How to Paint a Cottage with a Country Garden in Watercolour

[@joanl3115]

A poet would say that she could walk into your painting as if it were the most natural way to breathe the scent of the scene. This painting is one of my favorites of yours!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's lovely to say, thanks - very poetic!

[@allisonhenry6705]

I agree. It’s fantastic!

[@scoobydoozie65]

Thanks much! I always look forward to your wonderful paintings, technique and humor. 😎

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊 and thanks so much for the tip!!!!!

[@parthapratimghosh3166]

Marvellous marvellous painting

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@timfriesen3079]

Thank you Paul! Another great tutorial.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you liked it!

[@jerryeby3386]

So lovely a place I'd like to visit. Thanks Paul you're the best. Sherry

[@adelabadova3105]

Today you have a very beautiful T-shirt with flowers, and you are all in flowers, tanned and cheerful as always dear Paul!🌺🥀🌼🌷🌻🌹🏵️💮🌸💐🦋🐛🐜🐞🐝🦗

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! You too as ever Adela!!

[@adelabadova3105]

@@ArtbyPaulClark Paul, you might as well use a special liquid that you can then wipe off and paint on white clean paper, because. paint of a different color may inadvertently get on the painted areas ....☝️🤔☝️🤨☝️🤫

[@n8vtxn935]

everything about this painting makes my heart happy

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - very kind!

[@nancytestani1470]

So cool..wonderful

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DianeMeadows-h9r]

It's like watching a magician at work, Mr C. Just a few brush strokes & the magic appears.👏🥀🌺

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vickiarn]

I'd rather be in my garden too. I'll get enjoyment from your beautiful painting. Thanks, love that picture.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Pleasure as always!

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Simply beautiful painting….this is the type of scene that comes to mind when I think of England in my childhood

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too Linda!

[@joancrowe2855]

These are the scenes I love and wish I could paint. Thank you for simplifying this for us Paul, I will certainly be getting the paints out and having a go! JoanC

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Joan!

[@charlottemccartney9076]

Lovely!! Watched with my watercolour painting, 90 year old mother. Inspired her to give this a go today!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much to both you and your mum!

[@wandarisso481]

OH! How beautiful! I want to sit in that garden with a book.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Me too - I'll join you!

[@barbaraonisko7441]

The rocks… the house… just stunning 😮… lov it all…

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!!

[@OLAA513]

everything was perfect Thank u Paul🌹

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're welcome 😊

[@MargaretDrever]

Again, watching another one of your paintings step by step the instructions are so informative. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@nancyjohnson7193]

Can I give this 15 stars?💖 I love this so much! Thanks to both you and Margot.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yes! Thank you Nancy!

[@wryter93]

Love watching you paint. The rock technique is genius. And I enjoyed the submissions at the end. Loved the one signed Jix.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@ebele4233]

love every single painting so great to view them

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@nancywhite2014]

There is quite a lovely collection of artistic interpretations from the Facebook group 🌼🌸🌺🌹🪻🌷🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Oh thank you!

[@cherihermans9118]

Your art is wonderful and your sense of humour makes me smile. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@johnlang1933]

You are the very best friend an amateur ever had!!!Your skill is remarkable and accessible…and your sense of humor always makes one feel like we could do it too!!! Thanks for sharing!! (John Lang..from “Floriduh”)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you John from Floriduh!!!

[@johnlang1933]

It’s just the truth…if you feel it as a compliment…so much the better …you deserve it all…I wish I had the money to “subscribe” or whatever…as it is,though…the long arm of the law is foreclosing on my house etc…If I should ever win the Lottery,though..I would finally cross the pond to see Ireland…(I’ve been singing her songs for years…) and maybe get to meet you in person…have a quick pint (or two) and talk watercolors for awhile..

[@christinemayopowers]

Lovely thank you ❤

[@josephcollins6033]

Very special. I look forward to watching the whole thing later. Thanks so much for your wonderful teaching.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome J!

[@sandimcdonald3237]

I can't wait to get up on Wednesday mornings to see what I'm going to paint next with Paul! I've painted 90%+ of your tutorials. You've really help me grow as an artist. Thank you so much for generously providing these free tutorials. You've help put joy back in my life!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! Thank you too Sandi!!

[@ruthoneill4221]

Such a lovely painting. Love those English gardens 🌺

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@irener1111]

Thanks Paul! Love this one and really enjoyed the music selection this week!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear! - thanks!

