Negative Painting Techniques in Watercolour

[@lourdesfernandez3162]

"A small piece of toast" you said??? 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄 How nice!!! I'm going to try those beautiful leaves. Yellow is my favorite color cause yellow is like the sun....it's the light on earth...light...sunshine!!!!☀️❤❤❤🌤❤❤❤ I'll try the mushrooms, too!!! I'll add a little bit of salt before cooking. Love the mixing of colors you made for the soil where the mushrooms grow. Love it!!!! Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hi Lourdes - agree, love yellow too - so optimistic! ☀️

[@MelanCholy2001]

Woah. I haven't seen negative painting like this; usually, the demo is drawing leaves and painting a wash around the first layer, rinse and repeat until your paper is destroyed. The bang for the buck is quite "negative". But these were nice (especially the mushrooms!) Also, you should have a director's view showing your face and biceps while you paint. You know, so we can see you as you work. For inspiration and whatnot.

[@theamateurpoint8755]

Absolutely gorgeous 👍👌❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pamtaheem12]

Great tutorial. Loved the music.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you liked it Pam!

[@michellevas9266]

Thank you for the wonderful painting

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@arao2k5]

Another wonderful video 🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@manonrheault5900]

Verry nice i love the simplicité of It i will try that to and i Will try not to spell masking fluid on My clothes i did à big mess yesterday🤪 and always like the white space you live in your painting i have to work on that the white on the mushroom is fabulous thank you verry much and by the way thank you for your comments on the photos i sent i will give à go Always à pleasure waiking up on wednesday and saturday To see what you paint have a Nice week To you and Margot🥰❤🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks very much as ever Manon - merci!!!!

[@seemakapoor4894]

Really vibrant colours

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Seema!

[@melindaavila498]

Ha! Loved your remark, " negative painting, doesn't mean painting in a bad mood" love your humor.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks - Cheers! 👍

[@TruthSurge]

True story, I never go anywhere without my trusty #3 rigger! Okay, that's a lie but it sounds very comforting though. But sometimes I wake up from a nightmare where I was lost and my trusty #3 rigger was NOWHERE to be found. People around me in the dream kept saying, cmon man, just use a #4 round brush and I kept screaming NOOOOOOOOOOOO! It was horrible! Well, that was all a lie, too but Mr. Clark.... I have watched your videos for a couple of years now. Two I think... and I have never commented but I want to say that I've enjoyed your vids and paintings and lessons and humor. Thx for uploading these for people to learn from. The advise you give in the voice overs during the paintings is invaluable. It is good to hear wise advise more than once so I'm glad you repeat yourself on many of the key points because for me it helps to remember them. Tips like not overworking your painting and not making your edges precise like a ruler etc. great vids and pantings!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! - Just love that!!!! - thanks so much for sharing!

[@jessdines9956]

wow you make it look so easy. I find I'm not loose enough. great tutorial, thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome 😊

[@fazaha.k.7865]

Its amazing what u can do 😃😃😃

[@patsyannriendeau5971]

You are so much fun to watch. Not only are you so talented, but what a great sense of humor. Just what we all need these days. Stay healthy and do many, many more videos.

[@parthapratimghosh3166]

Very very beautiful painting

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rhondaporro7116]

I really loved this demo, thank you! You made it look super fun, relaxing and easy. Negative painting is a really important skill in watercolor painting. I immediately sharpened the end of my brush. 😊 LOL !! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChrisC-ws5od]

Love those cute little ‘shrooms! 🙋🏻‍♀️💕

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😊

[@wendycomiskey4363]

Loved the mushroom and fern negative painting class!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Wendy!

[@robinwashburn8804]

You are so valuable to the human race! Thank you!

[@dear4710]

Stunning!!! my dear Paul 💖

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dear4710]

@@ArtbyPaulClark My pleasure! my dear Paul 😊

[@lisegagne3716]

Oh Paul!! I’m your new biggest fan from Canada! I was a beginner in 2005 and dropped my brush. Now I’ve picked it up again and going to consume ALL this lovely content 🎉😊

[@mikelkirby2791]

Paul, love your tutorials giving the rest of us an explanation of your techniques.

[@crystalheart9]

What a great video on negative painting techniques. So many other tips included like scoring the paper to make the grasses and using a damp paper towel to blend the bottoms of the mushrooms into the grass. I've been using your tip of using pastel pencils for adding some extra details and sparkle to a painting. Thanks Paul for the great video!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@manonrheault5900]

Try To fully understand and practicing negative painting Second time i watch this one thank you Paul🌻🐞🌻🐞

[@preetiaggarwal4346]

Gorgeous!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lidanaude8022]

Beautiful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@alanparker4989]

Thank you again Paul. I hope to catch up with you and attend a live class next time I am back in England or...even better, somewhere warmer !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds great!... I'll be here!!!

[@ts-eu6mp]

I really have to tell you that I love the color on your walls in that room!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Oh thank you! - I'd tell you the name, but I've forgotten!

