How to paint a fox in watercolour - step by step
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- A step by step guide on how to paint a fox in watercolour - step by step by professional artist Paul Clark
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With thanks to RUclips 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:
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Fox reference photo: pixundfertig, Ria Sopala via Pixabay
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.
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!
Thank you so much Diana 😀
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.
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!
I use a light box to trace a picture/drawing, which I discovered using at a watercolor class I took a few years ago.
@@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.
@@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.
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
As a beginner I am so happy to be able to watch and learn!
I'm so glad!
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
Thank you so much 😀
I’m a simple guy. I see a new Paul Clark video and I click “like”
Me too! - thanks as ever Derek!
@@ArtbyPaulClark keep them coming! :)
Sounds like me...✔️✔️... what's not to like, really 🤔
Oh, it's so beautiful. I'm fascinated by the idea of using the least number of brush strokes. Mr. Fox is perfect.
Thank you! Cheers Gloria!!
Thank you Paul for your positive attitude and for being genki and silly and happy about painting! Happy Holidays!
Same to you Katrin - thanks!
I love this one and have made a pretty good stab at it, so I'm really pleased. Thanks so much.
You're very welcome!
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?
Thank you so much 😀 ... sounds tricky, but on the list!!
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.
Thanks for the info - keep in touch!
Beautiful fox as all your paintings.
I love paines gray!
Thank you Rebeca! 😊
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
You are very welcome Toni!
I started painting about 3 years ago. I have a few artists that I've been following on RUclips 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!
That is awesome and thanks Cherie!!!
Fabulous. Such a pretty looking fox. Great video.
Thank you very much!
I love paintings of forest animals and Foxes. Owls and any kind of Blackbirds are my favourites. He's stunning, Paul. 🦊
Many thanks as ever Gina - 🦊
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!!
Fab - go for it!
I am really attracted to your colour combination. I never knew we use salt in that creative way.. Your demonstration is perfect.
Thank you so much 🙂
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.
Same issue here!
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. 👍
Glad it was helpful INC - and thanks as ever for your comments! 👍
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!!
You can do it Pauline! - Lol - demon fox sounds perfect for Halloween!
I did it... and enjoyed it. Thanks Paul... you are a really good teacher and artist.
Awesome, thank you Karola!
Your fox is amazing, it's so relaxing to watch your videos and hear your voice. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! 😊
This was excellent. I am just beginning to work with watercolor. Your approach is so gratifying. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
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.
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.
You are very welcome
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
Thank you so much Barry - keep in touch! 😀
Paul, thank you very much for the tutorial. It was my frist experience painting an animal.
Great to hear thanks!
Paul, this is lovely! The white highlights on the fox give it such a glowing life. Can someone please explain to me why animals’ eye are so difficult!?! I had a video idea that you might consider. You are so right that different teachers all approach watercolor differently. I was wondering if you could paint the exact same picture using different methods so that your RUclips students could see the different possibilities and results. That may be difficult because every artist has the methods that they prefer and know work for them. You could also do a collaboration with another watercolorist and you both paint the same picture so that we could see different approaches and techniques. Sorry this comment is long, but where I live in rural America there are absolutely no watercolor classes that I can take in person. RUclips has become my virtual school, and you are one of my favorite teachers.
Thanks for the info Ashley - have you seen 'The Devon Painter' videos he is far better than me at explaining animals and eyes!! - have a look: ruclips.net/channel/UCeVOEDKFVGoMb_sB3g1ye4A
@@ArtbyPaulClark no, I haven’t. I will take a look that his work. Thank you so much for your time in responding!
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!
I’m still in awe of your confidence in splashes of colors that always turn out perfectly. The word loose is no where in my DNA in watercolor, or acrylic😪 so THANKYOU for the “it’s just different” encouragement. I love how as soon as you put the last eye in it just came to life for me. I love details! Love painting details! He’s beautiful and you are a wonderful teacher with a forgiving voice. You make me feel like i can do this, and it will be ok! 🙂 Blessed day to you sir🙂
Same to you! Thank you so much Shirley!😀
I enjoy your tutorials immensely! Thank you for making them available to everybody! I have tried the fox yesterday, I totally loved the approach to use colours more losely, I feel that I need to "let go" a bit more when I paint to make it all more spontaneous. The picture in my profile is the end result! I love it! Thanks again 🖌🖌🖌
You are so welcome!
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!!!
Wonderful! - great to hear Joanne!
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!
Hey thanks Sue!
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.
I'm glad you like it
Had to watch the tutorial 3 times before I felt brave enough to have a go !! Really pleased with the result. Thank You.
Glad it helped!
I love the way your demos inspire me to tackle more challenging subjects. I’m interested in painting faces. Thank you.
You are so welcome Jackie!
The instruction about doing the drawing well really paid off. Thank you for this lesson. My fox is lovely. I am really improving working through all of our 5 minute tutorials as well. Thank you Paul
Glad it was helpful Misty!
