How to Paint Sunlight Through the Trees in Watercolour

A Step-by-step Guide on How to Paint Sunlight Through the Trees in Watercolour by Professional Artist Paul Clark
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Materials:
Paper:
Arches 140lb Cold Press - Block.
Brushes:
Paul Clark Series Watercolour Brushes - Mop, 3/4" Flat, No.6, 12 Round,
No.3 Rigger,
Paints:
JACKMAN'S WATERCOLOURS
FRENCH ULTRAMARINE, PAYNE'S GREY, DIOXAZINE PURPLE (Winsor & Newton), BURNT SIENNA, BURNT UMBER, SAP GREEN, CADMIUM YELLOW
Music:
Transaction ID 5744830
Item: 119562613
Format: Music
Title: The Beauty Of Nature (Peaceful Background Music - Nature, Birds, Piano, Guitar)
License: Individual License, Commercial
Composer: Walking Nature World

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

You are one of a handful of artists on KZbin, who explain their techniques selflessly. It is the hallmark of a great teacher. Salute you 🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's very kind of you to say - thanks!

[@gretchenmack-pq4fo]

Yes, Paul is definitely one of the few artists that give selfless instruction!

[@gretchenmack-pq4fo]

Good morning Paul from the state of Wyoming USA! Just wanted you to know I have been watching your tutorials for almost 2 years, subscribed to your channel as well. Gave up my art to raise a family, and just in the last couple of years got back into it. Stumbled across one of your videos and have been hooked ever since! I practice your techniques a lot, I paint along with a lot of your videos, and really have gotten my confidence back. So, thank you again for being such a great, and selfless human when you are teaching! Happy 2024!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much and same to you for 2024!

[@kimyarmuch120]

As an introverted artist, I really enjoy your succinct instructions without a lot of extra chatting. It's so relaxing to understand what you're doing, then simply watch you do it and learn. Thank you! :)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Kim!!

[@kathymckinstry1649]

Couldn’t agree with you more. Some of the artist I’ve watched talk constantly and I find it distracting. Paul’s teaching techniques are spot on!

[@peterpearce3146]

Hi Paul I am aged 78 and unfortunately I have MS . I have found that painting gives me peace of mind and the challenge is really good for me. I have always enjoyed your demo's so thank you so very much for helping me. Peter.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Peter - happy to help in any way!

[@godstendermercies6394]

Avoid sugar in all it's forms, carbs, processed foods, seed oils and dyes. Eat a mainly carnivore lifestyle. Get in nutrient salt. Heal and thrive 🕊❤️

[@nukenjale]

Lovely experience to see how magically morning freshness arrives on the paper

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Nikhil!

[@melbillmc]

Thank you! I love that you shared the one you weren’t happy with.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks for watching Melaney!!

[@vee35233]

How beautiful is this!! Now that the secret is out, I might be able to bring a few rays of sunshine into my painting life - thank you very much for a bit of magic, Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - go for it Veronica!

[@sueabel6239]

Another great tutorial, Paul thank you. I'd love to see a tutorial with a canal in it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hi Sue - thanks and suggestion noted.

[@maryhaynes5946]

Love your tutorials and your explanations of your techniques. Enjoying your sense of humor as well😀😀

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@Imma_rose2]

A cool rainy day in the US-perfect time to paint sun rays! You’re consistently awesome!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers Deborah!

[@donnagoode6923]

the ethereal music is perfect for this painting

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Donna!

[@chukkyinsights1459]

❤I always love to watch how sunlight scatters through trees and makes light and shadow... I love to paint it. That sunlight beam reminds me of my Demise sister smiling at me 😢

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to help!

[@dees.8713]

just recently discovered your channel and love it! I would love a tutorial on painting old houses & barns. Also, I love close-ups of wildlife painted in their natural habitat or farm animals. Thanks for all the tips and inspiration!

[@monalisamackey783]

Beautiful painting! I really enjoyed this! I loved the soft music with birds chirping happily as you painted…perfect music for this tutorial!

