How to Paint Shadows in Watercolour using Local Colours
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- A step-by-step guide on how to paint shadows in watercolour using local colours.
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This is fantastic! You work so quickly and confidently. You know what would be super rad? If you made Paul Clark water coloring books with your sketches already lightly outlined on pages in a bound book of watercolor paper! Perfect for beginners who can’t draw!
that's a lovely idea and I have seen others do it, but the quality of paper may be an issue. Not everyone can afford the better quality papers, and as a newly retired person, I'm certainly looking closer at that aspect these days. Once you get used to how a certain paper behaves, switching to another can be disastrous for a while until you get used to it, so buying something printed on a paper you're not used to might not be the best idea. It might be better to simply trace them onto paper you are used to using.
OMG! Took me exactly one hour to sketch this! I'm happy with it, and I know it was fantastic practice. But, I don't think you will let me get away with such painful sketching in Devon! This is such a stunning lesson about shadow. And, since I made/forced myself to use that damned #12 brush and had to lie down for two hours...it has been a revelation to me. Seriously, I LOVE THAT BRUSH now. And, I believe I'm wanting to paint more because that brush does NOT let me fiddle! It can't be done! Stress is much less. Now, watched this at .05 speed...when you say it is sunny and perfect for a gin and tonic...IT IS A RIOT!!! Thanks so much dear Paul! J
No problem we'll whip you into shape (not literally!!) in Devon ... no time for hour sketches!!!
@@ArtbyPaulClark 🥵🥵😢😧😰😥🤣🤣🤣🤣😘
Love to watch you paint. I am 79 years old and just started watercolor painting so much to learn. Thank you for sharing your great talent with us all.
Hi Fiorita, I am one year behind at 78 years old. Like you and I also have just started. Yes you are right there is so much to learn. But let us have a bit of fun trying and learning and see where it takes us..
@@rwood3247 Like you I’m 78 getting close to 79. I started when I retired about 5-6 years ago.
Great to hear - many years left for happy paintings!!!
@@davidgreene3809 I am 51 and I started already, hoping to retire soon enough 😅
Hi, I am 68 and was wondering if it was too late to start painting...
Thank you for the inspiration...
As Paul mentioned let's hope we have many happy painting years to enjoy this mysterious and amazing medium...
Thanks once again...
Thank you, Paul! Another great tutorial, and I LOVED that you posted some Facebook work at the end.
Glad it was helpful!
I had birds in stereo while watching this beautiful scene come to life. Birds were singing out the window and through my headphones. Lovely painting Paul. It did my heart good to see you paint your roses. I painted some on a piece recently using the very same technique. Probably because I learned it from you in another video, lol. Thanks for sharing the photos at the end Margot. My favorite was the one with the woman facing straight on and looking out the window with chin in hands. I’m not much on portrait painting, but that one was just stunning. Blessings to you both!
Thanks very much for this and I agree, I loved that painting too - the artist said the lady in the window was Margot!
@@ArtbyPaulClark Awww! What a nice artist to say it’s Margot. From a technical perspective, I observed that the artist did only partial pen work and decided that it very much adds to the piece. I’m sure I’ve seen that before, but in this painting it stood out.
Just lovely. I have been painting along with this one, with some minor changes to the scene. How wonderful are the paintings at the end from your Facebook group!! Different styles, different levels of technique perhaps, or different points of view - I love them all.
Thanks so much 😊
Brilliant, the shadows absolutely make it! I could almost pick up the flower pot from the window ledge. Thank you Paul.
You are very welcome
Excellent tutorial! Thanks Paul !
Glad you liked it!
I am trying this one today. I will let you know how I make out. Love and appreciate you talent. It has helped me grow as an artist. Am I an artist?
Paul, I am just so happy to have watched you paint this. Not only is it a brilliant study in the proper use of shadows but, wow, what a glorious painting! I heard birds chirping, such a lovely sound, and thought it was coming from our back yard LOL. Your videos are an absolute pleasure to watch. As Tina Turner so aptly puts it: ‘you’re simply the BEST!’ Thank you for another wonderful tutorial ❤️
Thank you so much Didi 😀 ... I thought when you said Tina Turner you where going to say Steamy Windows!!
