How to improve your paintings by understanding tonal values & contrast

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  • @almaspatel6797
    @almaspatel6797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Mr. Paul, two facts that seem obvious after viewing your tutorials: You are a hardworking, sweet and humble human being; and you are not one of the, but, THE BEST teacher for watercolor painting! I automatically click the 'Like' button as soon as your videos start and I don't regret it at all till the end. God bless you!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, thank you Almas - that is a really lovely comment and I really appreciate it!

    • @lakshmivs7596
      @lakshmivs7596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I endorse same views. Loved the painting

    • @dhilsen100
      @dhilsen100 ปีที่แล้ว

      u r tremendously thankful Almas...:)

    • @francinejulin2828
      @francinejulin2828 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hard to say better than you did ❤🙏

  • @vediaarchey1983
    @vediaarchey1983 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    just wonderful

  • @vickymassey1479
    @vickymassey1479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Thank you for always explaining the WHY along with the HOW.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My pleasure Vicky! - always here to help!

  • @snoopthebordercollie4155
    @snoopthebordercollie4155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Paul I can't thank you enough for adding the templates. It is very generous of you and I so much appreciate it. Your tutorials have really helped me. Thank you so much!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome and so pleased the templates are useful - I'll continue putting them up for all the latest videos.

  • @dianakoeppel3492
    @dianakoeppel3492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tonal contrast is something I have been trying to do better. It brings paintings to life. Thank you for all your great help.

  • @edamiletakolena3676
    @edamiletakolena3676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have help me on art 😀😀😀💪😀

  • @scarz1951
    @scarz1951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding! Very good instruction on two critical subjects. I was painting a moose. It didn't look quite right. A little darkening of the background behind the antlers added the contrast needed. First that and now this most excellent video points out again how important the values and contrasts are. Thanks a bushel and a peck.
    I really, REALLY like your vids.
    My wife has terminal cancer. I'm pretty bummed. Your vids bring some relief from the anxieties. Thank you. Very much!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hiya - Ok mate, so pleased I can help in some small way and huge thanks. - I can totally sympathise, I lost my wife a few years back to cancer and my art was one thing that helped me through it. Take care, all the best and keep on painting!

    • @scarz1951
      @scarz1951 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ArtbyPaulClark I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I truly am.

  • @alisonhendry2928
    @alisonhendry2928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So glad TH-cam pushed your channel to me. Fabulous exercise. I constantly struggle with this concept. You ave inspired me to give monochromatic exercises a go. Love the music and your voiceover. Clear and concise. Your brush handling is enviable! I look forward to many more videos.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Alison and welcome aboard! - new video every Wednesday so stay in touch!

  • @staredsky
    @staredsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Your videos aren't just demos, as most of the others, but organic tutorials about specific subjects and this makes them very useful. One thing that i love are the "mini-projects" (like the amphora, in this video) that you put inside to quickly and clearly explain a concept. They allow the viewer to immediately try it, doing something easy and fast, but that still is gratifying for the student... I think this is a very important feature. Having a solid theoric background (not from watercolor, but from other fields) on your today's subject, i could follow it easily and also express a clear judgment, and i must say that you did the best possible "compromise" in-between the time to explain the concept, how to explain it without to be boring but still giving some solid theoric foundation, and how to catch the viewer attention...
    Looking forward to the new book, and my suggestion about it is... only electronic version, so there is no danger of printing something expensive, with the bonus of immediate interaction with site-videos-etc

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hiya - and thanks again as always - I always read your comments and advice with great interest, Stay tuned for more as it slowly evolves! - cheers again!

  • @andrewfrost8866
    @andrewfrost8866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is absolutely fantastic and so instructive! You make things appear to be so obvious when you think about them

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Andrew - that's a nice comment!

  • @lilybarrera8235
    @lilybarrera8235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOOVE THE MONOCHROMATIC! Thanks for this wolderful class.

  • @subhasishsinha749
    @subhasishsinha749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel so lovely and delighted while watching your tutorials and I really learned lots of tricks to improve my paintings. While watching your tutorials I just get lost in it.

  • @lesliemalm8040
    @lesliemalm8040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are awesome. If all my professors had your sense of humor and made everything this interesting I’d be brilliant! Thanks again!

