The colour theory and how to mix your paints in watercolour by Paul Clark

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An in depth guide to colour theory and how to mix your paints in watercolour.
Knowing your primary, secondary, tertiary and complimentary colours.
Website:
www.artbypaulclark.co.uk
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  • @ann-ingridhelik3056
    @ann-ingridhelik30563 жыл бұрын

    Hi i studied watercolour at university many years ago, but was told id be better at sculpture.and to be honest i am. However,a serious heart problem stopped me in my tracks. I had to retire from teaching and the pandemic brought me back to watercolour. I find listening to your videos was/is a good refresher course and I’m enjoying myself enormously. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! - so happy to help Ann-Ingrid!

  • @Ann-ey1tw

    @Ann-ey1tw

    Жыл бұрын

    12:08 thanks Paul, I’ll go back to the drawing board to add these 3 colors to my pallet. Understanding these theories has been very hard for me to remember, so if I play around with them, I should remember better. Your lessons are terrific!

  • @GingerLeeH

    @GingerLeeH

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes. The shit is difficult as hell.😮

  • @florencewiessenberg1499
    @florencewiessenberg14992 жыл бұрын

    I am 70 years old from Holland. The teaching is great.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear Florence!

  • @danielwurstl5867
    @danielwurstl586714 күн бұрын

    Jesus, i love your humor and detail loving style so much. To Bad all your vacations are fully booked…

  • @flutterbydragonfly
    @flutterbydragonfly23 күн бұрын

    I’m only two minutes and 17 seconds in and you’ve made me laugh at least three times. I’m am brand new to watercolor and I also have way too many colors. I just ordered my first set of true primary colors. As soon as those arrive, I will be participating with you in this video, but I’m still going to watch the whole thing right now. You’ve got a new subscriber. Thank you!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    23 күн бұрын

    I'm so glad! Thank you

  • @judygaumond121

    @judygaumond121

    18 күн бұрын

    May I view your painting webpage?

  • @gloria-jeanbrown4
    @gloria-jeanbrown43 ай бұрын

    Paul this was just what I needed. A basic, sensible lesson on colors and mixing. THANK YOU.

  • @kristincamacho1056
    @kristincamacho10562 жыл бұрын

    Holy crap, I had to pause this video just so I could comment how freaking funny this is. Literally laughing out loud and snorting like a deranged bull. I’m going to share this with everyone even if they don’t care about watercolor. It’s that funny. God bless. You are so good at this hahahahhaha!!!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Kristin - that's great, thanks so much!

  • @farzadnematollahi6592
    @farzadnematollahi65923 жыл бұрын

    Hi dear Paul Actually when I bought your teaching book 15 years ago I didn't imagine could to see you one day and learn such an amazing lesson for free. You are really generous and I really proud of such a big 💓 teacher. God bless you 🙏 ❤ 🙌 ♥. Farzad from South of Iran 🇮🇷

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much! Farzad from South of Iran 🇮🇷

  • @tr33m00nk
    @tr33m00nkАй бұрын

    Thanks for this absolutely ESSENTIAL INFORMATION for any artist that wants their creation (if in color) to "stand out" or "be noticed". Harmony, balance, contrast in colors is only achieved by applying this knowledge (unless it's an accident). I've been painting for decades and I still occasionally paint with only the three primaries and a 'grey' to remind myself of how important and useful the 'color wheel' knowledge is.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much and happy to help ... great comment!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Ай бұрын

    Great comment ... thanks for sharing!

  • @Merryknees1
    @Merryknees1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making colour theory more understandable. I love the way you structure your videos and the gentle humour you bring to them . You keep your viewer’s attention in an enjoyable way, the sign of a good teacher .

  • @unfilteredchurchlady

    @unfilteredchurchlady

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Thanks, humor helps!

