How to Paint Evening Skies, Sunsets and the Northern Lights in Watercolour

[@Vielminis]

40 days ago my dad passed away and really miss him, he loved to paint acquarels. Paul, when you saw your video I felt very happy, I found the teacher who reminds me my dad! Painting, loving, kind! Thank you so much for making these gorgeous videos 🥰

[@itsmimic007]

Hey how are you ?

[@kaleidoscope8743]

God bless you!

[@JaneWilkinson-r7t]

I am a total beginner in my 70's and finding your tutorials both enjoyable and inspiring. Just done the 3rd evening sky., and learnt such a lot plus surprisingly pleased with the result. I've been doing more watching than painting so pleased to have taken the plunge again after several days procrastination! Thank you for sharing these wonderful tutorials.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! so pleased you are enjoying them Jane!

[@deborahjohnston2808]

Fantastic💞82 years old and I am thrilled to try this🌟Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@charlotteschmidt8612]

Beautiful, i am going to use these exercises as a jumping point for a creative push to get over my holiday slump. Thank you for sharing

[@nancywhite2014]

Mr. Clark you are more than an artist. You’re a magician of watercolor and your paint brush is your magic wand. Thanks again for an amazing tutorial.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rachelelven9690]

Thank you. Off to have a go. Your book landed yesterday too..... really well written. Thank you 🥰

[@OB.x]

i'm subscribing. simply from the intro, you have a calming voice thats like "oh, have a go at it, you can do it matey" idk how yall talk over there yonder ;) reminds me of bob ross

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!! thanks for that ... delighted to help!

[@barbriley583]

Mr. Clark…I’m an old lady getting back into my art. Retired concert pianist, but have longed for these quiet days here on 10 acres…you are a wonderful teacher…inspiring…concise…lovely results…thank you, even if I am late to the party💕

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! And it’s never too late 😊

[@mrinalvermachakraborti2516]

Excellent teaching... Thanks paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@forestntt72]

If there is a magic formula for teaching watercolour and making it fun, you certainly have it. Loved the paintings.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MultiDieren]

Dank Erg mooi

[@dwashington0197]

Excellent tutorial; and I love your shirt!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@christydaigle3585]

I feel so good after watching your videos. I'd suggest watching them to anyone, painters and non-painters alike, for the calming effect. And thank you so much for the enteraining and educational lessons.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Christy!

[@jessicagronewold2002]

Paul I just love your videos! They are fun, informative and relaxing. You make it look so effortless!😮 Thank you for sharing your talents with us 🤗

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them! - many thanks Jessica!

[@gscvideoclips]

My learning curve climbs every Wednesday, Thanks to you Paul , from rainy Seattle!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Fantastic!

[@DailyMyChildhood]

Looks so wonderful your painting ,Very well presented, I'm very interesting your content ...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gazzabart]

Thank you for opening up the world of watercolour to us 🌌

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@susancook1617]

Wow, these are amazing. Thank you Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@chazzsavis6706]

Stunning Paul, I have seen a few people here on utube ‘attempting’ to paint the ‘northern lights’ ....but you are the first to accomplish it fully Paul. Thank you, by the way...I love your different appropriately themed T-shirts each week.😉 I can see who keeps you in check....good job Margo ☺️ all the best to you both 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thanks Chazz! - keep in touch!

[@patricianaranjo5771]

I love the way your brush, water and paint is so smooth…😊

[@ArtGallerybyNada]

I've never seen an art video that is so detailed, step by step, elaborative and explanatory than this. You explained everything so beautiful and to the point that the video was highly interesting and educational to watch! I learned quite a lot about watercolors and I will surely incorporate them to my paintings! Especially the tips to painting various skies! Thank you for this amazing tutorial! I learned alot from it! ❤❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dominiquebenoit9876]

Wow! Les aurores boréales are fantastic! Bravo 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Dominique!

[@captaindrywall]

Before Paul Clark I had no idea how important cocktails were to my art work.

[@annenglish2935]

Had to come back to some of my favorites since you're away for a bit!!! It never ceases to amaze me how the Northern Lights appear as you play with colors... something a beginner can follow and be proud of! I also like to paint galaxies!!! Next time I'll have my granddaughters help me add a color they choose! Ah-h, yes, Desperado... great song 🎵!!! Hurry back!!! A California Gramma ❤

[@paulsheldon9510]

Paul, it is truly magical how you create these four masterpieces to capture the heavens! You are the only real star in this tutorial! Thank you for this beautiful tutorial.

