Excellent Paul! You did this spontaneous piece proud. Several wonderful techniques demonstrated. Thanks so much for the kind shout out too!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve - always enjoy your channel!

The Bridge Works Beautifully…. A touch of realism…PERFECT!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Very kind - thanks!

The bridge was the perfect finish to a great spontaneous landscape. Thanks again, Paul.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

With, but add the look of a waterfall. So much fun! Thank you so much for sharing your marvelous talent.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Enjoyable experience watching your painting evolve! One commenter called adding the bridge a "story waiting to be told." Indeed, the rope bridge could be telling my story, the tale of how I, a city kid, used to spend summers with my grandparents who lived in the Appalachian mountains in a narrow valley (or hollow/holler) between two high hills rising on either side of the road that ran up the hollow and the creek that ran down it. At times when an exceptionally heavy and long summer storm would happen, the rushing water carrying logs and such from higher up the hollow would cascade down the valley and take out the bridge, and we were all stuck on our side of the creek until the waters receded low enough for the bridge to be restored. It was exciting for the grandkids, but trying for our grandfather, I'm sure. Our grandparents were rather self-sufficient with gardening, chickens, and such, so we were never in any danger of starving. After university, I've traveled widely in the world, but my fondest memories are of the sweet times in that narrow valley doing things like wading in the creek catching crawdads until my feet looked pickled, and I'm a girl! Sorry to be long-winded again, but it had been some time since I remembered how exciting it was to sit on the porch and watch the creek rise until something came along and crashed into the bridge. Thanks for the memories!

@shadowguard3578

11 ай бұрын

Really interesting memories. Thank you for sharing!

@davidmccullough6600

11 ай бұрын

I would read this book or watch this film. You have a gift for story-telling

@gailarnold9521

11 ай бұрын

i;m a newbie here. Addicted to tyler childers, lol. so looking forward to following Mr. Clark tho.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Lovely comment - thanks so much for sharing!

Love the bridge and thank you for resisting filling in the bottom corners with paint. It has an other worldly feel to it. I am afraid of heights and will not go across the bridge!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

It is lovely with or without the bridge. This style of painting allows the imagination to soar. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Absolutely with the bridge. It gave it a completed feeling.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Beautiful spontaneous landscape! Team bridge! 👍🏻

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Go team Bridge!!!

With the bridge!!! It’s genius idea ! … as long as you don’t ask me to walk on it 😱. You encourage us to make a mess, exactly what’s forbidden for grown people.., thank you so much for that great experience!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Love that! - thanks!

Lovely sky reminds me of Northern lights. I feel the bridge tied it together. Wonderful.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear - thanks!

I love the spontaneity of this landscape . Watching the ink run and bloom was fascinating and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing so many techniques.

These remind me of the beautiful flying islands in Avatar-gorgeous colours-thanks Paul.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Very welcome ... yes, see what you mean!

You certainly have a way to make Watercolor Wednesdays interesting !!! 😊 I also watch "MOW", Steve Mitchell, another great teacher!!! Ok, Sir Paul, I liked it best without the bridge!!! For me, this is a wonderful way to just play with watercolor... no plan... maybe to view my favorite colors! Thank you for sharing from an inspired California Gramma❤ God bless you!!!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers Ann

Love this! Each painting tells a slightly different story. Both are beautiful.

@ArtbyPaulClark

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Yep... bridge adds unity to the composition I feel. Nice work Paul 👍

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

The sky reminds me of the northern lights. Lovely! And very nice to call out Steve Mitchell & his Mind of Watercolor channel. I’m learning a lot from both of you! 😊

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Looks brilliant. The bridge brings it all together, in my eyes😮

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks - glad you enjoyed it!

That is utterly Gorgeous, Paul. IMHO - the Bridge is a Beautiful finishing touch - it gives the painting even more depth, a feeling of balance AND a flavour of Japan. I Love it! You are a genius! Thank you for this Fabulous tutorial. Love, Mel in Devon 🍰🌻

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mel from Devon!!!

