How to Paint a Mountain Scene with a Church in Watercolour

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Paint a Mountain Scene with a Church in Watercolour by Professional Artist Paul Clark
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[@j.b.abraham4175]

Absolutely beautiful! You captured the serenity, mood, and even the remoteness of the church. My favorite is the movie poster.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So pleased you enjoyed it!

[@MariaGolikova17]

Thank you, Paul, this is absolutely amazing! The snow on the mountains and the reflection are incredibly beautiful. It seems that this landscape is calm and secluded, but the picture creates an amazing feeling of presence, to such an extent that you feel the northern air. I love these colors, the combination and harmony of cold and warm. Thank you very much! 🎨🖼✨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Maria!

[@biancamariadicati303]

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[@borleyboo5613]

OMG!!!! That film poster. It’s hilarious. ‘Up The Righteous Path’. Go on, Paul, I bet it’d be a hoot of a film. 😅 And the painting is fabulous. I love the mountains. So atmospheric. Thank you for the tutorial and the laugh. 😅👍😉 The paintings at the end are lovely. So much talent on our FB group. 😃

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks ... and to you too! ... we're looking for the film cast if you are interested!

[@Anne-Fav]

You want to open the gate…, Margot wants us the shut the gate 😝🤪😜 never agree😂 Thank you for that beautiful new trip around the world! Anne F.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - love that Anne - Happy Christmas!

[@christinefalconer8886]

Wonderful as always Paul. Couldn't believe you were doing a tutorial so close to Christmas 🎄. You're the best.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoyed it! - thanks!

[@christinefalconer8886]

X​@@ArtbyPaulClark as always Paul. Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄. Love to see both🎉

[@user-bw6dx6pm4e]

I will be visiting Norway and Lofoten in March so will look for this church. Thanks for this beautiful tutorial.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow! - you lucky thing! - hope you have a great time!

[@susanH1986]

Thanks for another wonderful Wednesday in Paul's watercolor world. Beautiful as always! Thanks for great technique tips! ❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@magdalenagorniak2193]

🐻Thanks, finally someone with something other than flowers.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!- happy to help!

[@user-cf3ss5pd4i]

Everyone's a winner Paul and this painting no exception. Such magic from your hand and brush! Gerald, Hampshire

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Gerald!

[@lizhopewell0507]

Really liked your method for the mountains, will give that one a go. Can't wait until the movie! Liz

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Liz!

[@elideelilley5064]

I would love to see that movie!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Auditioning for the cast as we speak!

[@dianecooper6854]

Stunning mountains. Have been to Norway up near where that was painted. The water is crystal clear like a mirror. Fabulous going to give it a bash

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful -thanks for sharing!

[@cajsheen2594]

Oooh, lovely study! Thankyou! ❤ XXX

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Pleasure as always!

[@lora9664]

The painting was wonderful and the poster was epic!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

[@cajsheen2594]

Thankyou folks for your work shown here, you all did yourselves proud! Season's Greetings to You All! ❤ XXX

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Well said! - thanks as ever!

[@stevez9672]

LOL I was just going through photos looking for a potential subject to paint. I thought a water scene (boat, buildings) with a reflection would be fun. However, I wasn't sure how to go about painting reflections in water. So, I thought I’d ask you for a demo. Whoa, you read my mind with your current demonstration! Thank you so very much for not only this demo but all the ones you so very kindly share!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Steve - glad you enjoyed it!

[@AnglimK1]

The Righteous Path indeed! How lovely!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

[@diannedidomizio52747]

❤learned a lot from your tutorial today Paul ~ My son-in-law is from Sweden and has given me Aquavit on Holidays ~ it is so strong!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! ... many thanks!

[@chrisabbott1960]

Thank you for another wonderful tutorial. I'd like to thank you and Margot for all you do for us, and keeping that Facebook page going! I so look forward to your videos. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - and same to you Chris!

[@redrose4742]

Wow it's fantastic ❤❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nancywhite2014]

A lovely ❤ righteous painting 🖼️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@CJNine]

Thank you Paul for the many excellent lessons this year.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@chrystalfrost1775]

Thats the most realistic mountain I've seen in watercolour . Hope I can match it .😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@paulfox4829]

Paul, This is an inspiring picture painting that demonstrated several painting techniques. I look forward to your weekly shows and want to wish you and Margo a Happy Holiday Season. Paul Fox, Galveston, TX, USA

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome, thank you Paul ... and same to you!