Beautiful painting demo. Thank you.
Thank you too!
Wow 😳 I just found your TH-cam channel and is amazing !!!! Thank you so much for the template and this amazing tutorial!! Big hugs 🤗 from Chile !!!
You are so welcome! ... and a big welcome from Chile!
Enchanting painting deceptively simple
Thanks very much Anees!
Stunning! Thank you!
Thank you too!
Just stunning! ❤️
Thank you! Cheers!
@@ArtbyPaulClark I will try yo paint it tomorrow 🙈 fingers crossed :) thank you one more time and best regards from Poland. Cheers ❤️
Very Pretty!!
Thank you! 😊
Fantastiqie, superdooper, I love this, you are such a Brilliant artist. Thank you
Thank you! Cheers Karen!
Wonderful!!
Cheers Carol
Your shirt is awesome!
Thanks!
Thankyou very much :) love all of your videos :D
Very kind Luna!
Hi, This is really amazing and how sensitive you are handling colors so freely, the video is so enjoyable and not just here lol However, what do you mean exactly by the word "free of charge" ? Are we allowed to do some kind of reproductions and even sell it as exercices from you ofcourse with mentioning your name ? Thanks in advance for the answer because I would like to know more about copyrights with video tutorials as I am a self-taught beginner and I felt uneasy a little bit to post this question in your awesome group ! Anyway, I am really grateful of your time plus efforts to make such constructive advices. My regards and stay safe☘️
Hi just found your channel and so happy I did!!!!! What changes would I need to do to make this on 140 lb watercolor paper? I really love your teaching style!!!!! Thank you very much
Welcome MrsZoey and thanks! - my video on paper should help: th-cam.com/video/TiVpc7O-umM/w-d-xo.html
Thank you sir for this request video. One more request for painting puddles.
Noted... thanks!
Fabulous as always. There was something quite meditative watching this one. It was so useful as I have been struggling with shadows recently. What brand of Payne’s Grey do you use as mine feels far too blue for what I need ?
Thanks as ever Rosie - it was Schmincke PG
Love this video - it was so helpful. And I also love your shirt! Can I ask where you got it? I really want one!!
Thanks .. I got it on Amazon ... type in 'Splat paint shirt'
I WIll - thank you so much. @@ArtbyPaulClark
Thank you
You're welcome
Another great one Paul. Wheres the mug? I hope you will be drinking champage from it if we get into europe
Hi Keith ... it's there, just a cameo appearance at the materials section! - just hope we haven't blown it!
Sir, can you draw and paint realistic flowers in watercolor... requesting tutorials to learn.... thank you
Ok I will try
Would this work as well on Cold Press or would you lose the textural effects of Rough paper needed in the walls?
No it would still work very well on CP
Hey Paul, great movie...again..Just al little question. Where did you buy your retangle palet? I look all over the web, But impossible to find!
Hi Patrick - It's the Geoff Kersey Watercolour pallet. It's good but the plastic is a bit thin.
@@ArtbyPaulClark THX for the quick response Paul.... watching line in wash "scottish castle write now...also great.
the shadows are never grey. its an optical ilusion due to oversaturation of other colours around it. shadow is just as colourful as light, otherwise we would be seening everyhing in grayscale when were not in direct sun.
Useful info - thanks!
Paul, just realised why my efforts dont come up to your excellent standard. No G&T lol.
Lol! - true ... you need the G&T Ron!
@@ArtbyPaulClark i find your tutorials very inspiring. my problem is trying to reproduce my efforts exactly the same as yours. i have to realise that your tutorials are there to explain the techniques involved and that i must find my own style whilst using the techniques you employ. thanks for the inspiration. i'll work on the G&T's lol.
Such a happy vicarious experience: beautiful music, singing birds, a gin-and-tonic and best of all, a good lesson in painting shadows. What a lovely gift, sir ~ thank you so much🙋🏼♀️💕
Yes, I liked the music very much too
Glad you enjoyed it Sharon - cheers!
