I really enjoyed this. Not only did I get a lesson on watercolor painting I also got a lesson on how to mat the painting to fit a particular frame. Thank you for this. I enjoyed it so much that I subscribed in order to hear and learn more. May 2024 be a great year for you.

@paulappswildlifeart

4 ай бұрын

So sorry for the late reply, but I just wanted to say thank you for that kind comment, cheers P

Thank you for the tips.. I taught art for 24 years but lost my job due to covid so now just paint for myself.. I subscribed 😊😊

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Deborah, so glad to have your support, cheers P

Excellent tutorial and advice! I’m starting tomorrow!!!!!

@paulappswildlifeart

28 күн бұрын

Such a late reply, but thank you, cheers P

I paint primarily small (in watercolor, my past acrylic work was quite large) for several reasons... the first being cost of both supplies and framing. The second is time, I can finish a work in a single setting, or two, and move on to the next which is enjoyable for me. Third it takes away a lot of the fear of a failed painting. Fourth it's easier to display smaller art just from a wall space perspective. Fifth you seldom ever have to stretch paper. I have found some tips that may help. First use appropriately sized brushes. Work out the math and consider the expected size of your paper when purchasing.. you can save a ton of money by choosing the original size that allows you to cut/tear the size you want without waste... for example an imperial sheet gives you 5x7's with no effort, if you want 6x9 consider a 9x12 pad. Avoid blocks if you are trying to save money, it's no different than taping paper down and if you really want the block simply make your own out of your presized paper (google). Aim for works that fit premade frames in standard sizes (with matting or without). Matting makes your painting larger, however keep in mind the ratio of mat to frame to picture... a mat or frame (or the combination of the two) that is too large will make your painting seem small. I find a contrasting mat looks better than one that matches your background.. and pick one that pulls a color from your painting for cohesiveness. Avoid far away perspectives, zoom in on your subject. Consider vignettes, they look amazing in small format.

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

All very well made points thank you for the kind comment and observations, cheers P

Wow you made that cloudy sky look so simple putting it in the painting. I am loving the colors you are choosing to mix together to get your greens. This is really a great simple & quick looking landscape that I could actually attempt to try to paint. I really appreciate you sharing about how these smaller size paintings would be great to sell in addition to the regular bigger pieces. I prefer to work with the small 5 inches x 7 inches, or 4 inches x 6 inches sizes as well as the 9 inches x 12 inches or larger. Thanks for sharing this wonderful fun video. I am inspired to try this!

I wish I'd found you ages ago! This is NOT trivial information.

@paulappswildlifeart

28 күн бұрын

So glad it has helped you cheers P

I love your Paintings

@paulappswildlifeart

28 күн бұрын

Such a late reply, but thank you, cheers P

I love this idea! I am new to watercolour and I think this is perfect for me to start out. I am a dog lover and would love to start painting dogs and this is ideal! Thank you Sylvia from South Africa

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Syivia, that is always a great way to practice and explore, good luck, cheers P

I always enjoy your tutorials, great tips and inspiration. I have extremely sensitive hearing and your voice is easy for me to listen to, thank you.

@paulappswildlifeart

3 жыл бұрын

Thats great news and I am so pleased you enjoy my work, cheers Paul

I would love to see an example finished of the six or nine vignettes framed under one piece of glass

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Hi Emma sorry for the late reply, I must get that organised I really must, watch this space, cheers P

Such a good opportunity to add colorful flowers. Makes it happy.

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it, cheers P

thank you so glad I found you I have hope again for watercolor

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

I hope you do, stay with it and never give up, cheers P

Thank you very much, great idea!! I was told that painting big was easy and better, but watching your tutorial I find that small is excellent! 😊

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ivonne as artists we all have our preferences, I use what ever size I have to hand. I like 11 x 15 most of all, but these off cuts serve well, cheers P

I found out about your Channel from Paul Clarke and glad I did as I thoroughly enjoyed this and found it very helpful. I will be checking out your future tutorials for sure.

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michael, for your support. So glad you enjoyed the tutorial, cheers P

I have a great respect for Artists and being able to sell Ones work is an indication of success. Ty for Sharing your Skills and knowledge. New Sub Here.

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support means a lot, and yes the selling of created work, has, is, and always will be the trial of being a full-time artist. cheers P

I'm fascinated by your process! You work so freely, yet expertly. I aspire to that.

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Hi Laura so sorry for a late reply, but I am pleased that you are enjoying my work, cheers P

Great tutorial, thanks!

@paulappswildlifeart

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it , cheers Paul

Great information! I was doing a demo at a craft fair in May & happened to set some little 5x7 & 4x6 framed watercolors out for sale & I couldn’t believe how fast they sold. It was kind of a test & was successful. I’m going to do another craft fair in October & am going to use your ideas too. Thanks for sharing!

@paulappswildlifeart

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks cracking new Gaila, nice and thank you so much, cheers Paul

@gailahitt9738

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on making prints? All I do are originals & know I should be doing prints too!