[@helenduplessis9820]

You've just inspired me to the moon and back!! I think I've enjoyed it more than you did!!! 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I'm so glad Helen!

[@Nancy-ii5yo]

A cup of coffee and watching you paint, nothing better! Love the garden painting!! I also love to see the paintings from the group.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@normaherrera1241]

Thanks for showing group paintings😊 Your painting was one of my favorites!

[@tstv2437]

And I was curious how you will do with flower garden! Brilliant! Thanks for sharing. 🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@florencecognard8425]

Bonsoir Paul. J ai adoré la photo de Margot. Je suis très contente que vous nous proposiez votre version 😊. Let's go 🎨🖌.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Bonsoir Florence - merci!!!

[@krittikabiswas4930]

This is so beautiful..it could make me cry.. majestic .. I love it❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@sunainaupadhyay9995]

What a fantastic evening here in India to begin with your masterpiece. Such a vibrant style n colour scheme. Waiting to copy it as soon as possible. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sunainaupadhyay9995]

But I know it's very difficult to copy any of your paintings . I m privileged to have you as my guru. Teacher

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 very kind of you Sunaina.

[@lizhopewell0507]

I always have a go at your paintings Paul. I actually managed to do this picture once and was happy with it, instead of the two, three or four times first. Amazing, can't believe it!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear!

[@joycegilley]

This was most delightful! Always a pleasure!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Joyce!

[@gene9418]

May the flowers in your garden last a long time. The white flowers in the foreground lead the eye into the composition and the square format is ideal. It's always fun to see the many versions of the painting at the end. Thanks a bunch. 💐

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you - thanks!

[@Sherlock2022]

Hello again, Paul. Interesting to see how you approached this. It’s maybe a different way of learning, to have a go and then see how you do it. Nice to see the group’s and my own work as the end credits scrolled down.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks! - Glad you enjoyed it

[@cajsheen2594]

Love the different impressions! Thankyou Folks! Really enjoyed seeing your work! XXX

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@nukenjale]

Very beautiful and refreshing.....

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Love this Paul thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Pleasure Geoff!

[@elenazattoni8072]

Sorry for my English, I’m writing for Italy. You are incredible… fantastic! Thanks for the inspiration

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😃 - your English is better than my Italian!

[@sandytorento5048]

Hi Paul, A really Lovely cottage garden tutorial, can't wait to try it Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@adelabadova3105]

What a beautiful house with a manor, an amazing picture! I will definitely draw it!♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋🖼️🖼️🖼️🎨🎨🎨👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@adelabadova3105]

@@ArtbyPaulClark Thank you dear for answering all three of my comments! Sorry Paul for writing a comment in parts, but it’s so convenient for me!😊😊😊👍👍👍🦋🦋🦋🐞🐞🐞🐝🐝🐝🦗🦗🦗🐛🐛🐛🐜🐜🐜💐💐💐💐💐💋♥️

[@anithasonlineclasses878]

Lovely picture , and one that I have been eyeing ever since Margot posted it as a challenge . But the colourful garden scared me. Thank you , nowI can try it under your tutelage. 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much! - have fun!

[@kathypetersen8635]

Love,Love, Love It!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@manonrheault5900]

❤❤❤Beautiful and verry nice to see how you do it Thanks Paul!❤🎉😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@ranjanachand9306]

Beautiful as usual , thanx Paul😊I think the use of pastels in watercolor take the paintings up a notch

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks as ever!

[@marlenemorgan3258]

Beautiful and so calming

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you think so!

[@angiemoore1644]

Wednesday is my most favorite day of the week because of your tutorials! It’s such a treat to see what you’ve got for us today! Beautiful painting- I love how peaceful it looks.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay! Thank you Angie!

[@louisscenti3813]

Beautiful scene Paul. So cheerful. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Lilia.birnaz]

Good afternoon, dear Paul! I guess today you demonstrated how to paint a house of our dreams, lovely cottage between gardens. Well done, another great tutorial for all of us - your pupils. Have a nice day and lot of inspiration for the next lesson! Greetings from Moldova. Lilia Birnaz

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks as always Lilia!

[@AbiNomac]

I love your work. You never cease to impress me.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@amyho7731]

This piece captures an idyllic view and the music touched me. It’s a lovely video ❤

[@seemakapoor4894]

Such a beautiful cottage 🎉😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Seema!