  • @rajshreeramesh7249
    @rajshreeramesh72492 жыл бұрын

    Jenna Rainey suggested your videos as a must watch & that's how I'm here !! I thank you for this informative video, & you may have to thank her for your growing subscriptions 🎶👌🏽👍🏽🎶👌🏽👍🏽

  • @tenderrose2836
    @tenderrose28363 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy to have found your videos. I wake up every morning thinking about what I am going to paint today. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have truly inspired me!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @richakhulbe91
    @richakhulbe913 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what I love more, your tutorials or your accent:)) please continue to have more talking and painting:)

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @robinwashburn8804
    @robinwashburn8804 Жыл бұрын

    Well, this was just a lot like wonderful! Sometimes I'm rather shocked at what I don't know, or to be honest, maybe what I've forgotten. This video is super helpful to me... at 69, I'm just getting back to some early dreams, especially in art, creative writing & music. The "powers that be" from my youth steered me away from the "frivolous" & toward business & administration as a "wiser" choice. So, I've got some catching up to do!❤ This channel is like a lifeline to my soul! THANK YOU!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @cindysouza5017
    @cindysouza5017 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!! I’ve been struggling with color theory for so long. I love your explanation, you’ve broken it down beautifully. I will keep coming back and rewatching this until I have it memorized. I will also be putting away every color I have acquired and use only use the 3 primary colors. What a great tutorial, Thank you!

  • @kathymckinstry1649
    @kathymckinstry16494 ай бұрын

    Excellent video, I took notes even though I’m sure to find them in your book. I’m finally going to practice on paper Paul!!☺️

  • @jocarvell5230
    @jocarvell52302 жыл бұрын

    This one lesson changed my whole method of using paints and has made such a difference to the look of my paintings with the granulation. I've read about this before but it never made complete sense until now. Thank You

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @1toshi32
    @1toshi3210 ай бұрын

    I love indigo but I agree with your other choices too. This video was precisely what I was looking for. Even though I've painted in watercolours for a while, I still have trouble working out the colours. Your explanation was really great because it simplified things so well.

  • @susansahota7474
    @susansahota74743 жыл бұрын

    Been drawing and painting for 30 years, have avoided this subject of the 3 colours, you may have finally convinced me.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go for it Susan!

  • @richbrig3
    @richbrig3 Жыл бұрын

    I am a biginner and thought the use of the three primary colors to mix any other combination was interesting. I was then confused when towards the end when he showed a pallet with tubes of many colors. Loved the video, very informative.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! I always recommend starting with the 3, learning to mix then move on to more colours.

  • @paromitadesarkar1677
    @paromitadesarkar16773 жыл бұрын

    I'm new at this, well I have painted in watercolours in the past , I was a kid back then and in school. Havent painted since then but a few weeks ago when i decided to resume and realised how little I knew about it and how fascinating it is. May be because im a grown up now but i ve never perceived painting as I do now. I spend my days engrossed with it - how to achieve a certain colour,doing the mixing in my mind before I actually paint. Art is magically meditative and you , Mr. Clark are a wonderful teacher. I wish I had someone like you back when I was a child. This colour theory video is very helpful.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really glad I can help Paromita - keep in touch!

  • @yvy0503
    @yvy05032 жыл бұрын

    So grateful to Jenna Rainey for recommending your channel! She was right!!! What an amazing artist you are! Subscribed! Only wish I could give you a thousand "LIKES"!!! Thank you so much for sharing these fantastic tutorials!

  • @FredCDobbs-er4qd
    @FredCDobbs-er4qd3 жыл бұрын

    "Watercolor for the Totally Useless". Spit out my coffee. Thanks!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome Fred!!

  • @JadeLeaf1980

    @JadeLeaf1980

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m sad to say I did look to see if that book actually existed 🤣. I did end up buying Paul’s book, hopefully it still applies to the useless like me 🤣

  • @johnguilf9697

    @johnguilf9697

    Жыл бұрын

    Whatttttt

  • @flutterbydragonfly

    @flutterbydragonfly

    23 күн бұрын

    Right!!?? 😂😂😂

  • @hcondrack
    @hcondrack Жыл бұрын

    I love Payne's gray. Can't do without it

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree - one of my favs too!

  • @DottieStanley
    @DottieStanley7 ай бұрын

    Excellent! Someone from the blog Watercolors Beginners and Beyond posted about this video today. It really was very helpful! Thank you!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @sunnyjoy229
    @sunnyjoy2293 жыл бұрын

    You deserve more subscribers! 👍You covered a lot of things which beginners struggle with in watercolor painting.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Sunny 😀

  • @janetespada3816
    @janetespada38162 жыл бұрын

    A million thanks to you for this video 🙏🙂😊💕I always love the humor and wisdom naturally coming out from you. I love the way you teach. It is simple and understandable especially for beginners like me. You are such an inspiration and a source of good vibes. I also enjoy using the Paul Clark watercolor brushes (gold) I ordered from you. Thank you, thank you.. thank you 🙏😊💕♥️🤗

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome ... many thanks Janet!

