How to Paint a Cow in Watercolour - A step-by-step guide

[@lauraandersen4564]

Love the music. Perfect for the photo

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Laura!

[@catchip]

@@ArtbyPaulClark lol

[@suel4269]

Wow! It’s not even Wednesday yet! Udderly great tutorial!

[@lilylee9346]

it's Wednesday this side of the planet where i m in!!! yeah! totally agree that it's udderly great tutorial!!! Thanks @Paul Clark and Margot for making tutorial so fun!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay! Thank you!

[@travelwell6049]

Right well, I would never have dreamed of painting brown and white cows purple and green.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol - sometimes is good just to experiment!

[@cindyculbertson5886]

I love the expression of the mama and calf. Beautiful painting! I am always learning something new from you. I would never have thought to use purple and greens in the white parts but it worked. You have quickly become my favorite artist to watch and learn from!

[@rmhahn1]

I want to thank you for all you do for us. I love watching your videos. Love cows

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Rhonda for watching!

[@inmadom]

So inspiring! Great use of colour!! Thank you, Paul!! ❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wendydickson2871]

Just love the way you painted the cows & the background and never would have thought to use those colours on the animals.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Wendy 😋

[@owenhunt8]

Love the masking fluid technique for painting grass! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Owen

[@ThePsalm25]

You really complement each other with your sense of humor. Really fun to watch.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Nice of you to say Maria!

[@charonsherrard9348]

Wow, what a beautiful painting. You are such a great teacher, thank you so much for sharing your gift with us.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@greensmart7]

Cows are lovely animals! I love your paintings!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Carla

[@sundaysunshine2925]

I Like your touch with watercolor - great colors . The music is delightful .

[@lindabeard3474]

Love the sweet painting of the mama & baby cow. Love your sense of humor too! Thank you for another delightful video! i

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciamassie8138]

I love that painting and the different use of colour.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cristinawu6572]

What a wonderful tutorial on another wildlife. I didn't know where you were going with the purple at the beginning and after seeing the finished painting, everything just made sense. I never would have thought of using purple for the cow's shadow, such a great lesson! I don't know what was funnier, Margot in the cow's suit or your expression on the glass of milk, lol.

[@awendaawenda8011]

Cows are wild life? 😂

[@Mattyburnham]

@@awendaawenda8011 Do you mean ‘wildlife’ or ‘wild life’? When using pedantry it’s best to get it right yourself.

[@awendaawenda8011]

@@Mattyburnham 😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@charlesperera4778]

Paul Clark as usual enjoyed your sketching and painting style. You are not a watercolour purist using pastel pencils for details. It was fun seing you being served with milk by a cow herself. You do not seem to make mistakes, and that is amazing. Thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 .... and oh, yes I do make mistakes!!!

[@kathyelliott2037]

Exactly what I needed - how to create shadows/colors on animals outdoors, and a simple vignette background with wet-on-wet plus grass details. Thank you so much for your very helpful tutorials and humor (love the “cow”!).

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're very welcome!

[@michaelorourke399]

Paul it is very kind of you to share your time, and help us the ones who enjoy painting. Thank you my friend.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure

[@kitwhallon3716]

Love it! And, as we all know: I never saw a purple cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you anyhow, I'd rather see than be one!

[@marlenejones6266]

Omg the people in our group are so fabulous. Always making people smile or laugh. Great gods what would we be without this bunch of happy folks

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - thanks for that Kit!

[@vanessaepperson2401]

Another home run Paul! Thank-you again!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@nikkia9506]

You daft pair. I love it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Daft indeed!!!!

[@cyndimichener]

I have just finished this tutorial and the tractor one and will frame them as a gift for my dad. Thank you so much for the lovely variety of subjects and your excellent and witty tutelage!

[@Gingy50]

The mother cow looks see through slightly with the green on her right front leg. I love watching your video's, your easy to listen to, you don't speed up the process of the painting which I think is very important for a new learner and your subject matter is always interesting. Thank you for sharing your video's with us all 👍🏻👏 x

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much

[@annehebert6959]

Paul - I agree with all of the previous comments. Great fun - you and Margot - I personally love cows - this would be great fun to paint. The music was great also - kept me engaged for the whole video. Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks very much Anne!

[@paulinedavis3660]

Great colour palette love that you use so many colours for mixing, great cows..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cameroholic67]

😂😂😂 🐄🐮 love, love, love it!! Both the painting and Margot's Cameo!!! What a wonderful surprise!! Thank you for such a sweet subject to paint

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisjones9725]

Just got back into painting after 30 + years and i find your channel not only very informative but also very humorous.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thanks Chris!