@paulappswildlifeart

3 жыл бұрын

@@gailahitt9738 It is a sound idea and one I will plan, as yet sadly not P

@gailahitt9738

3 жыл бұрын

I know there is a lot of info on line so I can check it out. Would love to see you do a video though when you have time😊

@paulappswildlifeart

3 жыл бұрын

@@gailahitt9738 I’ll look into it for sure Gaila

Love this

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

so glad that you enjoyed it yvonne cheers P

Your work is beautiful! I liked the music at the end too!

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cheri so sorry for a late reply, but thank you for that, very kind, cheers P

I really enjoyed watching you paint this landscape, and I appreciate your thoughts on how to present artwork in an affordable format. Thanks again!

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay that Is very kind of you, glad that it helped, cheers P

Very helpful - thank you.

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Hi LeAnne so sorry for a late reply, but many thanks that is very kind, cheers P

This was so interesting, thank you.

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Stephanie, cheers P

Hi Paul, I love painting small items. I paint both portrait and landscape orientation bookmarks. I give my bookmarks to my daughter to sell in her used book store. They sell quite well.

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

That's a stunning idea Maureen, I bet they are very popular. cheers P

Glad I found your tutorials!

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eva thank you so much , cheers P

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eva, very kind, cheers P

Love your music too! Awesome artist. Hi

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again, P

Very informative and presented very well. Thanks for sharing. …

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Tom glad that you enjoyed it, cheers P

I am just beginning to sell my art. The sizing advice is helpful!

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Hi Terri, so glad that it helped, cheers P

Brilliant! This is simply perfect info for painting to fit a mat to fit commercial frames. I've been buying good quality, watercolour, paper, in large sheets, and cutting into half, quarters, etc. Great, or so I thought; good use of good, quality, paper. Yet my paintings are not the size to fit any standard mats or frames. Live and learn! :) Now to sort this out for more practical sizes to paint for mats to sell. Thanks very much! :)

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan so glad it helped, cheers P

I am new to watercolor. Great advice

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dana sorry for the late reply, but glad it helped you, cheers P

THANK YOU IMMEASURABLY.

@ccgoodfellow3917

2 жыл бұрын

I'm the author of the suspense novel The Lincoln Clone and also paint...the practical, fiscal aspects are so appreciated.

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much and so pleased to have you as my latest Patron, many thanks Paul

Love your paintings! So inspired as a newbie! Thank you!

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

That you Jennifer, that is very kind cheers P

Hi, Do you have any vidoes on how to scan and prepare your artwork for prints? Thanks

Thank you for this information Paul , your paintings are beautiful and the video was relaxing to watch.😊 I do have some small paintings I want to sell and thought about buying ready made frames due to the cost of prof. framing. I am using quality paper and paints and would like to know if you use archival boards and mats in these frames? Thanks

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Hi so for a late reply, I feel that if you paint to set sizes then by good ready-made frames with standard mats, they will look good to sell without costing your soul, cheers P

@MsMerlin333

Жыл бұрын

@@paulappswildlifeart Thank you 😊

Really helpful! How do you package your paintings in plastic ?

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Hi Clare, if I am simply displaying them mounted, yes I use a cellophane self seal pocket to keep them safe. cheers P

Loved your tutorial. Im an artist but struggling to sell anything, people dont seem to be buying. Ive tried doing prints, bookmarks and cards but not earning anything. Do you have any suggestions.? Thanks, all the best.

Lovely 😊 what would I price a small painting like this one for if I may ask?

How do you scan your paintings for printing? I have been taking photos for my social media, but am finding they are not good enough for printing due to cropping and enlarging them.

Giving us an idea of what a single or a group of four might sell for in your country would be helpful.

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, always hard to pin values to artwork, it depends on so very many variants , ability , following, experience, how collectible one is, sizes and last but not least country being sold and the market in that country. I charge between £25 for tiny up to £125 for 1/8 imp. Hope that all helps you, cheers P

I get my frames from charity shops THEN do my painting to fit!

Why did the blue and yellow merging in the sky not turn green?

What do small paintings matted generally sell for-- ballpark??

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

My own prices James start at £25 up £125 for small images up to 9 x 12" hope that helps. cheers P

@jamesjohnson2238

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulappswildlifeart that does help. Thank you!!

Did you wet paper first?

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tera no it was a dry brush, controlling the flow of paint and softened with a damp brush as needed, cheers P

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Check out how aureolin is not lightfast. I sell my work and make sure to never use pigments that will change over time, so the customer gets what they paid for.

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Yvonne I cover this in another video Use Schminke Aureolin Modern no worries with that one, cheers P

Come to Al Islam n success

@paulappswildlifeart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you cheers P

@budakart

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulappswildlifeart ;)

Paul, what about the frames? You mentioned that you make frames. I'd like to see a video on that. They are very expensive considering the their cost. Thank's for the good video..