  • @lisegagne3716
    @lisegagne37163 ай бұрын

    I’ve been enjoying your content Paul! I work allot in textiles and use the colour wheel allot but mixing paint is a whole new game! I bought some paint recently and had a list, I decided last minute to change it up and added your three main ones.. I’m excited to get back into this and escape the world. Also awaiting the arrival of your book. Cheers from Canada! Ps it’s time to get a nice aroma bowl for those Pinot Noir you drink!! It’s like the difference between using rubush paper and good paper 😊

  • @glass744
    @glass7445 ай бұрын

    I'm just a beginner painting watercolors but following one of your tutorials I have become a believer thinking I can actually do this. In the past I worked with stained glass for years, then lampwork glass, jewelry, etc. Late in life I'm trying watercolors and find it fun, relaxing and exciting at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. I'm a follower.😉

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much ... and good luck in your watercolour journey!

  • @ofeliamasoin270
    @ofeliamasoin2704 жыл бұрын

    I just love the way you synthesise this information in such a clear manner

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @katewilliams2742
    @katewilliams27422 жыл бұрын

    I decided to revisit my love of watercolour painting today and have just purchased your book! It's too late to start with the book so I was looking for informative tutorials and by chance I watched you! didn't know you were the author. I will hopefully enjoy my journey and loved this tutorial as a refresher. Thankyou.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Kate hope you enjoy it!

  • @ak2944
    @ak2944 Жыл бұрын

    You remind me of my late father and that is a compliment very rarely given and very-very precious to me!!! Thank you!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    That's really nice of you to say - thanks so much!

  • @cynthiaspooner8951
    @cynthiaspooner895129 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this tutorial on color...my next painting challenge will be using the 3 primary colors and go from there! I too have a similar palette as yours incorporating other hues that I find useful. Would love to spend a week at one of your seminars but I'm in the States.

  • @thokchomjayshree8089
    @thokchomjayshree80893 жыл бұрын

    Another great tutorial. Colour theory always bogged me down. But you explained it so simply. Thank you.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem Thkchom - I know that colour can be a tricky thing!

  • @redmoon8217
    @redmoon82173 жыл бұрын

    Loved that tutorial, read it so many times in books, yours included and never been able to retain it. I think I am visual learner. Very clear and just the right amount of time.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! - thanks

  • @lennartbjurstrom2548
    @lennartbjurstrom25482 жыл бұрын

    You’re not only a brilliant teacher, you’re also a great comedian! - Hugh? What does he got to do with this? 😂😂😂

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol! - glad you enjoyed it!

  • @shabbs1234
    @shabbs1234 Жыл бұрын

    Love you style of delivery and explaining so simply...any village idiot can aspire to challenge Michael Angelo after watching this ....honestly love yhe way u teach. Thanks 😊

  • @annenglish2935
    @annenglish29352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again for this excellent tutorial! I also appreciate you sharing your color pallet. I just received my Winsor Newton Professional 24 pan pallet for Christmas... a little late. My favorites? Everything that is extreme! Winsor Green Blue Shade, Aqua Green (probably same pigment)... Quinacridone Magenta, Phthalo Turquoise... I like to do sky, ocean & sand, florals... made my own Coral... LOVE IT! I googled the recipe! You & your crew are off in La Gomera having a wonderful time. Take care & a thank you, from a California Gramma !!! : ) HI Margot!

  • @dawnsheart316

    @dawnsheart316

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am the same way. Love the bright and brilliant colors. I naturally gravitate towards Bahama, Hawaii and other tropical clear and bright scenes. Also love doing florals! It’s become a beautiful coping mechanism when life feels like yucky murky mucky colors. 😊

  • @annenglish2935

    @annenglish2935

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dawnsheart316 MY TRANQUILITEE IS a utube site for beaches with all your favorite colors! It's one of the best videos I've seen!!! Thank you for sharing, 😄🌴🌺🌌✨

  • @dawnsheart316

    @dawnsheart316

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@annenglish2935 Just checked out that KZread channel. A-MAZING!! Thank you for recommending it. Whohoo!!! 💃🏻 Here’s a piña colada toast!