Cheers Kerri!
don't know what I like more: the wonderful summer window painting or ...... your shirt!
I'd go for the shirt!!!
Enjoyed watching another of your tutorial. Good night Paul.
I absolutely love this painting ! Your tutorials are always filled with so many tips and of course your humor makes it all the more wonderful to listen. p.s. Love your shirt too :)
Thanks so much 😊
Such joy watching this painting come to life with every added stroke. Birds chirping in the background and all...
Thanks a bunch Kalai!
ILove your style. Is this video sped up. If so how long did it really take?
You sir, are a wizzard. Where did you learn to paint? Hogwarts? Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us muggles!
Wow, thanks!!! - Although I'd love to go to Hogwarts!
Absolutely beautiful. And the arrow - this will help me immensely! Really enjoyed seeing the other artists’ work at the end. Cheers everyone 😊
So pleased to hear!
Such a treat watching you paint this lovely window scene. How right you are on the shadows. Gives the painting so much more life than boring grey. The colorful shirt was a treat as well. I’m sure that refreshing gin and tonic is too! 👌😋
Cheers Karen ... and yes the G&T helps!
Yuppie! My favourite day of the week Wednesday has brought a fantastic tutorial where complicated things look so easy and I may even win this unequal battle with light and shadow. Millions of thanks, Paul 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Maybe I should try gin and tonic too to loosen my mind and hand 😂😅
Lol - thanks as always Elena!!
Thanks, Paul! The highlight of my week come early. This is the rest of my afternoon (and probably tomorrow!) sorted with another great tutorial. Thank you for being so informative, encouraging and entertaining.
Fantastic! - hope you enjoy Vi
Hi Paul, you are an inspiration to us. Thanks a ton for being there and teaching us how to paint and keep enjoying art and life.
I am delighted to watch you paint. The Gin Tonic also enchants me
Cheers ... me too!
I will never be able to paint anywhere close to you, but your videos make me a better painter, thanks sooo much 💯
Happy to hear that!
Im more amazed by your huge amount of shirts and t-shirts with random pattern all over them 😂
Yup, I do like a good, silly shirt!
@@ArtbyPaulClark need to sell those Paul!
Very early here. My last day at the beach for a year as I live in Nashville. Great man! I remember trying to figure out shadows and reflections! I finally went for a long walk and SAW the answers. Yet, this is still so so so helpful!
Too true - it's all about looking!
Not just TH-cam, most artists don't elaborate on the use of color in demonstrations for biggner. You are exceptional and an honest watercolor artist. Thank you so much sir ...stay well stay healthy. If possible, let us know about the use and application of each colour...
Thanks very much Sudip!
Hello everyone. So happy to be here.
Hello to you too - happy to have you!
Really creative💕 Thank you for sharing your wonderful video☺️ Have a nice day✨
Thank you! You too!
I love watching how your painting comes alive with each magic stroke. Thanks Mr. Paul! ps I also loved the music choice :)
That's really good to hear!
Thanks for the useful tips again! I always use pastel at the end to paint flowers but the results are not natural. Now I know I can use masking fluid to keep my flowers transparent.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Paul. Love that shirt! And the aha moment for shadows using local color. 😁💜
Great to hear!
This is Mary Anne from Florida. I loved this demo! I can't wait to try this shadow approach in my paintings. Maybe sometime you could do a demo of a tropical scene using bright colors?
Hi Mary from Florida - suggestion noted, many thanks!
Wow, this was awesome! You are so talented! I can't believe how easy the paint just flows from your brush and creates such beautiful paintings. It is always a struggle for me to get the right consistency of paint/water. It is getting better and I feel I have learned so much in just these last few months of watching your tutorials. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much 😀
You’re the best teacher out there Paul❤
That’s very kind, many thanks 😊
Très jolie la chemise :0) Bien évidemment vos tutos sont très instructifs et je vous remercie pour ce partage de votre GRAND talent de peintre et de communicateur! Amicalement, AB :0)
Merci aussi Abby! 🤗
Oh !!! Totally amazing, relaxing to watch you painting!!! I can’t wait to start!!!THANK YOU!!!
