How to Paint an Autumn River Scene in Watercolour

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Paint an Autumn River Scene in Watercolour by Professional Artist Paul Clark
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[@antondoorman5214]

Very nice tutorial thanks, you give me every tutorial new insperation

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad I could help!

[@adelabadova3105]

Good afternoon, our dear beloved teacher Paul! It’s Wednesday again and again you are in a cozy studio, as always, generously sharing your experience and skills with us! Thank you dear Paul and like 👍 from me! It has become noticeably colder and the days have become shorter. Our daytime is +11°C at night +4°C. The situation in our region is still calm and I hope that the conflict in the Middle East will be resolved someday peacefully, but for now all we can do is pray for those unfortunate people suffering from war, both in Palestine and in Israel! Peace, goodness and mutual understanding to everyone!😔😔😔🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Adela - always lovely to see - Take care, Paul

[@stampinturtles]

I’m praying for them too. 🙏🏻 Read 2 Peter 3. This earth is a beautiful creation but it’s not our forever home. I long for our peaceful heaven. 🕊️❤

[@JoyAloha709]

Amen

[@adelabadova3105]

@@ArtbyPaulClark Thank you dear friends Paul and Jacqueline for your understanding and support!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@annenglish2935]

Yes, Adela! Prayers for them... and thank you for sharing!❤

[@snud61]

Beautiful, We love our narrow boat and now I have the confidence to have a go at a painting for our wall on the boat. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds great and what a nice idea!

[@emmalessmann6636]

Hello. I just want to say thank you so much for putting the time and effort into these quality videos for your viewers! As someone who is relatively new to watercolor, I can say that your videos have thought me so much. Thank you again! I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're very welcome!

[@janinecovert6994]

My favorite day of the week, beautiful Watercolor Wednesday with Paul. Thanks for another little slice of life in England and take care of that cold!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@anithasonlineclasses878]

Thanking you for sharing this wonderful painting . Otherwise, Being in India, I would never have had a chance to come accross the leisure painter 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@togetvj]

Thank you for a wonderful, therapeutic, calming half hour of sanity which I so badly needed. I hope lots of people show their appreciation of you by tipping a little something (or a lot of something) into your tip jar. You deserve it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

very kind - thanks and happy to help!

[@user-fk6bq9si1e]

Hallo Paul I started watercolour painting 5 month ago and i m so glad to have found your Chanel.i learned so much about material and techniks Not rarely in the evening when its quiet at home i sit down on the sofa and look 2 or 3 of your toturials for learning or just relaxing Because its always nice listen to your words and how you explain the things. My wife and little son Max 8 know who is paul clark too Yes.i m a big Fan Thanks for your time and work to produce this Videos Dont stop please Best whises to you and mrs ladybird PS....and i think my english is getting better and better...i mean the listening.😂 See you on ytube Sascha n.47 from brüggen very west germany 2km from dutch border

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lovely comment - thanks so much and say hi to your wife and son!!!!

[@11Roomie]

im from Italy Bassano you're a genius soo glad to have discovered this amazing channel

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😃 so pleased you have joined us!

[@maggiemadwestiemum4511]

I total.y agree I could live there too. Beautiful i love boats and autumn

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Me too! - thanks

[@jerryeby3386]

Paul I love fall and those colors are why. This was fantastic thanks. A must try. Sherry

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoy

[@josephcollins6033]

Wow! Beautiful. i will watch after coffee!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Enjoy your coffee J!!!

[@stampinturtles]

I always sit down with my cup of coffee ☕️ and watch his tutorial on Wednesdays. ❤😊

[@josephcollins6033]

@@stampinturtles Having my second cup now ...with Paul and you!

[@josephcollins6033]

@@ArtbyPaulClark 🥰🥰

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Magic thank you Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@susanH1986]

Looking forward to seeing beautiful videos from Portugal trip!❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very soon! cheers!

[@vickiarn]

Love that picture, such beautiful colors. Thanks and hope you feel better soon.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's kind - cheers! ... although I passed my cold on to Margot!!!

[@vickiarn]

@@ArtbyPaulClark give her a glass of that liquid medicine you’ve been drinking 😂

[@eARTh_mos]

I got emotional watching you painting it. It reminded me a place in Hungerford, near River Kennet . In that spot I had great laughs with 3 little girls, who I love . Great walks .

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lovely to hear - thanks for sharing!

[@user-cq1sv3hi6n]

U r teaching very well. Your paintings look mesmerizing ❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cozicoops]

Hi Paul.. I really enjoy all your videos.. your personality and fun is infectious.. but you can keep your cold! Lovely picture.. such a talent. 👍🏻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you, I will 😂

[@kathrynledward2037]

Love this. Thank you Paul. Will give it a go I think after I have watched it at least 3 or 4 times!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@sunsetshadow]

Loved it! Thank you .. feel better soon

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Will do!

