How to paint a rainy city street scene in watercolour by Paul Clark

A step by step guide to painting a rainy city street scene in watercolour using a limited pallet by professional artist Paul Clark.
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[@marygraydon6522]

What I LOVE about you is your not constantly selling your brushes your books your ...... everything ! You are only interested in sharing what you know. This is awesome and VERY unusual. I lift my hat off to you for your morals and generosity in sharing your amazing talent. I'm learning so.much from you I can't tell you how much it is appreciated.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Oh thank you Mary - It's one of the things that drives me mad too so I appreciate you noticed.!

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

I totally agree with Ms. Graydon. Paul is a supremely gifted artist and beyond that he is a great teacher who inspires us not only through his style but also his desire to spread his knowledge of art. I doff my hat to him.

[@cazkiwinz4300]

Precisely the reason he’s sold me on buying them 🤗🤗🤗

[@lovewillwinnn]

“YOUR not” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lovewillwinnn]

@@cazkiwinz4300 Good reverse psychology strategy works every time. 🧠 🤔

[@amy_ford]

Finally, a watercolor video without a dull or lengthy intro, a dynamic subject instead of a boring still life, bonus points: unique background music and something a lot of artists' videos have a paucity of: humor.

[@melodynowak709]

Lovely painting! Just right for the wet autumn. I am amazed with how my mind's eye adds color when you don't. This is a very monochromatic image, but the few dabs of color you carefully placed have a powerful impact. Thank you again!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hilarymarson291]

you are opening up a new world for me. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Hilary!!

[@chesb6426]

I love this! Amazing 😁 Please make another book with cityscapes and landscapes please, if possible. I love how you teach

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

On it! - thanks Ches.

[@shivaliraghav8524]

I too love your teaching... ❤

[@reasonableification]

The swirls in the foreground add so much, and the use of yellow ochre for warmth. So evocative. Thanks so much for your generosity.

[@6862211]

You are now my favorite artists! Thanks for sharing!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@peterbourboulis5111]

You've opened my eyes to so many techniques I never knew. Thank you your style of painting is exactly how I like to paint

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Pleased to help Peter!

[@michaeljulieallen2712]

Very rare to find an artist who explains and breaks things down so simply that even a beginner gains confidence. Cheers 🍻 Paul your a diamond.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I appreciate that! - very kind of you to say!

[@piedadelenavasquezmarin8071]

wow, AMAZING, I'm started to painting with watercolor.

[@tonydinicola3893]

Always love these rainy scenes. Thanks for helping us understand better how to approach it, Paul. Love it.

[@patriciahamilton5915]

Hi Paul! I discovered you by surfing watercolor on youtube. What a fabulous artist and teacher you are! I have been painting in acrylics for 30 years and just a few years ago I switched to watercolors. Your videos have taught me so much i didnt know..... Thank you ! I love your videos...Great sense of humor too!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 and welcome Patricia!

[@sueroork8452]

Well you’re my favorite painter but as I watch your tutorials I begin thinking that I can paint that way! I have to constantly bring myself back to what is so and tell myself you have to paint more and watch Paul less is you want to paint like him!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

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

[@jayantjagtap6747]

Amazing technique...you make it so simple...best background music as well...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@chiaracalvo2048]

wow!!!! very very beautiful but also difficult now for me but I'd like to try it one time...thanks Paul! Have a good summer! Bye!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! You too!

[@dmgastro1]

I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos. As a beginning watercolor user, these lessons have been enormously helpful. I am introducing my 6 yo grandson to watercolor and using your videos. He also is starting to watch and you try some of your techniques. Thank you so much for the sharing of your gift. God Bless.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@marilynrusso607]

Love this painting Paul! I’ve been a fan of yours for a couple of years now. I’m from Cape Cod MA. I always refer you to my watercolor friends and will continue to do so. I think you are a wonderful artist and I love your humor! Keep making your videos because I paint with you weekly!

[@fineartist7710]

I am professional artist in oils and admire your technical use of dry brush, scratching off highlights and using pastel touches...artistic brilliance!..Thanks!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@marybell4533]

Bravo!!! I was just going to ask you about doing a rainy scene and I came across this. I will be brave and jump in!! I love the urban scenes. Love your snowy landscapes too! but....really I love everything you do! Thank you Paul....I am improving quickly with your tutorials..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it Mary and many thanks!