Paul, love this fox, had so much fun doing him. You are such an inspiration and an excellent mentor.
Thank you so much! I loved painting this beautiful fox and it definitely will go to our wall :) I love doing animal paintings, so if you take any wishes, then more animals! I have plenty of drawings already printed from your page
Thank you so much 😀
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!
You are very welcome Helen - so kind!!!
Would love to see you paint a Greyhound !!!! I’d love to learn ❤️
Thanks Thomas - look into it!
Me too, please.
Greyhound or Whippet 😉
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 🎨.
Thank you so much 😀 Sunaina!!!
Thank you for you generosity in sharing your methods. Especially at a very difficult time for so many people. I am so glad you emphasise no right or wrong.
Glad it was helpful!
I know I have commented before Paul but every time I start watching you paint I think oh gosh I am not sure it’s going to look right and then by the time you have finished it’s completely transformed , how do you do it I wish I could get the same result. I have also taken your advice and have been drawing plenty of sketches etc and I think they have improved so thank you once again for being such an talented artist.
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.
Many thanks! Vyvienne! - More cityscapes on the list. Take care and keep those chickens safe!!!
I am looking forward to starting water color with Paul. Amazings painting and wonderful subjects.
Thanks so much 😊
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
Wow, thank you - on the list!
Hi Paul. You and I spent many happy hours together this weekend practising the techniques in this video. I am more than pleased with my results. I only began to paint last September. I would like to thank you sincerely for all the wonderful easy-to-follow videos you have made and for generously making them so freely available. It's a really great thing you have done.
Sounds great Miriam - delighted to help!!!!
I look forward to Wednesdays for your amazing (and funny) tutorials. You made the fox painting look easy, like you're randomly dropping in color onto your sketch Your result is a gorgeous animal with vibrant colors spilling across the page. It'll take several thousand tries for me to get that (if ever), but I'm enjoying the journey. Thanks for sharing your mastery with us, and Happy New Year!
Oh thank you Joyce! - Happy new year too!
Thanks so much Paul. Have done four today, they even look quite good (but I do find eyes so difficult). As a novice your advice is so helpful, thanks for being so generous in giving your time to all of us. Have a good evening. Peter
Fantastic! - great to hear Peter!
Thanks Paul- love your teaching style and your flexibility.
Glad you enjoy it!
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
Thanks Nanette - delighted to hear you are painting again!!!
I just started painting and for about 6 weeks now, I think I'm stuck with watercolor. I have learned a lot from your tutorials and always excited for the next ones! Thank you so much!
Glad to help Lorene!
Terrific once again, I have learnt so much from your tutorials, never painted animals before so keen to give it a go. The thing I need to learn is to stop and not overwork, as a signwriter more than 50 years ago I tend to fuss too much. These lessons keep me going during this crazy time. Take care.
Wonderful! - glad to help Ronnie!!!
Thank you for your tutorials. They are so helpful. Two of my children complimented me on the fox drawing on my paper, ready for painting. I told them it we as a copy from you as I need to practice techniques. I am a new watercolor painter. I love the medium.
Wonderful! - be warned though, it can be very addictive!!! 😀
I just followed your lovely tutitorial and was so pleased with the results. Still trying to master the wet-on-wet technique, just a thrill!! You're an awesome teacher!
You’re welcome Deborah 😊
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! ❤️
Fantastic! ... that's what I love to hear Angie!!
Paul, I watch many different artists to get ideas and techniques. I find I come back to yours time and time again. Your presentation is fun, light and informative. Serious in the subject but entertaining in its presentation. Your work is brilliant. I look forward each week to what you are going to do next.
Wow, thank you Shawn
Amazing. Watching you paint is mesmerizing. I’ve learned so much in the last months. I binge watch your videos for inspiration. You’re a great teacher. Will attempt this tomorrow.
Thank you so much 😀
Love this and I think Fox are very beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful as always. Lovely loose painting.
Thank you so much 😀
This demo is fantastic..please do more animals and birds like this.
Thanks very much and will do!
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.
Have fun!
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!!!
Great stuff Alexandru - hope you enjoy it!!!
@@ArtbyPaulClark handsome fella? Yes! Fox is not bad also... 😸😸😸
Nice little fellow....expressive painting captures the personality of the fox
Thank you very much!
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!
Lol! - as ever you crack me up! ! I'm sure your painting are more than 'passable', we are always are own worst critics!
Thank You so so much Mr. Clark! You are so amazing!!!
You're very welcome!
Indeed, quite a handsome fella! I so love your loose approach. I learn so much from your videos. Thanks again, Paul!
So nice of you John!
