How to Paint a Bumble Bee in Watercolour - Loose and Tight

[@dorothyminor7581]

How lucky we are that you so freely give of your time and talent. You have made a rough year better. Thanks for everything! My best to you and Margot!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome

[@jelenajosipovic9876]

Great tutorial!!🌸🐝 Thank you, Paul. I loved your face expression as Margot came in dressed like a bumble bee🐝. Margot definitely stole the show at the end. Thank you both for making my day!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you and I have to agree with you on that one!!!! 🐝

[@ctrgigi]

@@ArtbyPaulClark thank you!

[@a.cornelia]

Haha, yes, I loved it!

[@lindaking9222]

Charming bee paintings,each has it’s own personality,like them both,appreciate Margo’s light hearted sense of humour....something we all need right now

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind Linda!

[@jerryeby3386]

Sherry here, I love painting flowers. This one so neat. Really a cool still life. Thanks Paul

[@kathryncurry2662]

Can’t wait to try the loose bee, I have such a hard time with loose paintings, I always want to add details. This will be a great practice for me. Thank you for the free drawings too!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@bosmatgu]

No 1 is too beautiful ..never thought I'd feel so mesmerised

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Nice of you to say - thanks!

[@rmuller366]

Loved all 3 bees, especially Margot! Nothing wrong with that woman’s inner child, lol. I appreciate all the reminders you give during your tutorials Paul. Minimum strokes, no mucking about, practice first, etc. I can’t tell you how much these suggestions help me. Every moment I spend warming up renders better final results and it works every time. I warm up on a cheap paper so when I get to my cotton paper for the final piece, it is Heaven. Thank you for sharing and wearing your Save the Bees T-shirt. We had a wild hive relocated a couple years back because it had gotten so big it was falling apart. To us it was worth every cent saving those bees and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Bees are so special. They’re the only insect that makes food for us lowly humans and we should be grateful. Honey is Nectar from God. Blessings to you both!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for that - lovely comment and always appreciated!

[@helenduplessis9820]

You never fail to teach me something brand new and put a smile on my face! Absolutely delightful!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@solangecaramagna6776]

Thank you so much 😊❤

[@kitwhallon3716]

I love both bees, the music, the great explanations, and the funny bits! Thank you for the reminder to practice first. I am so happy every Wednesday when I click on the newest tutorial!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Kit!!

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

enjoy your videos so much! i always learn something new👍🏼

[@MrPuddinhead61]

Not only great teaching and art, but also good humor - we all need a good laugh and a cold beer now and then. Love it. Thanks again for all you share with us learners.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you Kindly Kim!

[@nancywhite2014]

Love the queen bee 🐝 cameo appearance.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Nancy - I'll let her know!!!

[@thokchomjayshree8089]

Something to cheer up in these tough times. All the three bumble bees are beautiful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks as always!!!

[@sendtodenise5778]

Paul, please do more of these loose vs detailed painting. It helps us in our learning....i picked up painting because of you and Margot's effort in putting these together ❤Denise

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

More to come!

[@guillerminaayrolo2929]

Fabulous tutorial!!!!! What a great artist and teacher you are! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@jennycarl1706]

Love the video, the contrast between the two styles and really enjoy Margot’s cameo appearance!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay! Thank you Jenny!

[@Polecat54941]

You Bee the master of Water colour and Beelieve me when I say your Bee is a beauty to Beehold!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! thanks for that!

[@rubycleaves8871]

That was a terrific tutorial - It was interesting to learn of “bee Pile” - I always liked “bee fur” myself. Thank you for another great start to my Wednesday. Bee Have!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

🐝👍

[@Midori_Seabreeze]

In all my years of looking up watercolor techniques, I’ve never seen a sharpened paintbrush. My mind is blown! Amazing! ❤❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@janicemartinkovits5931]

You never cease to amaze me

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ahhh thats kind!!

[@carmalasarvesvaran4717]

Very easy to follow instructions Thank you for teaching us I really enjoyed the class

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Carmala!

[@kirsbeasley87]

I loved both of those bees, can't wait to give them a go!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Kirsten! 🐝

[@SusanWymolaArtrepreneur]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE to watch you paint. I'm so excited to learn from you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

Ohhh my gosh, Paul!! Your wife is hysterical in this video!! So fun!! I love both bees, as well!! Thanks, to you and Margot!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fernandogameiro5046]

Great teaching and an open smile. Thank you Paul and bee's.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jessicadohnt6943]

Beautiful as always, I can’t wait to give it a go 🙂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you Jessica!!! 😊

[@snaidis1379]

Oh Paul and Margo... You made my day. Again. As a beekeeper I never can get enough of buzzing!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's great to hear from a beekeeper!