[@ts-eu6mp]

@@ArtbyPaulClark It appears to be one that may have been mixed to create, you know, another color! I have an old friend who's decorator did that on her new house-which they had to do a few times because of the different lighting in the new build. But it's lovely. Brand name maybe? Oh well, it's quit nice. Thank you. Have I bothered you enough for one day? Just got into a rhythm. Thanks for all. Terri

[@michaeldinter3144]

Thanks Paul. Another amazing tutorial. Hi Margo! Hope the dogs are fine. Watching from Portland, Oregon, USA.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😊

[@debpaolucciojanomethreadar2357]

Thanks for sharing how to paint one of my favorite roses 🌹

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Hummmminify]

Loved this one.....

[@Dao_Tui]

Thank you for all your video's. I love them all! I never really used this before as I always start with my lightest colours. Guess I better get practising negative painting (while staying positive).

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it!!!

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Excellent!!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sherrilltaylor1801]

Love this, thanks so so much !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So glad!

[@alejandrapalacios6525]

Wonderful !!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!!

[@ngocthaodrawing]

I love the painting

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@julideyldzoktem6768]

Hello, I'm a new beginner and I'm looking forward to trying all of the brilliant technics .... Your tutorial videos are wonderful....Thanks a lot...

[@grannygooch706]

Thank you so much for this!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're so welcome!

[@sharonwills2]

Beautiful

[@angeladingwall5680]

Beautiful x

[@margaretpholmes2570]

Thank you! Love Wednesday paint days.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@maryannekeenan1409]

Lovely! Enjoyed the autumn colors.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kaygeenair]

I loved this thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinafinnegan6953]

This set was great fun! Thanks Paul🙂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanharrison7139]

I’m a beginner and can’t wait to try this technique!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@barbaramurphy4453]

Loved your mushroom painting! Look forward to your video every week!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay, thank you Barbara!!

[@softlanding138]

Thank you so much! I took just began with Schemincke! Can't get enough!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad I could help!

[@akosaeyw]

Again...!!! lovely tutorial Paul. Thank you...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tstv2437]

Thanks a lot, Paul. Watercolour comes my hobby. Watching your tutorials with pleasure. 😀

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@omaychan6063]

I found your channel yesterday i really loved your Techniques thank you so much 😭😭😭💛💛💛💛💛!!!!

[@lindagreenwood9055]

Just wonderful-I am learning so much from watching you-thank you so much

[@mmehatembarakat7453]

Mr.Paul it’s so beautiful ,your color mix is really awesome ,thank you very much for sharing your knowledge .. it’s a precious gift ..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@nadezdagarden]

Hi from Saint Petersburg, Paul. Thanks for teaching us this interesting techniques. You're alwayes optimistic, love your videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@janetespada3816]

It's always amazingly fun to watch you paint:) cheers!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@KalaiSelvi_thestar]

Nothing negative about this teaching... thanks Mr Clark 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome Kalai!

[@kimfilek9717]

I'm drawn to that fern. It's so pretty

[@hamidehdavaris]

Wonderful

[@TresCherie]

I’m new to watercolors and even newer to your tutorials. Please, keep the intro! It’s a lovely reminder that we are painting across the world. Thanks for the tutelage and confidence.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MrChinchilla_hn]

Enjoying every issue you deliver.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind - thanks!

[@joycegentile8552]

Love your Vids....educational, relaxing and fun. Watercolor at it most interesting and evocative!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Joyce!!

[@miahughes1450]

Thanks Paul. Bonza as always.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Mia!!

[@dorothyminor7581]

I have learned so much from you. I am very grateful. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Dorothy!

[@sandichurchill4797]

Great exercise in negative painting.🤗

[@sangeetaiyer9465]

Gorgeous, brilliant and delightful! And doing the grass the other way? Masterful. Thanks, Paul for these inspiring tutorials!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@satyajitkanjilal3674]

Lovely

[@melissahall3594]

Thanks for making Wednesdays special. I always learn something.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So glad! - cheers!

[@masja1790]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!! Mushroooooms! I am so excited for this video. Love it. Learned so much. You ARE my hero! 🎨😊 Thank you, Paul. 🙏🏻😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome! - thanks as ever Masja!!!

[@keithpymer5557]

Very interesting this week Paul thanks

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Keith!

[@priyangshuchanda8770]

Your voice is very amusing to hear, that is one of the main reasons that I love your videos the most.On Every Wednesday watercolor I get to learn many things.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you! - very kind!

[@dineshchadha2032]

Thanks for showing great techniques.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@dorothyminor7581]

Wow! The masking fluid tip was really really helpful! Thanks Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thanks, as ever, Paul! I particularly love the look of the mushroom picture!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like it Susan!

[@catherinejoy9298]

I LOVE those, Thank You,😁 Paul for once again sharing your amazing skills and great humour!!!💖💃

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Catherine

[@lynnswango8768]

Great lesson! Time to practice!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Lynn!

