How to paint skies in watercolour by Paul Clark

Tips on how to paint 4 different skies in Watercolour.
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[@bonniedolata6342]

I love your joke about the first 20 days in January. I laughed out loud because I'm a beginner and automatically tuned to seriousness in watching water color tutorials.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great stuff Bonnie - always good to have a laugh!

[@ilknurakbay]

@@ArtbyPaulClark Absolutely!!!

[@mydearryl]

HAHAH I ALSO LAUGHED OUT LOUD! :DDD Thank you for the laugh today!

[@user-ye3rd1ls7i]

​@@ilknurakbay😊

[@KathyLovesLife]

OMG! I love his humour! And he delivers it so well. Good comedic timing and acting. I just found Paul this week and I think he’s going to change my life! 💙💙 Excellent teaching, speaking, gosh everything. Sorry for commenting all this on you!! 😊

[@gb29855]

You are born to teach Paul Great tutorial with so little words

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks very much appreciated

[@bonniecullom1007]

“The first 20 days in January” 😂😂😂 Too funny!! I love painting skies as well, thank you for the tips, your skies are lovely 👍💜😎🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Bonnie! - skies and seas my two favourite things to paint ... oh, and trees, .... and reflections .. and landscapes ... and flowers.... I'll stop now.

[@ilknurakbay]

@@ArtbyPaulClark You are so funny!!!

[@jonathanhall3894]

I agree Bonnie, I cracked up and almost spit my coffee!

[@chantalecaruso2161]

I was just about to write the same thing lol

[@kerriclarke9366]

LOL - love it!

[@suddeninspirations8184]

I am in awe over your "gift", Paul; I am hooked on your videos. THANK YOU!!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@carolrost9245]

I love to see the examples of your work illustrating the techniques in your lessons. They're beautiful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Carol

[@thomaskelly5877]

I continue to be impressed and heartened by how approachable your techniques are, how repeatable your instructions/demos are. It's a gift you give us with each of the short sessions you publish. Thank you for de-mystifying some of the harder parts of watercolour painting.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Thomas, glad I can help 😊

[@marylynntindall]

FANTASTIC demo, thank you ever so much.

[@JodyHess]

Completely agree with those who commented on Paul's droll humor! I love the well paced and clear explanations throughout (many painting tutorials have no talking at all). These lessons are super!

[@isabellethouin8899]

I love how you work with just a few colors...but all the possibilities are infinite!!!!! Your skies are amazing!!!! 🙏🖌🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Isabelle 😀

[@bluewhite7436]

Thank you Paul, I have been watching a lot of watercolor tutorials these days, your videos are my favorite!!! They are so helpful! Although they look much easier than when I actually tried, my paintings did improved a lot through following your guidance. Thank you so much for being an awesome teacher!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Lan, thanks!!

[@ionatreebyward7655]

Thanks for these tutorials! I wish to start painting more landscapes and seascapes. I cannot attend your lessons because I don't live in the UK but these tutorials will be my guide. Very well explained!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them Iona!

[@magdakrupa9495]

I feel the same :-). I really enjoy watching the tutorials and wish to be able to attend Paul's lessons!

[@paulsheldon9510]

I just love the beautiful big skies and beautiful big skies is what I’ve just watched. Paul, you’re a true craftsman at creating them! Truly amazing to watch them come to life before my eyes. Thank you for the beautiful lesson. I’m now to dedicate a study book to skies, nothing more!

[@sheriwalker7204]

Thank you for your demonstrations. You are not only a great artist, but teacher as well.

[@1fredricka]

lovely refreshing painting tutorials. Glad I found your channel !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Fredricka and a warm welcome!!! 😀

[@labtrainer09]

As folks say on your side of the Pond, "Brilliant!" Paul, this tutorial is simple, straightforward, clear, and very effective. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it helped Chris and thank you from this side of the pond!!!

[@patriciadixon4260]

I think you’re absolutely amazing! I took up painting when I retired and love to watch your work. So inspiring, that’s all I do in the evening, just watch your fabulous videos!! Soooo inspiring. Thank you very much for taking the time to create these videos. Very much appreciated. Pat Dixon from the East Midlands

[@barbmarks2566]

Thanks so much for sharing. I love painting old buildings .

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Me too! - many thanks Barb.

[@slashsubhro]

This tutorial is very helpful, I appreciate your techniques and way of teaching which is helping me a lot. I have a request can you give some tips on how to draw snow covered field or lake.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great suggestion! - it's on the list especially with winter coming!