  • @annenglish2935

    @annenglish2935

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @wix8131
    @wix81312 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, I'm currently watching every single one of your videos and doing your lessons. They are so amazing! Thank you for that. :)

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching 👍 have fun!

  • @debwarren608
    @debwarren6084 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the lesson which helped me better understand color theory. Love your videos!

  • @tomtweddle3500
    @tomtweddle3500 Жыл бұрын

    This has been THE most important recovery time and retirement all the thanks to your videos. I am now slightly colour blind but the colour theory explanation has helped me in my painting.

  • @alanmillar120
    @alanmillar120 Жыл бұрын

    Paul, the relaxed manner in which you deliver your lessons takes away the fear of water colour painting. This tutorial is one of the best. Trying to mix the right colours is always so challenging. Getting it right can change a painting from bland and unexciting to vibrant and interesting, causing the viewer to spend more time just taking in the beauty of the scene. Your work is quite excellent, and since I don’t have time to attend classes, I am delighted to be at home being taught by your good self.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you Alan!

  • @alliewaterlily
    @alliewaterlily3 жыл бұрын

    As someone who only been painting a short period of time this was extremely helpful

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Delighted to help!

  • @jerivaillancourt8349
    @jerivaillancourt8349 Жыл бұрын

    Yet another great lesson, than you Paul Clark.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    My Pleasure!

  • @parvinarabestani6073
    @parvinarabestani60732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your teaching

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks as always for your great comment Adela - keep cool!!! wow +35°C!!!!

  • @saravasura1076
    @saravasura10764 жыл бұрын

    Love your explanations. I also can’t live without burnt sienna.

  • @insidethecupboard8360
    @insidethecupboard83603 жыл бұрын

    Been an art student struggling with my art for a long time, just found you and really, you’ve made my whole week! I feel excited and ready to try my favorite medium (watercolor) again! Thank you for all these videos, your humor makes it even more fun to learn!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great to hear Noodlecupps - delighted to be of any help - keep in touch, more to come! 😃

  • @diannezalewski3885
    @diannezalewski38854 ай бұрын

    I'm three years late watching this video, but the topic is timeless ... and, oh, so valuable. I've been stumbling through a myriad of tubes of color, spending way more than my budget approves. So I will use your wise words and I will focus more on your palette of three classics and nine favorites with the hope that my paintings will be better. Also, I will teach my five-year-old grandson about color theory starting with the three classics. Thank you again. I love all your videos.

  • @katemccarthy2463
    @katemccarthy2463 Жыл бұрын

    This has made more sense than any other tutorial on colour theory, mixing. Thank you

  • @IsabelHernandez-ll7tu
    @IsabelHernandez-ll7tu3 жыл бұрын

    That was an excellent start for this lesson. A good teacher always has to create expectation about what is going to be taught. I liked the salsa music, too!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @andeebee2530
    @andeebee25304 жыл бұрын

    I’m learning so much from you. I love your humour, makes learning from you so enjoyable. Thank you!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad!

  • @sandramontgomery6155

    @sandramontgomery6155

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great information

  • @raymondmccullerssr1659

    @raymondmccullerssr1659

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @3887douglas
    @3887douglas Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video. I learned so much. Thank you from Florida, U S.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @pedrocarloslaufferneto4189
    @pedrocarloslaufferneto4189 Жыл бұрын

    hi... paul...each day discovering new subjects with you... very good.

  • @bonniecullom1007
    @bonniecullom10073 жыл бұрын

    As a new subscriber, I am enjoying AND learning so much more from your videos, your teaching style is direct, on point, and humorous, always looking forward to the next one 👍💜😎

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bonnie - so pleased you've come and joined us. there is lots more to come so stay tuned!

  • @nancyrauh6309
    @nancyrauh63093 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, Just find your videos and I think they are wonderful. It's so easy to understand you and follow your directions. I haven't painted for a while and now with your British humour and your great way of teaching I can't wait to get started again. Thanks a bunch.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Nancy - delighted to hear you are painting again - good luck and many thanks!

  • @ruthdallas6125

    @ruthdallas6125

    3 жыл бұрын

    oops I meant ash blond hair 🥴

  • @marinasemenova9808
    @marinasemenova98082 жыл бұрын

    thank you Paul. You are helping me so much !!!!!