[@PHLewis1956ye1q9]

Really enjoyed this and I'll have to give it a try. What's more, today I learned that bees have piles...no wonder, then, why some of them can be a bit angry. (I'll get my coat...)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! - love that phrase!!

[@davidinger961]

Inspired me to go out and get a water painting kit , I'm 74 been doing some art with acrylics since lockdown with various successes, hope to start , which at my age I hope a long, and interesting journey love your light hearted approach, tips and of course your skill, many thanks. David

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds great David - have fun!!

[@Nyvin7]

Soooo beautiful! And such nice bees in UK ;-)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks 👍

[@lindaday9725]

I’m delighted to find you! I’m inspired to begin painting again. Thank you.

[@nikkia9506]

Beautiful 🐝❤ You'll be having to pay your wife appearance fees at this rate 💕

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You got that right!

[@melodykajkowski7055]

Your wife is a riot 😂

[@lora9664]

Margot stole the show!! Can’t wait to try this painting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I think you're right there Lora!

[@dannychen1064]

next time please do a tutorial on how to paint Margot in Bumble Bee costume XD

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! - have a look on the Facebook page someone has done it already!

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Absolutely love that charming bee!! Oh dear, yes... how could I possibly forget? Your painting is just beautiful!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@chiaracalvo2048]

WOW!!!! The special guest Margo!!!! Super! I think you had a lot of fun to make this video! Good job! And save the bee!!!!!! The picture is fantastic and a poetry viewing it! Thanks! I'd like to try it!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@dineshchadha2032]

Paul, you are my favourite watercolour artist!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@scottreynolds626]

Just a quick thank you. You never fail to lighten the day.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@crystalfrost5928]

The tutorial is great and the Bee at the end is adorable! Not imbarassing at all!🤗🐝

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you think so!

[@reneemontbriand3590]

This is my first time seeing any of your videos and I truly enjoyed it- I love yours and your wife’s sense of humor! I’m looking forward to seeing more!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!!

[@GrumblyBear13]

I just purchased your brush set!!! Yaaay! Thank you for all your wonderful videos and sharing your knowledge. Your wife is tops!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome! Thank you! ... your brushes are on their way!!!

[@GrumblyBear13]

@@ArtbyPaulClark GOT THEM!!! Wow....just wow!!

[@michedaisy]

Thank you so much for providing this tutorial. I bought your book, and am enjoying the process. I did the bridge and it came out beautifully,. Looking forward to doing this bee., Thank you so much. Your wife is adorable…. Love this video

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@pamelagilley2839]

Absolutely beautiful. I find it mesmerising to watch you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kathyrieck9567]

Loved the tutorials and the humor. Look forward to trying both. So glad to see Margot in front of the camera!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

More to come Kathy!

[@Doodkapje]

As a father of an 11-month old, I'll take the 15-minute version for the weekend! Thank you for sharing us multiple approaches to the same subject. Make sure to install some kevlar insect screens. That's a serious queen bee you've got there along the south coast!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - I know and she can sting!!!

[@njburton55]

Love the paintings,love the humour don't be embarrassed . I am sure a lot of people got a lot of enjoyment from it. Hope to see more of your great tutorials they great fun and very instructive. Many thanks.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I hope so too! ... not embarrassed really!

[@stampinturtles]

I thought I’d already watched all your videos and wanted to go back and just try painting along to one but I know I didn’t see this one before! I would have remembered Margo for sure. My husband says we did watch it before. I’ll just say he’s right. Lol . He’s too wonderful to disagree with. He got me nice “expensive” brushes for Christmas and now I think I’m totally spoiled by them. Wow it makes a big difference. I just tried the loose bee. Now to tackle the tight one.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you fond this one Jacq…. It’s one of my favourite’s 😁

[@markfalconer_paints]

Always a joy to watch you paint. Your techniques on both pictures are great. Tell your wife she’s a perfect Bumblebee 🐝. On a football note, your boys have got to stop Liverpool from getting above your team in the league. ⚽️👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you Mark I'll have a word but it's gonna be tough! ... still it's in the bag for City!