[@kimberlymay6645]

Thank you for the tutorial on the aurora borealis! I think I finally have a finished painting that I actually like. Please keep sharing your videos!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear!

[@lestonka]

Can’t help admiring your tutorial, dear Paul 👍🏻👏🏻The first thing I’m doing right now is... yeah! splatting Big Dipper in one go😂😂Thank you again for the most cheerful classes ever!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - thanks as always Elena!

[@Mintster1]

Paul, you’re my new Bob Ross. I put your channel on the tv just to chill out to sometimes. Love your work.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thanks! - pleased to hear - have you seen the intro to this video? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5etq36LgJV7Y9E

[@Mintster1]

@@ArtbyPaulClark haha no I hadn’t seen that one! Wow, he looked more like you than I remember!

[@jamiehoffman7526]

Yes! Can’t wait to try these.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoy!

[@tone1446]

Thank you so much for being my water color teacher 💕

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@terryshaw542]

Superb tutorial, these make my Wednesdays

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear!

[@antheakaranasos2047]

I’m getting daily practice in with your tutorials to brush up on long neglected skills 😅 I’ll give this golden sunset a go to get ready for the Italian sea sunset painting I mentioned for my son’s wedding🤞🏼🎨🤞🏼 I’m so grateful I found this channel, Paul. You’re the best! And so encouraging & fun. Cheers! 🍻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear, thanks - hope it turns out well!

[@moshiblum3804]

Thank you, Paul, I started to paint because of you! You're an amazing teacher. Keep the good stuff going!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@Profit_Chocolate]

Wow!! This is AMAZING!! Thank you so much for making such a helpful tutorial!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like it!

[@Profit_Chocolate]

@@ArtbyPaulClark 🤩

[@OLMO444]

You're doing God's work out here, Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

many thanks!

[@nikkiwells1688]

Love the northern light exercise and am definitely going to give it a try.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! ... enjoy Nikki

[@keithpymer5557]

Another good one Paul. I am a complete beginner and start my art classes on the 14th april after lockdown. Cant wait. You are an great insperation for me. X COYI X

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Best of luck Keith and a return 'COYI'

[@nancyahrens6914]

Very enjoyable tutorial. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wendyhall1449]

I am a newbie to this channel. As a Minnesota gal, I have seen amazing displays of the northern lights and really want to try to capture them on paper. I haven’t drawn or painted in 40+ years, so I’m trying to watch how others are painting them. That’s how I happened upon your channel. Great tutorial and thanks for sharing!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Wendy and welcome!

[@borleyboo5613]

Absolutely magical. They are all stunning, Paul. 😮

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much!

[@sunainaupadhyay9995]

I know before every Wednesday that I am going to be awestruck by your majestic enchanting paintings. Sir u r always going to remain in my heart forever n ever and a day more with all your marvellous paintings and your awesome personality ❤️❤️❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Sunaina 😀

[@abeerali7834]

Wow! I’ve watched so many watercolor tutorials recently. Your video is certainly the most beneficial and beautifully narrated. Felt like watching one of David Attenborough’s documentaries while learning with a touch of brilliant humor ❤ Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@johnpalmieri6702]

Thank you Paul, you have given me a lot of confidence especially with painting skies.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@Traveltiger-b8q]

Thank you so much for sharing . I learned so much from your video and had a great time painting.

[@Detroit-Jen]

My area was supposed to see the northern lights over the weekend but it was too cloudy. I caught a glimpse but I definitely didn’t get enough. I’m going to have to attempt the northern lights tutorial.

[@brianholka7004]

Such a fun exercise. I’m blown away how the skies turn out in the end. Still working on timing and keeping it clean but thank you so much for showing me such a fun technique for the northern lights and evening sunsets.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're so welcome!

[@deanne0407]

I love your videos. You have taught me so much and I love your sense of humor!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@2selah]

I love them all, but the Northern Lights are really stunning!.. thank you for everything you do.

[@anamarie8]

What a good teacher you are ! Your art is beautiful. Thank you. 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very kind thanks 😊

[@claudiotadeutancredi-jundi2146]

Congratulations Mr. Paul Clark, amazing, awesome!!! Thank you!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@claudiotadeutancredi-jundi2146]

@@ArtbyPaulClark if you want to know a sunny place, visit us here in Brazil at summer, you will enjoy a Pilsen beer! Cheers!!!

