I really enjoyed this. Not only did I get a lesson on watercolor painting I also got a lesson on how to mat the painting to fit a particular frame. Thank you for this. I enjoyed it so much that I subscribed in order to hear and learn more. May 2024 be a great year for you.
@paulappswildlifeart6 ай бұрын
So sorry for the late reply, but I just wanted to say thank you for that kind comment, cheers P
@deborahm44842 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips.. I taught art for 24 years but lost my job due to covid so now just paint for myself.. I subscribed 😊😊
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Deborah, so glad to have your support, cheers P
@colleenmcchesney1482 Жыл бұрын
Wow you made that cloudy sky look so simple putting it in the painting. I am loving the colors you are choosing to mix together to get your greens. This is really a great simple & quick looking landscape that I could actually attempt to try to paint. I really appreciate you sharing about how these smaller size paintings would be great to sell in addition to the regular bigger pieces. I prefer to work with the small 5 inches x 7 inches, or 4 inches x 6 inches sizes as well as the 9 inches x 12 inches or larger. Thanks for sharing this wonderful fun video. I am inspired to try this!
@waymire012 жыл бұрын
I paint primarily small (in watercolor, my past acrylic work was quite large) for several reasons... the first being cost of both supplies and framing. The second is time, I can finish a work in a single setting, or two, and move on to the next which is enjoyable for me. Third it takes away a lot of the fear of a failed painting. Fourth it's easier to display smaller art just from a wall space perspective. Fifth you seldom ever have to stretch paper. I have found some tips that may help. First use appropriately sized brushes. Work out the math and consider the expected size of your paper when purchasing.. you can save a ton of money by choosing the original size that allows you to cut/tear the size you want without waste... for example an imperial sheet gives you 5x7's with no effort, if you want 6x9 consider a 9x12 pad. Avoid blocks if you are trying to save money, it's no different than taping paper down and if you really want the block simply make your own out of your presized paper (google). Aim for works that fit premade frames in standard sizes (with matting or without). Matting makes your painting larger, however keep in mind the ratio of mat to frame to picture... a mat or frame (or the combination of the two) that is too large will make your painting seem small. I find a contrasting mat looks better than one that matches your background.. and pick one that pulls a color from your painting for cohesiveness. Avoid far away perspectives, zoom in on your subject. Consider vignettes, they look amazing in small format.
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
All very well made points thank you for the kind comment and observations, cheers P
@stockholmpearlsandviews47723 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your tutorials, great tips and inspiration. I have extremely sensitive hearing and your voice is easy for me to listen to, thank you.
@paulappswildlifeart3 жыл бұрын
Thats great news and I am so pleased you enjoy my work, cheers Paul
@sylviadeklerk62682 жыл бұрын
I love this idea! I am new to watercolour and I think this is perfect for me to start out. I am a dog lover and would love to start painting dogs and this is ideal! Thank you Sylvia from South Africa
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Hi Syivia, that is always a great way to practice and explore, good luck, cheers P
@vanhnguyen1770 Жыл бұрын
I love your Paintings
@paulappswildlifeart2 ай бұрын
Such a late reply, but thank you, cheers P
@gailahitt97383 жыл бұрын
Great information! I was doing a demo at a craft fair in May & happened to set some little 5x7 & 4x6 framed watercolors out for sale & I couldn’t believe how fast they sold. It was kind of a test & was successful. I’m going to do another craft fair in October & am going to use your ideas too. Thanks for sharing!
@paulappswildlifeart3 жыл бұрын
Thanks cracking new Gaila, nice and thank you so much, cheers Paul
@gailahitt97383 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on making prints? All I do are originals & know I should be doing prints too!
