Man - what a day that looked to be! So peaceful, and the weather appeared perfect! So fun. I used to be a long distance bike rider and I certainly miss that (got pretty sick with yucky cancer) but if I get to do it again, I'll get some saddlebags for my bike and bring along my art stuff... including the bubble bath!

Glad to see a helmet in your video intro. Back in the day I was a fair serious road cyclist and I had a TBI after a fairly bad crash. I am alive because of the helmet.

When you were packing your bike and got to the steam iron I nearly fell off my chair laughing. I do so miss the English country lanes. Best wishes from Durban, South Africa

Finally! Finally I had an EUREKA moment ! And now I know clearly, why I wasn't able to sketch outside! Because I have never taken my cuddly toy nor steam iron with me... I shall never make that mistake again !!!!! Thank you, Paul, for enlightening me :) Greetings from Poland :)

@shrutianuragsharma2824

3 жыл бұрын

:)

@MahuaRayIJS

3 жыл бұрын

What is the steam iron or the cuddly toy for?

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Lol!!! - but don't forget the bubble bath Agata!!!

@agatazieba-warcholak7273

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArtbyPaulClark Will a shampoo be enough? I don't use any bubble bath.... No future for me as a watercolour artist.... :( On the other hand, if I buy one bottle tomorrow it will last forever :) Unlike booze :) Cheers!

@philhayes8008

3 жыл бұрын

@@MahuaRayIJS The cuddly toy is to keep you company and the steam iron is for anyone who asks why, of course!

You’re the best teacher anyone can ever have. Love from India!

Hello Paul, I’m a Clarke as well, living in the USA. My son lives with his wife and daughter in the UK so it’s wonderful to see the beauty of England through your eyes …and learn at the same time! What a gift! Warm thanks, Debbie Clarke from the USA 🥰

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Go Clark(e)'s!

Please do more of the sketching around town. That was very enjoyable.

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Will do - thanks!

@cindyseverson2917

2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that! Beautiful countryside you have. I must get sketching!! Thx

Wonderful video. I enjoyed seeing the English countryside. The sky was so blue, the lanes looked quiet, and your painting was lovely. Thank you.

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I love being able to look at these videos from time to time as refreshers. I am going away for a few days and not done any outdoor sketching. This has just put me in the mood so I can record my trip in a sketchbook. Thank you Team Paul. I love Margo and Jez's sketches too. It demonstrates how others can view a subject.

No one : Paul (at the end ) : no cuddly toys were hurt in this video 😂 He is so entertaining ❤️

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! - thanks for that!

I am so jealous! What a fabulous place to bike ride, sketch, and drink! Trifecta!

@ArtbyPaulClark

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes very lucky ... when the weather is nice!

Your channel deserves a million subs for the quality content you bless us for free like this. God bless you and thank you for the wisdom.

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you

Mr. Clark, you’ve inspired me to try something new. I shall get started today with some sketching in my garden ... if only I can find my porcelain chicken. Thank you. Victoria Baltimore, Maryland, US

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

So when can we expect the Paul Clark TV show? You entertain on several levels each week in your production and of course your sketches and paintings. Appreciate you sharing your wonderful talents!

@michelle7377

3 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% Barb

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barb. I'll be waiting for the call from the BBC!

Just discovered your art and can't get enough- new to the internet oh yeah there are still some of us that lived whithout

This is the most wholesome channel on KZread. Love it!

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Honestly, I just come for the humor 🤣🤣🤣!

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Lol!!! - that's good enough for me!

I loved this one... I need to go to the pub now... oops I mean paint the pub 😆 loved the final credits. Thank you for great escapism as always x

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Lol!! - you go for it!!!

Well, I'm certainly relieved no Cuddly Toys were harmed in the making of this video! Now, it's almost warm enough to go sketch :)

Oh! I really enjoyed this video, made me homesick for the green,green grass of home🙂and the country pubs too, of course. Cheers, Sylvia from South Africa

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sylvia!

I only recently discovered your art lessons on youtube. Your lessons are fabulous and I am learning a lot from them. I just started trying watercolour painting and your lessons are invaluable! Thank you for being such a generous person and sharing your knowledge with us all.

@patslark

Жыл бұрын

His book is fantastic.

It was a great day when I found your videos, Paul. This was relaxing and fun. My big fear is always sketching. LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT MY FEAR WITH THIS! Also, I literally said, after you packed three things, "He is going to begin throwing everything in there." And, you did! Fine comedic timing!

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Lol!!! - you can read my mind!!!

Loved this. It's raining so hard in Northern California at the moment and didn't really feel like painting. After watching, sketched my cat and it turned out surprisingly good. My muse cooperated. Thank you, Paul.