  • @mainan8342
    @mainan83422 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!! Really helpful. Finally I've understood many things. About time at my age!!! 81 in two weeks! A big hug Maina

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! - a big hug back!!!!

  • @kaygeenair
    @kaygeenair3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Iam a beginner at 73, very useful explanation.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! - never to old to learn!!!! - thanks

  • @lindamlynch
    @lindamlynch3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great explanation. Sometimes I’m overwhelmed by so many colors, but am now going to try the 3-color approach. Looking forward to watching more and learning more.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @kauseressaji876
    @kauseressaji876 Жыл бұрын

    Just watched this again. Always good to go to basics. Thank you Paul

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kaiser!

  • @mayerlinfisher5709
    @mayerlinfisher57093 ай бұрын

    Paul, you are absolutely amazing . I am a beginner watercolor hobby person. You have a gift for teaching. Please don't stop making videos. I have learned so much, just watching you. Truly thank you.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @juliecons9242
    @juliecons92424 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation on colour, what would we do without them...thank you!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @suel4269
    @suel42693 жыл бұрын

    Watching for the second time and I love DS Moonglow.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    I must try it!!! - a few others have commented too - thanks

  • @awendaawenda8011

    @awendaawenda8011

    3 жыл бұрын

    I Heard that moon-glow is not light fast all. Any truth to the rumour? Too soon? If you have any more info Is love to hear it. Cheers and have a great day!

  • @TXDHC

    @TXDHC

    3 жыл бұрын

    I too like Moonglow!

  • @inamorata966
    @inamorata9666 ай бұрын

    Really well done, Paul. There are three artists I go to for WC mentoring. You're one of them. 🙂

  • @BobAnderson-lw5ej
    @BobAnderson-lw5ejАй бұрын

    Hi! I'm new to your site and I love your watercolor tutorials!!! I've been learning to draw with watercolor pencils & wanted to switch to painting. I was kind of drawing with the paint. Lol. Watching your tutorials has clarified many (MANY) aspects of the process for me. I especially appreciated the color theory tutorial. Besides being a great artist you are also an outstanding teacher. I love your encouraging and relaxing style ... and your humor makes me laugh. Thank You!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Ай бұрын

    Wonderful! thanks so much and welcome!

  • @suegwilliam2832
    @suegwilliam28322 жыл бұрын

    Loved the tutorials on paper and colour mixing and paint. I am a beginner and have been saving for a Winson Newton palette, but will now start with the three primaries. I already use good paper and my brushes are not too bad either. I have been doing a lot of line and wash and finding this to be my favourite technique so I will also invest in some hot press paper as well. I’m amazed at how much I have learnt in just 2 quick tutorial. Many thanks Paul, I’m off to the Art Store and will be doing my colour wheel this arvo.

  • @zeniadurie7739

    @zeniadurie7739

    11 ай бұрын

    I have managed to produce some lovely work thanks to your tutorials but more importantly have learned a great deal. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. From Pickering, Ontario, Canada.

  • @vickiarn
    @vickiarn3 жыл бұрын

    I have made my way through all your videos, thank you I'm looking forward to new ones. I'm waiting for your book to come and I ordered the colors you use. I'm in the habit of buying art supplies and I have more paint than an art store and still with all those paints I don't have anymore of the three you use. Unfortunately I spend more time buying than painting. Hoping your videos will get me going.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Vicki! - you can never have too many art supplies!!

  • @carolemansbridge9422
    @carolemansbridge9422 Жыл бұрын

    Colour theory a great watch. Thank you.

  • @agbobier2657
    @agbobier2657 Жыл бұрын

    You make this fun and easy to understand. Ehay a great teacher you are!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @Halterneckwhims
    @Halterneckwhims3 жыл бұрын

    Just found you - after extensive book research on Amazon! I am looking forward to watching more or your videos! I love Phthalo Blue and also Quin Red, but my new favourite is Moonglow (Daniel Smith).

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome aboard Karen! - so pleased you found me and thanks for your paint suggestion. A few others have mentioned DS Moonglow - I've not tried it so I must get myself some!

