How to paint a fox in watercolour - step by step
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A step by step guide on how to paint a fox in watercolour - step by step by professional artist Paul Clark
Website:
www.artbypaulclark.co.uk
For a full range of watercolour tutorials visit my channel -
KZread Channel link:
/ @artbypaulclark
Facebook:
/ theblackdotshirtco
With thanks to KZread Audio Library for music.
Alternative colours:
COBALT BLUE: French/Ultramarine, Permanent Blue, Windsor Blue
ALIZARIN CRIMSON: Windsor Deep Red, Cadmium Red Deep, Carmine
CADMIUM YELLOW: Aureolin, New Gamboge, Hansa Yellow
PAYNE'S GREY: Indigo, Neutral Tint
YELLOW OCHRE: Raw Sienna, French Ochre
BURNT UMBER: Sepia, Van Dyke Brown
Link for Paul Clark Series Watercolour Brushes:
www.artbypaulclark.co.uk/mate...
Fox reference photo: pixundfertig, Ria Sopala via Pixabay
Пікірлер: 637
I’m a simple guy. I see a new Paul Clark video and I click “like”
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! - thanks as ever Derek!
@derekcutsinger3511
3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtbyPaulClark keep them coming! :)
@jeannegow2144
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like me...✔️✔️... what's not to like, really 🤔
As a beginner I am so happy to be able to watch and learn!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
Your fox is amazing, it's so relaxing to watch your videos and hear your voice. Thanks for sharing.
@ArtbyPaulClark
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
i enjoyed this very much Paul! Painting animals is trickier than it looks but you have inspired me to have a go love this little Fox!
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
I did it... and enjoyed it. Thanks Paul... you are a really good teacher and artist.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you Karola!
What a delightful little fox. I really look forward to painting this one. Will try to stay loose. Thanks Paul. June Covey
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
You can do it June - thanks!
This channel worth million subscribers
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
Ahh, thanks!
Hi Paul that fox is gorgeous. Can't wait to try painting this little guy. I love foxes. Keep going and God bless your work and you and your family. Thank you so much. Susan
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you for this demo.I would have agonised for days over his fur!! This has shown me that animals are possible for a beginner.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you for everything that you do, you’re an amazing teacher. I respect you and all of your work very much! Blessings and best of luck in inspiring more people with your art!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Diana 😀
Beautiful as always. Lovely loose painting.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Nice little fellow....expressive painting captures the personality of the fox
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Doneeeee... OMG can't be more thankful to you Mr. Clark! Since I've started to follow your tutorials I've gained more confidence about my results, and that motivates to keep trying and learn more! ❤️
@ArtbyPaulClark
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! ... that's what I love to hear Angie!!
Paul, thank you very much for the tutorial. It was my frist experience painting an animal.
@ArtbyPaulClark
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear thanks!
This was excellent. I am just beginning to work with watercolor. Your approach is so gratifying. Thank you.
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Fantastic... Mr Fox! Cheers again Paul!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Billy ... Scottish scene coming soon!!!
Oh boy, I followed this tutorial today and was arrogant enough to think it looked "simple". Well, after creating what can only be described as a demon fox, I realise what looks easy is actually years of practice and skill! Beautiful painting, which I hope one day to be able to emulate!!
@ArtbyPaulClark
2 жыл бұрын
You can do it Pauline! - Lol - demon fox sounds perfect for Halloween!
I love this one and have made a pretty good stab at it, so I'm really pleased. Thanks so much.
@ArtbyPaulClark
4 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
This is a wonderful foxy , Mr Clark
This demo is fantastic..please do more animals and birds like this.
@ArtbyPaulClark
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much and will do!
A great tutorial. Many thanks Paul.
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Paul, I enjoy watching you paint. Your style is professional and describe things so well...exceptional teacher. And live your sense of humor. How about a frozen river with grasses in foreground and a small tree as well. Hope to buy your brushes soon
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you - on the list!