I was subscribed about a year ago when I did a couple of your tutorials, the seagulls and the snow scene with red telephone box at Bamburgh. I really enjoyed them but my painting went downhill and I gave up. Now I feel is the time to try again and re subscribed today and this tutorial dropped into my announcements. What a mad idea (in a really good way) as no one can say if you got it right or not so I will be having fun, and probably wasting a few sheets of paper but who cares😊. I have a lot of catching up to do on your excellent tutorials but I have the rust tractor prepped and ready to paint. No idea what it will turn out like but I will never know unless I get those brushes wet again. With regard to the rope bridge. I think it works well with or without. With the rope bridge there is an implied context to the picture, before the rope bridge I saw the light area as a waterfall so it works both ways for me. Many thanks and glad to be back🙏

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Graham - great comment!

I love doing loose landscapes like this and have found that putting one thing in that is clearly identifiable, like the bridge, brings the whole thing together. I love the bridge.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks - glad you enjoyed it!

Paul, I love it with the bridge!! Bring on more of your abstract tutorials for inspiration.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

The bridge just adds that finishing touch

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

It started looking more snd more as an underwater seascape, and once I saw it I couldn't unsee it😅 Even the birds became fish and the bridge the skeleton of a submerged ship. I've tried the spray bottle but need to seriously downsize. Yes your painting is amazing 😍

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Love this Paul..mmm..maybe without the bridge. Watched a podcast yesterday of Will-I-Am being interviewed and he said that as soon as you start to be concerned about what others think of your work, you stop being a creative person. This video today is truly in keeping with just being your best creative self. Thanks so much Paul.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure and thanks for the great comment!

Really enjoy your spontaneous paintings. I felt like I was in a beautiful dreamlike valley, while I watched your brush work its magic. It is so beautiful. ❤

@ArtbyPaulClark

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I love the way the rope bridge "forces" the eye to see an embankment in the middle of the painting--without changing anything else. Very well done! I learn so much by watching--and painting along with--your videos.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear - thanks!

Good afternoon, dear Paul! These spontaneous paintings are a real challenge, they only look simple in interpretation on Master's hands (like yours). In reality it is not this simple, you have to define a good pre-plan before starting. And to have a great imagination, what is also an ability not for everyone 😊 great tutorial as always! Thank you. Greetings from Moldova, Lilia

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks Lilia!

The bridge is perfect! It looks like a floating forest with a path to a cave.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear - thanks!

What fun! At one point looked like an underwater coral reef.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear - thanks!

I like it with the bridge and even imagine a nice waterfall running below...thank you Paul!! amazing atmospheric work!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I’m in love with your demonstrations….. You’ve re awakened my Love of Water color…. Thank You 🙏🏻

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Definitely with the bridge! It has an almost Japanese silk print, feel to it. ❤

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear - Many thanks!

Definitely the bridge is IN. Love this effort Paul, so exciting to watch it unfolding. Thankyou once again😍😍😍

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

With the bridge gets my vote. It makes the picture seem more real... like a fantasy of a place that has inhabitants somewhere. Yours turned out beautiful. Mine was trash... but fun! Thanks for the inspiration.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for voting! - have another go ... it took me 3 attempts!

Spontaneous paintings always make me spontaneously happy!

@ArtbyPaulClark

10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

You're a wonderful teacher and it's such a pleasurable experience watching your videos. You think of the whole experience for your students/audience, including stunning music to match. Thank you!

@ArtbyPaulClark

10 ай бұрын

Very kind - many thanks!

Incredible how the painting slowly took shape literally from nothing. I like to imagine a huge waterfall in the background. Beautiful and you make it look so easy, as always. Super!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@randiharlev

11 ай бұрын

I also envisioned a waterfall! Will get to painting soon...we'll see if I have the nerve to add a waterfall!

