How to Paint Water in Watercolour - 5 Easy Lessons!

How to Paint Water in Watercolour - 5 Easy Step-by-Step Lessons by Professional artist Paul Clark.
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[@mr.m8123]

I am a complete beginner who, because I am no artist, can make repeated attempts to produce a decent little painting with no pressure and no expectation. Your tutorials are a delight to watch; perhaps I'll be abler to do some of what you are doing one day, but just watching and listening to you while you work is so peaceful. Despite not having real talent to speak of, just the attempt has been great for me. Your tutorials are at once peaceful, informative and encouraging. Thank you so much for this little island of calm and sanity amidst so much discord... Kindest regards....robert

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Robert and delighted to help!

[@awhite55grands]

Robert, you are an artist in the making! Not fluffing your feathers, it’s truth. Art isn’t about talent, it’s about skills learned, time invested to hone those skills (practice) & persistence to keep going. All artists go through growing pains of frustration & self doubt. Push through that, quiet the negative chatter & you will begin to see improvements, learning from trial and error, gaining confidence with each piece. How many tries does it take to learn to ride a bike well? Same principle applies to art & any new endeavor. Hang in there & hush that naysayer in your head. Hope this encourages you!

[@crystalnitz8225]

Yes! Island of calm and sanity - and lighthearted happiness. So grateful for that too!

[@pozucina]

Wow! My sane feelings!!!!

[@consueloyoung4484]

Thank you for writing the thoughts running through my mind. When I start, dare I say, a painting, it is always with a hope and a prayer. I hear that through the process, there’s a period of uncertainty, boy do I feel uncertain but I also refuse to give up because it’s not my style. I will continue to work at getting better, some day I might even call myself an artist.♥️

[@user-xf8zz5oj2x]

Since I found your channel I have discovered a new world and I am fascinated with watercolours. Thank you very much for sharing all your knowledge. You are very very generous. I have no words to thank you for everything you teach and encourage us. You are a true teacher, who transmits his knowledge, with good humor, and who knows how to bring out the best in a person. Your book is very good, but your step-by-step videos are amazing. Happy to have discovered your channel and although I still don't know how to paint, I really enjoy a lot what I'm going to do thanks to you. Greetings from Pamplona.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hi there - what a lovely comment many thanks and happy to help!

[@StrangeArrangements]

You are so very talented and personable. I think you should have your own television show. Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you! - that's kind of you to say!

[@mayurshinde8651]

You exactly understand the problems beginners face, Great help, Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful! ... thanks!

[@100Suerte]

Paul, thank you so much for your lessons! You cannot imagine how useful and inspiring they are! And it doesn't matter that we live in different countries, I consider you my teacher in watercolour.

[@conniehenricksen9533]

Paul you are a fantastic teacher! Thank you ! You simplify the paintings so we can adapt it when we do our own paintings

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure! - thanks for your lovely comment!

[@awendaawenda8011]

Me too!

[@redaj77]

Fully agree. Thanks so much, Paul. Just starting to learn and love this tutorial.

[@carlduffin]

I enjoy these sketch tutorials more than the full projects, equipping us with the tools and skills to tackle bigger projects.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Good to hear Carl!

[@myolwin644]

I just can enjoy as we Myanmar has difficult situation because of the military junta. Thank you so much. I like your tutorial very much.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure and hope things get better for you soon!

[@PardeepKumar-kb2hk]

My seascapes are dedicated to you... tutorials really helped me a lot

[@borleyboo5613]

Lovely paintings. I love water, sea, river, lake, stream etc and I really want to paint it properly. So this tutorial was just what I needed. And I love the little touches of humour. ‘Orange uniforms……no, not Guantanamo Bay’. Lol. 😂

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sllankford7785]

This is what I love about watercolor: at first the paint are just blobs on a paper and then they magically transform into an image.... You are awesome Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Me too - it's always exciting!

[@debwarren608]

Wait,wait, wait. And there’s the magic. Thank you so much.

[@dianebaresich1580]

Wow -- a blade to put the sparkle on the water! I've never seen that. Will have to try it. Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@Imma_rose2]

You have magical teaching skills! My Wednesdays are now a day for anticipation, excitement, laughter, learning, and wonder. All thanks to you Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Deborah!!

