How to Paint a Ladybird - Loose and Tight in Watercolour

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Жыл бұрын

How to Paint a Ladybird - Loose and Tight in Watercolour by Professional Artist Paul Clark
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@pauline3379 Жыл бұрын

Great video Paul, you and Margot are such a laugh 😂 you always brighten up the week, beautiful paintings, thank you 😊

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pauline 😀

@AlbertaGail Ай бұрын

I've been painting for almost 5 months now, with no previous experience. I "hire" a youtube tutor through Patreon for a month, then move on to another one. So I'm following you now, and wow, am learning a lot. I'll definitely leave a tip in the jar. You are gracious to share all these tutorials for free. Your paintings are more advanced than what I've done, but you give lots of help along the way. Somehow you make me feel more like an artist instead of a copier. Thanks for posting and for the fun along the way. Loved the human ladybug!

@ArtbyPaulClark Ай бұрын

Thant's great to hear .... thanks so much!

@catherinejoy9298 Жыл бұрын

Lovely ladybirds, Paul, and I particularly liked the one frolicking through your daffodil-filled garden!!!😁🤩😍🐞

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Lol!

@nancyjohnson7193 Жыл бұрын

LOVE your Margot-Ladybird cameo.😊🐞 What a joyous touch to an (as always!) excellent tutorial.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@minoosingla6102 5 ай бұрын

I have become biggest fan of your work. Lessons are so helpful for upcoming artists. Grateful Sir 🙏

@ArtbyPaulClark 5 ай бұрын

So nice of you

@jayboehm3382 Жыл бұрын

You blew me away with the way you used the dark greens to bring out the shapes of the 'petals' in the tight version! Go, Paul, go!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Very kind - thanks jay!

@grannygooch706 Жыл бұрын

I love your shirt big ole ladybug. Enjoyed the lesson.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@sueadams9400 Жыл бұрын

Another super tutorial, did you know that the collective noun for a group of ladybirds is a loveliness. Very apt I think ❤

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

I didn't know that Sue, how great is that! - thanks for sharing! 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞

@AnnmarieFitzgibbons Жыл бұрын

A really great video really enjoyed watching very you paint the Lady bird pic You are very cleaver chap

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Annmarie!

@jerryeby3386 Жыл бұрын

Another exciting watercolor Wednesday. Thanks Paul really enjoyed this one.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jerry!

@ralucacristina7394 Жыл бұрын

great video and a warm feeling , good laugh , hello to lovely Margo.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@wendyleader8905 Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much Paul and such wonderful paintings by everyone

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Lily-2019 Жыл бұрын

Waking up to see -ladybugs- ladybirds in the morning is such a treat. With my coffee that is. 🐞☕ (I'm Canadian. But "Ladybird" is such a superior name for those little beauties!!")

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

🐞 - Great to hear thanks Lily!

@marysermon5255 5 ай бұрын

I have been watching your videos literally every day and mimicking you with the way you flick the brush across the paper for over a month. Today, l decided to give it a try at the 1st ladybird painting . I did it under a 1/2 hour as you said, and l was quite pleased with the results l got considering my skills are at a beginner stage your tutorials are fun to watch, easy to undestand and follow.

@kehsiao74 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful and love seeing Margot in the garden💜💜

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Cheers Katherine!

@plants53 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful seeing you put in the different layers.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Di 😁

@cheribarh3681 Жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials, Maestro

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@lora9664 Жыл бұрын

I have missed Margot in her costumes! Bravo!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Cheers Lora! ... I'll let her know!

@debgrove4792 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Paul, really love your style.

@ArtbyPaulClark 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@janacvk1112 Жыл бұрын

So loved this. It's like soothing spa time to listen and watch and absorb. I am reminded to revisit FB - so many inspiring works of art - bravo to all.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Jana!

@jerseygangel Жыл бұрын

I liked the second painting better. With too loose, I tend to try to make it look better over and over again. LOL. I tried using my Princeton Neptune b rushes, but they hold too much water for my liking or lack of control. Thanks Paul It was fun. PS. All the FB postings of Ladybird are so good. I want to get beyond the stage of just copying the tutorial and creating my own version. Great Job everyone.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the comment!

