How to Paint Shadows in Watercolour using Local Colours

A step-by-step guide on how to paint shadows in watercolour using local colours.
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[@fioritamesger8162]

Love to watch you paint. I am 79 years old and just started watercolor painting so much to learn. Thank you for sharing your great talent with us all.

[@rwood3247]

Hi Fiorita, I am one year behind at 78 years old. Like you and I also have just started. Yes you are right there is so much to learn. But let us have a bit of fun trying and learning and see where it takes us..

[@davidgreene3809]

@@rwood3247 Like you I’m 78 getting close to 79. I started when I retired about 5-6 years ago.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - many years left for happy paintings!!!

[@barbara6204]

@@davidgreene3809 I am 51 and I started already, hoping to retire soon enough 😅

[@salauddeensyed5295]

Hi, I am 68 and was wondering if it was too late to start painting... Thank you for the inspiration... As Paul mentioned let's hope we have many happy painting years to enjoy this mysterious and amazing medium... Thanks once again...

[@veroklassmann654]

don't know what I like more: the wonderful summer window painting or ...... your shirt!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I'd go for the shirt!!!

[@leilamorota5988]

Enjoyed watching another of your tutorial. Good night Paul.

[@SharonH11100]

Such a happy vicarious experience: beautiful music, singing birds, a gin-and-tonic and best of all, a good lesson in painting shadows. What a lovely gift, sir ~ thank you so much🙋🏼‍♀️💕

[@MOEgir198]

Yes, I liked the music very much too

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Sharon - cheers!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Kerri!

[@littleforest1166]

Wonderful. IT was relaxing just watching. I prefer watching your lessons than watching any TV show.

[@kalaiselvi_275p]

Such joy watching this painting come to life with every added stroke. Birds chirping in the background and all...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks a bunch Kalai!

[@sherylBruce-ro4cc]

ILove your style. Is this video sped up. If so how long did it really take?

[@aj-yi6os]

You’re the best teacher out there Paul❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That’s very kind, many thanks 😊

[@sarapatton2374]

This is fantastic! You work so quickly and confidently. You know what would be super rad? If you made Paul Clark water coloring books with your sketches already lightly outlined on pages in a bound book of watercolor paper! Perfect for beginners who can’t draw!

[@warpedweft9004]

that's a lovely idea and I have seen others do it, but the quality of paper may be an issue. Not everyone can afford the better quality papers, and as a newly retired person, I'm certainly looking closer at that aspect these days. Once you get used to how a certain paper behaves, switching to another can be disastrous for a while until you get used to it, so buying something printed on a paper you're not used to might not be the best idea. It might be better to simply trace them onto paper you are used to using.

[@janetcurci2251]

I want to paint like you when I grow up, Paul! I’m working on it at age 64. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Janet - I'm still growing up too!

[@ralucacristina7394]

Hello everyone. So happy to be here.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hello to you too - happy to have you!

[@karenarmendariz2858]

Such a treat watching you paint this lovely window scene. How right you are on the shadows. Gives the painting so much more life than boring grey. The colorful shirt was a treat as well. I’m sure that refreshing gin and tonic is too! 👌😋

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Karen ... and yes the G&T helps!

[@elizabethmorgan2513]

Not only a magnificent artist but also an outstanding TEACHER which is not often the case! Truly brilliant! Many thanks👍🏻👏❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@SteviePaints]

Thank you, Paul! Another great tutorial, and I LOVED that you posted some Facebook work at the end.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@meridadiane]

I will never be able to paint anywhere close to you, but your videos make me a better painter, thanks sooo much 💯

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to hear that!

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Paul. Love that shirt! And the aha moment for shadows using local color. 😁💜

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear!

[@theresaavery4670]

Just beautiful! Thanks for the lesson. Amazing how the shadows really bring it to life. Love your work. So good of you to share your talents this way.

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Gorgeous painting! Thanks for sharing your process of creating this. Thanks also for sharing the additional paintings at the end of the video.

[@barbarapacini5668]

I am delighted to watch you paint. The Gin Tonic also enchants me

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers ... me too!