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Ah ha! THATS the missing piece to my sketching journey! The steam iron and a porcelain chicken! I’ll have to get a bigger bike bag now..... thanks Paul for your lovely encouragements on seeing and painting the world around you! Loved it as always! Keep them coming! Following along on KZread!

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear and thanks but don't forget the bubble bath!

Paul, you are freakin' hilarious. You totally cracked me up again. Love that classic British humour. 😅🤣

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as ever Anna!

I so enjoyed everything about this video (the bike ride, your sketching/painting, the countryside, birds chirping, humor, the pub). The Essex office of tourism should pay you! Thank you so much for the wonderful lesson and mental escape to such a lush landscape (it's 120 degrees F today in the AZ desert so I'll be staying indoors and keep replaying your video). Betty G

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Betty - wow that's warm!!!

@fionacain3953

Жыл бұрын

Essex? Thought you were in Sussex?!

Hi Paul, I just love watching you paint, and your humor is the best.

Best reality TV ever!

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks AG!

I loved watching this so much. Just learning how to sketch, not draw. I’m a perfectionist and so this is hard for me, so am trying really hard to just enjoy my art.

@christinedekeuster7378

3 жыл бұрын

I allow myself to react because I know my perfectionism is one of the main problem I have regarding drawing. I really understand what you say (sorry for my English).

@gsahara8405

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@Sunny-pr1qw

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, I get it. I have to draw, just one line, not sketchy, but I am going to branch out!

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it Debbe!

I'm a beginner . Thank you so much for inspiring me. I decided to use 1 hour for sketching everyday just after watching your lesson!

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! - keep it up!

Great video. (I laughed out loud as you finished packing your plein air travel accessories! 😂)

Wow..for seventy years I have said "I can't draw"...this tutorial has helped me learn that is not true...Paul, thanks for inspiring me...

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

What a fabulous lesson - as always! The art is over-the-moon, but you gave us such a relaxing and inspiring tour! Nice to meet your talented family, too! Thank you!

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi, few months back when began with how to paint ......., it was like a ready made Soup bowl, perfect for beginners like me. Gradually something more in each lesson. Today I felt, you are teaching us the stuff of next level (guiding to cook our own soup). I experienced as if I'm riding my bike along with your route. Thank you Paul.

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Rita!

I loved going on that little road trip with you on your bike, it was awesome!! Boy, you are such a skilled artist, you share everything you’ve got and hold nothing back. I really enjoyed this trip and lesson with you, and the same meeting your Margot and her brother. Loved seeing their works today as well! 😊

I am watching you painting from France, what a lovely 20 minutes you made us enjoy with your incredible Talent

This was great Paul. It was lovely all way around! More like this please.

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

very kind - thanks!!!

I love how you explain everything

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vini!

Whoaaaaaa!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ I had so much fun just watching you travel, sketch and paint! That was so awesome!! Thanks a lot Teacher Paul🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️🍒🎉🎉

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Janet!

Outdoor sketching and painting is more like a small adventure. and it is beautiful town!

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

I laughed so hard at the bare minimum things you packed, hahaha! 😂😂😂

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Great! - thanks... I was going to take a fish tank but couldn't get it in!

Another brilliant video Paul. You make this look ridiculously simple. I'm on a family holiday travelling around a very picturesque landscape next week and plan on doing a lot of these fast sketches. This was an encouraging watch. Thanks again

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun Adam!

I must try painting outdoors. I just love the outdoors surroundings

It's great to see how you pull a sketch from the actual scenery! Especially, it was instructive to see that you simplified the rather overwhelming (to me) background foliage. Could you talk sometime about how you do that? What decisions do you make? What is the goal? What guides your choices? Thanks so much for sharing your expertise so generously.

What a wonderful episode-thank you! I hope you'll do more like this. Such a lovely escape, I could listen to those birds forever.

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will Julie

Great video, as always Paul. You are without doubt one of the best art tutors on You tube. Unfortunately I cannot paint as fast as you but my efforts are definitely improving. I cycle a lot and live in Wiltshire so no excuses about lack of art subjects 😎. Thank you so much for your inspiring tutorials and keeping us sane in these challenging times.

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks John!

Just discovered you on KZread Channel and loving it! I discovered watercolor painting while going through a rigorous care plan for cancer. Cancer free today! I created lots of paintings and sold them in my first ever craft fair in Florida! It was a celebration of being cancer free and ALIVE! So much to learn and excited to embrace the world of watercolor art!!

@ArtbyPaulClark

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Lisa and good health to you!