@bernardmagalie8874 Жыл бұрын

Merci pour vos tutos, ils m'apprennent énormément !!! J'adore vos aquarelles !!! Merci.

@ayobali992 Жыл бұрын

🤩 Love watching your videos Paul 😍🥰🥰🥰 amazing work 👍

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@timfriesen3079 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul for yet another wonderful tutorial!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@frankpaynemalvolti8721 Жыл бұрын

nice video that shows a serene moment and the beautiful English countryside which is not always serene! Your lady COCCINELLA (that's what we call her in Italy, I live in Mestre, opposite Venice) brings your watercolors to life!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@JacquieLawrence-ee7ps Жыл бұрын

Wow loving your videos. I usually paint in oils, you have given me inspiration to do watercolour thank you.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@grandmabarby Жыл бұрын

Good Morning Mr Clark! Springtime done by my favorite artist. Again a bullseye. Off we go!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Barbara!

@karlalehnhoff6069 Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing teacher!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Karla!

@lindaking9222 Жыл бұрын

Lovely…who doesn’t love ladybirds..a magical little creature

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

So true Linda! 🐞

@dotkeith6100 Жыл бұрын

The shell us called an elytra. Love your tutorials. Thank you.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Good to know! - cheers Dot!

@jas8815 Жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Cheers!!!!

@kileensmith5134 Жыл бұрын

Perfect Spring painting! Thank you for the inspiration!!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@elainewood2947 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul and Margot for brightening my Wednesdays with your tutorials

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Elaine!

@Nancy-ii5yo Жыл бұрын

This is really a sweet little watercolor! You Brits have a wonderful sense of humor! You (and Margo) always make my day.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 Nancy!

@stampinturtles Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe that I’ve been so busy I am just now watching your video. I’ve been feeding baby squirrels by hand, cleaning my house, teaching a class, making a paludarium with a waterfall for my turtles, feeding baby squirrels (oh I said that already.) lol they take up a lot of time. I really enjoyed this video. Ladybugs are good luck if one lands on you. Maybe it’ll be lucky to paint one too. I thought the 2nd painting was incredible with all the details. I hope I get a chance to try it.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

That's great - thanks for sharing this Jacqueline!

@rachealllengacher7165 Жыл бұрын

Loved seeing everyone's paintings. So good!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@linaangiolani1080 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul !!!!!!

@kathybluestein3136 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul! No matter how many times I watch you, I always learn something. Kathy from Ontario, Canada

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Kathy - great to hear!

@josephcollins6033 Жыл бұрын

AHHHHH!!! Such great teaching, Paul. THANK YOU!!!!!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it J'

@advaitchandle2719 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant tutorial, can't wait to try it ❤

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Have fun! 🐞

@marikareimer4411 Жыл бұрын

Love the Lady Bird painting! I really like them both! I also find Margot quite a good sport for dressing up in her costumes. ☺

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Thanks

@BoundingSquirrel Жыл бұрын

Love this video-have learnt a lot from both paintings. BTW, and do check this, the flower in the second one looks like it *might* be the bud of a pink scabious flower (they're also rather more attractively called "pin-cushion" flowers, and look very different to the final flowers). Hope this helps, and whatever the flower, many thanks, this was great!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Looked it up and I think you are right 👍

@suevowles1523 Жыл бұрын

Magnificent painting Paul, thank you once again!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@henriquejanuario881 Жыл бұрын

Great class! Great video editing! Thanks a lot!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! - thanks!

@phantasm_or_wraith4211 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely delightful! I love ladybirds! 🐞🐞🐞

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@MsMoniqueWilson Жыл бұрын

Wow....that second painting is amazing!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@shrutikawale4726 Жыл бұрын

As usual loved the paintings !! Thank you Paul and special thanks to Margot for wonderfull participation today !! I enjoyed it so much 😀🤗🤗

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@bloedchen Жыл бұрын

My favourite is the Volkswagen Beetle in Ladybug design. It's Marienkäfer in German btw. Very easy to speak like Hahnemühle ;)

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Claudia 👍

@catherinevangass4927 Жыл бұрын

Stunning , loved Lady bugs since I was a child in the Karoo❤ Interesting fact that surprised me, apparently they are carnivorous....

