How to paint a Seascape in watercolour
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- A step-by-step guide on how to paint a seascape in watercolour by professional artist Paul Clark
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Mr. Clark, I do not have enough words to express my gratitude for sharing your work with us. You give what you know and the knowledge that you have accumulated with so many years of work, you do not have any selfishness and allow us to learn from you. I wish many of the so-called greats learned a bit from you. Thanks again for your time and for your talent.
Wow, thank you JG - that's one of the nicest compliments I've ever had and I'm very grateful. I get enormous pleasure from doing these videos and sharing what I've learned, mainly because I've enjoyed the learning the process from others over the years. Keep in touch as there is lots more to come!!!!
@ J G you expressed my feelings much better than I could.
Have more to add but a wonderful soul Mr. Clark is.
My favorite place to be- beach & the waves are most special.
Maybe you paint a happy beach someday less somber & grim?
I am so glad I have found you on youtupe, amazing to see you watercolouring, thanks a lot, greetings from Gent, Belgium, linda
Mr Clark l have come across your videos on UA-cam n l spend hours watching them over n over again! It's absolutely mesmerizing for me as l am a retired old school teacher who finds a lot of joy n solace in painting n am new to the techniques of watercolor.When the Pandemic has created a shadow of death over our heads here l find your videos a great place to learn something new. You are a wonderful teacher who is ready to pass on the great techniques you have accumulated in your treasury through your hard work. In lndia we call it Guru(teacher) sishya(pupil) parampara (tradition of transmission). You hold nothing back....all the knowledge is for those who want to learn. So Guru l wanted to say agrateful thank you. I know l have a long long way to go but l will try very hard sir. My pranam(salutation). Indrani Niyogi.
To Indrani... your comment inspired me, at 68 to learn to Watercolor is going to be an adventure. I too admire Mr. Clark... so kind and willing to share. Take care ... Pam from California 🌺🌴❤
Fond memories of the Sussex coast, after leaving school at Patcham I used to cycle the coastal path from Saltdean to Brighton to work, waves used to crash over the top of me, or the seagulls would attack lol. Great video lesson, thank you 👍🏻
Thanks Robert, lovely comment. Know Patcham well - I live just along the coast at Bexhill!
I enjoy your sense of humor and your teaching talent, thanks!
I appreciate that Maria - many thanks!
Enjoyed this for a second time. Your waves are amazing!
Thanks so much 😊
I’ve always wanted to paint an ocean wave, but it looked impossible. Even though I’m not sure I’m advanced enough to try this, I may try some small waves in my sketchbook, thanks to your sharing this tutorial. Thank you so much!🐚🌊🙋🏼♀️
Thank you! Cheers!
Oh, Damn! I was laughing at you moving about and then the water! Help! I need my inhaler!!
Lol!!! - always good to read!!!
I don’t know how I missed this one; but so glad I found it! Paul, if you only knew how much your art inspires me! It is also very relaxing in these difficult days of 2020. Thank you for caring and sharing these beautiful pieces with us all! God bless you!
Wow, thank you too Charles for watching!!!
This is excellent , I love the intro lol, it’s a gorgeous seascape , Thankyou for sharing 😊
Thanks so much Jen! 😊 - your channel looks interesting too - good luck with it!
You Sir, are a planetary treasure! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart on Thanksgiving Day!!
Same to you! and a HUGE thank you Trinidiana!!!
Greetings from Canada, Mr. Clark. I'm a complete novice in water colours and your videos are an immense help to me. Who would have thought of using a knife to scrape in wave effects? So thank you so much for your generous gift of your talent and tips.
That's great to hear Lynn - and good luck in your watercolour journey!
Thankyou so much for your tutorials. They are brilliant! I’m a beginner and I have learned more from you than anyone else. You describe things so simply and I love the way you create texture and light. I’ve just ordered your watercolour book and can’t wait to read it and learn from it. Like everyone else has already said you a selfless person willing to give your expertise to us for no cost of which I am truly grateful. Please please don’t ever stop! I’m just finishing the picture of the art and fruit shop and loving it!
That's so good to hear Pat ... and no plans to stop!
awesome teaching material Mr Clark... thank you and I really enjoy it
All I can say is “Wow!” This is so beautiful and you make it look effortless!!