I am really attracted to your colour combination. I never knew we use salt in that creative way.. Your demonstration is perfect.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂
I am looking forward to starting water color with Paul. Amazings painting and wonderful subjects.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
Oh, it's so beautiful. I'm fascinated by the idea of using the least number of brush strokes. Mr. Fox is perfect.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers Gloria!!
Hi, I'm from Brazil and a quarantine watercolor painter.Your paintings are beautiful and I've seen all your videos during this holidays. I thank you a lot for share so many lessons and (amazing) tips making it so easy and accessible for us 🎨😀🍻 Barry Barrera
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Barry - keep in touch! 😀
This was fantastic!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kathleen!
WOW, he looks so real! ❤
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Connie!
Wowww... What a beauty.... Simply great, Paul 👌👍👍👍
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it - Thank you so much Rajan 😀
WOW! I can’t wait to try this tomorrow. I am a novice, only discovering watercolour 12 months ago, and your tutorials are invaluable. I was wondering if you would consider painting the northern lights for us, please?
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 ... sounds tricky, but on the list!!
Love this fox! You are very talented.
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Love this and I think Fox are very beautiful!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Really love how you use a sharpened end of paintbrush to make wisps, or whatever they’re called 😂.have sharpened the ends and two of my wooden paintbrushes, thank you, Paul. Also, I love your a paintings and watching you paint, doing the fox today!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Sue!
Thank you Paul for your positive attitude and for being genki and silly and happy about painting! Happy Holidays!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Same to you Katrin - thanks!
Beautiful fox as all your paintings. I love paines gray!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rebeca! 😊
Fabulous. Such a pretty looking fox. Great video.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Thank you soo much for this foxy fox, Paul. I simply love it! I gave it a try..it's not half as beautiful as yours...but I spent a great afternoon painting and learning.
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it
Thank you so much!!!You show so well how to do!!!,👏👏👏👏
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
Happy new year to you, stay healthy and thank you! The book arrived today - found a couple of gems in there already! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Alexandru - hope you enjoy it!!!
@alexandruepuran
3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtbyPaulClark handsome fella? Yes! Fox is not bad also... 😸😸😸
I thought this might help someone who wants to follow along with his tutorials. Paul is SO very generous by posting his sketches on his website for us. I recently discovered I can print onto watercolor paper. The printer is a factor (you for sure need a back side paper feed), but I have a super cheap one I got at Walmart (Canon TS 3322) and not only does it run a single sheet of 140# watercolor paper just fine, the ink is waterproof. It also has a scanner so you can use your own sketches as well. I did several yesterday of different sizes (it's literally one click to change the size so fast and easy), printed monochrome at draft quality and it gave me soft grey outline just perfect. This is a major game changer for those of us practicing. The only bad thing is that I can't print larger than 8.5x11 size.. but that's no problem for me.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks great info, many thanks. I've not found a printer that can print 140lb so that's really useful - I'm going to look into it!
@suemagee3940
3 жыл бұрын
I use a light box to trace a picture/drawing, which I discovered using at a watercolor class I took a few years ago.
@waymire01
3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtbyPaulClark I actually bought 90# because I had my doubts but it zipped right though so I grabbed some 140# because YOLO and had no issue. Now I just have to figure out what to do with the pad of 90# lol, thankfully it's at least cotton.
@waymire01
3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtbyPaulClark BTW, I called my local office supply store who has a print shop and they said they can do 140# in larger sizes.. my particular one can go up to 11x17. They said it was only laser though...but that is typically waterproof. Inkjets depend by pigment type/manufacturer. Dye inks are not WP.
@judymills873
2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to try this when I get home in a few days. I tried sketching it myself instead of tracing. It actually came out pretty good
Hello from Herstmonceux, thank you for the demo, will definitely paint this one soon. Sally
@ArtbyPaulClark
6 ай бұрын
Hello there! Herstmonceux! .... 2 miles up the road from us! .... love the 'Eastern Promise!'
