Masterclass 101 on how to teach. If there's a better painting instructor out there I haven't found him/her. Legend.

After 70 years I found I could paint, as you said! My family are amazed, you have inspired and enabled me. God bless you real good

Finding a Frank Clarke DVD in my local library was the greatest find since North America.

I love the way Frank makes everything so simple. Who would’ve thought people could be carrots, or carrots could be people

Gotta love this guy. The best tutorial and paint-along I've seen so far. I'm gonna check out the rest of his stuff. I've found out he's past. Sad, but he's left us with so much fun. Thankyou, Mr. Clarke!

what can I say? An excellent teacher can make it so easy for students to learn. A bad teacher is good at confusing learners. Love your lessons!

In 2003 I came across one of your painting programmes on afternoon television , and I was half interested . The following week I watched another programme of your painting for beginners. On one of our days out, my wife who had watched the programmes with me bought a few brushes and a few tiny little paint pots , you know the type , made in China and not costing more than £6.. Cheap as chips. I had been brought low with a severe illness and as such could not work .My mind was not functioning very well at the time and my Wife ( God bless Her ) thought that these little paints might help to bring me round into the land of the living again...if only a little. Well I continued more or less in the same state for a good few months , not really caring about anything. I was medicated up to the eyeballs and not being able to sleep at all , even with sleeping pills. Then one night in the middle of Winter at about 3.00 am I decided to go downstairs to the kitchen for a cup of tea and a few biscuits. As I was having my tea , my eyes came across these yet unopened little paint pots and brushes. I must have looked at them for well over an hour, then from my constant stupor I must have decided to open the small package. I used a large white envelope for my canvass and I decided to paint something, which ( in my mind ) was a church yard with a lake in the background and a few scrub trees. The painting was poorly done and it didn't look right , oh it was all in green..all of it! ..and the perspective was strange. I have never been able to paint and draw but this even to me was off kilter. Anyway I decided that that was enough and went back to bed and lo and behold I slept albeit a very tortured sleep for a few hours . I didn't touch these paints again. I continued to watch your programmes on a regular basis and became very interested , and although I had only ever painted once , my interest was sharpened and to such an extent I went out and visited an art shop and bought some tube watercolours and better brushes etc and one of your books. Under your tutelage of the TV programmes and your little book I persevered and began to learn with an obsessive keenness . I kept my interest and even diverted to painting in oils and accrylic . During this time I read a great deal and I became obsessed with the life and work of Paul Cezzane. My interest drove me on to paint a few of Cezanne paintings with a few " in the style of " I have visited his studio in Aix-en- Provence France and visited some of his haunts and thoroughly enjoyed it . So you see Frank I have a lot to thank you for in my love for Art.j

This is probably one of the absolute best watercolour videos I have ever seen. Frank, you are just a delight, aren’t you? Charming and smart and to top it all up a brilliant lesson as well!

glad I discovered franks teaching, its very easy to follow

Thank you Mr. Clarke, your TV show was a huge part of my childhood. I'll always remember waking up every summer morning and tuning in to your show. Funny thing is, I never painted but then again I didn't have to in order to enjoy the art form.

I’m over half way through and so far this is the best introduction to watercolour I’ve seen by a mile! And that accent 😍

You are a wonderful teacher!!!! Thank you for sharing your time and instruction!!!!

Frank, frankly you are awesome. I am a software engineer having passion for painting since my childhood and always avoided water color as I had a notion it is the toughest, but not any more...you are also a great teacher....

"A busy street and not a sinner in sight" ha! A nice video, very helpful.

I stumbled in a door on KZfaq and found the amazing Mr. Clarke. Been binge watching every night since. Bought watercolors , ordered his brushes,, ordered some dvds. Painted my first real watercolor ever and the hubby says, “Good grief! You should have that framed!”. I love this wonderful Irishman!Current series over and I am dying for more! Come back soon, Frank! Simply want to paint with you!

Frank, I honestly think I'm getting good at watercolor I love to do portraits and caricature, then I find you, sir. I am humbled by your talent, but what really get's me is your unique ability to "talk" watercolors. I never listen to anybody, Frank, but for you, I will make an exception. Fire away I'm listening....

You make me smile, I will always learn from someone who can make me smile while I’m working and learning. Thank you so much for being LEFT HANDED!

I loved Frank when he was on PBS for about 8 weeks. After that, his show was gone, replaced by other painters. He explained painting in a simple but precise way., and I love watching him.

Wonderful lesson. Such a treat to just watch you create. Thank you Frank.

The carrots!! Frank, you are too adorable for words. The carrots helped me so much. Thanks.

Carrots! Who knew?! Love it! Thank you Frank!

I've watched some tutorials and been to classes, but Frank is the best, makes you smile and gives you confidence

I learned so much more in this hour than I have in certain classes on watercolor painting! Frank is awesome.

" Fill your streets scenes with carrots and the odd turnip". I think we all know a turnip or two. This guy's awesome.