[@josephcollins6033]

Paul, as a professor myself (and having had many, many teachers on my way there) I have ALWAYS found that the finest teachers employ a good sense of humor with the teaching. It never fails to relax the student and opens up so much for them. I thought I might have to use my inhaler after the 20 days of January thing; for 1/2 second I was actually trying to observe! Then bang! Great comedy. Thanks, as always. J

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thant's a great comment, thanks J - I think it goes way back to my old history teacher, who everyone loved. He would dress up and suddenly apear behind the desk in things like a Roman helmet and then follow on in an Italian accent! Learned lots and still love history ... probably down to him!

[@gingerburnes1860]

So good be able to come back and review these quick lessons! Thank you!

[@dhandley8893]

Refreshed my technique as I'm getting ready to do an Arizona sunset sky. The mixture of yellow and red with the red/blue wisps is perfect for what I have in mind. Can't thank you enough for your calm demeanor and easy method. Really enjoy learning from you.

[@ChristieP-hb6hd]

These are great mini-tutorials on painting skies; really enjoyed doing them. Appreciated seeing your paintings at the end using the different skies and techniques from the tutorials. Thanks Paul!

[@joycewickman3249]

Great lesson. I'm going to keep this one "earmarked" to refer back to. Your videos are so helpful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@irenedeprov]

Thank you for not only creating valuable learning tutorials, but for your amazing sense of humour as well. I’m cracking up in every video 😂😂😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome! Thank you

[@vickiemorin]

Simple and effective skies - all wonderful! Thanks so much, Paul, for the helpful tips. Regards from Vancouver, Canada ;)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My Pleasure Vicky and many thanks - Lovely to hear from someone in BC!

[@sangeetaiyer9465]

Absolutely gorgeous! Pretty skies, dancing skies, thundering skies and dusk skies...and as always, you make it seem effortless 😊 Nature and your nature flowing together...

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@karenfox9982]

Thank goodness for generous artists sharing their tips n secrets..😃...beautiful skys..😍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you Karen

[@kathleenramsey2966]

He does such beautiful works!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Kathleen!

[@maryhartman9605]

I love learning from you. You are an amazing teacher.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😃

[@pattycyr8662]

Thanks for explaining everything so well - your teaching style gives us all hope that we too can paint!

[@gatchalife3540]

I absolutely love your tutorials, I have learnt so much, please keep them going.🎨👏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Gatcha Life! - Will do! 😀

[@waterfall276]

I love skies - watching and painting. Yours are beautiful! I feel motivated to keep practising. Thanks.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-lq4no3ih5d]

Thank you for being a wonderful teacher - I enjoy watching your videos and feel I learn so much - truly appreciate that you are online!! I have purchased one of your books, and your online lessons help to bolster those lessons as well.

[@verajaouadi7869]

Thank you, Paul, for teaching us watercolour painting in such a fab way!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Vera!

[@austinjk24]

The sky is the limit with these techniques !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Love that!

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

Really love these lessons!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad to hear it Stephanie - many thanks!

[@KathleenBrown-is6yo]

This was the MOST helpful demo for clouds!!! You have made is seem so easy. Can’t wait to try all the different sky’s..!!!

[@thomasfrost1765]

Glad you have this tutorial. I have so much trouble with skies. I think I'll be doing this one a few times. Cheers, Donna.

[@alexthe1cat]

So simple yet beautiful.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! 😊 Roberta, that's a great comment!

[@nathaliedubrac6107]

Hello Paul, I’m french and maybe an artist, but the most important is that I you make me laugh everyday and I improve my english and my paintings in same Time… I will receive your book next week… I’m impatient.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's great! Merci Nathalie!

[@joannabatherson6783]

What a great variety and it looks like fun! Beautiful paintings at the end with interesting skies; thanks for sharing this helpful tutorial. In California we have a beautiful blue sky every day so this video offers some great ways to expand our horizons! Your classes bring a breath of fresh air every time viewed! 👌🎨

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks as always Joanna - I'm looking out of my studio on this June morning and it's ..... grey!

[@lhenriquepa]

I love your videos! It's absolutely impossible not to love it!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ah, very kind Luiz!

[@kalpanagogoi2371]

I can't thank you enough for this video. I have lost count of the number of papers I wasted trying to paint the sky.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Delighted to help!

[@nickilee8161]

Another fab video Paul....looking well with the new added feature..🙃

[@geoklengkwan2807]

I was in UK for 3 weeks in April 2019 and the skies then were almost the same as your January skies :). Loved visiting your country and hope to visit again. Anyway thank you for your great videos. Learning lots from your generous teaching.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@susanwingfield2647]

Fabulous! Enjoyed this so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexandruepuran]

Thanks God and youtube for bringing me here! Oh, and thank you Paul Clark for great tutorials!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Alexandru!!!!