  • @lizzy9975
    @lizzy9975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh wow! I didn't realise you had provided downloadable PDFs for these TH-cam tutorials! That's incredibly generous.... And a fantastic learning curve.
    I've started trying to hand draw the scetches in my drawing book, I figure having a crack everytime I try to draw is better than just outright tracing, because eventually it'll click.
    But I often still cheat and trace the pdf from the TH-cam artist I'm watching onto my paper and then paint!
    These really are fantastic tutorials! I'm going to have a crack at these over the weekend!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear and yes I agree - practice your drawings - it's the foundation to painting well!!! - keep in touch!

  • @meganmcdonald8938
    @meganmcdonald8938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You have become very quickly my favorite art instructor. I had to buy your book after watching a couple of videos, which just like your TH-cam is so easy to follow and understand. Your lessons are so easy to follow especially with giving us some line drawings to use. Thank you

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thank you Megan! - delighted to hear you bought my book! - let me know how you get on. Happy painting!

  • @guidedreadingsupport
    @guidedreadingsupport 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's so great to see this concept in watercolor. Though I was trained formally as an oil painter, so many art students work now in acrylic and I try to switch them over to watercolor for their studies, as I feel it's a better prep for later mixing true, transparent colors with oils. I work mainly in watercolor, now myself, and it just goes so well with sketching lessons, to start adding color to drawings for a first experience of painting that allows a student to maintain the depth of the tones they worked out in their drawing. But starting from just the line drawing and adding the tonal layer completely in watercolor solves the issue of having all that pencil on the tonal drawing under the paint. Thanks for reminding me.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great comment and thanks for sharing!

  • @JohannaVeerenhuis
    @JohannaVeerenhuis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Paul,
    Just a word to say that I really like and appreciate your video’s. Once a week I teach art, in the loose and safe setting from our home. I teach drawing, painting and sculpting and it’s funny how people are drawn to watercolor. Well, maybe because I love it so much, too... 🤔😄
    Sometimes I send them video’s, yours too now that I’ve discovered your channel, as a kind of confirmation, that what I’m saying holds ground. 😄
    Thanks a lot! 👍👌

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Johanna - that's great to hear - thanks so much. Delighted to be of service and pleased to hear you are still able to teach. I've had to cancel all my classes - thus the TH-cam thing! - keep in touch!

    • @JohannaVeerenhuis
      @JohannaVeerenhuis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ArtbyPaulClark Thank you, Paul. That’s sad, that your classes had to be canceled. At least you turn it to the positive with your video’s! 👏
      My classes were canceled in March and I won’t be surprised if I have to cancel them again, the coming weeks. Stay healthy!

  • @jennyreindel3706
    @jennyreindel3706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With each tutorial of yours that I view, I think "This is his best one yet! I learned so much!". And then I watch another one of yours, and I think exactly the same thing. Thank you, Paul - for your instruction, your little tips, your humor, and your warmth. You really are the best. Thanks for making watercolors not only do-able but fun.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome Jenny! - BIG thanks - Happy new year too!

  • @marlenemclean5621
    @marlenemclean5621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trying the farm girl painting with much trepidation. The look on your face when you sip the dandelion wine is priceless! Reminds me of the reaction my grandmother’s got!

  • @manojkumardeka1227
    @manojkumardeka1227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am a boy from India, studying in standard 8th and thinking about visiting UK when i grow up. My first place will be no heritage or museum but your studio Sir.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very kind Manjo! - you will be most welcome!

  • @darrenj3485
    @darrenj3485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what i particularly liked to see was the finished project pop up through out the video. it helps to see where you are going with it. And yes, i am "afraid of the dark". i cringe when you throw down the dark values! I'm thinking "That's too much dark!" followed by "oh! i see!"

  • @josephcollins6033
    @josephcollins6033 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has helped me tremendously. One almost doesn't realize at first that each of the two paintings is one color.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good stuff - its a great way to practice seeing those values just painting in one colour.

  • @NYtalk60
    @NYtalk60 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Paul. I had to come back and watch this again. I'm so glad I did. Each time, I learn more. You're a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome as always!!!