[@kiranp2325]

GOSH! I STARED AND STARED AT THE REAL BEAUTY OF THIS!! Well done you.... well done and leaving us so much more enthused to keep painting, drawing and always always .... paint.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffreyfengrui9578]

As a beginner from China, I learnt a lot from you. Many useful tips, COOL!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scalemodellingmadness4114]

Thank you, thank you...finally an artist who knows how to paint and more importantly knows how to teach. It has been days of surfing to find a tutor I am comfortable with and who makes the kind of painting I aspire to make some day.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome and delighted you have joined us!!!!

[@LamoineDionne]

Hi Paul, thank you for answering my question and yes I should have picked up on the accent. He taught me so much, I loved his easy humourous way of painting and eexplaining. I also quite enjoyed your work, one can always tell when one has had fprmal training. I shall return from time to time. I am a self-taught watercolorist out of it for 10 years but am anxious to get into loose painting. I can't tell you what a relief it has been, doing painting this way

[@susancook1617]

This is amazing. I love the red tail light reflections. Thank you for sharing

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you and cheers 👍

[@wgibbings]

You never cease to amaze me with your great skill and love for what you do. I look, listen and learn.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you

[@catheybell2596]

Thank you so much for sharing your talents and methods so that others may enjoy watercolor as much as you do.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@johnlang1933]

I think you accomplished more with Payne’s Gray than Payne ever imagined! Once again,Maestro,thanks for sharing your talent!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - love that, thanks!

[@Imma_rose2]

Paul, your intruction is priceless! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent. I learn everytime I paint along or view your videos. One point perspective, reflections, and the final details really defines this rainy city street.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@Pasadenahitop]

I do enjoy your videos. Love the art and ideas but particularly enjoy your delivery style and humour! Learning so much!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I'm so glad Cat! - makes it all worthwhile!!!

[@elainekeilloh8235]

Can't wait to give it a try, you are so kind and thoughtful, making painting so joyful, Thankyou

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Elaine!

[@desmond9168]

Absolutely brilliant! I so enjoyed that. So atmospheric. Must be so satisfying to mentally plan such a picture and see it to completion.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@clivehaywood6974]

I just like the way you put the paint down on the paper and the painting looks great when your finished.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@brookerollinson24]

Absolutely amazing!!! I get chills watching your KZbin videos!!! I wish I could paint like you!!!! You are an inspiration!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jl4643]

I really love how you use the soft pastels with your watercolor paintings.They compliment each other perfectly. Brilliant! I’m really enjoying learning your techniques as I’m new to watercolors. It is opposite to oils but I love the challenge & the unique effects of watercolor paints. Also like less toxins & the versatility overall 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@raymatthews4319]

Very lovely painting. The background music adds to the mood of the rainy city scene.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Ray - glad you think so!

[@footloosegoose7463]

The chalk pastel was something I wouldn't have thought of using. Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lynnemartin2291]

Those soft pastels really gives the painting a super pop. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I think so too!

[@tanitpraipan5377]

Thanks Paul. I like the way you talk us through your lesson, simple and clear. I really enjoyed the video.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful Tanit and many thanks!

[@lethakobulnicky4077]

I love the wet cityscapes and the perspective drawings.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - many thanks!

[@annalexappubalu]

It is rainy season here in India. Was going through the video on rain as I am going to do a rainy Streetscape in front of my apt. Watching the video with all the details has given me the confidence to attempt it. Thank you .

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great 👍 have fun!

[@kevinbaird7277]

I love wet scenes depicted in water colour, I find the scenes very evocative, great work.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@tucsontom7244]

Great demo. I can't wait to try this. I painted the one with the orange umbrella in your book twice. The better one I gave as a gift to a relative who sent me some paint. I just discovered your KZbin videos yesterday. They are fantastic. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful Tom and a big welcome!!!

[@user-py8ec5mw8q]

Hi Paul, as a traditional oil painter I find painting with water colours extremly challenging. But you really make it easy to find an access to the techniques and the composition of an aquarell painting. Thanks a lot for your lessons, a big hug from Germany! Warm wishes, Daniela

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Daniela and big hugs back!!!

[@75Butterflyangel]

Love its depth.... wonderfully atmospheric! You are just incredible.. whatever the subject!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@RonEnderland]

I've been a meticulous, uptight inker for 40 years. I've spent the last month immersed in watercolors (well not literally). I'm about to tackle a rainy night scene, and I believe this video will get me rolling. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it Ron and have fun!