[@corellias240]

How nice to see a scene from my own country. :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks very much!

[@sheilamariaeyles9358]

Lovely, as usual. Thanks for all the valuable tips, I’ll give it a go as soon as I can (am falling behind with your last two tutorials but I can’t miss them, they’re too good not to give them a try!) Your humour gives your videos that little extra which makes them so enjoyable to watch. Well done! 👏👏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

[@sergiocantoli5783]

Nice tutorial! Thanks Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@Littlebitofnordic]

Love it! I will have to give that a go !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@marieannpascual]

Beautiful! I LOVE this one. Thanks for the technique.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@zalwanizz]

Love it. Simply too beautiful for words. I had a look at this photo last week and thought it is impossible to paint this out. But you showed how it could be done, and magnificently so. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@beatmessify]

and just after watching your video, KZbin suggested the one in which King Charles III talks about the artistic talents of the various members of the royal family. Watercolour seems to be a royal hobby. The documentary is called "Royal Paintbox". An hour went by very quickly! What a lovely afternoon today: I'm delighted.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Not seen it ..... I'll check it out, thanks!

[@beatmessify]

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[@marjo-riittareinikainen9740]

I have seen this video and love it!

[@angiemoore1644]

Merry Christmas from Georgia, USA! Thank you for another wonderful painting! This is simply beautiful. I always think each week that this one is my favorite and then you post another video and it suddenly becomes my favorite. I don’t think I could pick just one favorite for the year! Thank you and Margot for sharing your time, talent and perspective with us each week.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much! ... and happy Christmas to you over the pond in Georgia!

[@mramorak16]

New haircut Paul! ✂️ 😊 Fantastic tutorial as always. I enjoyed every minute. Good music too.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you liked it! - many thanks ... I'm not so sure about the haircut!!!

[@jerryeby3386]

Beautiful Paul. Better than a photo. Great lesson, thanks. Sherry

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@neilcarpenter8457]

Yes another little gem Paul enjoyed it from start to finish thanks now looking forward to next one !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@antjeundrichardstorkow2657]

Thank you very, very much! All the very best for 2024! I love your lessons! Can’t wait for the next…. Greetings from, Germany! Antje

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Antje! - Happy New Year!

[@zeyneperkan6200]

All your works are like meditation. Thank you Mr. Clark. You are an incredible artist 👏🏻🙏🏻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's very kind - many thanks!

[@mariarecuencocanas3653]

Just wonderful! Congratulations

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So pleased you enjoyed it!

[@togetvj]

Loved it. It's beautiful and very striking. Laughed at you taking a swig of 40% proof alcohol and then wielding a sharp knife. I would have had to wield the knife first. 🥴

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - love that - thanks!

[@nukenjale]

Merry Christmas. Lovely work...lot of strategy and decision making....lot to learn. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks ... and to you too!

[@GretchenBender-zl8nw]

Good Wednesday morning ! What an incredible painting , It’s mesmerizing watching you paint ! I wanted to paint this one in the group so I can’t wait to give it a go , I love using Mars Black ! Thank you for the little tid bit of information on the church! I love seeing the video in the end , thank you !! I had my darned foot reconstructed on Monday so paintings will take much longer , I can’t stand for long only using a scooter or crutches and can’t bear weight for 6weeks ! It’s a doozy ! Watercolor Wednesday is good therapy for me , and something to look forward to during my recovery! Thank you again !! I want to wish you and Margot a very Merry Christmas and a Happy healthy and blessed new year !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Gretchen and same to you! .... happy recovery!

[@susanhicks7250]

Spectacular!! Happy Christmas to you and yours!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Same to you!

[@lindayoungartist]

Beautiful Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@traceygodwin2081]

The tip on how to paint mountains will come in handy

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you think so thanks!

[@antondoorman5214]

Dear Paul, What a beautiful tutorial today about the Norwegian mountains with the picturesque church! The breathtaking landscapes and detailed explanations truly made the experience special. I wish you fantastic Christmas days and the very best for 2024. May the year be filled with lots of painting joy and creative highlights! Warm regards, Anton

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lovely comment, thanks so much Anton!