Many thanks for your kind comments . And remember to subscribe it's free and let you see my latest lessons As I do them Have some more fun painting

Frank, I'm so glad to find you on youtube! 15 years ago I found your videotape -- this exact one -- at a friend's house, and watched it 6 times in a row -- it completely transformed the way I understood watercolor! It was such a struggle to teach myself, and you were (and still are) a huge help. In fact, I still use your mountains as an exercise in the classes I now teach. Again, THANK YOU so much for sharing your talent and skill with the world!

A brilliant introduction to painting. Many thanks Frank. Kind regards, Colin.

I'm self-taught and started straight away with acrylics and got lost in details that it wasn't fun anymore, then I went over to Pouring, the just for the heck of it I began card making. One of the KZfaqrs, Marta Maremi put me onto watercolour painting. I was petrified for my mother always said it was the most difficult mediums she's ever worked with. I just wish she was still alive when I started my walk into the art world. Your lesson is chipping away at the terror of working with watercolours. Thank you SO MUCH!!!! Now I'm fully into watercolours and enjoy the living daylights out of it!

Thank you Frank! Love your attitude, love your teaching!!!

This guy is brilliant! How did I not find him until today! All those other online classes click and now make sense!

I haven't tried painting in many years, but the enjoyment I receive just watching and listening to Frank is enough for me. I can watch and re-watch over and over again. Frank is wonderful, and he has beautiful hair. Thanks Frank

I love that you are left handed! As a left handed artist this is a bonus! Thank you for being left handed!

Just what I needed today! Light, fun, instruction in one package. Thank you, Frank.

Just found this vid in January 2019, I have always loved Frank Clarke's lessons and this one is just as good as the others.

I love his narrative and how funny he can be. I love his approach to teaching as I don't feel intimidated at all. I am thankful.

I loved listen to this so much if he was my art teacher I would love coming to class I self teach everything, Let me tell ya I absolutely love these old looking video's , it's so calming , video's these days are more idk how to say it more loud and bright and about presentation , older video's are about just paint and be happy

I'm so glad I found this artist... he's terrific, with a lovely sense of humour.

Thanks, Frank Clarke for your lesson -valuable, encouraging & comforting!

I have scoured the internet for a watercolor tutorial. I found Frank Clarke to be the best. He reminds me of my art teacher from when I was in my teens. Thank you Frank!

Love this guy. Amazing teacher! Makes you feel very comfortable trying. He completely demystifies painting and takes the fear away.

Greetings from New Zealand Frank. Am new to watercolour and am so grateful for your tutorials. Amazing teaching! Thank you so much.

Loving your instruction. This is exactly what I needed to make my paintings more interesting. Thank you for making painting more simple.

Simply brilliant, I love my carrot peeps and horse! Thank you!

I love this lesson too! What fun, he makes it look so easy!

Thank you for your wonderfully easy step by step direction. I think I can follow along. Thanks again x

I love this! Frank is such a cheery fellow! He sounds just like our beloved priest, Father Mike Collins. I love the sideways flat 8 boat trick! Thank you! You made me smile!

I love this guy!!! What an awesome teacher. I could listen to him all day! Thank you, Frank Clarke!!

Absolutely loved your demonstration and all of your great tips. This totally gives me encouragement. Thanks for walking me through.

Wonderful tutorial, thank you Frank! Inspiring, informative and fun!

Loved your carrots! I'll always remember your walking carrots!

I discovered you and I am now painting! Thank you a million times over!!!

Love this, and so glad to hear a Frank /Simply Painting song, how fun!!

You're a great teacher Frank, and a myth-buster. thanks for your inspiration and tuition, wish I could spend a day learning with you, I'll put all of this into practice though.

Have probably looked at 100 tutorials for beginning watercolors, Thank you so much for this dimple explanations! Great teaching!!!

Love your videos Frank. I'm going to buy your brushes tomorrow. I love the style and ease of your instruction.

Frank, you make learning how to paint a joy to listen to! I look forward to watching more of your tutorials!

Oh my!! This is FANTASTIC, I'm in love! What an amazing teacher, I'm so glad found him.

Very well explained and demonstrated. Thanks Frank, you're an inspiration!

Thank you. I've watched a lot of watercolouring videos and I think your are the best teacher I've found. Well done!

Frank you are brilliant, this introduction is the best, most informative one I have seen, and it's fun. I can draw ok but have never painted, you have inspired me to have a go. Many thanks.

Frank, you're such a pleasure to watch. I was just flicking through KZfaq before getting ready to go out. 20 minutes later and I'm dragging myself away from your instruction video. I felt like I was in the room with you. I wanna rush back later to watch more. "Happy New Year, Frank and everyone"

BEST FIRST DAY EVER! I wish my first day of watercolor class had me doing this instead of the maple leaf I was to do. Wonderful teaching, thank you for sharing.

Here in 2021. He is a great instructor. I just ordered his brushes and subscribed. I worked along with him and I amazed myself.