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Great to hear - thanks!

@lherzog27 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks from Ab, Canada🎉😊

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jodyhazlett9752 Жыл бұрын

Love your paintings and your humour! You are letting me enjoy creating art, even though I never thought of myself as an artist - your videos are so clear and concise!

@paulagrimek1357 Жыл бұрын

I loved both of them so much but the more detailed one I loved more it was more to see in a way thank you for teaching me more r

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@laurapuchalski7402 Жыл бұрын

This video was just wonderful! Loved the antics..love the paintings! Loved every one of the posted paintings!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura!

@aste2276 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful paintings. In Germany we say Marienkäfer 🐞

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! - thanks for the info!

@fredetteforbes8333 11 ай бұрын

As always your videos are great!

@ArtbyPaulClark 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@seemakapoor4894 Жыл бұрын

A very refreshing piece Paul!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks Seema!

@aldinamendes3447 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, love your tutorials, and for reference in Portuguese ladybird is joaninha 😋

@ArtbyPaulClark 11 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

@shellyc1016 Жыл бұрын

You and Margot are such a delight! I learned so much!!! Thank you Paul

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@AnnThorsson Жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial with these two styles of painting 🐞🌷🖌🎨

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ann 😁

@tanyataylor9911 Жыл бұрын

Lovely spring paintings of both Ladybugs.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tanya!

@irener1111 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I needed an idea for my mothers birthday card! Thanks Paul and Margot!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Delighted to help Irene 🐞

@meeraahuja1594 Жыл бұрын

All the pics for the challenge are so good that it was hard selecting which one to pick for painting. Unfortunately don't have much time for painting now. But with this tutorial, I am going to attempt at least these two paintings. Thank you and Margot for making me keep in touch and motivated in these tough times. God bless🙏

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

You can do it Meera!

@meeraahuja1594 Жыл бұрын

@@ArtbyPaulClark Thank you

@43Marjorie 11 ай бұрын

I loved your demos and also from your your followers. Inspiring to say the least. Thank you!

@ArtbyPaulClark 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@user-mn2bz7cg9s Жыл бұрын

Как красиво!! Прекрасный урок,замечательный мини спектакль! Спасибо,Пол!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 😁

@PhyllisFun Жыл бұрын

What an interesting experience. As a 'loose painter' I just kept thinking on the second one, "Okay. We can finish up now." Cheers to you detail painters. You have stamina!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@RemoteHogg10 Жыл бұрын

Great subject, Paul! Definitely will be trying these! Thank you, sir…

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Please do!

@cherylchamberlain838 Жыл бұрын

Aloha Paul and your dear lovely Margo, from the beautiful Big Island, Kona Hawaii. I've never heard of them called Lady Birds but they were always a favorite of my Momma's. They are near and dear to me and my Sissies ❤. I will give them ago when I get back home to cold, wet Woodinville, Washington. The tulips fields will be popping with colors soon. Mahalo! 🌺

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Great to hear Cheryl - have fun!

@pamteal5433 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brill! My favourite ladybird photo. Thanks for painting it.

@Lily-2019 Жыл бұрын

My favorite too!! 🐞

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Pam!

@geoffmitchell6515 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Paul thank you

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Cheers Geoff!

@JanInColdspringTX Жыл бұрын

Loved the ladybugs, and the bumble bees!! How about loose vs tight dragonflies? I thoroughly enjoy all your videos. Thank you!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@lisaspears8974 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video more than all others

@pattycyr8662 Жыл бұрын

Your tee-shirts are a riot! Thanks for another great video.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@donnathompson4695 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, wonderful tutorial .