He's beautiful, and so is the music.
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Anna
Very very very beautiful painting
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
I'm typically drawn to your style of watercolor (semi loose but structured?), but I also greatly appreciate illustration both realistic and animation style, classic botanical studies... and I recently discovered an artist who does "watercolor pouring" with masking/stencils/lifting that produces the most amazing work. It's wonderful that everyone can do their own techniques.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info - keep in touch!
I love paintings of forest animals and Foxes. Owls and any kind of Blackbirds are my favourites. He's stunning, Paul. 🦊
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks as ever Gina - 🦊
All ur works r awe stuck sir. Ur hands n techniques r awesome. In one word u r teacher from heaven above. Looking forward to have more splendid works from u in new year n so on. U r a miracle in any aspirants lyf. Thank you so much for ur fantabulous 🎨.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 Sunaina!!!
Totally handsome fella!! Love the rich earthy loose colours💓💓... can't wait to try
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you Jeanne, thanks ... oh, the fox you mean! - got it!
Love this painting of Mr Fox,
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to try it out
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks Paul you make it look very easy - enjoyed that 👍
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it - Thank you so much 😀
Hi! love this technique you use scrapping the paper, not easy to do but with practice and good quality the paper, I´ll try, thanks for your awesome tutorials. Keep safe.
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
Thank you! My favorite one so far!!!!!!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! - delighted to hear!
It took my breath away, thank you 🙏🏻
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh - thanks!
Thank You so so much Mr. Clark! You are so amazing!!!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
Loved this one because I'm animals lovers..tq Paul
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Pleased to hear it - me too!
Another lovely exercise with a wintery feel....atmospheric too...not sure my chickens would approve ! Really very well explained and pleased it is in a slightly ‘loose’ style. Would love another cityscape exercise to try - maybe Chinatown or similar . I keep trying night time city views and they never come out looking convincing and the dark shades get muddy. Thank you for another great tutorial.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks! Vyvienne! - More cityscapes on the list. Take care and keep those chickens safe!!!
what a beautiful video - thank you for sharing!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
You make it all look so easy!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deborah!
Thanks Paul, that’s so beautiful painted in that style. Thank you for your generosity in making such wonderful tutorials for us to enjoy and follow
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Toni!
Fabulous! I'll try this. I need more practice painting animals.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Go for it Renee!
Wonderful! More wildlife, please!!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Will do Barbara!
Thank you! I’m not artistic at all and I just started to play with water colours. I tried your Mr. Fox and it turned out pretty good!!!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! - great to hear Joanne!
I am learning alot, thank you.
Thank you Paul. Lovely tutorial 🙂
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Brilliant! Your art and you... Love it!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you Paul, my foxy is a little fat but otherwise happy, by the way I have not picked up a paint brush since my teens, with lockdown and to keep me occupied I dug all my kit out again and after 7 months can see the results are much better, well the family think so! I'm now in my 70's so it proves practice and practice works. Love your videos
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nanette - delighted to hear you are painting again!!!
I would love to see a painting of a colorful gecko!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Gecko! - great idea ... on the list!
Super painting thank you so much for sharing with us. Happy New Year.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Same to you Carol - thanks!
Beautiful. So many of the best watercolour tutorials come from Britain, but frustratingly no one can understand or address the issues living in a climate with 38% humidity, as you blithely continue to paint for 10+ minutes and your paper is still wet. Mine dries within 5 minutes and it's really tricky to achieve optimum moisture. Spritzing has variable results. One of the reasons w/c is such a challenge, wet in wet. Nevertheless, a lovely lesson.
@phoebehe9465
7 ай бұрын
Same issue here!
Dankeschön für die Anleitung
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Ich bin froh, dass ich helfen kann
I started painting about 3 years ago. I have a few artists that I've been following on KZread for some now now, but I've only recently came across your channel. You've quickly become one of my favorites! I love how you explain everything so clearly and your videos are always so fun. I've learned so much in just a few short weeks. Can't wait to see more!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome and thanks Cherie!!!