[@lindamembrey5644]

One of the best and straight forward tutorials I've seen and so enjoyable too. Made me giggle when you tried to pronounce Aurora Borielis ( not even sure I can spell it correctly 😁) I've wanted to try and paint these ever since we've had such a magnificent display here in the UK and capture the beauty as I don't have a very good camera so have had to be inspired by all the wonderful images and colours I've seen. Your tutorial of them is fantastic and thank you🙂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Linda - glad you enjoyed it!

[@julieboyle170]

Just brilliant. Love the four different sky effects.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MaiaFox-b6q]

My attempts at these have gone straight in the bin!😂 you make it look so easy!

[@christinefalconer8886]

Re watched these. They really are very informative and I will have a little practice. You do inspire me Paul. Plus I lie the colours you use and the fact you give us alternatives. A lot of artists don't so the attempts we make fail. Always succeed to produce something but not always to your calibre!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear! ... many thanks!

[@LipsitaArt]

Hi Paul! You are the funniest Artist I have ever come across. Loved all the paintings. I am a huge fan of your watercolor teachings. Keep teaching us. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a wonderful time

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 - great to hear!

[@jessamine1008]

Thank you Mr Paul. Brilliant sky-scapes and tutorial. The prominent stars in the last painting - made it all look so real..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Karen!

[@denisejohnson7553]

Wonderful night skies! I can’t wait to give them all a try.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoy!

[@fionahewkin6763]

Was going so well, three lovely paintings, then I did the northern lights 😀😄😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - 3 out of 4 ain't Bad!!!

[@muhammadakhtar9126]

Hi, I am thankful for this tutorial. You are a amazing Art teacher and Artist .God always brings happiness and prosperity in your life. Have a nice time ,we like to see you always.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@peachalcaraz]

Thank you Mr Clark for your generosity sharing your skills with us ...I love how you teach and your enthusiasm for watercolor art! I AM A FAN, sir!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@rosannebloompereira536]

Northern Canada recently had an amazing display of aurora borealis and I can't wait to try this tutorial. Thanks Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoy it Rosanne!!

[@vovchik1438]

I live in the North and watch the aurora very often. Your tutorial is the best I have seen before! The result looks very natural! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@janten6554]

Thank you so much Paul.. I love watching your videos!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@redmoon8217]

Omg, Margo so creative too. Beautiful paintings and photos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@debbievail9295]

I am a total beginner with water colors......thank you so much for teaching these methods. I have learned so much. Keep posting, Please!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Will do!

[@wendykelcey1246]

Oh WOW!!! These were just awesome!!! Thank you so much! I just loved watching. 👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@sukradi]

You're a magician Paul!!

[@sharonriley4297]

I love the Aurora borealis, I've done it several times in pastels but never in watercolor. Your tutorial has made me brave enough to try it, thank you for all your ytube lessons, they are teaching me so much, and thank you for your upbeat attitude 😊 it makes these gray days in Indiana so much brighter. 🌫☔🌬

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@scarz1951]

Another Hoosier. Well pinch my cheeks and call me Herman! I live in Marion. I'm a transplanted Hoosier.

[@cathyriach1285]

Thank you! Always look forward to Wednesdays :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yay! Thank you!

[@amandas7096]

Just stunning!!! Love them. Thank you so much Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome

[@annepieper1856]

Immer wieder super, Deine Tutorials🎉

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@joanbauman1571]

Love your paintings and demo’s and explaining as you go!! You and your wife are enjoyable and entertaining!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@juliocesarpetrini]

Your Northern Lights is the most astonishing watercolor illustration I've ever seen. Genuinely beautiful and breathtaking. Thanks you for sharing this,

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@ВалентинаЯрцева-д4ц]

Замечательные работы! Спасибо за красоту! Wonderful work! Thanks for the beauty!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My Pleasure!

[@Azeem2905]

Love it, thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@brendaanderson303]

All very beautiful!!! Thanks for another fabulous tutorial!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@vanhnguyen1770]

Paul Clark , Paul Clark…Bravo…Bravo..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! 😃 cheers!

[@rekhamav]

Those were such fun exercises. Can't wait to give them a go! Many thanks🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're so welcome!

[@СашаСокол-е9ш]

Вподобайка. Дякую. Хай щастить.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers!!!

[@Moizees311]

Love watching you paint. Thank you for the lovely music too.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rowenacorlett3146]

Looks really good fun - especially the northern lights!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

It was! - thanks Rowena!