[@carolbarnard8906]

Super painting and I love how you both go that extra mile to make us chuckle. Thank you so much, very inspiring and I look forward to giving this a go.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad to help Carol!

[@chriskeable730]

Great tutorial as always. Love your sense off humour. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@evaeppinger9749]

Thank you Paul for your tutorial. It was the most humorous I've ever seen. Margot is adorable. Meanwhile, the Swiss Milka chocolate came to mind, I’m still lucky I didn’t leave the cow purple. I'm glad I didn't miss it.🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Eva - I LOVE Milka!!!!

[@glennakendall6155]

Beautiful music and painting!

[@kathymckinstry1649]

This one was such fun to watch!! I have a photo my sister took of a couple of cows in the pasture in her backyard. Her’s are eating her lilac bush, she was not very happy about that but still took their photo. This video will be a tremendous help for me when I paint her cows! Soon, I hope!😊. Thanks for another wonderful video, instructors, and painting.

[@lydiaschopfer408]

Très rustique, plein de tendresse. Surprenantes les premières couleurs sur ces animaux: du violet et du vert, mais au final c'est très harmonieux. Bravo pour votre humour "lacté"!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Merci Lydia 😃

[@SusanBooth-cm9fh]

What a beautiful painting. And what a lovely sense of humour from you both. I nearly fell off my chair laughing. GREAT

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear! ... many thanks Susan!

[@babs675]

Love your paintings, Paul. I’ve had a lot of complements on paintings I’ve done from your tutorials, even though I’ve a raw beginner. Thank you. ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear!

[@JoanneH_]

Love the worship music. 😊🍀🍁

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Edward!

[@vickiarn]

Great cow picture, great cow music and love those udders Margot. Thanks for a great video

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers as always Vicki 😊

[@kaygeenair]

It is quite beautiful and enjoying. Thank you Mr.Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@barbarabunn86]

Definitely fun. I like your comment of the white of the cow reflecting the green of the grass. So pretty-I see the basic shadows that I am learning to look for-knowing where the light is coming from, etc., but I would love to see a tutorial on finding shadows. They definitely make the picture but I need to train my eyes to see them more. We are spending a week on a bison farm in a month or two. Hope to get some sketches and paint. I appreciate your tutorials so much. Barbara

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers! - have you seen this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnW6cougf9KWprM

[@michaellink9564]

I am watching the cows again. It's a favorite. 1. Your choice of music is relaxing, 2. Margot is awesome (did she make that cow costume?) 3. You utilize such a buffet of techniques; magic scalpel, negative painting with that ugly green masking fluid, your trusty rigger, mixed media, vignette style, great color schemes, I love the purple mix; I could go on. I have photos of Longhorn cattle taken near our previous home in Texas. We recently moved from Texas to North Carolina and a painting of the Longhorn cattle seems more unique now since we are no longer surrounded by them. I would not have thought this but I find that I actually learn a lot about the mechanics of mixing color by watching you do it. So please know that the camera views of your pallet work are great, maybe because I've never had a classroom lesson in painting. You have a gift of teaching. Thank You! Michael

[@yellowrose9355]

A big thank you to your Aussie friend for the photo. I grew up i Texas & the Hereford; with a Texas drawl we pronounced it, "HER FORD or perhaps HER FERD" with either pronunciation. The cattle in the pasture were a part of my life as well as watching the ropers practice on a Saturday night when the rodeos weren't scheduled. Again, thanks to you both.

[@beatrizhosken4258]

Love all the breaks ha..ha...I really enjoy these videos. Thank you to the team and of course the teacher.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@philipdown3147]

Brilliantly explained Paul calmly how you achieve amazing detailing and contrast of colour all be it purple and green to show shadows on a Brown and white cow and calve, enjoyed this video as always which was inspirational, thanks greatly appreciated stay safe and healthy

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks as always Philip!

[@gretchenmack-pq4fo]

You are a “master”! Thank you for this tutorial! This farm girl really likes this painting! Definitely going to give this a try!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@paulinejohnstone5043]

Ooohhhhh goodness I really love this...everything about it is magical

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Pauline

[@usbornebob355]

Just painted this for my DIL birthday. She loved it. Mine is even looser haha but I feel it adds to the charm. This is my second Paul Clark tutorial but I'm learning so much!! THANKS!! 😍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That is awesome! ... many thanks!