[@IntelligentDesignAK]

GOOD MORNING PAUL I HOPE YOU’RE WELL

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Good morning! .... and same to you!

[@Matriarch57]

What a lovely gift! Thank U! ✌️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@Nancy-ii5yo]

Lovely Christmas time painting. I just love seeing everyone's rendition of the same subject. Merry Christmas to you and Margot!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! You too!

[@svkorban]

Thank you very much, you talk very clearly and you have a wonderful painting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@perarne45]

Thanks for panting a landscape from my part of the world ❤ 😂 if you want more pics from Norway only tell me 🙂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure - thanks so much!

[@suevowles1523]

Another amazing painting, thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@jilld8787]

Wonderful tutorial! I do believe your paint and brushes are magical! 😉🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ciukabuka2082]

Good afternoon, dear Paul! Thank you for this great tutorial as always and wish you a 2024 full of ideas, inspiration, desire to create and share all your work with us your followers! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎆⏱🎅 Greetings from Moldova, Lilia

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it Lilia and have a great Christmas too!

[@jilliandane3737]

An elegant painting! Thank you so much. Such great colors and techniques. Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas time while preparing for the Christmas. Wishing you and yours the best of the season. Hope you will be painting for the holidays.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - and same to you!

[@user-cw7bk8wv2y]

Thank you and good Jul (Hyvää Joulua!) Kuva pohjoisesta lämmitti mieltäni. Maire from Finland.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Maire and a Hyvää Joulua! to you too!

[@tamra9124]

I Love ❤Norway too! Fantastic tutorial once again, thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Sherlock2022]

I was surprised when I did this one that it made the group cover photo! There were a few differences in your approach which I, with hindsight would have used: masking fluid, card technique and softening after spraying. Thanks for featuring mine in your video,too. Merry Christmas to you and Margot!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful! .... and to you!

[@pantera8298]

Happy Christmas Paul Clarck! Norway is my beautiful home country

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@Art-lete]

Amazing as always, going to make another one for the album. I'm so humbled, grateful & surprised to see my little painting included! thank you so much, you made my day!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - thanks for sharing too!

[@juliej5069]

How lovely, brilliant teacher, happy Christmas 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks ... and to you too!

[@Draw_together]

Very beautiful landscape!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks very much!

[@christinemayopowers]

Amazing! 🤩 thank you for another wonderful tutorial. I ❤ Watercolor Wednesday

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome 😊

[@user-oz4eb7dg6o]

Beautiful! I want to try this and hope I have the patience! ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@CaptainsCollection]

I could sense my heart rate slowing. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@xiaoningzhang1207]

BEST TEACHER EVER! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ahh, thanks ... and to you too!

[@wendywestre7281]

I ❤ NORWAY! You could do more of these!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@deanlambert4684]

Paul, another year of wonderful art tutorials. Thank you, for all the time, effort and attention to detail that you put into each video. Wishing you continued success for the New Year. PS- Just heading off to the Allthrope Watercolour Society Christmas party (strictly members only)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks! - and say hi to the committee members for me!

[@SH-eb9hg]

This is a really lovely one - thank you so much. Christmas greetings to everybody from Italy.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks and same to you over there in Italy!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Look at you Paul, up to 937 likes!!! good job

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Kelly!!!

[@thewritejohansen8054]

I really enjoyed the outtakes from the FB. Everyone has their own twist on your painting. Thanks for the video. Movie poster was hilarious. Careful with the Aquavit -- you need to have a fire and a cat curled on your lap to fully enjoy;)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome, great comment, many thanks!

[@dhags5]

Thank You and Margot and the Facebook group - beautiful. I enjoyed seeing all the different creations of a scene!! Paul thank you once again! I will be painting this and I am behind with your tutorials because painting some Christmas cards for my family! Thank you for all your valuable experience and even pointing out that you needed more color or contrast!! Invaluable lesson for all of us!! Merry Christmas to you and Margot! Enjoy the moments! :0)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much and for all your continuing support!

[@InfinitaGioiaPatCHesall]

Thank you 🥰 Merry Christmas to you and your family 💫✨❤️🙏❤️✨💫

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hyvää Joulua!