[@JeanneK930]

We’re lucky to have you to teach us! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@janeastwick1418]

Awesome techniques! Love these. Thanks!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@The-Lower-Level-Loft]

Hi from Alberta, Canada, Paul! I'm a prairie girl and love the grasslands and woods in the fall, and just loved this fun video. Thankyou for sharing your talent and knowledge with us. I always look forward to your videos & have learned so much about handling watercolors. It can be one of the most frustrating mediums to use but your videos are so much fun they taught me to loosen up and just let the paint do its thing. Thanks so much.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome! Thank you! ... delighted to help Anne

[@jilliandane3737]

Art is a subject that you can never stop learning. There are so much to learn from it. And the more I live the more I learn. This subject of negative painting is new to me. And I guess art teaches you a lot about nature too because you have to observe greenery like plants and flowers. This is a very interesting video. Thank you so much for it. And I love the song in the background. Beautiful song.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Jillian - and agree with you - we all never stop learning .... and for me that's the joy!!!!

[@normaneames5901]

Again, extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@carriepolster399]

Thank you Paul for all your wonderful tutorials. I hope your river cruise was amazing. Hope to see more videos soon.

[@patferguson572]

Thank you Paul. I love your paintings. Very grateful for your generosity in sharing everything with us. One of the few 'real' artists who do. Thank you, again. ♥

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@dawnkieffer6865]

Great lessons. I was really drawn to the fern. I send out cards to a few family members every month or so and the fern will make an awesome card. I might even try the same technique with Maple leaves since they are so common here in Nebraska, US. Thank you so much for the video and inspiring me to try new things.

[@gerrydixon619]

Me too, I make cards for all occasions and this negative fern painting would be wonderful to create. I have been painting for over 10 years, but Paul still gives me new and inspiring ideas, he is a great teacher.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds great! - hope they like them!

[@aukjevisser8651]

Ik vond dit weer een prachtige les. ga het gauw proberen.

[@joannabatherson6783]

Wednesday is a Bonus day for watercolor painters, thanks to you, Paul. The two demonstrations were excellent; seeing all the possibilities that your demonstrations provided! Another great feature of your tutorials is you explain why you are adding that feature. Thanks again for your inspiring tutorials.🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Joanna - always love your comments!

[@rosemarydanson4158]

Always had trouble with negative painting thanks for that Paul. It's now a lot clearer.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to help Rosemary!

[@lynncunningham-d4v]

I'm enjoying your wonderful videos! So informative, and I am enjoying your way of presenting each subject. You exude kindness and empathy which is so appealing. I live in a small state in the USA, but feel I would be more at home in the UK.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@timfriesen6744]

Thanks again for another Wednesday to look forward to! Cows, a duck or a ostrich were things I never ever thought I would paint. Thanks to your fantastic tutorials they have turned into some of my favourite paintings! Ferns and mushrooms, here I come!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! Many thanks - Cheers! 👍

[@viviandibrell849]

Loved watching these techniques and I’m looking forward to trying all of them. I especially liked when you negatively painted down into the ground below the mushrooms to make grass. That was brilliant. I look forward to trying both of these paintings. Thank you so much for everything you do.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Vivian!!

[@rebeccawong1]

Mesmerising 🙏🏻

[@alkotoanyutakacstimiart1830]

Dear Paul, it is wonderful! Thank You for this technique. I have learned very much from You. Very Thank You from Hungary! 🙏❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful! ... great to hear from someone from Hungary!

[@md.ehteshamuddinkhan9741]

Thank you sir

[@junecovey2186]

Thank you Paul for a fabulous tutorial - you are always a delight to watch and can't wait for Wednesdays to come around.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks June!

[@mistytanner212]

Thanks as always Paul. I love negative painting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Misty!

[@audreydewar1108]

Love it

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@Deedster56]

Wonderful video, as usual, Paul! Both the ferns and the mushrooms are a must-try. I really loved the colours in both. Good grief, what an inspiration you are, and every week to boot!! No happy accidents, just happy Wednesdays ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ahhhh, thanks Didi - always a lovely comment!

[@gloriawachel917]

such a grest lesson - Thank you

[@chloemaxwell2628]

Wow! I knew that food in the UK varied to what we have in Canada, but I didn't expect the toast to be so different! Beautiful painting!

[@Han1elle]

I did the little mushrooms. They are very cute, I'm so proud. Thank you Paul Clark!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great job!

[@rabealanius7905]

A great tutorial, thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to trying it out. Unfortunately, I can only press one thumb up. So here are a few more👍👍👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome, thank you! 👍👍👍

[@karenarmendariz2858]

Such fun techniques to share with us! Those mushrooms look so sunlit , and the painting around them is so earthy and striking. Awesome paintings ☺️👌

[@marlenejones6266]

It amazes me so much to watch you painting and as you are going along all of sudden the background recedes and the mushrooms pop out in front almost magically. This is a good lesson. Helped me understand a lot about negative space and how to get there. Great fun thank you Paul. I'm actually painting the mushrooms right now. Not as good as most but I'm starting all over again with painting as I haven't done one in months. I'm liking my earthy tones, but I forgot to leave some white for light. I will get on again with one more. I'm enjoying this mushroom tute very much

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's great to hear Marlene - I didn't get it right first time so you can never have enough practice!