[@tezoodle]

I had no idea that I was going to watch 3 of your tutorials on waves, water & reflections this morning, but I'm glad I did - excellent tips and ideas for beginners and improvers. It's lovely to see your mixing palette so that I can see the water/pigment ratio which is always something that I could improve on. Brilliant tutorial - thanks Paul x

[@ozlemarat3896]

While you’re painting, it’s seems so simple. Thank you, i will try it all.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun!

[@hellewellejus2895]

You are a brilliant teacher…learning sooo much from you, thank you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome Helle!

[@dankahorvathova8244]

Paul you are like wizard xxxx thank you for sharing your amazing talent xxx

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My Pleasure Danka!

[@rmuller366]

Beautiful Paul! #4 is my favorite. I’m in love with Prussian Blue. Blessings to you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! You too!

[@happybee0622]

You are the best teacher ever! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you!

[@labtrainer09]

Hi, Paul. I somehow missed this marvelous water tutorial earlier this winter, when I was struggling mightily with the advice and examples of other watercolor artists. Now, here you are, offering us simpler, straightforward, and proven techniques to create different "looks" in water, including ROUGH water, which other artists usually avoid or fail at. Thank you so much, Chris (Maine, USA)

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OblioandArrowInc]

I’ve watched numerous videos and went straight out and bought a watercolour set and have been flying through my pad trying everything. I’ve always been afraid of trying this but I tell your lessons are so valuable I’m accomplishing alt thanks a million

[@kalaiselvi_275p]

Wow! Tissue and a magic scalpel to bring those waves to life! Love it!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like it!

[@kattdejager6102]

Thanks so much you have been a wonderful and giving teacher God bless you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! You too!

[@verenareps630]

Danke für diese tollen Tips . ❤

[@cherrysimmonds5836]

Thank you so much Paul, another great tutorial. I found the rough sea particularly interesting and effective, and the wave was amazing to watch as it took shape. Plenty to keep us going until next week !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very welcome

[@constanceohara3191]

Thank you for this tutorial, Paul! I've never seen/had one, but I watched an artist use one the other day and was fascinated. Looks fantastic for florals and landscapes. So happy to have found you on KZbin! I enjoy not only your painting, but the calm atmosphere you create while doing so.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful! ... thanks so much!

[@gabiponzlet570]

Bin einfach immer wieder hin und weg es ist kein bisschen langweilig anzusehen einfach top

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Danka Gabi!!!

[@bllewis52]

You are an excellent teacher Mr. Clark. Thank you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I appreciate that! - thanks!

[@radiantatriatmadja9888]

Simple yet beautiful and perfect. I always love your fresh joke. Paul, you are a genious.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you kindly

[@withstarsvini]

It's the most crucial and hard part of any painting where we have to paint water,thanks for making this video for us

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tatsymarie3196]

Thank you for the wonderful, and easy to follow instruction. Much appreciated!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gary5345]

I'm a 53yo newbie, started last week and have done 6 paintings. I love it. Thank you for these. Can't wait to get home to follow these. Best regards to you

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Gary, many thanks!

[@pattirodriguez2249]

Thank you Paul,and love the sound effects!😁❤

[@ClarkFineArt]

Me too! Some of my favorite parts! Perfectly placed, wonderful job Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@mamapata08]

You’re really amazing! It looks so easy to do, but I struggle all the time. I will try and try until I get the same results as you. Thank you very much for teaching us! 🙏🏼😁

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@melindaavila498]

Paty, I feel the same way! I will keep trying. I like Paul's style!

[@mamapata08]

@@melindaavila498 WE must keep practicing. It's the only way 😊👍

[@latelierdefabrice]

The painting of the little bridge is magnificent! Congratulations

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@adityavickramsingh9270]

Enjoyed the brief demonstration about painting water Thank you so much

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Doodkapje]

Paul: "...a simple little scene." Me: *Cries in ultramarine* I guess practice makes perfect (I know what I'll be doing this weekend)! Wonderful, diverse examples. Thanks again, Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

many thanks!

[@mistytanner212]

Margo was right! after 24 hours of anticipation I am not disappointed, exactly what I needed. Also do you buy a new shirt for every video, or do you have a special room for "video dressing room" I love the water drop. Its so soothing. And as always a perfect tutorial with lots of smiles.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks Misty - some of the shirts I make up myself - some I get on Amazon about 2 days before!!!!