[@wendycondie1896]

love the effect with pastel finish, more depth and contrast thanks again

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome 😊

[@deanlambert4684]

Fascinating to see the Facebook group, the same scene, but each so very different. Practicing your techniques Paul and letting the painting develop itself, individual style always shows through. Just wonderful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ladyhecate9450]

As always, this turned out beautiful. I enjoyed watching, listening and learning. Thank you for your time.

[@diannecousins2321]

Stunning

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😊

[@jilliandane3737]

A very lovely painting of nature. The flowers and the other vegetation have that natural winsome color. The cottage and the pathways makes the scene look more cheery. Thank you once again for this great painting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@contactgala]

Today’s painting is my absolute favorite! Thank you for the tutorial Paul ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@marytesta3003]

Your painting is lovely. I never know where to start. It's helpful watching your step by step videos. Thank you for taking time to share your gifted talent. You make a difference to me.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@susanwilson1276]

I love your fuzzy trees, mixed media and everything else! Brilliant, thank you Paul 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robinwashburn8804]

THANK YOU!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're welcome!

[@svkorban]

Thank you very much Paul for the lessons! and I love the drawings of the band members so much! I am happy that I was accepted there. There is a wonderful atmosphere in this group. it helps to fight fear and learn to draw freely. ♥

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! many thanks!

[@jilld8787]

Love it! I especially like the soft pastel highlights at the end. 😎🎉🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@stampinturtles]

I think I recently did a search of your videos looking for flowers. I want to paint some pretty flowers to possibly make into stickers. This whole painting is joyful and I love the sunlight and flowers. Thank you again for all you do for us students. I know my paintings have improved because of you. May God bless you and Margot. 🙏🏻❤️🙌🏻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

same to you and thanks as always Jacqueline!

[@adelabadova3105]

Hi Jacqueline! Yes, you are right, and my paintings have become more professional thanks to the drawing lessons of our Paul! In general, I also love such rural landscapes more than painting food, objects, portraits or sea waves. I dream of painting a small old church or chapel in English countryside. My cousin is an English teacher, she trained in Britain at Oxford. She received a certificate and an honorary diploma of a translator. Now she works as a teacher in an educational institution and gives private lessons as a tutor and governess. But she lives in Moscow, and I live in Kaliningrad Southern Baltic. Have a good day, good mood and warm weather!🎨🖼️♥️🖌️🖍️📝✏️✍️👩‍🎨😊😊😊

[@stampinturtles]

@@adelabadova3105 what a lovely idea! I want to paint an old church as well. Maybe Paul will do a tutorial on one. And please pray for us here in the US because we are having a heat wave. 125° F in some places. I don’t know how the animals survive. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🐢🦉🦎🐈🐺🐿️🥵☀️🔥Thank God for air conditioning!

[@adelabadova3105]

@@stampinturtles I pray for everyone and may God's mercy be with you! All people and animals should live in peace and harmony! I am very far from politics. Lord forgive people their sin, because they themselves do not know what they are doing!🙏🙏🙏🏰⛪💒

[@adelabadova3105]

Now I hear on the NBC news on the radio that Priscilla Thompson from Hoover has disappeared in your state of Alabama for 25 years. The police and relatives are looking for her! I really hope that they will be found!!!⛪🙏🙏🙏😪

[@JanInColdspringTX]

This is lovely, Paul. Perfect for a summer morning here in Texas! Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like it!

[@JanePrice-zu1lo]

Paul thank you so much for all your tutorials, they are so easy to follow and I've managed the best paintings I've ever done coping them. Love the signsature splatters, even my 3 year old can do these now ha ha!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear! Thanks 😁

[@bettygalanter4417]

This is one on my favorite of yours as well. I want to live in your garden! Watching you paint this accompanied by that music brought a tear to my eye as it reminds me of a card my mom sent me with a note "there is no place but home." Thank you Mr. Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind of you, thanks!

[@GretchenBender-zl8nw]

Good morning Paul, I set my alarm for 3:30 to catch you on watercolor Wednesday ! I can hardly wait to get started, I wanted to paint this beautiful picture in the group challenge , just didn’t know how ! I was hoping for my new brushes by now , but that’s ok I will hurry up and wait, maybe today….it takes about 2 weeks to the USA ! Thank you always Paul for the beautiful tutorial and sharing the beautiful group paintings in the end !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow - that's commitment! Many thanks and I'm sure your brushes will arrive soon!

[@rbhavens7965]

My new brush set arrived here in California Monday, took eleven days to arrive. Thanks Paul!