[@bettygalanter4417]

I love watching how your painting comes alive with each magic stroke. Thanks Mr. Paul! ps I also loved the music choice :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's really good to hear!

[@pozucina]

Oh !!! Totally amazing, relaxing to watch you painting!!! I can’t wait to start!!!THANK YOU!!!

[@rosefarrough6291]

Thanks Paul for sharing your line drawings and tutorials! You are so kind!

[@patriciamckeon8530]

I absolutely love this painting ! Your tutorials are always filled with so many tips and of course your humor makes it all the more wonderful to listen. p.s. Love your shirt too :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@josephcollins6033]

Very early here. My last day at the beach for a year as I live in Nashville. Great man! I remember trying to figure out shadows and reflections! I finally went for a long walk and SAW the answers. Yet, this is still so so so helpful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Too true - it's all about looking!

[@pokey3010]

Such a beautiful painting, I love how you did those shadows. Awesome thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pattyfoster4743]

Absolutely Beautiful ❤️ so relaxing to watch you paint, I learn so much!

[@vilet2311]

Thanks, Paul! The highlight of my week come early. This is the rest of my afternoon (and probably tomorrow!) sorted with another great tutorial. Thank you for being so informative, encouraging and entertaining.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Fantastic! - hope you enjoy Vi

[@kuntidsouza6365]

Hi Paul, you are an inspiration to us. Thanks a ton for being there and teaching us how to paint and keep enjoying art and life.

[@mrsdee47]

Absolutely beautiful. And the arrow - this will help me immensely! Really enjoyed seeing the other artists’ work at the end. Cheers everyone 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So pleased to hear!

[@susanhester]

Love this! Like how you incorporate pastels. So glad I found your channel.

[@sandytorento5048]

Beautiful painting tutorial Paul. You must get the best feeling when you look at all the great paintings that you do! Thank you can't wait to paint!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@eileenfyfe7672]

Wow, this was awesome! You are so talented! I can't believe how easy the paint just flows from your brush and creates such beautiful paintings. It is always a struggle for me to get the right consistency of paint/water. It is getting better and I feel I have learned so much in just these last few months of watching your tutorials. Thank you so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@worldart-acrylicpainting1343]

Really creative💕 Thank you for sharing your wonderful video☺️ Have a nice day✨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! You too!

[@cameroholic67]

Another wonderful painting! Thank you for all the beautiful inspirations ❤️. You really have an eye for a great composition!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Baldridge12]

That’s lovely! Going to enjoy giving this one a try. Thank you 👍☀️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@sudipmandal1727]

Not just KZbin, most artists don't elaborate on the use of color in demonstrations for biggner. You are exceptional and an honest watercolor artist. Thank you so much sir ...stay well stay healthy. If possible, let us know about the use and application of each colour...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks very much Sudip!

[@lestonka]

Yuppie! My favourite day of the week Wednesday has brought a fantastic tutorial where complicated things look so easy and I may even win this unequal battle with light and shadow. Millions of thanks, Paul 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Maybe I should try gin and tonic too to loosen my mind and hand 😂😅

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol - thanks as always Elena!!

[@RemoteHogg10]

Another inspiring painting! Thank you Paul, for making my Wednesday morning!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Pleased to help!

[@rstanard]

Thank you for a beautiful painting and a great lesson. Can’t wait to try it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome 😊

[@maryannekeenan1409]

This is Mary Anne from Florida. I loved this demo! I can't wait to try this shadow approach in my paintings. Maybe sometime you could do a demo of a tropical scene using bright colors?

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hi Mary from Florida - suggestion noted, many thanks!

[@owenhunt8]

Thanks for the useful tips again! I always use pastel at the end to paint flowers but the results are not natural. Now I know I can use masking fluid to keep my flowers transparent.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindaclark4807]

Always a treat to watch you paint!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Linda!

[@joannabatherson6783]

Wow! This was one of my favorite tutorials! All the extras you do are amazing. The window panes were exceptionally helpful to me, thanks and so interesting to see other interpretations of the window using shadows. As always this was great! 🙏🏼

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kawabatayuri]

Im more amazed by your huge amount of shirts and t-shirts with random pattern all over them 😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yup, I do like a good, silly shirt!