[@strokesbypooja510]

Wow !! So glad I found this video on KZbin!! You are a great artist 🎨

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

Thank you Paul for sharing, you're the best!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure!

[@BevColam-ni1fv]

I really enjoy painting with Paul Clarke. Thank you for your videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are very welcome

[@dorothyminor7581]

Your boat on the sea was so realistic I had to stop the video and take sea sick meds!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

lol! - good of you to say!!!

[@karogoldgrabe4016]

@@ArtbyPaulClark GC k na

[@lorisharding940]

Paul I've always avoided seaside water color painting until now .....thanks for demystifying crashing crashing waves !!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Very welcome

[@rhondapoon7998]

I absolutely loved this.

[@lyndamitton4496]

You have taken away my ‘terror’ of even the thought of painting water! Fantastic…thank you so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Good to hear Lynda!

[@IMASHALOVE]

Actually, your sound effects are the best .....😘, THANKYOU SO MUCH !

[@giulianareed8140]

These are such useful lessons. And for me, deceptively harder than they look. Practice, practice, practice!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it Giuliana!

[@giulianareed8140]

❤️

[@yyiyiyyiyi6837]

Thank you so much! Water has always been what I struggle with the most

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to help!

[@klefleee]

You made me smile for the first time for today. Thank you and your seagulls ♥

[@lourdesfernandez3162]

Water....good water that's what it counts!!!🙂 I really enjoyed this video like all your videos and I thank you always. Learning a little about art every single day. THANK YOU.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome

[@lorenacairo6079]

I love watching you. You’re so funny. You’re a great teacher.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I appreciate that

[@crystalnitz8225]

Love this refresher on water techniques! Thank you Paul!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it Crystal

[@ruthdallas6125]

No need for a reply Paul. Just want to say I love your reflections and I’m getting a bit better thanks to you.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Good to hear Ruth ... too late, already done it!!!

[@lindamclean8809]

Ooooh......your seas are gorgeous 👍👍👍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much

[@catherinevangass4927]

Thank you, you're a great teacher!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

I appreciate that!

[@michellehurrell4274]

I live by the sea and would love to paint it’s different moods so thank you for showing me how. I’m excited to have a go.

[@KarenByrd-il9kd]

Beautiful, enjoyed. Look forward to next lesson.Karen, USA, NC

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ernstroad]

Fantastic. Had to watch several times. You pack a lot of technique into such a short video., Thanks.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Artdrawingartdrawing]

I’ve really enjoyed watching you paint, thank you !

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@franceskoenig6431]

Thank you so much for marvelous tutorials.

[@vickyking3408]

Paul you make it look so easy!!

[@scarlettgoeman8804]

So lovely moments with your lessons, thank you so much!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@gracievdm]

Hi Paul, I have started to explore water colour after a diagnosis of metastatic oesopageal cancer. I have always appreciated art but your generosity in sharing the joy of water colour has been inspirational. Thank you.. I number my water colours in an attempt to reduce my judgement of good or bad. for me it the challenge and relaxation combined with the ability to allow the water to work. Im not painting its water colour and has a life of its own. Im finding values and perspective very challenging so thank you for you attention to detail. Frank

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Happy to help in anyway!

[@rajpereira7280]

Magnificent touching. Lovely painted. Thanks.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@barbiebrowny7003]

Mr Paul Clark ,you have definitely inspired me Keep it up this is my second video ❤️❤️

[@barbiebrowny7003]

Extremely Exclusive Beautiful ❤️😍😍

[@margaretvanhull1810]

Sky looks like rain is in the distance. Neat!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks!

[@judithraymond2744]

good to know you are not the only comedian in the family! Love these water paintings.

[@kathleenramsey2966]

I watched you and I thought your paintings were magnificent. I really enjoy watching.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much Kathleen!!

[@sunilwaidande236]

Great & Amazing techniques of water color tutorial... Thanks 🙏🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks - Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fscolza]

incredible! sharing your techniques are quite a gift to us all, and i thank you along with everyone else! so happy that i clicked on!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@argus1500]

I can't wait to try these techniques. Love your sense of humor. It adds such a wonderfully light touch to every lesson.

[@vanessadionne1248]

That's just gorgeous painting!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sueking3870]

My attempts with watercolours have mainly gone pear shaped. Looking at this tutorial has inspired me to try again. Thank you 😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You can do it!

