How to paint a spontaneous Autumn Woodland scene in Watercolour

A step-by -step guide on how to paint a spontaneous Autumn Woodland scene in Watercolour by professional artist Paul Clark
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[@hichamlaaberi996]

Paul The Wizard, God Bless you, sir🤠

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@mendyhand3895]

You and Steve Mitchell need to meet. For real. Awesome! 👍🙏🏻🖌

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That would be cool! - he's great!

[@moninabarreras1453]

This technique si very free, beatiful and subtle. I love it. Autumn si magical.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@christinesharps5545]

A brilliant tutorial ! Thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrHamayoon]

I simply believe; while watching your video, are enjoyable and fascinating me too. so excited and amazed. I'll keep on learnig and sharing your obsesssion for watercolour. I'm grateful for having your video on youtube channel。。。

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much and delighted to help.

[@karenfox9982]

So beautiful🤩

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mariabohun6785]

Autumn becomes you, Sir Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind Maria!

[@tinafreeman184]

I absolutely love watching these tutorials, and, as I may have said on other KZbin videos & FB, I can’t wait to get going and paint along, so I hope you don’t think me too rude when I say that I keep getting distracted by the WHITE DUCK WEARING ORANGE GOGGLES in the sky whilst watching this one 🦆 🥽🥴🤪🤩 I am truly amazed at how you can turn a loads of paint splodges into something so beautifully natural and real (barring the duck in the sky 😎) Hope you can forgive my cheek 😇🙏🙏🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!! that's hilarious Tina, love the way people see different things in paintings! - all the best!

[@marlenemclean5621]

Pure genius Paul! I dipped into a few other painter’s videos when looking for a way to learn watercolour during the pandemic, and yours are so much more enjoyable and informative to watch. The music and your sense of humour are like the icing on a cake. I’m afraid I’m hooked! 🥰🙂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Delighted other that Marlene!!! - keep in touch!

[@paulapauna7129]

Une merveille! Merci beaucoup, ms. Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Merci beaucoup, aussi!

[@jennyforeman4844]

I’m binge watching your tutorials. Fabulous Thankyou Paul 👏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome, thank you Jenny!

[@nsh4615]

최고의 작가십니다👍👍👍👍👍

[@marienorden8455]

Gorgeous. I love this type of spontaneous painting and no drawing too. 😊

[@joannabatherson6783]

Liked both paintings very much; it looks like fun BUT PLEASE DON’T ever stop talking! Your expressions are so brilliant while instructing which makes your videos so great! Thanks, your videos make my day! Makes me want to paint instead of dusting!! 👩🏻‍🎨🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@melbillmc]

I like how you’ve introduced the colours here

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@MaheshHaris-fj2vi]

Wow, this is an ultimate guide to watercolours, a demonstration of all the techniques for learners like us..We will be watching this over and over. Love it. Thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@cylinder_yuen9604]

Amazing painting 👍👍👍👍👍, love it so much 💕💕💕💕💕

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mijiyoon5575]

Beautiful & full of *tips* as usual ... luv the piano score w/ painting #2 ...I'll be trying some of these *tips* Thank You *Paul Clark*

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Miji!

[@saadiaahmed3124]

I can't believe that how you explain details in just 17 to 20 minutes. Amazing . You are real artist .

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ah, very kind!

[@andreawatson8426]

I love the way you paint and teach! I was going through a fallow period when I discovered your inspiring videos. I picked up my paintbrushes for the first time in months and had a go at No.1. I was delighted with the process, and the result isn't bad either. Thanks, Paul, for the boost I needed.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Andrea ... happy to help!

[@pragya360]

Enchanted woods! Perfect positive prep for my day job boot camp which starts tomorrow. Lol!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - go for it Pragya!

[@ruthdallas6125]

Thanks Paul. The scratches to produce the glittering water is pure genius.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad to help Ruth!

[@colinsmith4585]

Hi Paul,70 year old just starting back, just love your demo's looking forward to the adventure. Thanks

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Welcome aboard!

[@chrissiebury5339]

Gradually getting through your videos and thoroughly enjoying them. Just watched this with tea and toast in bed! I’m getting back to painting gradually and have vowed not to give up this time! Thank you.

[@danielaliliana7586]

This paintings are made with "salt " Thank you very much...Beautiful , Paul Clark ...😊 💖

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@juanluisdelgadodelaflor8810]

Me gusta el otoño y la primavera, el invierno lo detesto, aunque tiene su atractivo, este ejercicio es maravilloso maestro.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Muito obrigado, fico feliz que tenha gostado

[@gilessmedley619]

So much more creatively satisfying than the tired old sky, mountain, trees and lake formula - thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Giles - thanks

[@bonniechronister3331]

Paul your scalpel technique is brilliant!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers - glad you think so!

[@lindamunce3850]

Love, love, love this. So happy I found you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much and welcome Linda!!

[@liviariviello9474]

Immediatezza, spontaneità, spettacolarità!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you!

[@sharonrose160]

Thanks for making watercolor fun, again. Scouring tutorials for fall colors and finally found you (again) . Now I need hot mulled wine for the capper.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Sharon!