Another winner!!! Wonderful teaching, Paul! I sent this on to a friend who, after 30 year of painting, struggles with being too exact and she wants to loosen up. She is attempting painting an elephant in a loose manner and has chosen the same color palette that you used with this fox. What a find for her! You have given great tips in loosening up. And I love love love your encouragement to do it your way - no way that is wrong or right! ❤️
Also tell her to check out Louise De Masi, my second favorite YT channel (this one being the first ;) ).. she is a wildlife artist and specifically is working on loosening her style doing repaints of subjects as well as general WC technique. Her demos are not as complete but it fits exactly what your friend is looking for. ruclips.net/channel/UCxeCQSu-MmRDUi8i7X2HWwQ
Thanks for sharing Kathy! - and many thanks as always - Happy New Year too you!!!
Fantastic... Mr Fox! Cheers again Paul!
Glad you enjoyed it Billy ... Scottish scene coming soon!!!
Hello there!
The fox is ready to be going alive, to jumping out of your beautiful aquarel picture!
Marvelous animal aquarel, thank you very much!
And the fox is very good in balance, with the beautiful orange and blue colours aquarelpaint.
Lots of aquarel paintings greetings from Riny into the Netherlands.
And not to forget, I’m wishing you and your family, a very happy, healthy time for the New Year 2021!
🎄🍾🥂🎇
Same to you! Thank you so much Riny 😀
Thank you so much!!!You show so well how to do!!!,👏👏👏👏
Happy to help!
WOW, he looks so real! ❤
Cheers Connie!
So enjoyable and free! I had never tried something like this before and had so much fun painting along, thank you 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is a wonderful foxy , Mr Clark
A great tutorial. Many thanks Paul.
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing! I am going to try this in a minute.I love loose paintings. I love the different techniques you used to create the texture.I love all of your paintings but I especially like the wildlife ones.A very handsome fox.Just the inspiration I needed for today.Thanks Paul 👏👏👏
You are so welcome Nikki! Glad you enjoyed it - Thank you so much 😀
Happy New Year to and yours and what a beautiful Mr Fox to start 2021! He is truly gorgeous ,so thank you very much for showing him to us .
Same to you Katy and many thanks!
I haven't painted anything recently and this lovely and easy tutorial has inspired me to start one now. Thank you Paul for such a wonderful one!🧡
You are very welcome Uzma!
Love this fox! You are very talented.
Thank you so much 😀
Totally handsome fella!! Love the rich earthy loose colours💓💓... can't wait to try
That's very kind of you Jeanne, thanks ... oh, the fox you mean! - got it!
I am not a "loose" painter, but I think I will try this.. Thank You, and Happy New Year!
Same to you Linda - thanks!
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.
Fab - go for it Zsuzsa!
Absolutely beautiful!!!! So inspiring to watch you paint!
Thank you so much!
Thoroughly enjoyed this, my first Paul Clark tutorial. I will be scouting around your RUclips channel! Thank you so much.
Awesome, thank you and welcome Kristen!
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!
You can do it!
Love the way you paint wildlife as it’s not too twee. I’m going to be brave and try to paint my first picture by following your tutorial
You can do it Alison!
Beautiful painting!
Thank you for easing the anxiety of painting wildlife. I will try this one soon!
Go for it Kerry!
It took my breath away, thank you 🙏🏻
Ahh - thanks!
Hello from Herstmonceux, thank you for the demo, will definitely paint this one soon. Sally
Hello there! Herstmonceux! .... 2 miles up the road from us! .... love the 'Eastern Promise!'
Amazing Paul. Can’t wait to give this a go! Thank you sir.
Hope you enjoy Bill - Thank you so much 😀
Thank you! My favorite one so far!!!!!!
You're so welcome! - delighted to hear!
Absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to try it out
Hope you enjoy it!
What a delightful little fox. I really look forward to painting this one. Will try to stay loose. Thanks Paul. June Covey
You can do it June - thanks!
This was great. My first attempt looked like a drowned muskrat. Lol. Second time was much better but still a bit different. I lost some light so had to use a bit of gouache. Outstanding video!
Lol!!! - glad you enjoyed it Lora!!
Wowww... What a beauty.... Simply great, Paul 👌👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it - Thank you so much Rajan 😀
This is such a great Tutorial, thank you Sir🙏💙. I painted this using your Technik and following the steps, only I took another reference Photo and it turned out really great!. Thank you, your videos have something magical and I love your sense of humor. Of course, your paintings are wonderful!
Glad it helped Jelena ad many thanks for kind words!
@@ArtbyPaulClark You're very welcome
Thanks again for a wonderful tutorial - I'm fascinated by the way you blended Foxy in the background! My Foxy came out great (for my skill level) on Arches paper.
Great to hear Violeta!
I love your Fox!!youre paintings are such a lovely mixture between beeing to realistic and Kind of abstract..Because i started with pencils bevor using Aquarell colours it is Really difficult for me Not to get lost in details..
And so funny..i just painted a Fox myself bevor watching your Video..
Stay healthy and happy!!!!looking forward to the next lesson..
You too Kirstin and thanks for watching!