[@Sunny-pr1qw]

@@ArtbyPaulClark need to sell those Paul!

[@michaelg124]

You sir, are a wizzard. Where did you learn to paint? Hogwarts? Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us muggles!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thanks!!! - Although I'd love to go to Hogwarts!

[@stratshadow]

What a great demo......thanks again for another brilliant video!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@glinharrop874]

I absolutely love your tutorials

[@gracezhao771]

Love this!!! I will definitely give it a try! Thank you so much! Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Grace!

[@nathalieheath5693]

You are such an inspiration! Love it

[@lainareeves3755]

Wow Paul!!! This is so so beautiful!!! What an amazing artist you are to share your work, tips and techniques with us. That was such a great lesson in shadowing. I really struggle with this and many times leave out the shadows. I so agree with you that your example with the trees, the 2nd one looked far better. I'd love to be able to paint this. And what a lovely sentimental touch to display photos of the budding artists that follow Margots prompts! This really lifted my day!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Laina 😀

[@IMMA383]

Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to watch this scene being painted. It's stunning!.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michael7482]

Great way to start my day with a Paul Clark watercolor painting video. Will be giving this one a try!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@giselab.817]

Beautiful tutorial that I have already tried :) Thank you so much for your work!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're welcome 😊

[@DottieStanley]

Beautiful work! I learned so much! Especially loved the white pastel use at the end for the stucco texture. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world! You got to me all the way in Spicewood, Texas.

[@mhgrimes]

Yes! Using a local color in shadows really does make a difference. I never thought of this. Thanks

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leannepattullo7187]

Absolutely beautiful ! I bought your watercolor art book and it’s gorgeous too - so much great information

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@ClarkFineArt]

Love this painting Paul! You always make it look so easy! I got some pastel pencils and pans because of the amazing work you do with them. So happy I found your channel at this point in my watercolor journey. Wish you the best, thanks for sharing!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@carolynzamora8662]

What a joy to watch. Now to try! Cheers.

[@pookys1gal]

Loved painting this, thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@nazmakabirArt]

What a lovely tutorial. Can't wait to paint it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it!

[@nazmakabirArt]

@@ArtbyPaulClark done! So pleased with it. Thanks so much for your tutorial.

[@elkearendt7508]

Thank you so much for another wonderful picture. So excited to paint it. You are a wonderful teacher and I really enjoy the humour and your different shirts.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@susanyoung6331]

I LOVED watching this, wishing I had a lovely cool G&T at my side! It's magical to watch how your paintings come together. I have been contemplating a flower embellished window at my cottage, and it's time to give it a try! Thank-you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Susan!

[@cherylthomas2459]

What a treat for me to watch on this cool autumn day! Such a lovely painting. I always have a strange peace come over me when the shadows are painted. You are a great teacher.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ahhh, thats nice Cheryl!

[@sherrieleslie7478]

So peaceful to watch. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Sherrie!

[@chantalp.146]

Thank you for the shadow lesson, the good humour and spotlighting these aspiring artists!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@terryshaw542]

Fantastic tutorial, Thank you for being so generous with your teaching, wonderful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Terry!

[@AndyMackin-px9wo]

This is still one of my favorites!! I love the shadow effects you create… I learned a lot from this tutorial. Thanks Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you liked it!

[@lyndaculp5060]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@susankievman642]

Really fun watching you paint! Thanks for putting the colors an the percentages in the video to give us an idea to what to mix.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rwood3247]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

I love windows and doors paintings. This was a great tutorial with lots of tricks and "magic" I also love how you use pastels in your artwork. I paint with alcohol inks and use a lot of tricks from watercolor artists. TFS and enjoy your gin-tonic :)

[@jennibee5943]

Stunning! Can’t wait to give this one a try!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@1MogJon]

Another great painting, Paul. The shadows on the top of left shutter and the top left of the window illustrate your point of colour matching shadows perfectly! Thanks again for an enjoyable lesson.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Lea