  • @leehorrocks5253
    @leehorrocks5253 Жыл бұрын

    As a newcomer to painting.. Thank you so much for this, your tutorials are fantastic but this one in particular has cleared up a lot for me, you made it so easy to understand. Thank you, Paul 👋👋

  • @ronmiles6623
    @ronmiles6623 Жыл бұрын

    As a beginner of 4 mths standing, or sitting down actually, I've found your Tutorials a wonderful thing and have learnt so much. I have posted a couple of pieces to the Facebook group and have just watched this Video for the second time having become a little confused by the Colour Wheel I recently purchased. As you'd expect , along with your ways of explaining 'stuff' and natural humour this has to be the best exlained and most informative one yet. I still have a lot of your video/demo drawings etc and your book to catch up with but I am pretty much house bound these days so I am finding the time gradually. Plus my wife is happy with me being so quiet....... Can't thank you enough Paul

  • @bojanbandulaja
    @bojanbandulaja2 жыл бұрын

    You are great teacher, thank you so much. Greetings from Serbia. 🙏👏

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bojan! 😃

  • @waymire01
    @waymire013 жыл бұрын

    When I first started painting I was inspired by the old pbs artists which used a ton of colors... but went out on my own to learn primary color mixing.. because I was BROKE lol. Paint can be expensive and its much cheaper to purchase three (or four for acrylic since you need white) nice tubes of paint than an palette full. I found later on that adding additional colors often made my life more difficult.. since when you start mixing things become more complicated as you are never quite sure exactly what is pre-mixed into them.. sometimes you wind up with mud or a completely different unexpected result in hue... It can be very frustrating. This is especially problematic in watercolor since there is so much "unintentional" mixing on the paper via the nature of the medium itself. Even if you decide to branch out I highly suggest sticking with pure pigments, they are much easier to deal with than custom shades. Watch your tones.. mixing a very cool yellow with a warm blue for example may give you combinations you do not expect and they will clash used pure. I also suggest you take the time to do a color chart with the shades you have, it can be extremely helpful and worth the effort. Simply set up a grid with each of the colors on both the side and the top and mix a sample... be sure to include the secondary and perhaps even tertiary colors if you are working with a limited pallet.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for this, all very interesting and useful information. - much appreciated

  • @ericlang7408
    @ericlang74083 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Paul, I love how you simplified the subject! Easy to follow and fantastic explanations, as always! What I would love to see in a future video, if at all possible, is your take on the consistency of watercolour mixes. It is something I struggle with and I find the tea-coffee-milk-cream approach not straightforward to apply in practice. Related to this, is it better to darken a colour by adding some Payne's grey to a colour, or by diluting it less. I guess it depends what one wants to achieve, but in which context one should use a particular approach would be useful. Anyway, just thought those subjects could make an interesting complementary video ☺️.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Eric - thanks for that and definitely something I'll look into. I think, as you suggest both approaches can work but it shouldn't be the default method to reach for your Payne's grey to darken a colour as it won't work with every hue. Adding more paint or diluting less is probably the better route - keep in touch and we'll look intuit.

  • @ericlang7408

    @ericlang7408

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Paul! Oh yes, good point, I didn't realised it wouldn't work with every hue... Thanks for looking into such a lesson, that would be awesome!

  • @carlyhammond6474
    @carlyhammond6474 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this video, really bite-sized and comprehensive!

  • @optimisticgal
    @optimisticgal Жыл бұрын

    I'm a beginner and at times it can be overwhelming with all the colours and combinations thereof. This video sums it up, thank you!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @stephenkelly9640
    @stephenkelly96403 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting and concise lessons. Regarding colour, I was taught that the purist form of colour were Lemon Yellow, Magenta and Cyan and you could mix any colour from these three primaries, having said that I find your three colours do blend so well together.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Stephen - stay in touch!!

  • @ArtistAtWork
    @ArtistAtWork3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely wonderful way of teaching with your great sense of British humour. love your good work #artistsatwork53

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks AAW - just subbed you too!!!

  • @neotshy
    @neotshy2 жыл бұрын

    i got a set of pastel watercolors and since i find true pastel colours hard to mix myself its a great addition

  • @christydaigle3585
    @christydaigle35852 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had found your videos back in June 2020. That first summer of the Pandemic was sorely in need of color! Thank you for being there for us now! Good day my friend.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! - thanks Christy!