[@sharongerrard4384]

Loved the music too...sounded like "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms"

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You got it .... spot on!!!!

[@mchris1020]

Love the composition and colors--I can almost smell the cows~!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol, me too!

[@helenduplessis9820]

How absolutely delightful! Paul, you generously teach us so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Helen

[@thokchomjayshree8089]

Such a sweet painting. And Margot is cool. Love your reactions to water and milk . Reminds of Captain Haddock of Tintin. Love this tutorial.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@manuelfranco4205]

Thank you very much Paul. Your tutorials are amazing and I learn a lot. I love them!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@kathleengodfrey1660]

Terrific tender cow and calf moment....the music was perfect....and that was not easy!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for that Kathleen - not everyone likes the music so it's good to hear!

[@kimhenderson9186]

How sweet is this painting? Love it so much. We have a little hobby farm with 16 chickens, 2 mini goats and 3 sheep we raised as bummer lambs. The neighbors have cows and horses so this very much resonates with me. Thanks Paul, you are a joy to watch, inspirational, and funny to boot.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That is awesome! - thanks Kim!

[@Sunny-pr1qw]

this one really mooved me...I don't to ever intend to paint a cow, but I always learn so much just from the way you do everything. as ever, thanks Paul! you're a champ! :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I'm so glad Sunny!!

[@manonrheault5900]

Elles son trop belle!C'est magnifique !merci encore j'adore ❣

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Merci Manon!

[@aukjevisser8651]

Vind de tekening heel mooi, ga hem zeker proberen. dank je voor de les. en de geweldige humor.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Fijn dat je genoten hebt

[@tonij9089]

Moo moo buckaroo! Another fantastic piece of art by P. C... 🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@angpound3173]

What a great painting this week. Being an old country gal I love love it. Thank you Paul. Love your model.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Ang! 😀

[@eileenfyfe7672]

Love this! You two are so entertaining, so much fun! Thanks once again for a great tutorial! Can't wait to try this one!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Delighted to help Eileen!

[@jimmyisrael1834]

Can't get your milk fresher than that! What a lovely scene and thanks again for sharing this lovely guide. Cheers!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SharonKay]

Paul, I love cows! And I love this painting. Thank you for this wonderful video. You are an amazing artist. Thank you for all the techniques and guidance. I’ll give it a go.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Sharon!

[@venitha11]

Beautiful just beautiful. I also never thought to use green n purple in the shadow area n how fantastic it looks. 👍🏼💕

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@jilliandane3737]

Delightful painting. The colors of the cows, the grass and skies mingle together in winsomeness and cheeriness making the whole scene more fresh and bright with life.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@elizabethhumphrey9055]

Fabulous! Love the background music and your teaching methods as always not to mention your sense of humour

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nek114]

A M A Z I N G !!!!!!!!!!!THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU, Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you tooooooo!!!!!

[@johnsullivan4413]

Indeed, Paul. Great fun!!!! Thank you so much. I love your lessons.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers John!

[@mariabekhter3290]

Thank you so much, Paul! You always make me smile 😊 It really helps to relax, not to take everything too seriously and to avoid excess tension and drama while painting. This time I'm going to keep Margot's image in my mind 😅 Thank you once again! 🥰💗

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome

[@melbillmc]

I am so grateful for the tutorial being released at a time that works for us down under. Thank you sooo much

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@myrrhinegrossi2744]

Thank you for all your tutorials. it's really amazing painting with your humour, and your advice. Really cheerful. From Lyon in France

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@evonpeterson9653]

Oh, this was so fun to watch! I'm still laughing at (with) you and Margot. You two have a great sense of humor. Can't wait to "give this one a go." I hope it turns out half as well as your beautiful painting, Paul. Thanks again for your superb instruction.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pierrecuenca6378]

Un grand bonjour de Toulon dans le sud de la France. Merci pour toutes vos vidéos que j attends toujours avec un grand plaisir. C est vraiment très agréable de votre suivre. 🏡🇫🇷

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Merci Pierre!

[@susancook1617]

lovely photo and a great painting. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Pleasure Susan!

[@maryannekeenan1409]

Loved this painting! The purple shadows and green reflected light on the cows really make it beautiful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Mary!

[@awendaawenda8011]

Priceless, love the posing cow, she was beautiful! Great 👍 tutorial Paul. Have a great day!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks, you too!

[@Evie-vv8bk]

Loved this one - mother and baby in a lovely pose. Please note that I also love your choice of background music!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - Thanks Evie!