  • @theBoonarmies
    @theBoonarmies 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've binged so many of your videos in the last few days.
    Your skill and talent are obvious, but your presenting style is absolutely top shelf as well.

  • @kristenarmstrong476
    @kristenarmstrong476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have learned so much from you. Thank you, thank you. Normally I would want to ask you for animals to paint, but I am enjoying learning about landscapes - new for me.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome Kristen! - both more animal and landscapes to come!!!

  • @marlenemclean5621
    @marlenemclean5621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for an easily understood explanation and demonstration to show tonal values and contrast. I actually think I got it! Must tell you that I finally located a shop that has cobalt blue and yellow ochre in stock, so I can complete my palette setup similar to yours. Then I’ll be ready and equipped for anything. Except of course, your brushes and book which are coming by snail mail, which at the moment is about the speed of a snail trying to make its way across a strip of flypaper. Oh well, I’ll just make myself busy mixing colours and practicing on my cheaper paper for now.
    Can’t tell you how much your videos mean to a beginner like me, and obviously so many others as well. They are so inspiring and wonderful to watch. So it’ll be a weekend spent practicing throwing paint around with a brush in one hand, and a glass of sherry or wine in the other! Thanks again, Paul. Oh, and don’t forget the music.........Marlene

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol Marlene, great comment - please let me know when come and those snails get a move on!!

  • @dhags5
    @dhags5 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was another great teaching moment - focus on the tonal qualities - creating the contrasts to define the subject. Very helpful take away!! Thank you! :0)

  • @charlesz8531
    @charlesz8531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pachelbel Canon in D, my favorite (on the very top). Thank you Paul for an excellent demo!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure! - agree lovely piece of music!

  • @jazzman1626
    @jazzman1626 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tonal values are something I’ve struggled with. I’m saving this video to watch a few times. Thank you for sharing your talent.

  • @uzmaagha4203
    @uzmaagha4203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As usual a joy to watch and learn♥️

  • @corrinelee7232
    @corrinelee7232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul, you are a great artist and a great teacher. Thank you very much for the crystal clear explanations. Very much appreciated.

  • @janhearn430
    @janhearn430 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Paul even though this is 2 years old I have just watched it. I’m painting a lot of rock, stone and mountain scenes atm (Dante’s purgatory poem) and going through all your work on TH-cam that have them as part of your watercolour paintings is so helpful. Thank you so much.

  • @lindamackie7776
    @lindamackie7776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look forward to your Wed tutorials so much . I had a go at this one and surprised myself at how well it turned out ! You inspire me to keep going . See you next Wed 😀.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderful Linda! - I'll be there!!

  • @kimrigney6607
    @kimrigney6607 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your paintings are, of course, beautiful, but your instruction is priceless!

  • @GaPeach2018
    @GaPeach2018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am surprised at how lovely the monochromatic paintings are. I actually tried this and it was harder than I thought it would be. Having a reference both in color and monotone would really help.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Leslie - thanks for the suggestion!

  • @jessamine1008
    @jessamine1008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree....."Mr Paul,...You are THE best watercolorist teacher". Thank you again and again. I just love watching and learning,.. but time for some real practice soon !. And your book is arriving today.

  • @allymag841
    @allymag841 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure how I've missed you. Really enjoy your videos! Thank you!

  • @mfcobanoglu1
    @mfcobanoglu1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a very useful and crucial lesson on giving depth in a painting. Thank you sir

  • @rockymarciano6750
    @rockymarciano6750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Paul - that Croft with the young lady looks like a sepia print of Grasmere, but it could be anywhere. Thank you. PS Working through your beginners book, thank you again.

  • @michaelb5544
    @michaelb5544 ปีที่แล้ว

    Imo waterclolor is the most interresting Art for watching. During the process i often think, oh, "this stroke was wrong", or "this color is to dark". But in the result, i m wrong and surprised, what effect each brush stroke has. For me as a beginner its hard to handle, but practice and repeat will take me further. For the beginning its better to limit the number of colors and focus for tones and values and the wetness of the brush/Paper. Monochrome seems to me as a good start and effect very well, how to see in this Video.
    Thanks for shareing and greetings.