  • @dougyoes
    @dougyoes2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, Paul! Thank you so very much. Love your teaching style and humor! I'm wondering if, in a future video you might discuss the qualities of transparency, opaque, and staining? I'd like to understand how to take advantage of that quality in a particular application. For example, let's say I'm painting a Hawaiian shoreline with translucent, crashing wave. Can I use a graduated mix of Winsor Cerulean (rather opaque) and Winsor Prussian (transparent) in the wave? Would the Cerulean's opaque / chalk-like qualities mask the Prussian? Or would it be better to ditch the Cerulean altogether, head to the art store, and purchase another transparent color like Winsor Manganese Blue Hue? It would be great to get your opinion on this and the other qualities I mentioned - along with a few examples. Thank you!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting question Douglas - I've got a paint video coming very soon so hopefully this will help.

  • @jessebalal9806
    @jessebalal98062 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy going through your videos and learning something new every day.My question is whether is it OK to use black paint to make other colors darker, and if the answer is no, then how should I achieve very dark colors?

  • @shakthi6351

    @shakthi6351

    2 жыл бұрын

    Since no one else answered... I'd say it's fine to use black. I do it sometimes. I'm new to watercolor tho and don't plan on being a professional. Plus there can't be many rules to art right? Ok..There probably are but there shouldn't be.

  • @ruthmcintosh2957

    @ruthmcintosh2957

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I use a combination of burnt sienna and paynes gray, it seems to get a very dark but rich black which isn't as flat as say Mars black

  • @rachael8742
    @rachael87422 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial........and the humour is just wonderful.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Rachael!!

  • @beadyjean
    @beadyjean2 жыл бұрын

    Neutral tint, yellow ocher, burnt umber are my favorites. I love ypur videos, your knowledge and talent, and your sense of humor. I am enjoying your videos very much.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you Jean!

  • @meloniemacdonald6884
    @meloniemacdonald68842 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video! Thank you so much, Paul, for breaking it down. I would love to see more videos on colour choices (best colours to buy and mix) and setting up a palette.

  • @simonturner138
    @simonturner1383 жыл бұрын

    The only difference to your pallet and mine is I use Sap Green instead of Hookers green and New Gamboge instead of cadmium orange.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Simon - yup, both great colours - I do also use a bit of Sap now and then!

  • @billmeadus4343
    @billmeadus43432 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. That’s the best I’ve ever heard it explained!

  • @crsmenon1960
    @crsmenon196010 ай бұрын

    Good morning Pau. Very informative, thank you Paul.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @lisaluebben1450
    @lisaluebben14503 жыл бұрын

    I have been having a love affair with quinacridone gold and windsor blue green shade. They make the most beautiful greens. I don't think they would work in a limited pallet. They sure are fun though.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lisa for the info - that's really interesting!

  • @jacquibudd9330
    @jacquibudd93304 ай бұрын

    I’m obsessed with DS green apatite genuine. And quin gold

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves96502 жыл бұрын

    Really well explained, thank you Paul. X

  • @CosetteFelix
    @CosetteFelix Жыл бұрын

    I don't think I've ever heard colour basics explained so simply. Thank you so much!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @dianakoeppel3492
    @dianakoeppel34929 ай бұрын

    Your tutorials are wonderful. Thank you again.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    8 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @user-po7nw1nd7r
    @user-po7nw1nd7r Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful color explanations!!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @kimfilek9717
    @kimfilek97172 жыл бұрын

    You have a way of explaining this that's makes it so simple for us beginners.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear Kim!

  • @lisadoxey7563
    @lisadoxey75632 жыл бұрын

    I am sharing your video with a class. Love the bits of humor and the straight to it demonstations!!demonstrations!!! I like and I subscribe!!!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s great Lisa, thanks 😊 say hi to the class for me 👍

  • @lynnewilliams3472
    @lynnewilliams34722 жыл бұрын

    Love it... just so basic and just what I need..

  • @baumes
    @baumes2 жыл бұрын

    Paul is such a great teacher. I worked with many teachers over the years as I work in education and I just love listening to him. I like everything he teaches about watercolor but also, the way he does it. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! .. very kind!

  • @andrejglazacev4695
    @andrejglazacev46952 жыл бұрын

    Very useful video with understandable explanation! Bravo Paul!

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @kaystoecklin4343
    @kaystoecklin4343 Жыл бұрын

    You make it so much fun, and easier to understand. Thank you

  • @ArtbyPaulClark

    @ArtbyPaulClark

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

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