Thank you so much!
Hi Mr Paul
I am from indiia.You are wonderful. Really enjoyed this vedio.Can you please show the BOKEH effect in your next painting vedio.
Great suggestion!
Paul, I like the fact that you give us percentages of each color to make a mixture. But how do we measure out the percentage a out?
Thanks Josephine - the percentages are really only a guide - it's really about experimenting and just mixing your own version to be close - if that makes sense!.
So gifted I struggle so can never get it right. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing with us! So much to learn! You make it look so easy! (Your background music is really irritating 🙃)
Thanks Virginia - I think I had the music set a little too loud on this one!
The music was too loud and the voiceover too low. But still a great demo.
I will try this!!! I love the crushing wave!!!
I'm still extra begginer with dificult whith the relation between paint + water and water + paper.
hugs from Brasil!!!
You can do it!
Wonderful tutorial, Paul. I love your work. This has inspired me to try a sea scape. Thank you so much
Wonderful! That's very kind Ritu and so pleased you're going it have a go!
😱 omgoodness 😱 Mr. Clark, I don't know how it is that I am just now finding you?! However, I am so happy that I have! I am now a new Subbie and an instant fan!
In the past I have shied away from attempting a seascape, feeling intimidated... But now after watching this video, I feel inspired to try it with you! It's a rainy day here in the northern mountains of California, a perfect day to binge watch your videos and try my hand at some waves!
Thank you so much for so generously sharing your knowledge and skill with us!🙏
Do you have a way to share our attempts with you?
🎨Art~On🎨
Hi and welcome!!! - you'll enjoy the Christmas video as 'LaLa' appears!
“By the sea , by the sea, by the beautiful sea!” - that’s me singing ! How envious I am that you live near the sea and how happy am I that I found your wonderful tutorials ! Thank you Paul !
Wonderful - thanks Leanne!!!!
Paul, anyone ever tell you, that you might've missed your calling of a Dr.? :) Your handling of that scalpel was excellent!
that combination of scratching the paper with the soften-ing of the water edges: beautifully done!
Wow, thanks Lauren - lol!!! - A Dr.!!! - one sniff of blood and I'm out!
Subhanallah!Really love how you catch the feeling in every painting!✨
Thanks Amina - that's very kind!!!
Paul Clark ✨💕
Am I catching you in being stingy? There's no drawing of this scene! Never mind. I'll wing it. Thank you once again for an astonishing tutorial. By and by, I did get the nerve to do the Mexican house. I had to tweak it a bit to hide my flops but it's done. Thank you once again. I pray you will not stop doing your tutorial for us, uninspired slobs. God bless!
Lol! - yes, no templates to some of the earlier videos.
Beautiful! Love the waves you can feel the spray. Do you start with fresh color from the tube with each painting ?
Not always only when I run out!
Beautiful painting! Awesome tutorial! Thank you for sharing of your immense knowledge and creativity!
Love that, thank you. My son also lives on the south coast and I just love those sea views.
Q - how do you know when you’re done? I have a habit of fiddling and not knowing when enough is enough.
Hi Dilys - that's a great question and it's one I ask myself every time I paint! - Many a time I've ruined a painting by overworking it - but I've taught myself to stop when there is enough info to suggest what the subject is (if that makes sense!!) It's always good to be a little vague so the viewer has to interpret things for themselves. It's probably the hardest thing of all and I know many artists struggle with it. I guess a lot of it comes down to experience and not trying to be too literal when coping a reference photos.
Beautiful, thank you, My blade work isn't working so I'll try a different paper thanks for the suggestion.
Great stuff Brigitte - go for it!
Your an absolute hoot,great artist and inspirational to watch happy holidays ❤️🎨
Thank you! You too! - many thanks
Just beautuful. Really liked the effect of your work with the scalpel. Thank you for the amazing instructions.
Thank you very much!
Great tutorial, outstanding teaching skills and amazing sense of humour! You just got a new subscriber. ;)
Awesome, thank you!
Mr Clark, as always you are an awesome teacher, love your videos and wait...if i might say quite impatiently for the next....