[@judykrelove85]

Learning lots from you Paul and love your humour! Thanks a million!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for watching Judy!

[@dorothyminor7581]

Until your channel I never understood about the weights of the paints separating! Wow! Again thanks!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to help Dorothy!! - big thanks!

[@jeannehayes7859]

After many years away from watercolour painting, I’m getting reacquainted with the medium. I’ve just discovered you and your work; I love your sense of humour and your talent is skilled. January in Vancouver, BC (Canada) looks much the same as your UK skies studies! Thank you for sharing your techniques in action. I will be using more pigment for sure.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome! - and thanks Jeanne!

[@WDTRH]

these tutorials are fab! I know what i'll be upto this weekend! Jen

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great stuff! - have fun!

[@andrewpink4956]

Hi Paul, you make it look sooo easy, good to watch, thanks 🎨🎨

[@sunainaupadhyay9995]

Wonderful ways of painting skies. Everytym u taught everything in such wonderful ways. Hearty Thanks to you sir for ur dedicated tutorials which help me kinda beginners a lot. ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀 I love to help beginners!!!

[@katyh.2501]

Loved the last sky 😍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Katy - my fav too!

[@parovozik1960]

You explain very clearly. I did it all right! Thank you, Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it helped!

[@sdmanhas]

I have only been exploring watercolour since January. I really appreciate your teaching style. I have recently got your book and am looking forward to working through it alongside your video instruction. I find that l really enjoy working on skies and landscapes. You make it look so easy. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's very kind and many thanks - I really hope you enjoy my book. Just take it nice and slowly and don't put too much pressure on your self to paint a masterpiece straight away! - One of the things I always say to my beginners is 'Never be afraid to make mistakes - you learn as much from these as your successes' - good luck and most important of all - have fun!

[@rishiniv]

You make it look so simple. And less intimidating

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear!

[@KarenmitchellANI]

Two thumbs up! Thank you, I love sky's too

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@lynnemartin2291]

Stormy sky was my favourite, closely followed by the evening sky. All wonderful tips and love the seagulls. 👍👍👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad to hear it Lynne!!!

[@Flowing33]

So enjoyable! One of my favorite clouds painting tutorial video !

[@carol-annebarnes5327]

You make it look so easy! Thanks for the great tutorial and instructions.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aparnamondal6931]

I just love your tutorials ! You explain beautifully.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@MaliniGanewatta]

Thank you for this beautiful lesson.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're very welcome!

[@sarajhodges3357]

Hi Paul. Thank you for sharing your time teaching such absolutely beautiful watercoloring. During this most difficult time for most people, your sense of humor along with your obvious love of watercoloring helps many who are stuck inside.keep their sanity.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - BIG thanks as ever Sara!

[@marisalopezmolero4271]

I'learnt more about painting skies, than ever before. The fourth one is just amazing. Thanks so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're so welcome!

[@annalievanrooyen2103]

I love these tutorials! Such a high light in my day. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@phillishiraga7523]

A beautiful tutorial on painting skies! He also helps with color gradations and combinations...excellent!

[@barbarralmaxwell5118]

Wonderful Skies you are amazing hope l can get a mine to look something like yours a big hope but keep practicing love your work 😊❤

[@pranjalshelar3830]

Your techniques are amazing paul.... I love the way you explain ...it's very clear and on point... Thank you so much😊😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Pranjal! - thanks 😊

[@derekcutsinger3511]

I'm new to this medium, and your videos have been a huge help in feeling more comfortable with it. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

No problem Derek - glad I could help. I'm posting a new video every Wednesday so stay in touch!

[@derekcutsinger3511]

@@ArtbyPaulClark Great! Will do.

[@Engelhafen]

Love the yellow purple church silhouette 👍🏼

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks!

[@user-dv5ee6mj2k]

A good thing about finding your channel just today is that I can binge watch dozens and play along! I am now a BIG FAN

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome! Thank you! .... and a BIG welcome!

[@appleknocker56]

I’m so glad found your channel! Just changed from cellulose paper to real Arches 100% cotton. Found hard to learn new paper’s properties & last 4 skies turned into (even gradient) of two glaze so will try again & looking at sky each day great idea for practice!

[@kathrynledward2037]

I love this tutorial and will definitely try and improve my skies with the tips you have given. Thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kristinclarke986]

I am really happy with how my fluffy white clouds turned out! Thank you!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - Glad to hear!

[@magdalenakruczkowska9937]

I am glad I found your tutorials, they are great!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to hear that Magdalena!!!!