This is great, especially with the addition of the bridge!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Looking on your tutorials on my tv where I unfortunately can’t comment. However, there fantastic! Love the humorous, but still serious way of teaching watercolours. So nice that you add how to mix colours, perspective, ‘mixed media’, composing… etc. Thanks for all inspiration-earlier I was only painting in acrylics, now I love the living watercolours. Kim from Sweden

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you Kim!

Before you added the bridge I thought of a jungle, the light being a waterfall. The bridge makes the picture. Beautiful.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I do love your spontaneous paintings. This one definitely has an ethereal atmosphere. The bridge completes it. Love the colours. I will definitely have to try this and introduce it to my painting group. One artist has benefitted from the last spontaneous demonstration and think would like to see this one. Great imagination Paul, great tutorial too, as usual. 👍

@ArtbyPaulClark

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 - hope your group enjoys!

A stunning job Paul!! Love the bridge and the birds, you always Amazed me how your bring life to a sheet of paper.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

A beautiful result, thank you Paul ... very inspiring and yes with the bridge!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I thoroughly loved watching this evolve and getting the feeling of the atmospheric foliage falling from the mountain sides. I do like the bridge it gives that extra depth. You make it look so easy, I’ll keep trying, but not yet archived a good painting. Easier said than done 👍🖼️ thanks Paul

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it ... and give it a go!

Love your spontaneous paintings. Thanks ❤

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Love the change in technique Spontaneous, intuitive and fun

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Lovely! The bridge is a delightful finishing touch. 😎🎉🥰

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

That looked fun. Definitely, loved the bridge addition.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Just Brilliant ❤ And of course with the bridge it looks complete 😊

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

This is absolutely stunning. The skies remind me of the Northern lights. A great thing about abstract is being able to see what you want to see. Fantastic Paul. Thank you xx

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Love the bridge it finishes it off and makes it look like something you roamed across out in the Amazon!! Gorgeous

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

I like with. I personally think this is the best idea how to practice colour characteristics with more or less water as well as with acrylic ink. Your relaxing approach to teaching watercolour is really easy to memorize and utilize in my learning how to paint.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear thanks!

At the 10:50 mark, it took on an aquatic feel. Like a beautiful coral garden. I love it! Bravo Paul.

@ArtbyPaulClark

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! ... ye I can see that!

Hello Paul! I love the bridge idea; an impressive way of describing you're in the rain forest. Thank you! as usual you nailed it.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Beautiful painting! I love it without the bridge…its like looking up into the spaces between the trees from a distance. Always enjoy watching your videos.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

When I first saw this tutorial pop up, I honestly didn't think I'd be into it. I LOVE it! And definitely with the bridge! I will be trying this one soon.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Thank you Paul, this has such an ethereal quality, totally mysterious and inviting ❤

@ArtbyPaulClark

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I immediately thought of this as an underwater scene, perhaps a magical cave - then came the bridge. I love both. I think it must be such fun because you do what want and you choose the colours you like. A bit of light relief! Thanks very much, Paul. 🙃😊

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Lovely Steve mind of watercolor is so immensely talented. Looks like his brush is his wand.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Agree with that!

Absolutely beautiful. It was so relaxing watching this!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Just stunning Paul… the bridge lovely touch!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you, Paul! It’s so refreshing to just (as you say) relax and experiment!! It appears so freeing because it just evolves as you paint! I’m going to try this one soon!!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

hello Paul I have been a fan of Steve's and yours for over 3 years , thank you I have learned a lot from you both . Iv only been painting 3 plus years.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear and happy to help!

This is really magical, a fabulous tutorial! I prefer it without the bridge, it sort of stops my eyes from wandering into the wildness. Better without anything man made as it’s too beautiful to spoil! 😌. Thank you for this and everything Paul. ☺️

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

It's turned out so beautiful.. Like the valleys in the movie Avatar 😊 lovely and to the left looks like a cave. like it without😊

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

The bridge is a good addition. Fun to watch the painting develop.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Wow!! I didn’t see it coming. I could not figure it out. Great Job, and a great artist 😊

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

This was mesmerizing to watch. So peaceful. I think the bridge pulls it all together

@ArtbyPaulClark

10 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Without bridge ❤ the spontaneity, water & pigment🖌

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear thanks!