[@hopemartens6026]

Here in Western Canada we have lots of chestnuts. Conversation must be a British term. I know a few kids I would have liked to play conversation with when I was young!! Love your painting. The lighter circles really added to the painting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hopemartens6026]

I wrote conckers but this stupid phone changed it to conversation! You must think we Canadians are a bit conckers! Is it conkers?!

[@caroleangel9287]

Lovely video, thank you. Was watching a different one yesterday and was practicing splattering. My technique is getting better but next time I will try covering my laptop before I begin…🤣

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - .... you should see the state of my studio wall!

[@annenglish2935]

Aah!!! Lovely, Mr. Clark!!! The music 🎶 😊, the relaxing way you paint... just delightful!!! It was interesting to find out that so many people live on their boats. Take care of that cold... yes, lots of tea??? The O. C. Gramma❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 to the The O. C. Gramma Lol!

[@Sherlock2022]

I remember this one from the Leisure Painter magazine: it will be a chance to revisit this and see how much I’ve improved…or deteriorated!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@Sherlock2022]

@@ArtbyPaulClark I have! Done it and posted, ( Dave H).

[@deborahm4484]

Love this paul thanks so much I love how you mix the colours on the painting it's fantastic to watch.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I'm glad you like it

[@marlenemorgan3258]

You have the best facial expressions!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - many thanks!

[@PENcilitis]

Would love to spend a week on that boat...Thank you for the video, another great tutorial !!!❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for watching! ... me too!

[@marymccaslin1690]

Just beautiful❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😊

[@chrystalfrost1775]

Beautiful. Thank you 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome 😊

[@seydagoksu9649]

Good morning from sunny Türkiye ❤ thank you for lovely work shop

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@lisam2537]

I live in Kentucky and the leaves are changing. Nature is amazing and gives us a beautiful pallet of colors. Recently found your videos and have watched them over and over. Your paintings are incredible. I have drawn and painted for 50 years and have stepped back into watercolor after several years of pastel drawings of mostly animals. My heart seems to go back to watercolor and now I have found your channel I’m greatly inspired. Thank you!! I looked forward to many more.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sandytorento5048]

Thanks Paul! Beautiful painting of your boat and great fall color. I did have fun painting, but I think I need to go back to watch your reflections tutorial.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it!

[@TheKtpremi]

As usual outstanding piece of work..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@GretchenBender-zl8nw]

Good morning Paul ! Oh how I look forward to watercolor Wednesday! I’ve always been intrigued by those narrow boats , they’re beautiful and so is this tutorial , thank you ! I had no idea there is so many waterways in the UK ! I love to paint boats and water , it’s what captivated me in the first place with watercolor! Blessings to you and Margot ! I hope you’re feeling better soon !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks as always Gretchen!

[@loisparsons2048]

Loved the way everything fit together.❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@florencecognard8425]

hello Paul, chez moi en France (dans la Nièvre), il y a beaucoup de canaux comme votre scène, c'est avec un grand plaisir que je vais m'essayer à réaliser votre scène avec ces belles couleurs d'automne. Merci pour vos belles idées. 🍁🎨🖌

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hello Florence! - Merci!

[@marytesta3003]

Thank you Paul. I'm in northern Illinois and the leaves are gorgeous. Your reflections are beautiful and kind of had an ahha moment. You created an absolutely lovely autumn painting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lovely - thanks for sharing!

[@thetumbletoad]

Beautiful painting Paul! I hope you feel better soon 🤧

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@parthapratimghosh3166]

Wonderful painting

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jilliandane3737]

On a lovely and cool afternoon like this it is great to turn on youtube and watch your tutorial. Thank you for another lovely painting of that concerns autumn. Nice music also in the background. Another great watercolor Wednesday.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Jillian!

[@ashleyevans3330]

This is SO incredibly beautiful! This deserves a whiskey toast! Cheers!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@versesincolor]

Just beautiful!!! ❤ I hope you don't mind me saying that you're a watercolor genius!!! 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@traceygodwin2081]

Another wonderful video thank you for the tip for painting shadows

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annamichalska8132]

Another beautiful painting, thank you Paul 😍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Ahhh Autumn 🍂🍃🍁colors for a gorgeous narrowboat cruise. Sounds like a dream adventure. Yes, I agree that living in one those could be fun. The cooler 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.44 degrees Celsius) temperatures shifts for lows with the still 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26.66 degrees Celsius) highs here as well are causing the seasonal change of sniffles 🤧 for me & family too. Always a wonderful joy watching your videos. Thanks for sharing this one. Looking forward to seeing your Portugal paintings soon!