[@normamiller2316]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing these beautiful techniques.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@susanwilson1276]

Me too, skies are so beautiful! Gained a lot from your tips, thanks Paul...😊👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@franciemarshall6952]

Definitely the best teaching video I have seen in how to do watercolour skies. You've explained everything in good detail step by step. Brushes to use, wetting the paper, percentage of paint pigment, when to dry. Easy to follow. Keep up the good work. More videos please!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Francie!

[@EsperanzaMorenoLorenzo]

I love to see your videos and follow your tips. Thank you so much.

[@lookingup4505]

Going to do some skies today. Thanks for the tips and encouragement! Very helpful!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to help 👍

[@Anthony-gq7dk]

super , so confident and easy to follow , amazing art

[@sadananddbankapur2444]

Excellent sky painting lesson!!! Thank you!!🌹

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure 😊

[@falameyers6396]

I have watched several sky tutorials. Yours is by far the best. I love the way your work always has a spontaneous look. I will work on this today as my stay at home project..😀

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Fala!!

[@TradIrishHarper]

Absolutely wonderful

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@radheysharma9227]

Mr.Paul love your work, your teaching style, enjoying each and every video posted by you, gr8 inspiration.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them Radhey! - so pleased to help!

[@PLynn-yp7yq]

Hi, thank you for the awesome video. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and knowledge. Your lessons are wonderfully straightforward and easy to follow. And so much fun!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You're very welcome!

[@groundhoglife]

I’ve been struggling with skies for a while but after following this guide I have finally produced some really nice effects. Just subbed and looking forward to watching more of your excellent tutorials 👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it helped Dave and welcome!

[@snezanagosden4942]

Wow, wow, wow! I’ve been wasting my time. Should’ve been watching you from day 1! Seeing your paintings, and how easy you make it look, really inspires me! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome Snezana! 😊

[@christinefalconer8886]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I marvel at your talent. Inspiring. Thanks Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome, thank you!

[@carolyncibik8429]

Hello! Just wanted to tell you how much I have been enjoying your lessons! I think you're giving me just the kind of food for thought I needed just now. I live in a place with a lot of amazing skies. I have been photographing them for a few years and can't wait to try some of these ideas. Hope you have a splendid New Year, Paul, all health and happiness!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Carolyn and same to you 😀

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

So glad I found your channel,love your encouragement and great teaching style. Thank you..

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Jenny! - stay in touch - new video every Wednesday!

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

@@ArtbyPaulClark Thank you Paul, I look forward to it..

[@jonorfolk6652]

Love this one! Inspired me to do a bit of watercolour painting! Thanks Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it Jo!

[@frankgeter9392]

Love the way you teach. I painted maybe 1/2 dozen of your lessons. It's been very helpful. I'm still a newbie at painting but improving with your help. Your make it look so easy. I love your dry sarcastic humor as in the sky for first 20 days in January. I shared this my wife who has her own crafting channel. I am not sure where it may go from there.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - thanks Frank that'd great to hear!

[@jesswoodhere]

This is super helpful! Thank you for the quality content!

[@SharonH11100]

I’m blown away ~ still reeling at my having found you online! My dad was an airline pilot, so worldwide cloud-scapes have been a big part of my life. I’m beginning a daily study here in San Jose, California. Finally a reason for 2021!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That is awesome and welcome Sharon - keep in touch!!

[@argus1500]

This is by far the best tutorial I've seen on sky painting techniques. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mefinable]

I'm really enjoying your tutorials and learning a lot that is different than other teachers I've followed. Thank you for sharing them.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Meegan!!

[@chiararamella]

Favorite tutorials ever! Thank you Paul for being so inspiring. Great Teacher with perfect encouraging Teacher Voice. Your art works are soooo beautiful. Well, I need to practice now! I am absolute beginner. Gratitude for your tips and inspiration.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you! ... delighted to help!

[@gardendreamer9117]

Good morning from Portland, Oregon USA. I started painting my daily sky in August after watching this video & I’m having so much fun. Now I’m rewatching to get refreshed on your techniques so I can improve my blending skills as I continue through the months.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds great! ... have fun!

[@susanhepburn6040]

Loved the joke! Thank you so much for these demos. I recently saw a documentary on BBC4 fronted by Sheila Hancock, during which she was shown one of Turner's sketch books filled with skies - I think he must have been doing what your friend suggested - but not in January! 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it! - you've got to love Turner. I saw his watercolour exhibition at the Tate in London - the boy definitely shows some talent!!! 😊

[@mtnviewpottery]

I’m watching in later July near the east coast of the US. I also love your paintings of winter! I love your skies and I appreciate your sharing of your art!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them Jan!