Thank you! 😃
Wonderful work Paul, looking forward to trying it myself. Very inspiring, love Brucie xx
There you are Brucie! Many thanks 🤩
I love watching your videos Paul..Thanks a lot for being a great blessings to all of us😊😊😊😊
You are so welcome Jan
Hi Paul. I have a question about the wax resist. Did you scrape it off? Thanks.
Hiya - nope, leave it on - it won't notice.
Fabulous, Fabulous! So much to learn. Thank you so much. Your videos are wonderful. Wish I'd found you sooner, but so anxious to paint along and learn. Thank you, thank you.
You are so welcome Tara!
Don from Williamsford, Ontario, Canada....Love the tutorials...Learning from my mistakes...better days ahead!
Keep it going Don from Williamsford
If only😢 I could be half as good, I will keep watching and practicing 😂
You can do it!
Another great video. Thanks, Paul. I think it might be a bit beyond my current level, but will definitely give it a go, and then another one, and then another ... !
You can do it Michele! - don't worry how it turns out - you'll learn something from it and get better each time. all the best!
Just found you today Paul! Very inspiring and definitely going to have a go at this beautiful seascape. My husband was over the moon when he spotted the Hammers mug! 🤣
Great to hear ... up the Hammers!!!
I don't know whether to think of you more as an artist or more as a magician..... MAGNIFICENT AND BREATHTAKING. I wish I lived in England so I could take a course with you.
Thanks Elliot that's very kind of you! - keep in touch!
This is the best seascape watercolor tutorial I have ever seen. This painting is a very energetic,sparkling and and full of life.I am eager to paint this . Thank you very much sir!
Wow, thank you Meena!!!
Thanks so much for sharing. Love the fun, colours and designs. Please can you paint some more seascapes, rivers, lakes, anything with water.
Hi Pam, many thanks - more water subjects on the way as I love water too. Have you seen my full list of videos as I have several lakes, rivers and reflection videos already! ua-cam.com/channels/C2uMZ7qWrsCUorYdZbi8OA.html
Thank you for sharing this in such detail Paul. I am a self taught water colourist but I have always feared to attempt painting a seascape.. I shall try now. Thank you.
You are very welcome
So soothing to watch you paint, like this one very much! Some of your techniques, like the one with plastic card creating rock texture, I never saw before. Also enjoyed your sense of humor.
Thank you so much 😀
😂😂😂 LOVED your intro!!! Kudos for going all in!! And thanks for all the great seascape tips!
Glad you liked it Lisa!! - still got water in my ear!!!
Tony B. Hi Paul, i've just watched a seascape video of yours, and i'm so impressed. I have watched a number of your tutorials, and have found them all to be, relaxing, educational, inspirational, fun and enjoyable. Love your work, and look forward to watching,and attempting, many more. Brilliant, thank you.
Glad you like them Tony!
Wonderful tutorial sir,really love your intro , your matching T-shirt and your moving into the scene you are painting. Its amazing to learn with fun.I really love to watch your videos.Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much 😀
Amei esse vídeo. Além de aprender muito, me diverti com a introdução do vídeo! Parabéns
Many thanks!
You are such an amazing artist! This is amazing! I really love your art! You made me laugh so hard at the beginning of the video....I wasn't expecting that.....lollllllll I will give it a try on this seascape too, it is so beautiful!!! The colors....fantastic!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!🙏🖌🎨🎉
Thank you so much Isabelle - thats a really lovely comment!!
What a talented artist and gifted, generous (and funny) teacher! I have learned a great deal about watercolour techniques from you and have been able to incorporate many into my personal work! I'm a big fan, and my family looks forward to the next Paul Clark project I may attempt! Thank you for sharing your gifts in such a relaxed, fun, and understandable style!
Wow, thank you Mary - so good of you to say!!
Fantastic!!! I have to do a seascape in my art class so looked to you for inspiration. Hope I remember all your tips. Thank you from a new fan of watercolour at aged 60😁
Have fun Sharon!
Absolutely beautiful seaside paintings.Such a joy to watch your tutorials. Thank you🇨🇦
My pleasure 😊 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Wow! Wonderful demonstration, I loved it and I'll try this technique. Thank you, who is your assistant? A gues it is a she who wetted that was very funny.