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@jilliandane3737 Жыл бұрын

Great colors and shadings both light and dark on these two wonderful paintings. Looks so much like real. Thank you for these fantastic paintings.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@mikaelafox6106 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial! Love the music, too, especially the song right when you signed your artwork.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@dearbh1736 Жыл бұрын

Oh I love this Paul and I love Ladybirds - a real sign of Summer and great for keeping the greenflys/Aphids off the roses!! I look forward to painting these two. Thank you so much. Great tutorial.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Dearbhla! 🐞

@vickiarn Жыл бұрын

Loved that video. Thank Margo for flitting around in her ladybug costume; it lifted me out of my funk today, and thanks to both of you for making this crazy world a better place.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! - delighted to help!

@CHarveyFan1 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant as ever, Paul.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@christinefalconer8886 Жыл бұрын

Some beautiful ladybird paintings. A lovely subject beautifully presented by you Paul. Thanks again.❤

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@ManishaGeorgina Жыл бұрын

I love your videos, thank you for bringing joy to so many of us...

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@user-xt4ot5hb5s Жыл бұрын

Another beautiful tutorial.👏

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Martycycleman Жыл бұрын

Lovely painting, Paul.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@chrystalfrost1775 Жыл бұрын

Love, love, love it ❤

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Cheers Chrystal!

@joannabatherson6783 Жыл бұрын

What a great and delightful tutorial! To top it off besides all your techniques, the paintings at the end were wonderful showing how you encourage your followers to use their own ideas. They were wonderful! Thanks 🎨

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Joanna!

@j.j.rogers4249 Жыл бұрын

Another great one as usual!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@ginabadeaux9319 Жыл бұрын

i love your videos and style,thank you

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@karenmorrison1393 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Paul for a wonderful tutorial and Margot - you make us laugh and we love it

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Karen!

@neilcarpenter8457 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent tutorial Paul loved every moment thank-you

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Neil!

@1toshi32 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you telling us what colours you are using as you use them. That's something most of the other videos I've seen fall down on. There are two things in a painting that I find brings a painting to life. That is the very dark shadows and the white highlights. Thank you for the great videos. You are painting my favourite subject which is ladybirds. They are part of my own signature on my own paintings. I have subscribed. 🙂

@bellawithaquarela Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this tutorial. You make it look so simple.🙈 I'll definitely give this one a go.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Many thanks - have fun!

@Gwyneth.Glyndwr5 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Paul 😊

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Cheers Gwyneth!

@marialuisamompiani4024 Жыл бұрын

wow. what a wonderful tutorial!!!!! Thank you so much 🤩🤩🤩

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@carloscesargiordano4893 Жыл бұрын

Gran maestro Paul, gracias.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Gracias Carlos

@cynthiastandridge5230 Жыл бұрын

I learned something about lifting! Thank you so much!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@manonsinclairladyofblairad9675 Жыл бұрын

I love ladybugs, I have one tattooed on my foot. I'll definitely try this one! Thank you, it was great fun to watch!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s great to hear, you need to post a photo for everyone to see 🤣

@sophiemessenger5472 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video. You and Margo are such a laugh. Thank you so much 😃🥰

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@nancydavidson4899 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your tutorials but I especially love the ones where you contrast loose with tight. I love seeing what your face group members produce too. Impressive! Brightened my morning🌻 Nice outfit Margot 🐞 That brightened my day too 😃

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Nancy!

@indranichaudhuri4678 Жыл бұрын

Both the paintings of the adorable ladybird brightened up my Wednesday immensely. Our Facebook group is very active too! Thankyou Paul for this tutorial which I must try out. Waiting with baited breath for my brushes to arrive from London with my friend. The package had reached the London address on time. Thankyou again.

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! - hope you enjoy using them Indrani!

@ramaraogaimari8526 Жыл бұрын

Top class art work THANK YOU

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@sandytorento5048 Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I loved your painting video so beautiful! You and Margot brought a smile to me today Thank you! The face book artists are Fantastic!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sandy 😀

@theresaavery4670 Жыл бұрын

Loved this! It's late here in Michigan and I was just going to watch the first part but I was hooked. So nice to see the works at the end too! We call them lady bugs. It didn't hit me until about the middle that you have a different name for them. Thank you and Margot too!

@ArtbyPaulClark Жыл бұрын

Cheers - thanks for the comment Theresa!