  • @steffipolomsky4562
    @steffipolomsky4562 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ich bin froh Sie gefunden zu haben . Weiß jetzt endlich wie ich einzelne Dinge malen kann.Vielen Dank für ihre Videos.

  • @kathleenramsey2966
    @kathleenramsey2966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'll be playing these over innumerable times. These help me understand more about painting with watercolors. Thank you.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great stuff - it's all good learning Kathleen!

  • @amyleighlove12
    @amyleighlove12 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your selection of music is always perfect for each painting. I do think this one is my favorite. It goes along beautifully with each stroke of the brush. Thank you for your time and care❤

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😀 glad you like the music too!

  • @lynnswango8768
    @lynnswango8768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow- when I took a water painting class we did some mono paintings but never had an explanation like you gave and demonstrated. I certainly gained a lot of knowledge. Best channel ever for water paintings lessons!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, Lynn that great to hear - Glad it was helpful!

  • @arundel6640
    @arundel6640 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's brilliant turner...I mean paul!!! You've given me an idea, on how to do my, sketch/ watercolour . When it comes to doing the watercolour!!! Cheers, for the information and influence on it!!!

  • @thedieiscast9729
    @thedieiscast9729 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the little Victorian girl. Thanks for showing us how you have done this really appreciate your tuition.

  • @warishaferoz3414
    @warishaferoz3414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have no words how to say thanks to you... You have been teaching us without any profit... Thank you much learned a lot from you. Thanks

  • @esraa6044
    @esraa6044 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can someone dislike such a beautiful video please? I have loved the drawings 😊👏

  • @nancybrink3701
    @nancybrink3701 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Paul. What a great lesson in values. So important to get the values right. This is extremely helpful. Many thanks

  • @minoosingla6102
    @minoosingla6102 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    U r uncomparable. Complete baggage for learners. I have never come across such a perfect and unimaginable teacher of painting. A warm hug to u Sir. Regards to the core of my heart. 🙏

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😀 ... delighted to help!

  • @jessicathompson1456
    @jessicathompson1456 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As always, very much enjoy watching you paint and listening to you as you teach us so much. And thank you for your fantastic choice in music. It’s not hard to hear you and it isn’t intrusive at all. Happy New year and God bless ya!

  • @smitasantosh6190
    @smitasantosh6190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved your tutorial you are so good 🤗👌🏼👌🏼👍🏼

  • @watercolorista
    @watercolorista 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for that great explanation. I think my paintings have gone a bit better since I had understood how important tonal values are.

  • @christinehayes1475
    @christinehayes1475 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to try this painting next. I've done the house in the snow scene and the beach cottage. I'm learning a lot from you. As a beginner and self taught and only painting for a year you are a great teacher. Values are my next goal! Thank you for sharing your great talent. Oh! I absolutely love your sense of humor...I find myself chuckling while painting.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonderful Christine - pleased to hear!!!

  • @Sandip_Lenka
    @Sandip_Lenka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never knew learning watercolor could be therapeutic. Thanks Paul for wonderful videos.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure Sandip 😊 so pleased you enjoyed it.

  • @rky1
    @rky1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should have more than a million followers, I request people supporting him to share his work on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms.

  • @DS40764
    @DS40764 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No the Canon was great (not over the top) Nothing worse then watching an instructional video with bad music, and you never have bad music.. Relaxing. Very good instruction on one color value practice. I believe painting tonal values is where most adv beginners have difficulty .

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing .. great to hear!

  • @caressegarcia
    @caressegarcia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    bravo, thank you for being so generous with your teaching

  • @56janjan
    @56janjan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only just found your channel, I am sooooo impressed with your videos, they provide...Entertainment, Humour, Guidance, Knowledge, Advice, and most importantly for me, Belief....Thank You soooo much
    for all the effort you put into each video...I am currently binge watching
    and can't watch enough videos 😴

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome aboard! - and thanks so much!!!