Now that's entertainment. Was blown away by how nicely those sketches turned out after the paint was added. Thank you

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind - cheers!

What a wonderful experience ! I never had enough courage to make a drawing outdoor! This lesson is tempting! : >

Please do more videos like this! Could you leave the subject being painted in the inset throughout your sketching/painting so we can see what your sketching and how you interpret what you put on the paper during the process? As you say, you need to be looking at your subject as much as your paper…thanks again for a great video, Paul! Cheers from Texas…

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes, good suggestion!

I'm certain that this is precisely what so many of us aspire to do.

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Robert!

Thanks Paul. I’m in Australia and am learning so much via your videos. I love painting and am improving all the time. Well done.

I loved this video! Love how you separate the meat from the bone! Everyone loves to paint, but you have shown us how to get the foundation of painting in a doable way! You make it look doable! I haven’t tried it yet! 🤔But, practice makes perfect I heard! Thank you! Loved everyone’s sketches🙂

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Shirley!

That was such a fun adventure! Beautiful scenery, sketches and inspiration!! Thank you!

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I loved e ey part of this lesson! The sketching tips are a real help and then the view of the nature and meeting up with others and then begging able to see their art as well. So much to get from this!😁👏🏾. Many blessings from Grenada! 🇬🇩

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thanks a lot. As a beginner that was enlightening and my fear of sketching is gone. Appreciate this very much.

@RajPandey-mi3zf

2 жыл бұрын

So I'm glad you responded but my issue is how to avoid shy turning green when you initially put raw sienna and then put blue colour on top. I tried putting a bit if altering red mixed with blue but it didn't work were well. Pls appreciate your guidance 🙏

Thanks, this has been a very informative and relaxing tutorial.

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Paul, this was so refreshing and it was wonderful to go along on the ride with you! I have just started sketching, I try to do it every day as you said. Surely I’m going to improve at some point LOL Your plein air work, both the scene and the Horse and Groom turned out so beautifully. Speaking of beautiful, it was lovely to see Margot (gosh she’s talented!) and meet Jez. Thank you for another excellent video, Paul ❤️

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Didi - all the best!!!

I hope you know how good you have it. I live in the US and I can't even imagine being able to hop on your bike.. leave it for more than two minutes without it being stolen.. hike down a public walking trail across private property.. where all the gates are closed behind you and not a speck of garbage or other destruction in sight.. and wander through a beautiful piece of nature. Seriously a dream come true.

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that and I never take it for granted! - we do get a lot of dreadful weather though!!

LOL if I lived somewhere even half as beautiful I would definitely go out more. Thank you. Inspiration!

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trish!

Loved the views and scenery, and especially the peek into your sketchbook!! I always find inspiration for my own works in your videos. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

I needed this. I'm doing an online sketching course (run by an artist friend who is superb), and I've discovered that every time I try to sketch, I end up actually drawing properly, especially if it's something I'm familiar with. My brain doesn't seem to know the difference between draw and sketch 😅

@Decopainterandtea

3 жыл бұрын

There is a difference?? Lol

@nikkia9506

3 жыл бұрын

@@Decopainterandtea Hell, yes! Especially in time taken.

@Decopainterandtea

3 жыл бұрын

@@nikkia9506 I know. I was trying to be silly.

@nikkia9506

3 жыл бұрын

@@Decopainterandtea 😅 I'd presumed that, but answered any, just in case. The online world is a strange place 😉

@Decopainterandtea

3 жыл бұрын

@@nikkia9506 Yes it is. My humour never goes over well, I really should stop trying lol. Have a super day!

This is what I call learning while being entertained, that's a very nice area to live.

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Luis!

That was the most helpful video about watercolor drawing I’ve ever watched. Thank you so much for it.

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Delighted to help many thanks 🤩

Thank you for taking us along for that relaxing, inspiring outdoor field trip! I felt like I was getting away also! Loved "meeting" Margot and Jeff! Can't tell you how much I look forward to your weekly lesson....they never disappoint! You are as creative in your lesson concepts and subject matter as you are in your art! P.s. how does your camera man (Jeff I am assuming) video over your shoulder while you are sketching?

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dianne - I did that section on my own and just used a tripod!

Inspiring! But I wonder what kind of sketchbook that is. The paper doesn't seem to buckle. I want one too!

@katjazippel7487

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a Hahnemühle Watercolor book

@didiirwin

3 жыл бұрын

Katja, I was just going to suggest that! 😊

@1radruth

3 жыл бұрын

It says in the description

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Yup it's the Hahnemühle Watercolor book

@southcoast23

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking. I'm getting one too!