[@nancyganjoosingh]

Magical…..that was so fantastic to watch this tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@EKS49]

I have now watched almost all of your videos and enjoyed them all, thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome, thank you!

[@EKS49]

@@ArtbyPaulClark you are welcome

[@barbarralmaxwell5118]

all l can say is just so Amazing love your work paul 😊🤗

[@barbarralmaxwell5118]

Wonderful 💞💞

[@tiffanynash9490]

absolutely gorgeous paintings. thanks for the inspiration and instructions ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rickolmsted1156]

Thank You Paul for sharing your Magic. This is the first time that I've seen your work and love it!!! I'm new to watercolor painting and learning by watching others. I'll be watching and learning a lot more from Your work. Thanks again for sharing with us.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure and welcome Rick!

[@MrKcollins701]

Love everything you do! I am a self-taught-incompetent artist, STI for short, and proud of it. Since watching your youtubbie thingies, I've had even more enthusiasm for painting 🎨 with successful results, and, well, thank you! Kathryn from Paradise on Vancouver Island BC, also called Parksville BC.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@mchris1020]

Love your Northern Lights!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@julievickers45]

Learning so much from your tutorials Paul, full of fantastic information, thankyou very much, stay safe,.😘👏😘👏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@margaretpholmes2570]

Omg! I love to watch you paint!! I will try the northern lights today. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome

[@nikkiwells1688]

Love the northern lights sky and it will be first page in my travel journal to the arctic circle in 4 weeks time 😃

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Nikki!!

[@nikkiwells1688]

Which phthalo green do I need blue or yellow shade as it seems to come as one or the other 😂

[@genevievegraff2024]

Hello Yes yes and yes ...thanks and a Happy New Year from France !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too! ... from France!

[@SatheMilind]

You are a genius. I have been trying to figure out northern lights for a while. Should have just waited fir your video. 😀

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad I could help!

[@Deedster56]

Paul, the fact that you can’t reply to all of our comments is a very good sign, and absolutely understandable! It’s funny, I was just about to search through your videos to see if I could find one on the Northern Lights, and here you are showing us this brilliant painting of one...uncanny. I have been lucky enough to witness this amazing phenomenon many times whilst living and travelling to the North of Canada (you should see this light show North of the Arctic Circle!) and I have to say you have really captured the magic. Thank you, once again, for making our Wednesday viewing so inspiring ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lovely comment as always Didi - thanks for all the support and encouragement!

[@d120veronicabuenfil4]

Thanks for your invaluable knowledge and guidance. All beautiful sunsets and northern lights.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@kathleenramsey2966]

That was absolutely magnificent and beautiful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@peterstruve9281]

Paulthat is a wonderful painting brings back so many wonderfulmemories as I lived n Eastbourne for 14 years you have given me the yearning to take up watercolour

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Peter - Love Eastbourne - worked there for nearly 30 years!!!

[@karenchurch9361]

The best aurora borealis (northern lights :) ) I have ever seen in watercolor. I must give your technique a try. Spraying makes the magic!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@PMario-qo3sw]

Thank you Paul, I’m grateful and I learn a lot with you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@rkprashar9885]

Love all the colours in the sky my personal favourite is 3rd on,....i read somewhere that water colours are difficult to handle, but with ur tutorials, the way you bring them on the paper,. ... Wordsworth comes forward and say's ...look this is exactly what i meant ....Thank you so very much blessings to you 🙏🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for sharing!

[@christinakylecasteel2429]

Paul, I am 67 years old snd have just picked up my first watercolor brush since 9th grade art class in 1969. I am truly inspired by your talent and am doing all I can to mimic it. I have watched all of your tutorials and am just now putting brush to paper. It seriously is not as easy as you make it look🙀 but am trying my best. I am determined to make this happen. My biggest problem is water to paint proportions with half pans. I know you work in the tubes and use a 60/40% water to paint. How do I judge that using the cakes of pigments? I am also working daily on my perspectives and composition. Again, you make it look so easy! I enjoy you and Margo so much, I am even considering one of your cruises. I am in Louisiana USA. Thank you for all you do to make this such a joy. Best wishes, Christina

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hi Christina - thanks for the lovely comment and it would be great to see you on the cruise. The 60/40 ratio is only a rough guide - just practice on some scrap paper mixing washes, without putting the pressure on you to paint anything in particular.

[@rebeccawong1]

Really, the sky is the limit and it is ever so changeable ... no rule. Yay 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it!