  • @nicolegratierdesaintlouis9041
    @nicolegratierdesaintlouis9041 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merci beaucoup Paul pour ces merveilleux tutoriels qui aident réellement à progresser; Beaucoup de plaisir à vous suivre, à mêler apprentissage de la technique et lâcher prise 🙏

  • @meredithyoung-sowers7282
    @meredithyoung-sowers7282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your teaching is so very helpful and inspiring. You answer questions I didn’t even know I had. What a delight to enjoy your videos.

  • @brm4610
    @brm4610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great tutorial. I have been going through various tutorials for tonal values and yours was very easy to understand. Thank you

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful and many thanks Beena!

  • @kimgalea6529
    @kimgalea6529 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful talent and art with us! I love it ❤

  • @marie-josephegirard2150
    @marie-josephegirard2150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Un grand merci pour les dessins! I just love your videos!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      mon plaisir Marie-Joseph, si heureux que vous ayez apprécié!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      désolé j'ai mal orthographié votre nom! -
      marie-josèphe!

    • @marie-josephegirard2150
      @marie-josephegirard2150 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ArtbyPaulClark I didn't even notice!!
      As it is pouring down today, I am busy trying to paint the chapel correctly! Have a nice Sunday!

  • @gilliancarr3524
    @gilliancarr3524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thankyou for this one with so much detail, loving all your tutorials.I had a great time giving it a go.
    Sadly my lady came out a bit short so she looks like an Ewok in Jedi robes, but I learnt a lot doing it and will have another try.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol!!! - your next one will be better!!! - keep it up!!

  • @joycewickman3249
    @joycewickman3249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson! I just finished "The Blue Door" and loved painting it! I also did the "Beach Hut"...one of my favorites. I have learned a lot about painting buildings from you,also. How about a cabin in the woods? You see, I'm a country girl. Thanks again...you're the best!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds great great Joyce (the country girl!) on the list!!

  • @ritumk
    @ritumk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful tutorial on one of the most important aspects of watercolours. Thanks a ton, Paul!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful Ritu! - thanks a ton for watching!

  • @StarsailorStan
    @StarsailorStan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant Paul...

  • @carolwade5596
    @carolwade5596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant I love how you just know where to put the darks and highlights

  • @karenewojnarowicz85
    @karenewojnarowicz85 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful tutorial paul. Im trying to soak up all your valuable lessons. I appreciate these so much

  • @joannabatherson6783
    @joannabatherson6783 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The exercises on this video are very helpful; it makes you so aware of tonal values. Thanks so much for this lesson. 🥰

  • @lizwildecoaching
    @lizwildecoaching 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a great idea to take a mono photo of my subject. I struggle to see the values sometimes. Not anymore! Thanks Paul. Your videos never fail to make me smile too. What's not to like about a drink break??

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @chiaracalvo2048
    @chiaracalvo2048 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    another thing: congratulation for the music, it's a pleasure to watch this video...the best to relax

  • @Swissmiss0401
    @Swissmiss0401 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Paul ! This was an awesome Demo. I am oil painter and pastel so this was wonderful to see your techniques with Watercolor and I love the one color to understand tonal values which I struggle with. Blessings, Mireille

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @artbysolar-theresa
    @artbysolar-theresa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the tonal paintings. I have always been drawn to them. Well done and thank you Paul.

  • @janacoufalova6660
    @janacoufalova6660 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paul, again, thank you very much. I am really delighted by your painting, SO WONDERFUL. Thank you very much.

  • @terryforrest3293
    @terryforrest3293 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've just clarified what I've been doing wrong, by describing adjacent tonal differences.
    Thank you! I will now go and practise what you have taught. Keep up the good work 😊

  • @AdamPrince4891
    @AdamPrince4891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation and demo. Thanks Paul.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very welcome Adam - many thanks.

  • @Jenny-yl2hw
    @Jenny-yl2hw ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work Paul, thank you for sharing..

  • @dvoramann5523
    @dvoramann5523 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A GREAT LESSON, I ALWAYS LIKE TO HEAR YOUR EXPLANATIONS AND REMARKS. YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOUR AND CHARM.

  • @cynthiadearing6513
    @cynthiadearing6513 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed this so much! I thought for certain my painting would not turn out but in the end, I surprised myself. Thanks so much for your tutorials.