Wonderful. IT was relaxing just watching. I prefer watching your lessons than watching any TV show.
Love your work as usual. It really has helped me. Paul, you need not have the music; it becomes annoying and distracting. You art work speaks for itself. Thank you again.
Hi Vincent - thanks for that, it's a difficult one because I do get a lot of comments from people who like the music.
Question if I use smaller paper 5"by 5 do I use number 12 brush as well? Which size is your paper Paul? I tried first in small paper and then if I feel comfortable I do it bigger size
I usually use 14" x 11" (1/4 imperial) if you are going smaller perhaps move down to a no.8
Thank you Paul,Great tutorial ,you make us happy.Angela from Spain
You are very welcome Angela from Spain!
Cette fenêtre est tellement poétique et belle! J'ai passé un très beau moment à découvrir votre création et j'espère trouver un modèle aussi beau pour tester mes connaissances. Merci Paul.
C'est génial d'entendre beaucoup de remerciements Lydia!
I still have trouble with wet on wet. For example, if I added that shadow to the Rose planter, mine would spread out far and fast and look like a blob with no hint of a line at all. I’m sure the paper is too wet or my mix is too watery, but I can not seem to find the right balance.
You'll get there Kerri - it will come with experience, I promise!
I’m in love with your drawing and teaching style......AND low and behold now your painting style.
I just feel really lucky to have found your channel. I just want to watch every video on your channel. Bless you for sharing your craft with us.
Thank you so much 😀 Abi and delighted you found us too!!!
Oh wow, that shirt.....have you been using it as a canvas per chance? I like it.
Lol!!! - yes I have!
THANK YOU!!! Such an informative tutorial. I want to ask you one thing. I tried splattering clean water, but I never get same effects as you do. Mine are very subtle. Is it because I have a thinner amount of paint or because my paper is not 100% cotton? Please help
Really love this one. Learning alot from your videos. Thank You for the tutorials.
You're very welcome!
What a fantastic shirt 🥰😂😂 top video thanks Paul
Glad you enjoyed it
That was a fabulous tutorial Paul,. A beautiful painting, informative description accompanied by lovely music. Thank you so much for your time.
You are very welcome
Fabulous good to see that you first paint the flowers and then use the masking fluid
Thst s something ito try
Thank you Paul it was a beautiful journey of colours
Love it
My pleasure 😊
Absolutely loved this tutorial! 😄 Gillian in Qld Australia. It’s 9.55pm here Friday 26th January
Not only a magnificent artist but also an outstanding TEACHER which is not often the case! Truly brilliant! Many thanks👍🏻👏❤️
Thank you so much 😀
I just love watching you! You are amazing. Loving the way you are not so precise. I’m just too tight so this really helps! Have a drink for me.
Thanks Tracey ... I'll have 2!
Dude, I love you painting I've learnt from you again!! Can you do a glazing, wet to wet, and laying lessons please? I can't click, but your so talented, I might click it from you when you explain it better!!
Hello Paul, i have what seems to be a silly question but here goes. I am using da Vinci Maestro and /or silver black velvet brushes. The point seems to be too much for this style of painting, it appears your brush seem more rounded. True or is it me? When I dab I get leaf like points which are not what I want all the time. can you be so kind as to give me a tip. I adore your work and am trying to change my style from very detailed to loose (as it seems most of us are attempting). Thanks for all you do, I'm learning so much and enjoying your delivery. I am grateful for what you so freely give us.
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to watch this scene being painted. It's stunning!.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I want to paint like you when I grow up, Paul! I’m working on it at age 64. Thank you!
Thanks Janet - I'm still growing up too!
I just found you & I want to paint loose❗️I like your subject matter too. I’m into flowers, animals & landscapes noooo city scapes😀 love the shirt😻
So helpful. I wasn't aware of local colour and darkening it to create shadows. Very inspiring video. Thank you.