Thanks Paul!!!
Thank you so much for this. I am here in 2023, frustrated and in tears over trying to use watercolors. This has been going on for years. I am a pen & ink gal, along with colored pencils. I just do not have a good relationship with paints. I love this, but am going to look at your other videos also to find a good starting point & to try again. Thank you!
Brilliant, thank you.
Good heck I dang near pulled a rib laughing so hard....... What you say is ""Get Out!" 🤣🤣🤣 Excellent painting as always Paul! And your tutorials are second to none. You've got a talent for art and a true gift for teaching it. After watching your videos even my wife say's some of my paintings are "passable". Course I take off her glasses and throw a little table salt in her eyes🤣(kidding) Thanks for passing along the knowledge and making it fun!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Lol! - as ever you crack me up! ! I'm sure your painting are more than 'passable', we are always are own worst critics!
I am not a "loose" painter, but I think I will try this.. Thank You, and Happy New Year!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Same to you Linda - thanks!
I adore Foxes...thank you for this. happy New Year Paul xx
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Same to you Toni - thanks!
I love this. Your use of colors bring him to life. I tried painting my daughters black and white dog. I tossed it. You have inspired me to give it another go. Thank you!!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Fab - go for it!
Wow! So many new techniques for me to try.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
Thanks Paul- love your teaching style and your flexibility.
@ArtbyPaulClark
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
bellissimo Mr Foxi, grazie Paul Clark
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
I absolutely 💯 he's so easy to finally understand. He does a marvelous job of showing how to paint with clear explanation. Beautiful colors and fox.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
Wow magic hands! thanks for sharing!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Loved this one, and I have a passable fox!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
Paul, love this fox, had so much fun doing him. You are such an inspiration and an excellent mentor.
Absolutely beautiful!!!! So inspiring to watch you paint!
@ArtbyPaulClark
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Perfect...this is like a watercolour from Rien Poortvliet...I will do this one...I searched long for a video like this one .
@ArtbyPaulClark
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Tom 😀
Would love to see you paint a Greyhound !!!! I’d love to learn ❤️
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas - look into it!
@petraclausecker6867
3 жыл бұрын
Me too, please. Greyhound or Whippet 😉
Paul Clark, you and your art make my world a better place - loved the loose soft style of your fab fox - thank you for the lesson!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Helen - so kind!!!
Absolutely love this tutorial. Thank you!
Absolutely stunning Paul!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Andrew 😀
Had to watch the tutorial 3 times before I felt brave enough to have a go !! Really pleased with the result. Thank You.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
Thank you for, again, a lovely tutorial. Inspirational and quite meditative! I love how the bold first strokes gradually become a masterpiece.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it - Thank you so much 😀
Always excited to see another jolly and brilliant video!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed I Audrey!
Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into doing these tutorials. They are just fantastic and can't wait to try this one.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Dear Paul ... I love your videos, (although I can neither draw nor paint) .... they’re very inspiring ... so, I’ll buy paper tomorrow (I got paint for Christmas) and start painting.
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Fab - go for it Zsuzsa!
Oh my goodness what a joy to watch you at work! So inspiring!! Thanks for sharing!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Helen!
Love your techniques!! So loose and free... I want to aspire to this! Thank you for the wonderful lessons!
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Chris! - you can do it!
This is great! It's a reminder that I need to think more about my backgrounds. I wouldn't have thought to add more color around the nose, but it made such a difference. Really nice to see you've included color alternatives in the description. 👍
@ArtbyPaulClark
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful INC - and thanks as ever for your comments! 👍
Hi Paul - I just discovered your videos and they are exactly what I was looking for! Fun, colorful, a bit abstract and with humor! I am a professional contemporary metalsmith of 44 years and beginning engraver, just returning to sketching and watercolors after not doing much in2D for most of that time. Love Love LOVE your open looseness in applying color! I look forward to watching ALL your videos.