Loved the bridge addition. At first I was like wow where is this going and then out of the mess a beautiful landscape!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Definitely keep the bridges! I love it! Abstract has always terrified me but the more I watch you the braver I am becoming. I think I am what is referred to as a tight painter. I’m going to give it a go! Thank you!!! Blessings!!!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

You can do it!

Hi Paul, I sure love this painting it seems to be a waterfall from the mountains. The trees are beautifully painted with dry brushing and the bridge brings the connection between the mountains. Thanks for the tutorial I will give it a try.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

I see the Aurora Borealis in the background and I prefer the painting with the bridge. It’s a small detail that really works. Beautiful color choices and painting. Thank you.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks!

Thank you Paul and when I hear your "good morning, afternoon and evening to lovely lot" it's filled my day❤️. Really enjoyed the video and now it's time to start with some spare papers 😁. Also thank you very much for correction of the birds mistake, I'm also in that group 😬.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and the into - was worried folks where getting tired of it!

Your spontaneous painting is beautiful. Loved your creativity with this one.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

This is delightful. Otherworldly and I love the bridge. A magical adventure awaits.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear - Many thanks!

Love the bridge! Beautiful painting.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Fabulous painting! I think both versions are wonderful. But looking at the bridge turns my knees to jelly. 😂 love your spontaneous paintings, and this one is special for sure. Will def have a go! Thank you!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Before the bridge, I felt I was under the sea! Love this!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Turned out nicely again! Definitely with the bridge. Thankyou! XXX

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

I love how the bridge ties the painting together

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Definitely with the bridge. I was painting along with you and the result was totally different. But yes! I had a wonderful time.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Great to hear - thanks!

Love the bridge addition. Feels like it connects both sides.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

Great work, Paul!. I just love this style, it's magical. Thank you!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

This is so beautiful and something I definitely want to try. The bridge is a lovely touch too. I was thinking the left side looked like it could be a tree house, and the bridge added to the illusion. Thanks for this marvelous video today! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure - many thanks!

Absolutely gorgeous ❤❤ I love it. Your work is so awesome. I learn so much-loved information. Thank you!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

With the bridge - just lovely.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Cheers!

So beautiful. Love the bridge. Thank you

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you too

Wow, Paul, another great tutorial! This makes me really happy and i will try to do it myself. I like the loose and wild style. I´m so greatfull, because i learned so much from your videos! And you helped me to restart painting again. When I don´t know how to go on I often think what would Paul do and often i find an answer in one of your videos. My schooltime with english lessons ist 30 years ago. but i must say you are so clear to unterstand what makes it easier for non english speakers. Best wishes from bavaria, Luggie

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Luggie!!!

as always it was amazing and perfect🌹thank you Paul

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

I love the bridge. I love paintings that make you think, this one is very mystical, I bet there are lots of fairies living there. Thanks

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear - many thanks!

Awesome painting , definitely a very beautiful scenery and that bridge looks so dangerous. 😊 Thank you for all the tips and tricks .

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks - glad you enjoyed it!

Definitely with the drawbridge. Very inspiring session, cannot wait to try. Love the intensity the ink adds. Tempted by the 2024 trip.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Hi Paul, thank you for this new video! I always enjoy them! I definitely prefer the painting with the bridge. As you said it connects the two halves.

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

The bridge is brilliant and totally made the painting - it really fires the imagination!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear - many thanks!

That was so much fun! I love the little bridge but there’s lots of room for imagination in both versions. Thank you!

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Danke für die wunderbare Anregung 🤗 und die Brücke passt perfekt 👍

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

Danke!

So happy to added the bridge! Although it would be very scary walking across it! Off to try this now…thank you 😊

@ArtbyPaulClark

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

This is such a mess in the best possible and beautiful way ❤ I loooved the bridge idea because it makes you think about the painting more

@ArtbyPaulClark

Ай бұрын

Great to hear - thanks!