  • @shirleyping7058
    @shirleyping7058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love watercolor, there's something magical about it when it's done right and I normally like lots of bright colors but there is something very soothing in these monochromatic paintings... I Love your artwork!

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree Shirley! - it's a very relaxing way to paint - taking all the pressure off by not using all those colours!

  • @da1681
    @da1681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was really wondering how to work with watercolour in monochrome, and now I have understood. In principle at least. How to bring out a shape using contrasts, you explained that so well. Not sure if I will be able to pull it off, but I will certainly try. Thank you for your invaluable advice. And, yes, the paintings are beautiful.

  • @paulineshelley4421
    @paulineshelley4421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Paul! Now I’m going round taking mono shots of everything! Tonal value is something I struggle with, but your methods definitely help. I am fascinated with negative painting techniques. Love to see more videos on this.

  • @EraLuna13
    @EraLuna13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned a tonal amount of stuff from this video. Thanks, Paul! 😁🎨🖌

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always a tonal pleasure Gina - cheers! 😁

  • @noneofyourbeeswax3818
    @noneofyourbeeswax3818 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful music suited perfectly to the painting. Beautiful work.

  • @msimpact8893
    @msimpact8893 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Recently found you on you tube and am now making my way through your great videos. I notice you are from my husband's home area of Hastings and Eastbourne. He went to school in Hastings but we now live in Norfolk for the last 27 years. Shame you are so far away would have loved some classes as you explain things so well. I've been painting for about a year all self taught in lock down really. Loving watercolour but also like to use acrylic ink and translation medium for more abstract work. Trying to improve my drawing skills as I really like line and wash work. Thanks for your videos and being kind enough to share your skills. Michelle Mould

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Michelle - lovely comment. Yes very close to Hastings - in the countryside just outside Bexhill!

  • @vmcs100
    @vmcs100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liked... i really appreciate the monochrome painting! Excellent paintings.

  • @auram.moreno5374
    @auram.moreno5374 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you kindly for this lesson. Understanding how to work with value and contrast is going to help me find more joy in watercolor. It was a delight watching your creation.

  • @bosechotka
    @bosechotka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a great teacher. Please upload a painting vdo of the painting just behind you in this vdo.

  • @janten6554
    @janten6554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing lesson. Clear and simple, yet profound. Thank you so much, Paul. I always feel great watching your videos. 😊😊😊

  • @lilianahurst6763
    @lilianahurst6763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial, yes that paintings with only one colour are very elegant and show that one colour can have so many different tones. Thankbyou, I love the sepia colour

  • @conniemesce4093
    @conniemesce4093 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautifully done!

  • @1000Zebedee
    @1000Zebedee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrific explanations Paul. The Victorian ambiance was particularly well demonstrated using sepia that, of course is how aged black and white photos behave. My afternoon's inspiration methinks. Thank you for your wonderful tutorials.

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a million - it all really helps - keep in touch.

  • @ВалерийГиленко-н6я
    @ВалерийГиленко-н6я 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Замечательный урок! Спасибо. Всего хорошего. До встречи.

  • @deborahm4484
    @deborahm4484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Paul for an amazing painting love them both awesome tutorial so well explained ,🌻🌻🌻

  • @nancyskifstrom1414
    @nancyskifstrom1414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing Paul! Have watched so many of your tutorials (I love them all!) and this one was especially helpful reminding to pay attention to tonal values. Thank you so much!

  • @catherinegill2488
    @catherinegill2488 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As ever, easy to understand and enjoyable to watch - thank you.

  • @rkprashar9885
    @rkprashar9885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so very amazing ...how you make things come alive ... appreciate the way you explain ...as usual forwarding this to my grand daughter ...she loves it .. and want to tell you that some where in Boston another mother and daughter are loving it, painting it and are so full of gratitude ...🙏🙏 Thank you very much indeed ...

    • @ArtbyPaulClark
      @ArtbyPaulClark  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! - So nice of you, many thanks!

  • @valeriegehling4358
    @valeriegehling4358 ปีที่แล้ว

    Must do these exercises. As a beginner must learn more basic techniques! Thanks. Merry Christmas & Happy 2024.