@paulappswildlifeart3 жыл бұрын
@@gailahitt9738 It is a sound idea and one I will plan, as yet sadly not P
@gailahitt97383 жыл бұрын
I know there is a lot of info on line so I can check it out. Would love to see you do a video though when you have time😊
@paulappswildlifeart3 жыл бұрын
@@gailahitt9738 I’ll look into it for sure Gaila
@Michael-lq5di19 күн бұрын
Great tips Paul
@emmadouglas82422 жыл бұрын
I would love to see an example finished of the six or nine vignettes framed under one piece of glass
@paulappswildlifeart Жыл бұрын
Hi Emma sorry for the late reply, I must get that organised I really must, watch this space, cheers P
@ivonnechacana74802 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, great idea!! I was told that painting big was easy and better, but watching your tutorial I find that small is excellent! 😊
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ivonne as artists we all have our preferences, I use what ever size I have to hand. I like 11 x 15 most of all, but these off cuts serve well, cheers P
@michaelduxbury35252 жыл бұрын
I found out about your Channel from Paul Clarke and glad I did as I thoroughly enjoyed this and found it very helpful. I will be checking out your future tutorials for sure.
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Michael, for your support. So glad you enjoyed the tutorial, cheers P
@lauramiller58922 жыл бұрын
I'm fascinated by your process! You work so freely, yet expertly. I aspire to that.
@paulappswildlifeart Жыл бұрын
Hi Laura so sorry for a late reply, but I am pleased that you are enjoying my work, cheers P
@michaelfajans6331 Жыл бұрын
thank you so glad I found you I have hope again for watercolor
@paulappswildlifeart Жыл бұрын
I hope you do, stay with it and never give up, cheers P
@esling772 жыл бұрын
I have a great respect for Artists and being able to sell Ones work is an indication of success. Ty for Sharing your Skills and knowledge. New Sub Here.
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support means a lot, and yes the selling of created work, has, is, and always will be the trial of being a full-time artist. cheers P
@rayemartineau86442 жыл бұрын
Such a good opportunity to add colorful flowers. Makes it happy.
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it, cheers P
@maureencepiel9592 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I love painting small items. I paint both portrait and landscape orientation bookmarks. I give my bookmarks to my daughter to sell in her used book store. They sell quite well.
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
That's a stunning idea Maureen, I bet they are very popular. cheers P
@jayboehm33822 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching you paint this landscape, and I appreciate your thoughts on how to present artwork in an affordable format. Thanks again!
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay that Is very kind of you, glad that it helped, cheers P
@veronicavankregten97587 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial and advice! I’m starting tomorrow!!!!!
@paulappswildlifeart2 ай бұрын
Such a late reply, but thank you, cheers P
@fiddler12522 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! This is simply perfect info for painting to fit a mat to fit commercial frames. I've been buying good quality, watercolour, paper, in large sheets, and cutting into half, quarters, etc. Great, or so I thought; good use of good, quality, paper. Yet my paintings are not the size to fit any standard mats or frames. Live and learn! :) Now to sort this out for more practical sizes to paint for mats to sell. Thanks very much! :)
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jan so glad it helped, cheers P
@cherigreen44712 жыл бұрын
Your work is beautiful! I liked the music at the end too!
@paulappswildlifeart Жыл бұрын
Hi Cheri so sorry for a late reply, but thank you for that, very kind, cheers P
@terrilikens49752 жыл бұрын
I am just beginning to sell my art. The sizing advice is helpful!
@paulappswildlifeart Жыл бұрын
Hi Terri, so glad that it helped, cheers P
@Bearwithme5602 ай бұрын
I wish I'd found you ages ago! This is NOT trivial information.
@paulappswildlifeart2 ай бұрын
So glad it has helped you cheers P
@evahagemeyer91422 жыл бұрын
Glad I found your tutorials!
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eva thank you so much , cheers P
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eva, very kind, cheers P
@tomirvingmusician7200 Жыл бұрын
Very informative and presented very well. Thanks for sharing. …
@paulappswildlifeart Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Tom glad that you enjoyed it, cheers P
@jenniferguay55322 жыл бұрын
Love your paintings! So inspired as a newbie! Thank you!
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
That you Jennifer, that is very kind cheers P
@jenniferguay55322 жыл бұрын
Love your music too! Awesome artist. Hi
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Thank you again, P
@stephaniecorbett53562 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting, thank you.