[@eirenmist2301]

Yes, I’ve always wondered about that too 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Colleen - always a pleasure!

[@leilaluginbill916]

Again, another timely video, just as I am starting a new painting. I seem to need constant reminding of all the wonderful, tricky techniques that make a watercolor so loose and wonderful. Thank you again❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@nsh4615]

👍👍👍👍👍 놀라운 가을입니다

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks!

[@christinemayopowers]

Gorgeous. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dianeknott3655]

Beautiful and relaxing to watch this morning here in Pennsylvania, Paul. A calming respite from the "news". Hope you feel better soon. A drop of whiskey in your tea is just the ticket. 😉😋

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@eirenmist2301]

You always bring us a Master Class! Thank you so very much.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@minoosingla6102]

Number one tutorial, Sir Regards to u to the core. ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@lherzog27]

A very informative video again! Thanks for all the reminders! You are an excellent teacher! The world needs more Paul Clarks’!!🎉🎉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you - many thanks!

[@christinerolf9348]

Morning from Spain Paul.Another wonderful video thankyou.I really apreciate your vids. learned lots from you,its 7.20 its quiet and its me time. Xx

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - many thanks!

[@susanH1986]

Another wonderful watercolor Wednesday! Thanks, Paul!❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@peterbye6912]

Once again a big thank you. I was wanting some Inspiration to get me motivated again. Always enjoyed our narrow boat holidays and this captures it well. I just hope I can do your excellent tutorials the justice they deserve, thank you for all your work

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@meeraahuja1594]

Such pretty colours for wonderful watercolour Wednesday. How easy it looks when you paint water! Thank you so much.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rosita6124]

Love your work...... all of it 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's kind, cheers!

[@lesleyanderson3662]

What a beautiful painting. I love the autumn colours, but always struggle with them, so looking forward to giving this one a go later today. Thanks Paul, always appreciate and throughly enjoy your tutorials. I hope you feel better soon.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@zalwanizz]

What a wonderful work. Thank you for the tutorial. Cant wait to try this out.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@wendyleader8905]

Absolutely beautiful, I painted the first one in the magazine really enjoyed painting that one. Thank you so very much Paul I really look forward to your tutorials.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@stampinturtles]

What a lovely painting! I think it’s a beautiful lifestyle to be on the water. I never knew there were so many waterways in the UK. That’s another reason I love your videos. I learn something new every time I watch one. I hope you feel better soon. Love the bracelet. Lol. I’ve always left those things on long after the trip. Maybe just trying to hold on a little longer to the memories. ❤ I hope I can join y’all someday for a trip to Portugal/Spain. 🌴🏝️ Have a blessed day! 🙏🏻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Same to you Jacqueline - thanks and have a great day too!

[@moonstonerising6856]

awesome painting paul love this one will have a go at this thank you so much for tutorial

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@Osloolso3]

Magnifique tableau et bravo Paul :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Merci!!!

[@Ravgora]

Brilliant I luved every bit of stroke 🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks very much!

[@susankelly4911]

HI Paul another beautiful painting. I love the colours of Autumn and you have everything in this painting. Just settled down for the evening cuddled up with my fur baby. After a cold miserable day out food shopping and other bits and pieces. Just put on the heat and put my feet up with My little dog, and this watercolour Wednesday is just what I needed thank you Paul. Plenty hot drinks for that cold. And yes with the shots of Whiskey! I had to laugh at the way you added the whiskey at the end. 😂😂😂. If it helps throw it down you boy!😂😂😂Hope you feel better soon. God bless you. Susan 🙏🕊🎨👍🇮🇪

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lovely comment Susan - thanks!

[@samponette]

Thank you Paul! What an extraordinary relaxing, yet challenging, tutorial! I live for your tutorials and Margot's challenges! I have never had so much fun. Only retired for a year and I wondered what I would do. Getting back into watercolours after working for 50 years has been number one on my list and discovering the incredible community you and Margot have built is heart warming. Mille fois merci! annette

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome! ... delighted to help!

[@cajsheen2594]

Grew up very near this sort of scene! Wonderful! ❤ Thankyou! XXX

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - very kind of you.

[@ciukabuka2082]

Good afternoon, dear Paul! Amazing tutorial as always, with many technics to be used! Thank you for your inspiration. Greetings from Moldova, Lilia

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Lilia!!!