[@redbeard365]

Stunning and wonderful. I long to return to England to see my family. It's a joy to listen to you teach. Thank you for helping us all become better artists Mr. Clark.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Kris!

[@aukjevisser8651]

I watch from the Netherlands and can follow the tutorials well. I dow't speak English fluently, but i do understand. I am very happy with the examples and the good explanation. I learn a lot. I like your humor, the seagulls and matching clothes. I watch the videos over and over and hope to make them all. greetings from Aukje for now.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you very much!

[@vanhnguyen1770]

I cannot SAY anything about a GREAT ARTIST : PAUL CLARK !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

many, many thanks!

[@mamapata08]

Stunning! The best artist and the best teacher! Greetings!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Paty - greetings!!

[@kimberlypeterson9274]

This was very helpful especially the clear ruler and tissue. The absolutely best tip was working from one point for rays of light. This will help many! Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it helped!

[@Deedster56]

Oh boy, this was a BEAUTY, Paul! Thank you so much for showing us how to achieve this truly magnificent effect. As always, in your inimitable style and humour, we are in good hands. Wednesday’s are now my favourite ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks again Didi - always great comments!! ❤️

[@chatita9527]

Thank you, this is so beautiful. I will definitely try this one. Best regards from Berlin Germany 👍🤗🇩🇪

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You’re welcome Chatita 👍🤗🇩🇪

[@rebeccahewitt1722]

I am usually a silent watcher of your channel, but I just wanted to say that I love watching your videos, and your techniques have taught me so much. Thank you for all your work!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Rebecca

[@wryter93]

I'm in love with your work. I painted this along with you, after watching it 4 times, of course. It was a blast and mine actually looks decently close. (A little too heavy handed on mine)Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@sunainaupadhyay9995]

This is incredibly beautiful morning sir. How could one can make so easily the most difficult tasks ? U can do everything here on earth as up above the almighty God. The effects of beam and the boughs look awesome.the colour choice is marvelous. On the whole u r a rare artist who cam teach difficult ones so easily.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks as always for your lovely comment Sunaina!

[@cajsheen2594]

Wonderful tuition Thankyou! I do marvel at your way of choosing a beverage and deciding what to paint to compliment it! Cheeky, aren't I? XXX

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - yes, it's a skill - my only worry is I might run out of beers!

[@kathymckinstry1649]

I enjoyed watching you create another beautiful painting Paul! You’ve got some very complimentary comments here, congratulations for being recognized. 👏🏻

[@traceyschack3343]

I do so enjoy Wednesday’s. You make it look so easy. Thanks again Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome Tracey!

[@OLAA513]

lovely wednesday with another great painting ,useful technique and nice music.thank you paul🌹

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Ola!

[@IshtarPainting]

I had bad day today, but when reached to your today's video I feel better already with more hope. Thank you for sharing such amazing videos of my favourite hobby/watercoloring

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I'm so glad! - keep in touch!

[@nanettecolbourne7595]

Had to have an unwanted break from your tutorials but back again and loving every minute. I've missed you! Thank you Paul

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Welcome back Nanette - missed you too!!

[@scarz1951]

WOW! Incredible. I'd love to be able to do that. I may get the chance to learn, depending on the results of the biopsy the surgeon sent away yesterday.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it! .... good luck with the results Chuck!

[@anitaday7537]

I don’t know you …but I wish you good luck with the results all the same. 🙏🏼

[@scarz1951]

@@ArtbyPaulClark Thanks Paul. Its a contest between the intestines and the heart. I'm as ready to go as I'll ever be. Just gotta get the will in order and decide what to do with the house and find a good home for Cooter.

[@scarz1951]

@@anitaday7537 Thank you Anita.

[@marthacaballero1106]

@@scarz1951 I hope your results come out good and if they don’t, that you get the proper treatment that will get you healthier. Hugs!

[@bevhassall8809]

Thank you so much for helping us do this painting. I sat with my grand daughter and we did this together, it was a wonderful experience

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@davidinger961]

Great as usual! I've thought of doing an underwater painting with,and trailing weeds with say perch carp tench, and showing Lily stems up to the under side of the Lily pads. submerged Monet !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Sounds great - go for it David!