[@marlenejones6266]

Margot the bee... love it and your beautiful grounds. The paintings were as usual just perfection. Thank you Paul and crazy bee.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome - I'll let the 'Queen' know 🐝

[@KginVT]

Thank you for a bee-utiful tutorial. Love the humor you add to make it fun!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. Your use of masking fluid is so smart! I really enjoyed the entire video!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@agnieszkax102]

I just love your sense of humour! Your videos are so enjoyable. Thank you so much for creating such wonderful tutorials :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@gretchenmack-pq4fo]

Lol! You & Margo are too funny! Loved this tutorial also, I learn so much from each video! And I am really enjoying painting again thanks to you. It’s so great that you show all of us what paints to use, paper, brushes etc and all the other helpful 5- 10 min exercises to work on. It has helped me so much! Thank you Paul! And thanks to Margo for making me laugh!

[@dianagriffin3872]

I am obsessed with your work!! I watch every evening and I love your style and your personality; I have learned so much from you and can't wait to put what I've learned onto paper! Your wife is hilarious as well! Cheers from Ohio in the US

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Diana from Ohio!!

[@tonyrobinson1168]

That really gave me a buzz. Thanks Paul. I really liked the lady bee,very glamorous !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Tony - Lol!

[@janetgoodall6372]

Thank you! I never thought I would step away from oils, really enjoyed this!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful! ... and welcome over from the dark side!!!

[@blueviolets2022]

Gorgeously done. I always wondered if bees could run, lol, thanks to you two, now I know! Love it! ❤😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😊

[@allenkhosrovani.bigdaddy2996]

I am absolutely glad to know you to get a lot of tips from your painting. you’re great. Big Daddy

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers for that!!!

[@Babs9285]

Thank you once again, for a very helpful and educational tutorial! I so appreciate each one. I’m not sure why anyone would ever give you a thumbs down????

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@mscrunchy68]

This was such a lovely thing to see after a difficult day, thank you so much🐝

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lavanyakakarla]

Love how simplified your tutorials are !! Appreciate the sense of humor!! Best thing is that you use a limited palette which makes it even better for people like me who are just starting off with watercolors. Thank you very much !!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Oh thank you!

[@flowing_through_life]

You guys are so cute! Looking forward to painting this with you. Thank you so much. ☺️

[@kgorod]

Thank you, Paul! Your tutorials are amazing and they keep me going with watercolors even when I'm not completely satisfied with the result. And I love your sense of humor, it brightens Wednesday every week!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Karolina!

[@nicolasasiain6308]

How I enjoy your excellent tutorials and your fine sense of humor. Thank you very much.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@GrandJan46]

As always an awesome tutorial. When you started it out and the bee buzzed (supposedly) around your head and you ducked I almost spit out my "herbal" tea. Now I need a real drink. You just crack me up.

[@jessamine1008]

this bee is going to fly off the page, amazing will definately bee painting. Amazing.Thank you so much for being such fun too.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Bpl541]

I have been looking for lessons on tight watercolour painting but have fallen in love with your first loose bee🐝❤️ painting. Oh dear! I just have a hard time with the loose style . Just watched the second bee and it is absolutely stunning. Your skills are smazing Paul. Thankyou so much🙏🐝🌺 I adore Margot’s bee. ❤️🐝

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's very kind - thanks so much!

[@nainas3000]

Super fun tutorial and gorgeous bees, including the one in your garden

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@patriciacalderon476]

I am so happy I found you on KZbin, your tutorials are just what I need 😊 thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome! - Thanks Pat!

[@laurenfox5684]

Hey Paul, both of these: EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!!!! i love both of the differences of each style... I really appreciate you are giving us tips/techniques (thank you!!), and again, I really love your humor, please continue all of these, Thank you so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome, thank you!

[@marythompson9003]

Will have to try the loose again, I lean toward the technical, obsessively. Thank you for another enjoyable evening of painting. On another note, on my walk today I picked up a couple garden sticks for my next line and wash! My husband got quite a kick out of them. I have tried them both and prefer the maple over the pine. I've never enjoyed painting more.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donnazwicker2364]

Hello from eastern Canada. Saw bees on thistles just like these last summer and was absolutely thrilled to learn how to paint them! I just started watching you and am learning so much from your methods, and how you harmonize your paintings with a variety of hues all mixed from just a few colours! Enjoy you and your other half’s humour, as well. Thankyou! Donna.