Hi Lucy - Believe it or not, it was the widow cleaner who just happened to be here when I was filming!
Thank You very much for teaching us ♥️ I'm so grateful 🙏 I love to watching your tutorials ✨ I wish You all the best 😊
Thanks so much Marta! 😊
This turned out better than I could have imagined. Now how about having a go at Bishop Rock lighthouse in Cornwall?
Good suggestion Rebecca... noted!
Some great tips as always. Love the way you created the breaking wave. Thanks Paul. Keep on splatting!
Glad you enjoyed it Chris!!
Love the splash of the waves and your paintings using the techniques you demonstrated. Beautiful work! I live by the sea too (California) and have taken photos of waves crashing on rocks with hopes of painting them but wasn’t sure where to start. Thanks to your video I’m going to give it a try.
Wonderful! - have fun!
Beautiful to look at and captivating to watch you paint it, I've tried for years, thank you.
Thank you so much 😀
Hello from Toronto Canada,
I have been binge watching your videos. I'm a beginner and have learned so much from you and feel inspired. I love your humour, your comical acting and the video music.
Thanks so much for everything and I truly appreciate you.
Awesome! Thank you so much Linda from Toronto .... Go Leafs Go!
This is a wonderful video Paul. I am going through your videos one by one. This one is so fascinating and inspiring! Had a doubt to clear about seaside blue. When do we use ultramarine for the seas as the name suggests? Is it not required at all ?
Delighted to help - many thanks!
When is ultramarine blue used in water studies Paul?
Me encanta, es precioso y muy bien explicado, gracias por compartir
Gracias too!
Hi Paul the start of this was so funny it made me giggle, I'm really loving all your paintings they are great to watch, thanks so much for all you share,🌻🌻🌻
Thanks so much
Mr Clark, I can't thank you enough for your time and expertise, I look forward to trying your techniques.❤
You are very welcome
Thanks Mr. Clark, for your very simplified steps for this lovely seaside video. I know I’ve picked up quite a few tips from this lesson. Love it!
Delighted to help Mangai
Recently found you on UA-cam and subscribed. Love, love, love you videos!!! You explain and demonstrate everything clearly…thank you! Also love your sense of humor! Can’t wait to see more of your tutorials!
Hello Paul,I come from East Sussex,and went ‘down to the seaside’ often with my family and when I was at the Art faculty of Brighton Uni.I’m in 🇨🇦now.LOVE YOUR ART,You are the best water-colourist out there!!! Thank you from my heart ♥️🇨🇦
Hi Jean, many thanks - I know Brighton uni and the city very well - great place! ♥️ 🇨🇦
WoW!!! Thank you for sharing!!! ..I learned a lot!!!!
Great to hear thanks ☺️
I love your work! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful experience with us. Do you have a template of this drawing?
Thanks Melinda - No sorry, no sketch for this one.
This lesson is very helpful! I can’t wait to try it.
Have fun!
Fantastic. I want to try to paint this. I love your style. Thanks.
Pleasure Sara - give it a go and let me know how you get on!
Wonderful!!!!!! Your instruction is easy to follow and I am learning so much from you. Your paintings are beautiful and you are my favorite artist to follow! P.S. Love your touch of humor,also😉
Thanks again Joyce! - glad you like the humour too - not everyone does! 😉
Thank you! Wonderful that you included so many techniques for painting a crashing wave.
Glad it was helpful!
I love your paintings & videos! Your explanation is very clear & useful, thank you so much for sharing!
You are so welcome Sofia and many thanks!
WoW - do I dare even try? Watched several times. Wow. Thank you for the inspiration. I thoroughly enjoy watching. Merci.
You can do it!
Oh wow that’s a spectacular ocean 🌊 wave, but gosh at the number of texture making questions. Why not use the masking fluid everywhere for the white spaces? Did you use the wax resistance technique for adding sparkles instead of using masking fluid? And then the scratching with the scapula? Do each of these different types of techniques give a particular texture effect? I was worried 😮when you put down so much masking fluid at first, but the results are fascinating! I have only been painting for about 3 1/2 years, so hence the questions. I am still learning about textures, how to use them, & when to. Thanks for sharing this wonderful fun & inspirational video.