[@asphotography6443]

Dear Paul .. Thank you, your technique is fantastic !!! | Alex

[@kathrynoreilly6064]

You just light up my day with your painting, Mr Sunshine

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lovely to hear - thanks Kathryn!

[@sharonrose160]

This style of painting seems to be the heart of watercolor and it’s magic and it’s fun to do which I am finding is important to me these days. Can’t wait to try.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nadezdagarden]

Paul, I enjoyed painting this 'Sunlight in the forest' with you. I think that this picture is symbolic - the light of the sun rays breaks through the trunks of trees, especially in our hard times. Thanks for your talent. Saint Petersburg

[@inherjyze1ify]

You are a fantastic water color artist and teacher. I think i will add one more to your title and start calling you the colorful T-shirt guy.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol! - T-shirt guy it is!

[@IMMA383]

Just love it, wow!. Thank you Paul.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Cheers Imma!

[@6862211]

Love it! Thanks for your time in teaching us!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lynncunningham-d4v]

Loved watching this lovely tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@armandosrd.l9610]

Man, you make it look easy, 😃 loved the outcome it turned out fantástic! Thank you for the video. Please paint a deep ocean fish and coral scene. Thank you Paul, greetings from Mexico.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great suggestion! - on the list!!! 😃

[@rebeccajosteelman563]

Good morning. Oooh, I just love it, Mr. C, some wonderful work and a beautiful picture to awaken to view this great day ~ Blessed Autumnal Equinox to everyone ❤:-)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! You too!

[@lisamurphy5007]

Fantastic!! This was SOOOOOO educational!! I have struggled with this very thing. Thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful Lisa!

[@debbiedennisart]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful painting. I love when the sun comes through the trees.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Debbie!

[@lyndamcnally6263]

Wonderful demo Paul. Thank you! I’m going to tackle this today!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Lynda!!

[@aileencura4795]

Am a fan Mr. Clark. You are so generous with sharing your techniques. Thank you so much.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

So nice of you

[@vickipritchard2082]

I am now a fan and student of yours, having only watched this one video so far. You make it fun, pleasant, and easy to learn.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome, thank you! ... and a BIG welcome Vicki!

[@ericbromley1309]

Hi Paul, just watched your watercolour, sunlight through the trees... full of atmosphere... great!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rosakuan9660]

HI Paul , I am watch your channel from Taiwan , Asia , can’t say enough a million of thanks for your lesson which driven me to pick my brush and give it a go , the last time I tried to paint was 30 years ago ….guess what , this time I can really enjoy the painting and love what I come up by following your steps ,,,,, love your humor and encouragement.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's very kind Rosa - many thanks!

[@barbarahutchins9267]

More Paul Clark magic!!!! This one is spectacular.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks Barbara!

[@anitaday7537]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. Your tips are great i have learnt a lot. And your humorous touches are the best ! Thanks again.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome Anita!

[@青い空-b3n]

Hi, I am echo from Japan, so enjoy to watch your videos since 6 month ago, learned a lot of painting skills from you , and how to easy painting , thank you so much! See you next week!😄

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome! Thank you Echo from Japan!!

[@Diansik1]

Do you know what you did, mister Clark?! Do you know?! Now I have tonns of watercolour paper blocks, watercolour paints and brushes... And in addition now I am waiting for your book which I bought week ago... You gave me inspiration, that what you did! :D And to be honest I am very happy with it. Thanks KZbin Alogithms God, that I found your channel. I am absolutely beginner and all my painting looks like I am 4 years old (I am 27...), and I don't have some inner talent, but I believe that I can teach myself with your help how to make beautiful Art. I am soooo sad that I can't go to your classes offline (I am from Latvia, Riga), but in this hard times your videos are helpful to reliefe my sadness. THANK YOU.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!!! - what a lovely comment Diana - thanks very much and so good to hear from someone it Latvia!