[@joyconnellartist9251]

Just beautiful Paul. Inspiring , informative and fascinating. I have some photos from my walks around Huddersfield in Yorkshire . Can’t wait to have a go! 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds great! Have fun 🤩

[@jimdavidson5857]

Great one! I love these narrow boats Finished one in winter with snow on the sides Looking forward to this one with the beautiful colors Very difficult to accomplish this without cotton papers

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@savithriragavan549]

What a gorgeous autumn scene- masterful! Makes me want to live on that boat - thank you for the lesson!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Beautiful autumn composition…coincidentally,I have recently been watching videos of people living on canal boats

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@beatmessify]

I travelled on a pénichette (small barge) years ago, you stop where you like, it's easy to manoeuvre (even for me 😅 ) and the landscapes are totally different... what a lovely memory. Thank you for this watercolour, which I'm going to try very soon. PS: I wouldn't have thought of Whisky! For me it's rum or nothing 🥴

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great comment - thanks for sharing!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Gorgeous

[@izabelakin4740]

So beautiful, thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@charlottemccartney9076]

As usual, totally inspiring!! Can't wait to have a go!🖌️🎨 👏👏👏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Charlotte!

[@lynnmartin8260]

Just returned from a trip in Peterborough New Hampshire, the autumn leaves were stunning! Hope to reprise our photos as much as I can with techniques from your terrific video. Thank you, as always, for sharing your talent and humor!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds great! - thanks for sharing!

[@seemakapoor4894]

Lovely colourful fall scene🎉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@AnnThorsson]

Another restful masterpiece! 😮🖌🎨🍁🍂 Thanks, Mr C 😁👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@debbiemarchant3261]

Another beautiful painting, thank you 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@johnthulborn4713]

Thank you 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're welcome 😊

[@SharonH11100]

Beautiful,as always👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Draw_together]

Amazing!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rebeccap.simmons4244]

You help me paint so much better than I could. Thanks for sharing your talents and humor and encouragement with me.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome

[@pappank6201]

Amazing❤❤❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@NataKirilLove]

Красота ❤ спасибо, что поделились своим талантом

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@annenglish2935]

Thanks!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind - thanks Ann!

[@anneonimus7204]

Hey Paul, this is so like the first night of our canal boat holiday in June this year, near Stafford of a photo I took (without the lovely autumn colours of course). You've inspired me to at least try it. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@samerawhalen7293]

I love this! Thank you so much! ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're so welcome!

[@karencarlin4886]

Hello Paul, Navisphobia here! This week I have rather a fat boat compared to yours but am determined to keep sketching to try and get better at composition, perspective, angles etc. I also found a big fat old quill and have just gaily abandoned with all the greens, browns and probably other stuff as a kind of "underpainting" to most of it. It's drying now as I type. Wish me luck! Thank you for this in spite of your man flu. Hope you're a bit better.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol, great comment Karen, thanks for sharing!

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Oh my what a wonderful way to start my day, watching you paint and eating breakfast. So relaxing and informative and so perfect when you've finished. Tfs

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@beebee8018]

We lived on a Narrow Boat on the Thames for ten years, it was Fantastic, but then the old bones started to creek 😅😅😅 and we now we live by the sea in bricks & mortar on the beautiful Isle of Wight. PS: Edit.. Thank you Paul for a Magnificent tutorial. Can’t wait to paint it! ✏️🎨🖍️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! -Thanks for sharing! I think living on the Isle of Wight is a great consolation!

[@maggiemaggie5139]

Thank you ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're welcome 😊

[@soniachahal139]

Wow Paul, just stunning as always. Thank-you , for this brilliant tutorial on Autumn colors. I was actually going to email you two pictures. One from our yard of a maple tree and it's colors. And second of a weeping willow. Would love to see a tutorial on them. Loved how a blob of colors took shape of a beautiful autumn scene , thank you for all the tips to paint these. Definetly going to try it..loved seeing how a curve turned into a bridge 👌👌👌the play of colors and shading to give depth. Amd creating those tiny leaves to give it a whimsical touch. Absolutely beautiful. Thank-you again 🥰💖💯💖

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much - very kind of you!

[@kingfisherdesignsmetals]

Magic!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!

[@suverchadwivedi7569]

Loving the fall colours and of course your painting that turned out to be so soothing. Thank you again Paul for the tutorial

[@suverchadwivedi7569]

And get well soon Paul and Margot

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks as always!!!

[@mikegrant4424]

As always Paul....Nice work sir....

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@jilld8787]

Adore this tutorial! Can’t wait to give it a try!🥰

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay! Thank you!

[@rainbowfox1934]

I enjoyed seeing how you created all those textures. It turned out so pretty.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@stevebrown4819]

Great job as usual!!😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😊