[@joannhall9733]

Absolutely wonderful! Love painting shadows with local colour! Masking after painting? Who knew! Works a treat! Thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kitwhallon3716]

Good morning for me, good afternoon where you are! Thank you for this watercolor Wednesday! I love the painting and learned so much. Completely new to me was the wicker effect. So useful to draw the light-source arrow! And now I don't have to wait until the end to do flowers, the tip about painting them first and masking them out is one that I will apply to my next painting. I can't wait to get started!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@soja0271]

Thank you so much for another great video: beautiful painting, friendly voice and delightful, relaxing music. Really helpful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!!

[@tisha6037]

Thank you so much for this free in depth tutorial from start to finish! So kind of you to share your knowledge. I can't wait to try to paint along with you. I am a beginner and very grateful for these videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to help 😇

[@joycegilley6601]

This one make me wish I lived right there! So nicely done! Very nice challenge photos also!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for watching Joyce

[@patpenner5569]

Thank you Paul …great tip about the shadow colours and lovely painting - cheers, Pat

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kathryncurry2662]

Wow, I always learn so much from your tutorials! Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Always a pleasure Kathryn!

[@fionalovell8034]

Great tutorial, late this week, loved seeing the paintings at the end too.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lwagarful]

Such a joy to watch your tutorials! Loved the idea of masking the flowers to keep them fresh.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@margaretmartin6620]

I agree. This is a much more convincing way to make shadows by using the local colours. Thanks, Paul. Great painting! :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Good to hear Margaret!

[@Jaydonanthony]

Thank you for providing this wonderful tutorial and including techniques along with the reasons for each. What a lovely window!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@jilld8787]

Absolutely love your tutorials! 😎🥸🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!!

[@mojasmine8841]

I love to watch your vidéos ! Thank you for th tips and the references about the colours and supplies

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@sharonsheffield2734]

I really enjoyed this tutorial of the beautiful summer window. Thank you so much for all your tutorials. I have learned so much.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@supriyaswain600]

You are one of the best teacher I have ever come across. Your instructions are so precise. Had a great time learning the tips and tricks in this wonderful painting tutorial. Thanks for sharing 😊🙏

[@Aydeet2]

Beautiful painting, Paul! Thanks for doing a video about shadows...very helpful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gloprn52]

Can’t wait to paint this. Thanks again shadows👏🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@shirleyandrews1152]

thank you, it’s beautiful. Makes me want to give it a go❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it Shirley!

[@vickyking3408]

I keep shaking my head with admiration, at the beauty and talent and skill

[@AbiNomac]

I’m in love with your drawing and teaching style......AND low and behold now your painting style. I just feel really lucky to have found your channel. I just want to watch every video on your channel. Bless you for sharing your craft with us.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 Abi and delighted you found us too!!!

[@BobHubbardATL]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@teresaluna1936]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks Paul !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you liked it!

[@jperez7313]

Really love this one. Learning alot from your videos. Thank You for the tutorials.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're very welcome!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you Paul! Right now is a great time for some sweet as apple pie paintings!!💕

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Oh yes Donna!

[@grandmabarby]

Two years and never a thumbs down. Amazing tutorial as usual. Thank you to my favorite art teacher. You actually TEACH me something!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you! ... nice to hear!

[@larsenglund4061]

What a great lesson on shadowing!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Lars

[@dianecooper6854]

Love this Paul, those flowers are so real you can touch them . Absolutely inspiring 👏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks

[@elizabethwardrop3917]

This was a joy to watch. loved everything about it; The painting, the music, the chat and the excellent information about shadows. Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@birdwatcher1015]

Such a pleasure to watch you paint! I downloaded the line drawing, and will have to try it myself. I am a beginner, and won't be able to do it justice, but will certainly try! Thank you for a great tutorial. I also enjoyed the music!

[@josephcollins6033]

Shadows!! Shadows! Fantastic lesson and stunning painting. Wow. And, of course, I always love it when you whip out your magic scalpel. Great playing, Margot! You can let those birds out of the house now.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 - there still in the studio!!!