[@larrypritchett3909]

Ah! Autumn most beautiful time of the year. Great lesson! Thanks Paul. Keep it up.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks, will do Larry!

[@carolrost9245]

Watching you paint is a true pleasure.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind, thanks Carol

[@Sandip_Lenka]

Takeaway from this video : painting on an early stage, when everything is wet can be very different from when everything dries, that's the beauty of the watercolor medium . Reworking and finding interesting patterns that can be utilised. I liked the fact that you have used all the techniques that you have previously described in your videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks as always Sandip!

[@mercedehmirsamadi2917]

Hi, I'm so grateful to find you. I just started to pint water cooler after 40 years. You are a very good teacher so I learned a lot from you. I'm living in Sweden ( Malmo ) , I really like your still.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! welcome from Sweden!!

[@mrinalvermachakraborti2516]

Wow... Real beauty of water colors... Thanks

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ratboys421A]

Very nice! Fast and loose wet in wet with gorgeous autumn colors... . Great instruction as always with great results. As for me I need to loosen up. This looks like a fun way to do so......... Long Live the King! 👑(Splat!)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers! as always Ratboys (I do like your little rat image!)- Long live the 👑(Splat!)

[@willigel1977]

Love the soft, dreamy aspect of it : )

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers William!

[@awendaawenda8011]

fabulous, I love the light and the contrast! Not grey and muddy. Simply fabulous! Great job Paul, please have a great day.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DrCarolFrancis]

Such useful, beautiful and doable instructions. Thx Soo much

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@raymondhodgkinson6770]

Love the 'rainbow effect' in the first one. Well Done!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@masja1790]

At first I was like "what IS this madness" 😂 But I should have known by now, that Paul never fails to impress. Love the end result so much. 💖

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!... thanks!

[@aurorapintore9356]

YOU ARE A GENIUS! LOVE HOW YOU PAINT IN WATERCOLOR.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@louisebarazzuol6283]

So loose and free, loved it!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Louise!

[@FlorenceZhouFineArt]

Marvellous technique! Thank you Master Paul for sharing with us, really inspiring!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimcordle7923]

Fantastic demos with great results! Thanks Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Jim!

[@catherinejoy9298]

Lovely, lovely, lovely, Paul! And the salt looked like icicles, so pretty!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rettain]

Thank you for all your techniques! Brilliant!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@silverajookrishnan8995]

Its amazing. can learn ,beautiful technic in your water colour painting.thanks brother.👌

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidsmith812]

And there we have yet anOTHER great video! If only I could be so bold and brave!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it David!!

[@AnaRodriguez-ih4ty]

So moving, I just love the way you paint, and also you make it look so easy ans fun, tank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mchris1020]

Amazing how the scene appears when you lift the color for the waterline--a beautiful painting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pintaatbp.7914]

A wonderful and engaging tutorial this is! Thanks!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luisaavelar4134]

Fantastic! 👏👏👏👌Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for watching!

[@robinboyle5786]

I've been an artist my whole long life but never used watercolors until recently. I'm amazed at how much I've learned with these videos. The hints have saved me countless hours of mucking about. I inherited dozens of the best brushes and tubes of paint when my husband, a professional artist, died. He also left about 30 large sheets of Arches heavy cold pressed paper. But I'm starting to panic, what happens when I use it all up? It's so expensive! Yikes! Thank you for hours of instruction and humor.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hi Robin - thanks for that - wow 30 sheets of Arches!!! - you'll need a security company to protect your house!!! - Glad to help with the learning too!!

[@joanandrichardhay8256]

Love your work Paul - so easy to follow - I spend many hours studying your tutorials. Thank you for all the sharing, you're very talented !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear! - many thanks!

[@markbodle5145]

Loved the 1st one Paul. Your intro reminded me: "What do you call a man under a pile of leaves? ....................Russell" Love your style mate.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!! - Cheers Mark!

[@ruthkennedy7528]

Just learning and I borrowed your book from the library. A great resource and lovely to see the watercolor pictures come to life in the videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@kathykwierant6936]

The autumn colors are beautiful and I love the loose technique. I'm giving it a try

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@keithytube]

Brilliant Paul, just love your stuff and well done!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@davidallman1772]

Fabulous painting. And fabulous lesson

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@clairesmith1964]

Your amazing paul..I've learnt a lot from you...now to put it into practice!...thank you so much for taking time to teach your skills..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@christaunnasch932]

You made me cry. Sure Magic. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Christa!!!!

[@bobweber27]

I think I am getting back to being re-inspired with these autumnal paintings. I need to get back into the zone! Missing our classes!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hi Bob - missing them too - keep in touch!

[@rajpereira7280]

Touching colourful awesome painting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Raj!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

THANKS FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL PAINTING AND TUTORIAL :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Ann 😀

[@jillmorris2849]

loved it Paul! I plan to try this in my beginner watercolor class in October! I love, love your videos!! You are great painter/teacher!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@thokchomjayshree8089]

In my part of world, the trees are always green and so the fall colours always fascinate me. What a lovely tutorial.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks as always Thokchom!