You are so funny Paul! You make me laugh every time!!
Ahhh - cheers Angela - keep in touch!
Thank you so much for sharing this Mr. Clark! I've never found artwork so much fun than when I am learning from your videos and jumping off into the deep end by trying myself! Thank you!!!!!!
Wow! This is really good art! I am totally blown away! I wish I could do this at that level! Keep up the amazing work! 😊😇👏🏽
Thank you so much 😀
@@ArtbyPaulClark Of course! No problem! 😊just keep being awesome! 😎
Thanks again!! Really learning a lot from you. Thank you! Yes, I enjoyed this much!
So glad April! - keep in touch!
SPLENDIDE. Un grand merci de partager vos tutos. Vous nous aidez à avoir confiance et le plus important c'est que vous nous donnez l'envie d'essayer (même si je sais que le résultat ne sera pas forcement top, mais ce n'est pas grave. A force de faire on apprend , et on apprend surtout de ses erreurs)Bonne journée et porte vous bien. 👏
Mr.clark, 感謝您無私的分享 看你畫畫是很大的樂趣 你的畫作令人驚喜 💗💗💗
I have watched many watercolor videos and you are the best! You explain everything and invite me into your paintings in real time. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, thank you Carole - very kind!!!
"Please be careful, don't cut yourself" wouldnt it be so disappointing to ruin so much beautiful hard work with a big old blood splatter!
This is by far the best art UA-cam channel about watercolor, thank you very much 🌹
Thank you so much 😀
I'm about to start watercolor classes in Jan! I love your tutorial! So beautiful! Loved the music too! What an awesome artist you are sir!
Great stuff Lynn , hope you enjoy them 👍
I can't tell you how much I enjoy your step by step instruction and your beautiful paintings. I love following along with you. You are a fantastic teacher. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and teaching ability with all of us in the big wide world. I love your channel! I am awaiting your book at this time and can't wait for it to arrive. MaryBeth from Indiana. I hope someday I can visit England and see all the beautiful places you have painted.
Thank you so much MaryBeth from Indiana!
Dear Mr Clark. First of all ,thank you for all your amazing ,water colour
Painting , l would like to ask two question ,about painting .
First one ,is that I am not as fast ,as you mixing colour ,and it,s make some
Late to continuing in painting ,and so the source of paper becomes dry ,so how can I improve that. And the second one is ,it possible in water colours painting , to paint in absolute vertical wall ,to do so .
Your faithfully MJ.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful art, I am mesmerized watching you color, I am fairly new with watercolor so your work is very inspiring and educational, please don't stop
Thank you so much Sandra - no plans to stop at the moment!!!!
This is so beautiful 😍 I can’t wait to try painting it. I have to say Paul I love watching your videos, the instructions are clear and the jokes always give me a giggle.
Thanks so much Jessica! 😊
Hi Paul, I have been attempting to paint this scene but I am having a lot of trouble with the masking fluid tearing my paper is a particular method for removing it. I have been using art spectrum 300gsm 100 percent cotton paper in rough. Any advice or tips would be much appreciated.
Thank you 😊
Thank you Paul, this is just beautiful. Some wonderful techniques in there. Really magical result.
You are very welcome
I can feel the spray. My next project. Thanks Paul !
Have fun Tony!
Patty- This my first time viewing your video. I live on the coast of California and have a deep love of the ocean. Seascapes are my favorites. I am just starting on watercolor so I plan on visiting your videos in the future. I learned quite a bit from this one. Thanks for sharing.
The seascape is awesomely done. Thank you for sharing.🙏🏻
Thank you too!
Thank you for giving us such a great teaching.
You are the most selfless and talented teacher.
May all the good be with you.
Thank you! 😃
Such talent, an inspiration to me to keep painting. Do you have a video of matt pencil drawing?
Love your work as always but came to this one after watching your’five ways to paint water video and I have a question. If the colour of the water is just a reflection of the sky why is the sea so blue? Thanks.
Another great lesson Paul. I'm finding your style of painting to fit the way I enjoy painting. Keep at it. Be safe & well!
Many thanks Brain, glad I can help - all the best!
Brilliant as always, Paul! Thanks so much 😊🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for showing me easy to paint
My pleasure 😊