[@lindaking9222]

Sweet painting capturing the emotions between the mother & calf….hilarious comments using some udderly appropriate words…good sense of humour

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's very kind Linda!

[@diva0170]

I learnt a lot with adding the reflected light and the purple, but I found it very difficult to follow and paint along without a reference image to look at , thank you for the lesson I enjoyed it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@pokey3010]

This is so adorable! I never would have thought to add the reflections of greens and purple.. It works they look awasome. Thank you..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@annevanderwoude9319]

This was an amazing video. Thank you so much. I’ll be watching it again because I have to paint a cow for my

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind of you - many thanks!

[@abbyw6167]

In addition to being a talented painter, you are a humorist! Thank you Paul, for having a good time with you! Amicalement AB :0)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind Abby!

[@lindahh798]

I want to thank you for such a beautiful heifer painting! I found your channel and plan on returning to my first love, painting. I love the color pallette, detail on the cows were amazing and I learned so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great 👍 to hear Linda

[@ameliagordon9682]

Paining should invoke emotions. Success, your cows make me smile and…produce warm fuzzy feelings seeing Mum with her calf. I would title this one “Endearment.” Thank you.x

[@Deedster56]

I love that, Amelia!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great comment Amelia!!!

[@melodycrites3145]

My gosh I enjoy these tutorials. You always make me laugh. Margo is such a good sport!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Melody!

[@mistytanner212]

Lovely early surprise, thank you Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!!!

[@mariaquinn6944]

Fantastic tutorial, I can’t wait to try this one! Thank you 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ArtistBikram]

I really find a perfect cow drawing with colour because i am beginner and i found your video ❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@vanessamccarthy5919]

Thank you for your inspiring talent and humour !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandraflieger6001]

What a lovely and fun painting. Thank you Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Sandra

[@carlossotoarguello1077]

Excelente Watercolor

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks 😊

[@parthapratimghosh3166]

Marvellous painting 🖼

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@junesmith1570]

I really enjoy your teaching - thank you sooo much! MOOO

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome tooooo!

[@meeraahuja1594]

A very pleasant surprise to wake up to on this wet Wednesday. Rains have been scarce this monsoon in our region. Thank you for an amazing video.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Our pleasure!

[@christianejehanneravallec]

Merci beaucoup, de Bretagne en France..., j’aime beaucoup votre chaîne, votre travail, vos si superbes et aimables partages , merci et c’est un grand plaisir de vous suivre. 😀👏🎨

[@malaki35000]

Vive la Bretagne et ses vaches 😁

[@malaki35000]

Je suis près de Rennes, bretonne et fière de l'être 😉

[@christianejehanneravallec]

Super ! Bonjour ! Je suis à Concarneau... Mes amitiés, et « pokpok » comme on dit .... bises bretonnes en français... 😉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Merci beaucoup aussi!!!

[@marlenejones6266]

You two make my life a better place. I love the cows. I love your style and the music was simply spot on. Well done Paul and Margot...the cow costume was the best yet.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ah, thanks Marlene!

[@lillybishop]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was in such an awful mood this morning getting to work! Terrible hot, muggy weekend, awful sleep, it's dark now coming into work (which means winter is on the way to the East Coast of Canada!), and lots of BS emails waiting for me!! Your painting video was on the top of my page this morning and I love cows and clicked on it straight away! I loved it. I love your way of teaching, I love the cows, I love the music, and I love your calm voice. And your costumed wife gave me a chuckle also. I have saved this video and really want to give it a go. I am brand new at water colour so I do love full tutorials like this because they are so helpful with colour theory and how to mix paints! You and Karen Rice will get me through!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear and happy to help brighten up your Monday morning!

[@mattsleevi8798]

Thanks Paul that was pretty nice to watch!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So pleased!

[@maryjanecooley5985]

Wonderful demo. I grew up on a farm and it brought back wonderful memories. I plan to download the sketch, paint and enjoy my heritage.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad to help Mary!

[@senrrui]

Thanks a lot for this lovely and funny lesson. I’ve been shocked by the green reflection in the cows.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol - go for it!

[@deniseyates9159]

Can not imagine my week without Paul and Margot’ antics! This had me in fits of laughter....as most likely my painting will too!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So kind thanks Denise!!!

[@paulamoors]

I really like how the photo pops up periodically.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Good to hear Paula!

[@kathyelliott2037]

Thanks so much! This tutorial was exactly what I needed.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it helped Kathy! and MEGA thanks for the tip!!!!