My favorite of all watercolor videos on KZread. Your teaching is inspiring! Thank you!

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you Carol!

Oh I absolutely loved this. Originally from the UK but live in the US and miss being able to wander through fields in the countryside as you can’t do that here it’s all hiking trails and private land etc. Oh to sit and paint in the countryside….thank you! ❤️🎨

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Inspired me to get out and have a go , now where is my steam iron ?

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

.... don't forget the cuddly toy Linda!

It is so beautiful where you live, I used to love going out and sketching, but something happened to my feet where some months it is impossible to walk. I do have a large TV and I have been watching "walking travel videos" and sketching from them, also so much fun. I love your Videos.

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Alicia and hope you will be able to get out and about soon!

This is a great video. I finally got a hang of why I am not good at painting from a photo so well, especially the light and shadows. I need more practice with 3d views. Thanks so much for the lovely video

Definitely one of the more interesting channels. I like that fact he adds a little comedy in every now and then. Subscribed.

@ArtbyPaulClark

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! - many thanks!

Always enjoy your humor. "Ceramic chicken"...lol. Essential!

@ArtbyPaulClark

Жыл бұрын

😁

Fun, beautiful visuals, and a great learning experience. Could you tell us a little more about your pencil and lead? Thanks for taking us on a bike ride with you! Where are we going next?

You are the best teacher ever!!! Thank you so much.

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! - much appreciated!

Just the thing I needed...I am always shying away from sketching. Thank you Paul. And thank you also for the lovely tour of the English countryside. Brought back great memories of our family vacation a few years ago.

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

Your words and stories are as inspirational as your beautiful paintings! I really enjoy this channel.

I love your sense of humor. A steam iron really? I am so glad I found your channel. I’m learning so much. Paul, you are very talented artist and I appreciate your willingness to share your gift. Thank you.

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kindly!

Ah, your country is just so beautiful and lovely. Millions of motifs all around. I couldn't stop drawing if I was there. So gorgeous. I adore the British countryside and the sea and the Highlands further up north. No matter where you go there's beauty all around. Just love it 🤩

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

LOL 😆😂😭 My first plein air painting was a disaster. I made the mistake of not simplifying enough and spending too much time sketching in pencil. By the time I started painting it was time to go and I was overwhelmed with all the things I knew I hadn’t even touched yet. I love your sketches, esp. the horse & groom building! Thanks, Paul!!

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure - many thanks!

Liked my day out thanks for the ride Paul. Birds singing, bubbling brook, great British Pub, lively chatter. oh and cow pat...

@ArtbyPaulClark

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Paul… so love your sense of humor. Yes sketching is critical 4 a great painting. Very important to keep drawing. Appreciate the reminder of plein air is 3D & we draw/paint to 2D. Thank you for your videos… has helped me get looser with my painting.

Another great video! Thank you for producing such informative and cheerful videos.

Thanks Paul. I have learned so much from watching your videos and this one is great. Was always a little afraid to do my own sketches . This gave me more know how . Cheer from Vancouver Canada.

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Anita!

I use to stop on the way home from work and sketch. And yes, that really helped me see. Thanks

MORE! MORE! MORE! Just the scenery itself is wonderful!

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

Will do - thanks!!!

THIS is exactly what I want to learn to do. I'm new to watercolor and have never been that good at drawing. I used to oil paint about 40 years ago. From now on, I'll be taking all of my tools with me....well, maybe not the ceramic chicken, or the iron...But all the essential drawing and painting tools. You have inspired me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Love this!

The painting has a really nice ghibliesque touch

I just got back from a bike ride! However how I wish I had the scenery you do. What a lovely sketch and painting. I am falling in love with line and wash. Keep up the good work, thank you for sharing your gift.

Oh yeaaa!drawing!

Loved this!

Two important things I ALWAYS learn from you Paul, one, you have so many ways, techniques, etc, to help me with improving my art, two, you NEVER fail to make me laugh and brighten my day 👍😎🎨😁

@ArtbyPaulClark

3 жыл бұрын

That's a lovely comment Bonnie - many thanks!

Thank you for the inspiration!

Love it thank you!

OMG, Paul, you are so hilarious! A porcelain chicken and steam iron - of course! I also love the expression on your face whenever you take your first sip of whatever libation. Your art is gorgeous, your lessons are very instructive, and YOU are a national treasure! Happy New Year!

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Rita!

Thanks!

Wow! Thanks for inspiring me to not only draw and paint outside but to ride my bike 👍🏻

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it Kathy!

Great video thanks

Always love your channel!!

@ArtbyPaulClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cindi 😊