[@GretchenBender-zl8nw]

@@ArtbyPaulClark I am totally dedicated , I put my heart and soul into my new found love of watercolor ! I am a huge fan and I appreciate what you’ve done for me and the world! I get up at 4 everyday and get started before my grandkids get here for the day ! Thank you Paul, I love what you and Margot are doing, I try to keep up with the challenges but they go by so quickly and this weeks cat was a fail so I am starting over with something that has an eye but no fur !!!

[@cajsheen2594]

Charming scene, beautifully depicted! Thankyou ! XXX

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@patriciamarshall7762]

Paul, delicious as ever. I was waiting for the flowers to be enhanced, but hydrangeas??? Really! THANKS AS USUAL! -:)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you ... they had to be hydrangeas as they are one of the few flowers I know!

[@marycaloiaro7253]

Thank you so much for the lovely painting. I learned many valuable lessons watching this video .I was also able to recognize where I have been making mistakes. Thank you!!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@violetamethyst1186]

The painting was so lovely, that my kids sat and watched it with me! 💜

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I'm so glad!

[@meeraahuja1594]

Such beautiful colours. A truly vibrant and happy painting. Thank you for the Wonderful Watercolour Wednesday. And amazing paintings by our fellow artists 👏👏👏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@teresaluna1936]

🎉❤another wonderful tutorial! Thanks Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you liked it!

[@suevowles1523]

Wow, really beautiful, thank you once again Paul, I always look forward to Wednesdays but this painting is even better than usual.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@annenglish2935]

I have a peaceful, easy feeling 🎶 ... awesome, Sir Paul!!! I'm in love with this one! Thank you to all who shared their wonderful paintings! ... to Margot also! God bless you, from a California Gramma ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Ann - I love that song!!!

[@mkhandke]

It’s wow… thank you…❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're welcome 😊

[@scarlettgoeman8804]

As always such a very nice moment with you! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@raylenegilmore4832]

I loved this, and I really enjoyed seeing everyone's work ❤ That was fun 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wendyleader8905]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you so much for all your wonderful tutorials they really are amazing to watch .

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@heatherthomas2145]

Perfect ! As usually you've produced another perfect little picture. 'Love the way you've captured the light falling across the garden. Two of my favourite stress busters in one. Gardening and painting. Thank you Paul for making my day.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@meenapardeshi5860]

This the very beautiful painting .I will give it a try. You are a perfectionist. It is a very detailed yet loose and very bright .Thanks for you generous teaching.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@BEATRIZBARRUETO]

Amazing ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks 😄

[@DebraPennington-b9x]

Thank you for your tutorial. Also thank you for showing our group’s paintings at the end. It’s so fun to see all of our interpretations! ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@auraservent7282]

Beautiful!, I loved touches with gouache colors ! Thank you Paul 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mary-annecancilla7956]

So beautiful Paul 💜

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@Knowledge_World98]

The musics used are always complementing the artwork ! Those are like extra strong glue that holds the viewer tightly!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@akhilaak3785]

Colourful

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@sergiocantoli5783]

Cottage out of the dreams. Thanks for showing your techniques Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JudyBurk-df9yb]

I just love your cottage pictures

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@conniemesce4093]

Love your cottages and houses! Beautiful ❤ thank you!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@MeghaFirodiya-vt9ks]

Thanks,becoz of ur teachings I am able o do watercolor from reference photos

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@AnnThorsson]

Such a stunning and restful painting! Thanks for another informative tutorial 😁👍🎨🖌🏡

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@melodynowak709]

Thank you again for sharing your mastery of the watercolor art with us! It is always such a joy to hear you narrate your work and explain how you choose to represent each part of the painting. Thank you for sharing so many other paintings at the end today so I could see how the same image could be interpreted many different ways.

[@Mr.Booeedy]

I'm also learning, that is a good job

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Ahhhh..... goodness, what a stupendous treat! Unfortunately, I have been away recovering from back surgery and missed my most favorite day of the week, Wonderful Watercolor Wednesday! And might I say, this was truly a glorious one to come home to. My own garden is currently in full bloom and the front entrance to my home is bursting in brilliant color. Your painting brings the joy and life of the festive floral season to us in a way that only you and the magic that you work with watercolor can. As always, thank you for sharing your amazing world and work with us. I can't wait to give this a go and to make it my own by adding in some of the flowers that are currently blooming in my garden! 👩‍🦳🖌️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!.... hope you are feeling better!

[@gretchenmack-pq4fo]

Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us! A very “delicious” looking landscape/garden. Your videos have taught me so much, and I always look forward to watching each tutorial. Cheers!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!