first ever craft fair in Florida! It was a celebration of being cancer free and ALIVE! So much to learn and excited to embrace the world of watercolor art!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's great to hear Lisa and good health to you!

[@robertcook2572]

I'm certain that this is precisely what so many of us aspire to do.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Good to hear Robert!

[@waymire01]

I hope you know how good you have it. I live in the US and I can't even imagine being able to hop on your bike.. leave it for more than two minutes without it being stolen.. hike down a public walking trail across private property.. where all the gates are closed behind you and not a speck of garbage or other destruction in sight.. and wander through a beautiful piece of nature. Seriously a dream come true.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for that and I never take it for granted! - we do get a lot of dreadful weather though!!

[@bonniecullom1007]

Two important things I ALWAYS learn from you Paul, one, you have so many ways, techniques, etc, to help me with improving my art, two, you NEVER fail to make me laugh and brighten my day 👍😎🎨😁

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's a lovely comment Bonnie - many thanks!

[@luisv7117]

This is what I call learning while being entertained, that's a very nice area to live.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Luis!

[@German-Guitarist]

That was the most helpful video about watercolor drawing I’ve ever watched. Thank you so much for it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Delighted to help many thanks 🤩

[@ciacciom]

Your words and stories are as inspirational as your beautiful paintings! I really enjoy this channel.

[@thepaintingportal]

I loved the car sketch. Reminded me of when I was little and my mum would draw a car for us to colour in! She was great at art amongst other things. Thanks for a lovely video. The outdoors inspirational shots were inspiring and the drawings exceptional! ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lydiaschopfer408]

Il y a tant de choses merveilleuses à découvrir dans la nature. Je le remarque chaque jour et les peindre est un vrai bonheur. Bon été, merci de cette jolie démonstration.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Merci aussi et restez en contact

[@Drifter2]

I use to stop on the way home from work and sketch. And yes, that really helped me see. Thanks

[@mrredithhall7115]

Oh yeaaa!drawing!

[@R_H21]

LOL 😆😂😭 My first plein air painting was a disaster. I made the mistake of not simplifying enough and spending too much time sketching in pencil. By the time I started painting it was time to go and I was overwhelmed with all the things I knew I hadn’t even touched yet. I love your sketches, esp. the horse & groom building! Thanks, Paul!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure - many thanks!

[@gfody7593]

MORE! MORE! MORE! Just the scenery itself is wonderful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Will do - thanks!!!

[@muflbeauty9024]

Ah, your country is just so beautiful and lovely. Millions of motifs all around. I couldn't stop drawing if I was there. So gorgeous. I adore the British countryside and the sea and the Highlands further up north. No matter where you go there's beauty all around. Just love it 🤩

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