[@KalaiSelvi_thestar]

Oh wow. Another difficult subject made to look easy by Mr Clark's magic. Thanks.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janewineinger1569]

OMG, now I have to watch it again! The misting so often to give hard and soft edges to the leaves, etc. was an epiphany!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timfriesen6744]

How I love waking up on Wednesday and know that there’s something new from you to try, thanks!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much Tim!

[@karenarmendariz2858]

You always WOW me! How you turn a white piece of paper into something so beautiful is just awesome. 👍😁

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Karen 😀

[@squadiodatamj5998]

A (another) fully satisfying tutorial, Paul. Many thanks (again). The paint-along went as well as could be expected with a significant interruption (= completely dried) when I was slinging my variety of colours onto the wet paper. I will be painting along again. Good stuff!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it - many thanks!

[@nancyganjoosingh]

Excellent tutorial, I badly wanted these tips as I am painting a tree with sun beams bursting through. Thanks Paul for sharing.

[@TheWildAlexa]

THAT WAS BRILLIANT!! Thank you!!!! This may have the most useful watercolor tutorial i have ever watched! Packed with tips and tricks!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks 😊

[@abbyw6167]

Merci Paul pour cette pause détente en votre compagnie :0) AB

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Merci aussi Abby!

[@masja1790]

So I got home from work today, parked the car in the garage and sat for a few minutes, tired and just taking in the silence....looked at my phone and literally yelled "YAAAAY Paul just uploaded a video...wuuuhuuu!!" Jumped out of the car and went inside to watch. 😂 And I love it. Thanks for another beautiful and calming video, Paul. Gave me energy!! 🙏🏻💕 And pleeeeease paint some mushrooms ind the forest! Pleeeease 😊😊😊🙏🏻

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ahhh, lovely comment Masja - thanks so much!

[@ТатьянаСмолич-ч1з]

Thanks for your lessons❤ I'm from Belarus

[@sherryculler8313]

Thank you for the step-by-step detail with wonderful instruction. How I love to learn and was delighted to watch and explore my own fun painting with you. Such a sweet blessing.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@vickyking3408]

You make it look sooo easy,what a wonderful talent you have and a joy to watch, thank you Paul

[@רחלתמרי-כ9נ]

Thank you. I love your paintings, your accurate instructions, and your English humor!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@ellatingstrom6680]

I've found a new favorite channel in you. You're a great teacher!

[@elenavaleto]

Wow

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Elena!

[@vitamigues6455]

It's very hard to find tutorials for painting techniques that actually work. Thank you so much for the help. I'm excited to get to work on this new technique.❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@merium401]

Just lovely thank you!! I keep trying to do southwestern scenes in the desert with mountains and cacti. My cactuses do not look real they look flat not three dimensional. Paul Clark could we please do some southwestern landscapes? That is my suggestion that you asked for sweetie.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - yes, I've got some desert scenes coming soon!

[@lifeliveit2961]

I received my watercolor brushes in the mail yesterday. So happy!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@sruthiy7461]

I am trying almost all of your paintings.. they are turning out to be amazing 🎉

[@aeshna777]

Ohhh, you are the best! Always providing us so nice paintings and with a load of humour included in the videos;) Have a lovely day!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@everyoneisanartist6]

Thank you, cheers to the sunshine!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@marzenamania7266]

What a beautiful painting! I love watching your tutorials. All your paintings are amazing! 🤩

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@penelopemartin3597]

Really enjoyed this tutorial - I had an idea for a painting which had sunlight through trees but had no idea how to do that effect with Watercolour. Then I got a msg on my phone for this tutorial. Serendipidity! Can't wait to try this out ! Enjoy your bits of humour also.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful Penelope!!

[@PhyllisFun]

Greetings and happy fall from sunny Colorado on 9/22/21. I found your channel a week ago and like a good book I can’t put it down. Thanks for the wonderful tutorials and generous sharing of your talent. Your paintings are beautiful and inspire me to try new techniques to achieve the full potential of the medium.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Welcome aboard Phyllis and many thanks!!