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Stephanie, cheers P
@danakolpin12892 жыл бұрын
I am new to watercolor. Great advice
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dana sorry for the late reply, but glad it helped you, cheers P
@1aliassmith2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful - thank you.
@paulappswildlifeart Жыл бұрын
Hi LeAnne so sorry for a late reply, but many thanks that is very kind, cheers P
@yvonnebailey242 жыл бұрын
Love this
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
so glad that you enjoyed it yvonne cheers P
@kellyhalligan13283 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thanks!
@paulappswildlifeart3 жыл бұрын
So glad you liked it , cheers Paul
@ccgoodfellow39172 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU IMMEASURABLY.
@ccgoodfellow39172 жыл бұрын
I'm the author of the suspense novel The Lincoln Clone and also paint...the practical, fiscal aspects are so appreciated.
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much and so pleased to have you as my latest Patron, many thanks Paul
@colinremmer24176 ай бұрын
Hi, Do you have any vidoes on how to scan and prepare your artwork for prints? Thanks
@tmikeporter2 жыл бұрын
Giving us an idea of what a single or a group of four might sell for in your country would be helpful.
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, always hard to pin values to artwork, it depends on so very many variants , ability , following, experience, how collectible one is, sizes and last but not least country being sold and the market in that country. I charge between £25 for tiny up to £125 for 1/8 imp. Hope that all helps you, cheers P
@MsMerlin3332 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information Paul , your paintings are beautiful and the video was relaxing to watch.😊 I do have some small paintings I want to sell and thought about buying ready made frames due to the cost of prof. framing. I am using quality paper and paints and would like to know if you use archival boards and mats in these frames? Thanks
@paulappswildlifeart Жыл бұрын
Hi so for a late reply, I feel that if you paint to set sizes then by good ready-made frames with standard mats, they will look good to sell without costing your soul, cheers P
@MsMerlin333 Жыл бұрын
@@paulappswildlifeart Thank you 😊
@sonyasonyacollins6919 Жыл бұрын
Loved your tutorial. Im an artist but struggling to sell anything, people dont seem to be buying. Ive tried doing prints, bookmarks and cards but not earning anything. Do you have any suggestions.? Thanks, all the best.
@dianetaylor425610 ай бұрын
Lovely 😊 what would I price a small painting like this one for if I may ask?
@yvonnewagner53222 жыл бұрын
Check out how aureolin is not lightfast. I sell my work and make sure to never use pigments that will change over time, so the customer gets what they paid for.
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Yvonne I cover this in another video Use Schminke Aureolin Modern no worries with that one, cheers P
@clarejohnson232 Жыл бұрын
Really helpful! How do you package your paintings in plastic ?
@paulappswildlifeart Жыл бұрын
Hi Clare, if I am simply displaying them mounted, yes I use a cellophane self seal pocket to keep them safe. cheers P
@Elizabeth588868 ай бұрын
Why did the blue and yellow merging in the sky not turn green?
@lucytupper6911 ай бұрын
I get my frames from charity shops THEN do my painting to fit!
@lynneellis2647 Жыл бұрын
How do you scan your paintings for printing? I have been taking photos for my social media, but am finding they are not good enough for printing due to cropping and enlarging them.
@terayahm68732 жыл бұрын
Did you wet paper first?
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tera no it was a dry brush, controlling the flow of paint and softened with a damp brush as needed, cheers P
@jamesjohnson22382 жыл бұрын
What do small paintings matted generally sell for-- ballpark??
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
My own prices James start at £25 up £125 for small images up to 9 x 12" hope that helps. cheers P
@jamesjohnson22382 жыл бұрын
@@paulappswildlifeart that does help. Thank you!!
@rayemartineau86442 жыл бұрын
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@budakart2 жыл бұрын
Come to Al Islam n success
@paulappswildlifeart2 жыл бұрын
Thank you cheers P
@budakart2 жыл бұрын
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@donaldnorlie3773 Жыл бұрын
Paul, what about the frames? You mentioned that you make frames. I'd like to see a video on that. They are very expensive considering the their cost. Thank's for the good video..