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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[@maireturunen]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Maire and a Hyvää Joulua! to you too!

[@lindayoungartist]

Beautiful Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AnimaedArte]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hyvää Joulua!

[@AnglimK1]

The Righteous Path indeed! How lovely!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

[@magdalenagorniak2193]

🐻Thanks, finally someone with something other than flowers.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!- happy to help!

[@wendywestre7281]

I ❤ NORWAY! You could do more of these!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@pantera8298]

Happy Christmas Paul Clarck! Norway is my beautiful home country

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@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!

[@elideelilley5064]

I would love to see that movie!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Auditioning for the cast as we speak!

[@Michael-lq5di]

Fantastic Paul🎉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@redrose4742]

Wow it's fantastic ❤❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kellyhalligan1328]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Kelly!!!

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@KITTYSASYA]

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!

[@xiaoningzhang1207]

BEST TEACHER EVER! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ahh, thanks ... and to you too!

[@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!

[@lora9664]

The painting was wonderful and the poster was epic!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidheidary7124]

Thanks 🙏 It was great 👏👏👏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're welcome 😊

[@nancywhite2014]

A lovely ❤ righteous painting 🖼️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@corellias240]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks very much!

[@Gerald-HampshireUK]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Gerald!

[@maggiemaggie5139]

Happy Christmas lovely picture . Best wishes xx🎉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks - and same to you!

[@cajsheen2594]

Oooh, lovely study! Thankyou! ❤ XXX

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Pleasure as always!

[@chrystalfrost1775]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Matriarch57]

What a lovely gift! Thank U! ✌️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@SusanPearce-e3k]

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!

[@Christinaostenstad]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@neilcarpenter8457]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jerryeby3386]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@sergiocantoli5783]

Nice tutorial! Thanks Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@zeyneperkan6200]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's very kind - many thanks!

[@jilld8787]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@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!

[@stampinturtles]

Lol I looked up the website. Couldn’t be found. But I predict someday it’ll be a film. ❤ your painting is gorgeous! Makes me want to go to Norway. 🇳🇴🏔️🗻⛪️ That drink seemed dreadful. Lol I love your channel and all you do to share your joy of painting. Thank you so much. Wishing you and Margot a very Merry Christmas. 🎄🎁 🙏🏻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Jacquline - and a very happy Christmas to you and your kin!

[@adelabadova3105]

Dear Jacqueline! Christmas is coming and the last lesson of the passing year, so I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and may this night be blessed and happy and may your deepest wish come true!!! ⛪⛪⛪🏰🏰🏰

[@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!

[@dominiquelefevre9946]

Magnifico.Grazie per la condivisione.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Grazie too!!!

[@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🎉

[@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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[@mariarecuencocanas3653]

Just wonderful! Congratulations

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So pleased you enjoyed it!

[@CJNine]

Thank you Paul for the many excellent lessons this year.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@seemakapoor4894]

It's just lovely🎉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So pleased you enjoyed it!

[@ChantelleArts]

stunning work, it looks fantastic ❤❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@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! 🎄

[@susanH1986]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@susanhicks7250]

Spectacular!! Happy Christmas to you and yours!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Same to you!

[@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!

[@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!

[@christinemayopowers]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome 😊

[@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!

[@marieannpascual]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@auraservent7282]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks and same to you!

[@PKMarston]

A lovely peaceful setting!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Superb thank you Paul merry Christmas to you all

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So pleased you enjoyed it! ... and to you too!

[@dianethomas1173]

that is beautiful

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So pleased you enjoyed it!

[@franceslazu1784]

Absolutely lovely ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@suevowles1523]

Another amazing painting, thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@cheribarh3681]

How beautiful! I wish you were my teacher !❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@beatmessify]

Wow, magic! And all the techniques I've learned here. So I went to the pharmacy (the one 15 metres from my building 😬) and bought myself a scalpel. Now they see me as a serial killer, I have to change pharmacy… I must vary my suppliers (that's what serial killers do 😈). For the opening of the film, I see a world-famous artist, sitting on his little folding chair, painting the church. That'll be you eh, like Hitchcock in his films. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.

[@stampinturtles]

Ooh sounds intriguing! Continue writing it! Lol and yes change pharmacies. Lol 😂

[@beatmessify]

@@stampinturtles And ... at the end of the film we see him putting his equipment away. Like a metaphor for the artist observing his contemporaries ! Then he wanders off towards the horizon and stumbles over a clump of grass (English humour? 🤭). The pharmacist seemed to be surprised by the request. So she remained silent. I thought "oh no, maybe you need special authorisation", but she was just waiting to hear how many I wanted. I took several to please her. And I said "I'm not a serial killer, it's for my watercolours". There was a trainee/apprentice behind the counter who widened his eyes. He must have thought "watercolours are brutal". I was happy when I got out. 😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! - great comment and story - thanks for sharing ... and a happy Christmas!

[@beatmessify]

A Happy Christmas to you too, Mr Clark, and joy all year round (it's time to be generous, ha ha), especially on Wednesdays !!!

[@judylanier6086]

Beautiful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@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!

[@magdajanuszewska37]

I decided to give you small donation everytime, when I paint with you. Thank you so much for yours tutorials ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nukenjale]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks ... and to you too!

[@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!

[@juliej5069]

How lovely, brilliant teacher, happy Christmas 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks ... and to you too!

[@angelruizrisueno2729]

FELIZ NAVIDAD

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

FELIZ NAVIDAD ... to you too!

[@cheryloconnor7073]

❤ your videos bring me much joy! Bless you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you

[@janiceanderson6220]

Beautiful!❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😊

[@meeraahuja1594]

Thank you forthe tutorial. Merry Christmas to all🎉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too - Happy Christmas!

[@loisparsons2048]

Awesome as usual❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@sunilkulkarni9620]

Absolutely amazing Sir.❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

[@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!

[@virginiahoose9242]

Spectacular!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@Draw_together]

Very beautiful landscape!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks very much!

[@stevebrown4819]

You did beautifully, good job😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@stevebrown4819]

Maybe you could do a video on using ruling pens.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@andromeda85]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@charlottemccartney9076]

A Beautiful painting ! I enjoyed watching at home this week with my recuperating mother. I found it very calming and still painting and loved the reflections. And I like finding a new use for my credit card!! 💳

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - many thanks!

[@Martycycleman]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@DebraPennington-b9x]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@jerivaillancourt8349]

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

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you 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 😊

[@rebecca9315]

Wonderful! I love your rendition of the scene! Makes me feel as if I am sitting on a ship passing by, peaceful! This year’s tutorials have given me so many great tips and instruction and alot of giggles first with your comments and then as I try my hand at a copy. I hope you keep sharing with us.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much! - and yes, lots more to come in 2024!

[@37homecrafts]

Absolutely stunning, love watching you work thank you. Annette 😍👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@wendyleader8905]

Absolutely gorgeous thank you so much for sharing

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure - thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@jlighthouse9458]

Lovely painting , thank you .

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@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!

[@shacowboy]

This has to be my favorite!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@Lilia.birnaz]

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!

[@merilyntaplin119]

Thanks

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much ... very kind of you!

[@VickiGuler]

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!

[@louisegoben7392]

Makes me want to go to Norway...next summer! Looks cold.😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yup - I've never been but it's on my list!