Thank you very much for this amazing informations about shadows! I agree with you and I use 'colored' shadows too on my watercolor illustrations... I just found your channel and this tutorial and I'm very glad I did ☺️❤️ and of course, this window painting is gorgeous! love the colors and the summer feel of it! enjoyed watching 😍 have a wonderful day! Marija
You are so welcome! - delighted to help!
Thank you so much for this beautiful painting lesson. I have try to paint it, and some of it turned out very well, but i was not as beautiful as yours 😊
However when I tried to paint the blue window shutters, the paint keept coming of, everytime I swipped in on with the brush. It was if I took it of again. Do you or anyone know why ?
Um espetáculo! Cada dia aprendo mais e descubro novos jeitos de resolver algumas questões quando estou aquarelando. Muito obrigado por dividir seus conhecimentos! Abraço
Muchas gracias y me alegro de que estés aprendiendo cosas de mi video.
Thank you, it’s so pretty. Just wondering why you didn’t use white gouache for highlights, although the pastel looks good?
tellement de technique dans ce tableau, merci enormement
Merci aussi Julie!!
Another wonderful painting! Thank you for all the beautiful inspirations ❤️. You really have an eye for a great composition!
Thank you so much 😀
To jest niewiarygodnie piękne i dopracowane w najmniejszym szczególe. Chciałabym mieć chociaż promil umiejętności Paula Clarka…
Absolutely amazing. I sat entranced watching this beautiful painting. I really want to move in. That house looks so inviting. Thank you, Paul, for a lovely tutorial.
Thank you so much!
OMG! .05 speed! "A, nice, blob, of, ce,ru,lean, blue, it could, be a reflection, from the, sky...or it could be, something, going on inside...who knows...and who gives a ***. Not tempted, to use, a, smaller brush, because I like, the...who gives a ***." You must watch this! You sound like you are beyond drunk and DO NOT CARE! It is wonderful!!!
Lol!!! glad you enjoyed it J
As always, this is so inspiring and helpful. Thank you. I always thought the color would come off if you paint first and then put masking fluid on top. Would some of it come off or none?
I find very little but some paper may work slightly differently!
Can you tell me what kind of pastel pencil you use? I love this painting. I want to give this a try. It's all in the details it seems.
Shadows!! Shadows! Fantastic lesson and stunning painting. Wow. And, of course, I always love it when you whip out your magic scalpel. Great playing, Margot! You can let those birds out of the house now.
Thank you so much 😀 - there still in the studio!!!
If there's a word called "Art therapy", it would fit your paintings perfectly sir. Watching you paint is so satisfying. You're a great source of inspiration for all the beginners like me sir, wish I could paint like you!!! Great video!!!👏👏😊
Very kind Arun!
Another inspiring painting! Thank you Paul, for making my Wednesday morning!
Pleased to help!
I like your window painting....and handsome.
I like coloful cool shirts.
Thank you so much 😀
Merci beaucoup pour cette présentation. C'est un bonheur de voir cette aquarelle se réaliser peu à peu.
Hallo Paul, ich habe viel Spaß beim Schauen dieses Videos gehabt und ich bin begeistert von deinem Bild. Es strahlt gute Laune aus und es gibt eine tolle, sommerliche Atmosphäre. Außerdem habe ich wieder viel gelernt. 😊
Man merkt das du ein erfahrener Künstler bist. Es sieht alles so locker und leicht bei dir aus🙂👍
Ich übe weiter und hoffe das ich eines Tages auch so ein schönes Bild für meine Wand erschaffen kann😊. Mach weiter so! Deine Videos sind super! Du gibst dir so viel Mühe damit👍
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland,
Maren
Thank you so much for another wonderful picture. So excited to paint it. You are a wonderful teacher and I really enjoy the humour and your different shirts.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for another great video: beautiful painting, friendly voice and delightful, relaxing music. Really helpful!
Thanks so much!!
Absolutely wonderful! Love painting shadows with local colour! Masking after painting? Who knew! Works a treat! Thank you Paul.
Thank you so much 😀
The window painting was really good, but when are we going to see some more animal demonstration's
I love this. By this video I started my water color painting art