[@andromeda85]

Thank you very much!!! This is beautiful!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@sheilabennett5429]

Love your projects Paul, thank you😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@sanctityjohnson289]

This is absolutely stunning!! 🗻 Dark, moody, isolated and serene. Thank you so much for filming and sharing this. I would love to be able to paint like this one day, but unfortunately, I think it might take me at least another 10 or more years of practice. In the meantime, I'll continue to live vicariously through your videos. 🏞️⛪

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it! ... and many thanks!

[@suverchadwivedi7569]

Thank you Paul for some extra tips. It’s a beautiful painting and looks so different. I kind of smudged mine as I didn’t use the masking fluid. Thanks for including mine. Merry and blissful Christmas

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Pleasure as always - many thank!!!

[@auraservent7282]

Very beautiful Norwegian landscape !! Thank you Paul 😊 Merry Christmas !! 🎅

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks and same to you!

[@wendyleader8905]

Absolutely gorgeous thank you so much for sharing

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure - thanks for watching!

[@marikareimer4411]

Hello Paul. Love this painting! Take care and see you next week! Merry Christmas to you and yours 🤗

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much and same to you! 🎄

[@cheryloconnor7073]

❤ your videos bring me much joy! Bless you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you

[@sunilkulkarni9620]

Absolutely amazing Sir.❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

[@virginiahoose9242]

Spectacular!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@Martycycleman]

Many thanks for your art throughout the year, Paul. There were some lovely paintings.😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@user-cv2bm6sj9g]

Thank you Paul for another amazing tutorial! As a beginner you make everything look so easy, however I have learned so much from your tutorials and I am even proud of a few of them. I tell my husband every Wednesday that I have a “date with Paul” as I eagerly wait for new tutorials every week! I wish you and Margo a very blessed Christmas and look forward to painting along with you in the new year!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear and lovely comment ..... thanks so much and a very merry Christmas to you too!

[@maryellenpike9402]

Beautiful scenery, fantastic job painting it!!! I thought your movie 🎥 poster was very professional looking 😉 Happy Holidays and thanks for all of yours and Margot’s work 🎄

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! You too Mary!

[@krishopes]

Love this. Thank you for sharing the sketch and step by step tutorial. Gorgeous!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure - thanks very much!

[@pokey3010]

This was so astonishing to watch, my first thought was why is he painting the mountains black! I understand now and it all looks so real and beautiful. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas, I hope Santa is very good to you!! LOL 😃

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

[@normaaknowles2044]

This is AWESOME, Paul. It gave me goosebumps. It seems so simple. MERRY CHRISTMAS 👋👋👋🥰 You made me believed that there was a movie called "Up the Righteous Path." I saw your name and Margot on the credits, you got me. "LOL"

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - glad you enjoyed it Norma - have a great Christmas!

[@dominiquelefevre9946]

Magnifico.Grazie per la condivisione.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Grazie too!!!

[@jlighthouse9458]

Lovely painting , thank you .

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@franceslazu1784]

Absolutely lovely ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@jerivaillancourt8349]

Always love watching your work, such a talent. Thank You 🙏🏻 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@geklanchua3347]

Hi Paul, Thank you for this lovely mountain scene tutorial. There is so much to learn. Appreciate your sharing of your paintings skill through out the year. Merry Christmas to you and Margot ❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome ... and same to you!

[@cheribarh3681]

How beautiful! I wish you were my teacher !❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@sandycols4870]

This is really lovely, my husband and I were up in that area of Norway last summmer so i really want to try this. Thank you so much for all the videos this year. Happy Christmas to you and Margot! Sandy, NC USA

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome Sandy 😊 - have a great Christmas!

[@OurSeaToSkyTravels]

Fabulous and inspirational, to say the least. Love it! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks - so glad you enjoyed it!

[@shacowboy]

This has to be my favorite!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@user-xt4ot5hb5s]

Merry Xmas to you & Margot. The mountains are fantastic as is the rest of the painting. Thank you for showing us the magic of watercolour.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! You too!

[@savithriragavan549]

Finally found time to watch this gorgeous painting process. You provide so many good tips as always. The wonderful thing is that you make it stress-free by not setting hard and fast rules. Thank you so much for teaching! Wish you a new year filled with good health, peace and joy!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear .... thanks so much!

[@meeraahuja1594]

Thank you forthe tutorial. Merry Christmas to all🎉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too - Happy Christmas!