[@mchris1020]

I really enjoy watching your tutorials--not only for the excellent tips but for the shear entertainment of it. You make it fun.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@staffleelily742]

Love watching your tutorials @Paul Clark, you are a great teacher! Your KZbin tutorials are super informative & gets us straight to the joy of painting a decent picture. I love your clear explanation n not wasting time as in many other people's tutorials. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@ttuht5806]

Thanks a lot Paul, You are just amazing and your lessons are really top !

[@dhags5]

Thank you! Working on my perspective painting and found this in your tutorials! Loved watching this unfold and how you started with the vanishing point! I will try to paint this at some point, but wanted to do the street scene in your watercolor book first!! Thank you as always - you are so generous with your teaching skills. Janell

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers as ever Janell

[@joanmcgrath2900]

So enjoy ur tutorials! I watch others, but u r my favorite. I make mistakes but I’m learning something new every day!! Thanku

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them Joan!

[@MissKats13]

To me this is your most beautiful tutorial. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@rusturuss123]

Great techniques and lovely images. Without the skill set the rest is almost impossible. thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@nokchilton1562]

I will paint the picture of your front cover book, which would be a very challenging next level for me. Thanks Paul!

[@pattimintun5984]

Really enjoyed seeing how the pastels added bits of color for drama! Nice!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@patpenner5569]

Thank you Paul … your sharing of your expertise is so appreciated.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@francishughes5205]

Thanks for sharing your obvious gift Paul. Always amazing

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Francis!

[@sandrayoung2964]

Oh my word! You are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G🌞! I am humbled. Thankyou for graciously sharing your talent. You are a fabulous artist and a generous man. Nothing left to say. And I'm not often speechless!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Sandra - toooo kind - keep in touch, more to come!!

[@pathayes6084]

I love looking at paintings with rainy themes, but have never felt confident enough to try one on my own.Thank you for breaking it down into the steps I should and could use. Thank you and I am now a new subscriber. Looking forward to learning more.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Welcome Pat and many thanks!

[@nankiss8236]

Absolutely fabulous. I can’t wait to try!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@IanM316]

Excellent, A great demonstration of a rainy cityscape.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Ian 👍

[@lindalin4937]

Dear Sir, I am a new beginner from Taiwan, Your panting is really "Amazing". Thanks for your great sharing.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks and welcome

[@noneofyourbeeswax3818]

love this video and painting. I am going to paint it 10 times to see if I can possibly improve. Enjoy all of your videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@nancyganjoosingh]

Just awesome….wonderful tips to create highlights…..use of pastels for creating wonderful effect of lights was just awesome. Thanks for sharing these beautiful watercolour videos…. ..Nancy from India.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 Nancy

[@paulbridson9672]

Than you for the tutorial Paul. Really enjoyed trying this one

[@sharonriley4297]

Your people are amazing! And you make them look so easy to do. I work and work on people forms but can never get them to look organic like you do. I'm sad because I love figures in paintings, oh well thank you for your beautiful work.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it Sharon! - have you seen this video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/iICneqaZhcSMgbc

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

Thank you Paul for another inspiring tutorial..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@ferranvalero1420]

A pleasure to discover your video lessons Paul!! Nice to meet you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You too Ferran - Welcome!

[@stanleybahl1054]

Brilliant how you can create a perfectly reasonable scene on a flat piece of paper. I love your work. Lila from St.Louis, Missouri USA

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Lila from St.Louis!

[@andrewvelichko7185]

Great instructional video. Step by step, brushes, techniques, hues,.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@nancywhite2014]

Misty and magical. Thanks Mr. Clark

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kathieeidem5670]

All I can say is WOW!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's nice Kathie - cheers!

[@margieevans5276]

Thank you so much, I've just found your pictures, wow! I've not considered street scapes but your instructions are excellent, inspirational! 👏🌻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mitch.Wasserman]

I love this painting. I'm definitely going to try this using your PDF. Thank you for all you do, Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@jeanneanderson6593]

I have always loved city night scenes with wet pavements...thanks for showing me how!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanrafuse9685]

I am so in love with this painting!! Just beautiful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@TinRoofVintage]

Absolutely wonderful tutorial, and love the paintings at the end. Rain portraits are nostalgic for me simply because I love rainy, warm city nights. Thank you so much! Peace and Blessings from Texas USA 🌹❤🌹

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much from Texas!!!!