Frank , I used to watch you about 15 years ago on the morning TV shows you have been an inspiration to me. I love the goat hair brushes. Keep up the great instructional videos YOU are a blessing to the world.

Frank, I hope you are hale and hearty. You are absolutely delightful. I love how simply you teach seemingly difficult things.

Frank I love these videos your commentary and simplicity are wonderfully enjoyable! Thank you so much!

Thanx a lot Frank, I learnt so much from this video! Simple and easy to follow! Thank you for sharing!

I have been painting for some time now and simply love it! Thanks to you I was able to learn you made it so easy to understand!! Your the Best! :D

like all of these!! keep going!! thank you for your brilliance..and looking forward for your set...

I have never had so much fun and enjoyment from watching someone instruct on watercolour. Amazing Frank.

It was watching Frank painting that prompted me to 'have a go' at watercolour and acrylic painting several years ago and every now and then I find it helps me to go back to watch him again especially when I lose my mojo. He has that ability to inspire and encourage everyone who listens and watches.

Thank you so much for sharing! I have always loved watercolor paintings. I have watched a few tutorials but have never received enough information to feel confident that this was a medium I could do successfully until viewing your tutorial!

Thank you FRANK. What a delight to watch you paint, simplify techniques and entertain me. You are truly an example of how we should feel when we paint. Joyful

I have never painted before and managed to copy your landscape. Very pleased with my first attempt. Thank you Frank for the excellent instruction and your humour.

You make me smile watching you! I’ve been painting about 2 years with acrylic. Will be ordering your kit for sure! I’ve always downgraded myself as a professional painter compared to you guys, but you have made me feel positive about my art and abilities. Thanks so much!

I tried water paint before and didn't like it. But after listening to Frank I can't wait to do it again. Thank you soooooooooooo much!

Absolutely brilliant. Love Frank’s sense of humour too 👍

what a charming person! the tutorial seems extremely interesting, useful, fun and I am looking forward to trying all of the landscape parts!

Wonderfully motivating and inspiring teacher. Thank you Mr. Clarke.

Today iIve been watching you for hours and I am so delighted with your methods, your spirit and how easy you make look water painting.Thank you Frank! You arer a wonderful teacher

Thanks Frank, I was thinking of starting to paint, you have made it look so easy and fun I am going to give it a go.

Well Done Frank, this is a wonderful step forward. Cant wait to see more... already preparing my brushes and paints to have some more fun!

Clear, concise and excellent facilitator. Truly a master passionate artist. Thank you Frank. 🇨🇦

Frank I have loved watching you paint and now at age 61 I am painting due to you, thank you for your directorial.

You’re amazing. I’m heading to Cornwall for a month in a few days and I’ve packed my paints. I know I’ll be able to use what I’ve learned to create half decent paintings. I especially loved your carrots and I know that where we’re going there will be lots of ‘carrots’ on the beaches and the coastal walks. Thank you for some wonderful tutorials.

This is wonderful. Love the way things are explained.

"Middle of the day, cars but not a sinner in sight" oh Frank, it's a pleasure listening to you. Love the Dublin accent but seriously, many thanks. you take the fear right out of painting. Painting the garage door.. what else can I say! ;-D

I just received your book the first one I haven’t started painting yet I want to read this book from cover to cover first can’t wait to get started you rock Frank Clarke

Oh wow! Thank you for a great tutorial. So glad I found you 🙂 Now to get practicing...

Wonderful!! Thank you so much Frank for your generous teaching style.

Have your books, watched your series on tv, and love the fact you are a left hander too, it makes so much more sense

I have never understood painting like I understand it thanks to you, Frank Clarke. Your instructions are so simple and are very much appreciated for someone who is very new to painting in acrylics and maybe watercolors. Again, thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just found you Frank, what an absolute joy to watch and listen to. I too felt I wasn't learning much at art classes. You have inspired me with your easy to follow techniques and explanations, thank you so much

Delightful presentation. I need to start practicing.You made me smile a lot today. Blessings. Thank you 😊

Brilliant artist, just love hearing him talk , probably my Irish side. Explained really really well thank you.

Ive started my watercolor journey just recently and Ive been watching so many videos. I came across yours, Frank. I had a smile on my face the whole time and just absolutely enjoyed your video.

What a great chap. Cheers for the video series.

I have only watched the first 20 minutes so far and already I know that Frank is the man I want to teach me how to paint. His lovely relaxed style and easy to follow instructions make the whole process less fraught and frustrating. There was a chap I used to watch on RTE, I think it was, who had a similar style and he was great to watch too. I like the way Frank explained and showed the basic requirements and also why a 50 colour set and 200 brushes are not necessary. Couldn't wait to see what others think of yer mans skills as an instructor and I am so glad they agree with me that he is really the best.

Oh my!! This is FANTASTIC, I'm in love! What an amazing teacher, I'm so glad I found him.

Thank you so much Frank, your video was the best and so helpful. Love your style, humour and accent of course. I have never tried watercolour before and didnt have a clue and now I cant wait to try