[@lusyanikitina1580]

Большое спасибо. Очень понятно все объяснено. И все так играючи, что хочется скорее броситься повторять. Понятно, что это кажущаяся легкость, которая присуща мастерам. Ваши уроки заряжают энергией творчества. Вы - фокусник, раскрывающий секреты .

[@ameliadowden3716]

After many years of not painting I recently took out a little 12 colour watercolour set my husband bought me years ago. Somebody ones told if you don't know what to paint, paint the things you love and guess what I chose the most difficult subject.....the sea! Thanks so much for this tutorial! I'm looking forward to watching all your tutorials😊😊😊

[@MarcelaVargasdelCarpio]

Thanks Paul. Those are lovely!!!

[@roseoreillysievers6057]

Paul, you're a great teacher. you're technique is amazing

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you think so!

[@sarahrez6453]

I just want to say thank you so much for this video. It was very helpful with painting but also completely relaxed me when I really needed it. Cheers and I’m looking forward to learning and watching more of your videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

You are so welcome!

[@joanhammett56]

Just discovered you and think you are a brilliant teacher. Wish we lived nearer so I could attend face to face lessons.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wow, thank you Joan and welcome!

[@joellesetia8915]

Merci beaucoup Paul de partager si généreusement vos vidéos et votre verre de bière. Je ne comprends plus l'anglais mais la danse de vos pinceaux et les couleurs utilisées me permettent de progresser.

[@mariaisabelvera1048]

I just found you and can’t stop watching your videos. You are great teacher as an artist. Thanks for sharing all these inspiring videos. Now I hope, I’m going to learn a little.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much! .... and a big welcome!

[@ai-c0393]

My Art subject brought me here. Thank you for the idea, sir!😇♥️

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Welcome 😊 - thank you too!

[@harshakulkarni1432]

Thank you Paul for the wonderful tips on painting water!!!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you like them!

[@carolwellein7108]

Really enjoyed this lesson. Learned a few new techniques that I can’t wait to try. Thanks for all of your water lessons.

[@Han1elle]

This is really going to help me. I have been struggling with water! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@firefly884]

Best video ever for painting water!!! Thank you!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ewacynkarmisiolek6633]

I love painting the sea, I hope to learn from watching your videos.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sangeetaiyer9465]

This is phenomenal! I have to paint water now, which has been a bit intimidating so far. Thank you for these incredible tutorials!

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Have fun Sangeeta!

[@kathleenramsey2966]

My second time to understand more! Just magnificent.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Great to hear Kathleen!

[@christinemayopowers]

Amazing, can't wait to try all 5

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Hope you enjoy!

[@susie1216]

So helpful! Im having a wonderful time learning everything from you!! Looking forward to next week!😊

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@alisonmartin6101]

So glad to have found your tutorials. I live on a tiny island, so I really should learn how to paint water properly since I’m surrounded by it. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@ZainaDancer]

As an artist for over 60 years (mostly pencil and oils), I came to you for watercolour technique, in which I am an extreme newbie. However, I stayed and keep returning for your sense of humour! And, oh my giddy aunt...that big water droplet on your chest! 💧🤣

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Wonderful! ... so pleased you are enjoying them!

[@jessamine1008]

Thank you Paul, I love the light reflections. And brilliant lesson as always

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@susanadams5742]

Oh my goodness….I LOVE this tutorial!!! You are just so fun to watch….you are so informative, a wonderful teacher, & just so fun!! I smile as I watch you!! Thank you so so very much Paul!!!

[@tinyfacemcgee9211]

Amazing amazing! I wish you had a book on just these water techniques in a step by step so we could keep it by our easel! Also, please help with a fog video, fog horizons, fog skies, fog distant headlands…..help me pleeze💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Many thanks - have you seen this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y37Xh3WuprSkfpI

[@Anand_dairy]

One of the best channel i have discovered so far 😍

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kathleenramsey2966]

Paul does it again!! Love his work. I wish I could spend more time and watch him.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Delighted to help!

[@watercoloracademy1083]

Best art KZbin channel ever

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Yeah!!! - thanks

[@clairegarand2361]

Thank you so much for sharing all this wonderful knowledge.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

My pleasure Claire

[@rosannebloompereira536]

Thank you Paul for this wonderful video. Your teaching style is excellent.

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

Glad you think so!