[@lindadanesh8524]

Loving the bees.....love your style/techniques. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mathilda6763]

I love the bee lady's glasses. Not sure if I have the patience for the second painting style but I am gonna try the first one.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Give it a go!

[@rebeccawong1]

Love it love it love it🥰 So much so we are all lucky followers, you are one lucky man with a great wife ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so kind - big thanks 🐝

[@nishabala4457]

Fantastic tutorial...good to compare different approaches to same subject...loved the guest bee appearance..so cute😍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😊 🐝

[@margaretpholmes2570]

What a fun bee. Thanks for the paintings. I will give it a try. 💖

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome 😊

[@julievickers45]

Brilliant tutorial love both bee 🐝 paintings, love the appearance of the Queen Bee 🐝 thanks Paul , look forward to a Wednesday,. Stay safe,. 😘👏👏😘

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers Julie!

[@christinehodge3608]

Beautiful paintings of the Bee, liked the Big Bee in the garden,,

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@haraldherzog7373]

Both styles are appealing, I’d be very proud of myself to paint either one as well as you do. And Thankyou for showing the masking fluid forgetting, that would definitely happen to me.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome 😊

[@carmenospina2203]

I’m going to try these. Love the live bee at your studio. Couldn’t stop smiling. Regards from sunny and humid Florida.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@martinetomsett7788]

Im so excited to try these Bees... thank you Paul for the education... 😀 Ur a star!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@timfriesen6744]

Fantastic video, you’ve made me a believer in watercolours! My best paintings are from your tutorials!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lynnlucas9441]

Loved it! You and Margo crack me up. You have a great sense of humor. Keep it up please.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Will do Lynn!

[@sandytorento5048]

Thank you Paul It was fun painting. I have never painted insects or animals birds, good to learn. Thanks for yours and Margot's humor.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@falameyers6396]

I love watching and listening to your tutorials.. You make it all a wonderful learning experience.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Pthalobluezz]

This is beautiful. I love the loose style the best

[@lindaflinton8967]

Just discovered your tutorials. Absolutely brilliant. Can’t wait to have a go, just need some free time and I’ll be having a go.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great stuff and welcome Linda!

[@sunainaupadhyay9995]

Dear 💕sir you always leave me awe stuck. How you make so tiny beautiful creature so significant!! Your subject is something which no one can predict. I am so proud to associate with your videos. Marvellous sir with masterstroke tutorials

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 🐝🐝🐝

[@lynnkaye87]

Brilliant from you both, made me smile on a very rainy day. Thank you Paul & Margot.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@renatecormick7399]

I can see how the bee colours kind of blending into each other actually looks so much more realistic than doing a sharp line between the black and yellow sections. I’ll be keeping this in mind when I paint bees in future. Also in the first painting the swipe of blue to represent the wings is brilliant. I’ve learnt some great tips from this video. Thanks Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's great to hear Renate!

[@elenavaleto]

Every time it's like a holiday for me to paint something with your tutorials! Thank you so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to hear that Elena!!

[@daynamclaughlin6470]

This was so entertaining! That Margots a hoot! And of course we love your class Paul! You’re both so engaging! Thank you so much for the smiles

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roobsi6947]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@terryshaw542]

Excellent again, I like all the different styles of watercolour painting you are demonstrating , they are all very informative and inspiring.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@vickiarn]

That was great, I love bees we sell honey on our farm and have lots of hives. I just love Margo's bee show, thanks it made my day, couldn't stop smiling. Maybe I need to get a bee suit like that and have some fun too. I really look forward to Wednesdays.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That is awesome Vicki! - it will definitely bring in the customers!

[@sandradonofrio413]

Thank you for the loose bee. Exactly what I need to learn.

[@philipdown3147]

Thanks greatly Paul for sharing your talents using minimum watercolour paints, enjoyable video as always which inspire others to have ago. Greatly appreciated stay safe and healthy

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You too Phillip and many thanks!

[@judymills873]

I love the loose bee, can’t wait to try it

[@nanettecolbourne7595]

Great! what a beautiful bee - the painting is good as well.... thank you Paul & Margot

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - Glad you enjoyed it

[@lydiaschopfer408]

La nature est magnifique, merci de nous le rappeler, Paul par cette triste période triste de pandémie. Ce petit bout de bourdon est très réussi, comme toujours. C'est un tel plaisir de vous avoir comme professeur! Pardon, de ne pas pouvoir traduire tout ça en anglais, mais le coeur y est!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

C'est un joli commentaire et merci beaucoup, c'est apprécié