[@wendylai1577]

Very beautiful. I like how spontaneous it is & it looks very natural

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@WolfenLove]

I'm going to watch this a few more times before I even attempt a try at it, but you make it look so fun! You also make it look easy, although I know it won't be (for me). Thank you for this excellent and informative video.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@WolfenLove]

Thanks for the encouragement. I finally tried and it turned out pretty good. 😊 I just need to learn how to "mix paint" as you said at the beginning.

[@kimcloete5928]

You make it look so easy Paul. Thanks for your videos

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome Kim - many thanks

[@janacoufalova6660]

Excellent !!!! I like it very much. I will try it soon. THANKS 🥰😍🤩

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are welcome 😊

[@walterpierluissi1379]

Yes Autumn is actually mi favorite time of the Year.... When I was living in Georgia US, I use to ride through the Smokie Mountains just to see and experience Autumn First hand... I never been so close to the Creator since those days... Now I live in Indianapolis Indiana, and Autumn is amazing also, but nothing like the Smokies.....

[@toffylikesgames]

Can't wait to paint this scene, brilliant and inspiring as always! But I have to note that intro, they asked Paul how much autumn he wants and he said YES 😂

[@SweetTinaB]

Love both of these, great colours

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Tina 😊

[@siddharthpanchal718]

Riot of colors. Wonderful technique, and beautiful paintings.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers Siddharth!

[@KarenmitchellANI]

LOVE this. I've been following you for about 6 months and today I sat down and caught up on some of your oldies. This would have to be another fav of mine!! Thank you xx

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome! Thank you Karen!

[@mariavictoriagarcia9164]

Of course it's wonderful and very well explained. Thanks a lot for sharing and .cheers from Mexico!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're very welcome Maria from Mexico!!!

[@tenderrose2836]

This video shows another reason to love painting with watercolor. It's fun to see how it all comes together! Magical! Thank you for another great lesson!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@amywagreich9042]

Wonderful video. Beautiful paintings.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sandylosacco2194]

Lovely, It is cold & snowy here. I think I will try & turn it into a winter scene. Thanks for all your great demos!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Sandy!

[@Michael-lq5di]

I love your work Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers - thanks for that!

[@NYtalk60]

Thank you Paul. You have a way of building confidence in beginners like me! 🤗

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad to hear that! - confidence is so important and not worrying about making mistakes! 🤗

[@janierimer7371]

Love love love your style. I am disabled and cannot do straight lines. This gives me hope!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Janie - who needs to draw straight lines anyway!!!

[@cherrysimmonds5836]

Great that this is so loose - think I'll try these first ! Gorgeous colours and love all the splats !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it Cherry!

[@christinefalconer8886]

Golly this is gorgeous. Definitely going to give it a go. You are so inspiring 😊. Love the colours, very autumnal. The effects you have reproduced are magical.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@elizabethnovitsky1545]

Paul, you are an inspiration. I have watched so many artists on you tube. They each have something i liked. your videos seem to have it all. i love your style of painting. Your instructional skills are on point. The best part of the whole package is your sense of humor and and sly wit. What a joy to watch. I can’t get enough. Truly can’t wait to start painting again. Am waiting for my studio to be built. Keep it up. Thanks.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Elizabeth!! - good luck with the new studio!

[@6862211]

Absolutely wonderful!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andy_Acuarelas]

Muchas gracias Paul, siempre veo tus vídeos y aprendo mucho practicando con tu metodología. Muchas gracias!!!

[@stevebassett8561]

Great painting Paul. Love the colors and how a 'splodge' can suddenly be trees around a lake. Fab!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Steve - always appreciated!

[@sheelkhirbat9857]

LOVE IT ! You're a wonderful teacher!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Sheel!

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Love this loose style of painting. Both are beautiful and fun! Your videos are well produced and you are funny, too. Thanks, so much!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@suy5974]

Watercolour paintings are like poetry. This one was really tranquil , thanks Paul 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 Sumedha, a nice simile!

[@marjoleinvanderperkmusic6601]

Yes, a free spirit painting. Like it a lot. :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Marjolien 😀

[@denisejohnson7553]

I would definitely hang either painting on my wall! I’m inspired! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Denise - many thanks!

[@rentedtux1883]

2 beautiful lessons. Thank you Paul. I'm so glad to have your lessons. Blessings to you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure! and thanks for your continuing support!

[@sunainaupadhyay9995]

Just wow art superb combo of hues. Never known if it wouldn't be u sir❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you - cheers

[@billyrobertson3302]

Love the freedom that comes from this style! Thanks again Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Billy! - all the best!

[@shirleyping7058]

Fall or Autumn is my favorite season I love the crisp nip in the air and the beautiful colors it brings I love both of these paintings. They are beautiful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I totally agree! ... and many thanks Shirley!

[@yunzers]

Fantastic! What fun to watch the paint do it’s thing. Thanks so much your paintings are really beautiful. You really seem to be having fun with your painting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 - yup you need to always enjoy what you're dong!