[@paulafoore8684]

Paul, I appreciate you so much! Thanks for sharing your talent. You are a wonderful teacher!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I appreciate that!

[@sandyreuter2550]

I love this painting! Love that you use all those techniques for achieving the beautiful painting. Thank you for sharing all of these with us!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much!

[@terrilikens4975]

I really appreciated this one. I have a sunburst photo over a dry creek bed I hope to do justice to.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Go for it Terri!

[@sheelanr7318]

Wonderful and Marvelous ideas Mr.Paul, Thank you so much for your guidance on sun rays painting 💖💖

[@leannepattullo9765]

Oh Paul , this painting really touched my heart - at the moment my father passed away I looked up to the sky and the light was bursting through the clouds in just this manner so every time I see light rays like this I think of him . I am so thrilled to see how I might be able to try and pant something like this - thank so so much ! You are awesome !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Ah, that's nice Leanne - so glad to help.

[@paulafoore8684]

We’ve recently moved to an area with walking trails in the tall piney woods. After a rain shower, with a few puddles on the paved trail and all the fall colors and the late afternoon sun, it was such a beautiful picture. I would love to try and capture it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear ... and thanks for sharing!

[@maureenreed8162]

Paul ive learned so much from you. My work has improved and my confidence has grown in just a few short weeks following your 3 T’s - tips, tricks and techniques. You’ve such a wonderful, simple yet thorough way of explaining how to do things. Thank you so much.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Fantastic Maureen - have fun!

[@chrishushion1527]

Thank you Paul! I really appreciate your teaching style- sharing colors, brushes, pitfalls etc. your voice is pleasant to listen to, and the background music is lovely, making watching your video, a pleasant experience as well as a great learning one. I’m a beginner, painting, almost a year and have much to learn. Thanks for your help from south of Phoenix Arizona, USA!🌵🏜️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome and a big thank you 😊

[@Moon999Girl]

I think I will watch this one more time before attempting it.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

That's a good plan - it's always difficult to pick up everything first time!

[@DianaWinch]

Thank you for such clear and helpful information on painting sunlight through trees.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pedro4lola640]

Love the morning after analysis 🧐

[@josephcollins6033]

You are wonderful, Paul. I am ready to whip it out for you! My credit card, I mean. Can't wait to subscribe.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol!!!! - funny as always J!

[@susancollington6112]

Another great tutorial Paul, I think I'm really going to enjoy this one, here's hoping it's successful. Since finding you on youtube in March? this year I have learnt so much from you and also that watercolour is not the easiest way to paint but love it all the same. Love your, and Margots style of painting and humour, adding that to the art group what more could you want - Heaven, thank you both 👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lovely comment -many thanks Susan!!!

[@JoyAloha709]

Thanks for another interesting tutorial, filled with fun, creative and effective techniques. Happy to say that today I received from Amazon a set of pastel pencils, that I ordered due to your frequent use in the tutorials. You’re my watercolor guru!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! - great to hear Gila!

[@terryshaw542]

Beautiful painting, Thank You

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you too!

[@HSkyler]

Paul, that is just lovely! Simple, yet elegant. I'm definitely going to try this one. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@lourdesfernandez3162]

What a beauty!!!!! Loved it! Thank you so much for the different tips how to paint the light. PS-Your shirt 😁... and your glasses to protect you from the sunshine and....not knowing how to count....hilarious!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@beatrizhosken4258]

Ha..ha...little miss sunshine very cute

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Lol - cheers Beatriz!

[@pu-pdrs2105]

That’s awesome! I know a lot things and good breaking rules in watercolour thanks to you… things like I didn’t know after 5 years academic painting😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lovewillwinnn]

You just came up in my feed and I have to say you are my favorite of all the watercolor teaching channels I know! You are the master! 👩🏻❤️😍‼️

[@annhinson5670]

All I can say is WOW! I have a few pictures of lots of trees with the sun pouring through but I'm not ready to tackle it yet.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it Ann!

[@gailhompeschbrett3306]

This is wonderful! So many great techniques wrapped up in one lesson. Thank you!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!