[@snezanagosden4942]

Wow. Superb. Amazing. I’m speechless! I feel inspired. Thank you 🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you - cheers Snezana!

[@zivamariediva8082]

Wow so talented and so much work you have done and gorgeous too

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😊

[@catherinewhite177]

Another wonderful painting. I love your lessons. They are so instructive and delivered with such good humour and fun. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear that Catherine!

[@LorettaSwiess]

I'm new to watercolor paintings I must say I really love the fluid painting ! I've picked out a couple of beginning classes & Hoping to do what you just did someday , beautiful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@lisahall2526]

I'm beyond grateful I found you on KZbin! I have Princeton here in the states, but definitely ordering your book! (Your parents must be really proud!) ☺🥂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you! and delighted you have joined us!

[@roberthamlin6638]

Wow. I believe I now have the confidence to give this a try. Thanks

[@DimpyKansal]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I have discovered your channel recently and can't wait to check out your other videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome! Thank you and welcome to the channel!!

[@kitwhallon3716]

I really enjoyed this lesson, as I enjoy all of the many others that I’ve watched. They are instructional, and entertaining! I especially appreciate your selection of music to accompany each one; the different tunes are so effective in creating different moods. I absolutely loved this music, and I’m wondering if you would be willing to share what it is. Thank you so much for all you do!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Kit! I get a lot of my music from Pond5 which has a huge selection of downloadable music for creators. this piece is called Eternal Structures by Asher Fulero

[@natalykenny2069]

Great tutorial! I am so inspired by your teaching method, simple but profound! Thank you! I have just got your book and I am going to dedicate a whole week painting in watercolour following your guidance ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much! - hope you enjoy it and happy painting!!

[@gregg1431]

Paul, Another great tutorial. Inspiration galore. Love the pastel technique. Peace.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Gregg! - take care

[@vivianaiuto7982]

What a gorgeous painting. Great technique!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@NaturalHealthAngel]

Absolutely 👏brilliant!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers 👍

[@cindyculbertson5886]

I have just recently discovered your tutorials and I love them! Learning some great tips from you and will need to go back and review as I start to practice some of your tips. My husband is also a graphic designer with a quirky sense of humor...............

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Cindy 👍

[@chazzsavis6706]

Hi again Paul, So after only finding you here on the Utube just before Christmas I have now viewed all of your tutorials....WOW.... what a pleasure it was too. You are so fresh in your approach and inspiring Sir. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I am very much looking forward to your next tutorial, hope it is soon 😉 All the very best for you and yours in 2021. P.S. could I ask? 🙏🏼.... if at all possible, perhaps you could teach us how you tackle painting a portrait, or a still life subject, like a vase of flowers? Thank you ☺️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hi Cheryl - Still life definitely on the list but sadly portraits is not my thing!

[@indranichaudhuri4678]

This is beautiful. The monsoon mood sets in..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - cheers Indrani!

[@halinaopala7489]

I love watching you painting, and i love all your paintings. This is amazing painting of the rainy scene. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rajannair7195]

What an amazing painting. You're so talented and gifted, Paul. Hope to see more such art. Is there any particular method for making brush strokes for these one perspective painting?

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 Rajan - Regarding brush strokes - I always say to give your paintings that bit of looseness and life use as few brush strokes as possible - so I would use the same technique for this painting.

[@karmi8821]

How you make it so simple is astounding. Thank you for your guidance.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@muhammedibrahimpk6350]

Fantastic teacher ...Bowing down...!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@christinehodge3608]

Enjoyed all the paintings, loved the Tudor house in the town picture, you make it look so easy, l dnt paint never had time, now lve got loads of time dont know where to start, have always loved art at school years ago, have got myself an easel,

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊 Christine - keep in touch!

[@SawantHema]

Wow!!! Thankyou so much for sharing this with us.

[@larsenglund4061]

Hey! Lars from Gothenburg here. Your videos are so interesting and educational, and presented with a great sense of humour. I learn new things every time. It is a privilege to watch them. Many thanks!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome, thank you Lars!

[@scarz1951]

The lesson was great but the paintings at the end are absolutely fantastic!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@araya52]

AWESOME!!! Beautifully done!! I'm going to try it. I went on your website and got the outline. I wanted to watch the video first before I dive in.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun 🤩