My deepest sympathy. Frank was a gem who helped me (with no talent) learn to paint and sparked a new passion in this old lonely soul. I will miss him as my tears freely fall. Thank you Frank.💜
I am sorry to see that Frank has left us. I have enjoyed watching his videos he made watercolor painting look so simple and easy and so fun to listen to! He will be missed! ❤😂
Thank you Frank for being part of my 'senior life's journey'. With your guidance I started watercolor painting at 70 years old. I could feel your kindness and love of the arts. Great human being. Thank you family for sharing Frank with us on RU-vid. May time heal your hearts and souls. Keep happy memories in your hearts forever. Hugs
Sad news, I didn't know we had lost such a nice, friendly and talented man. He showed us places around the world and his beloved Ireland. The videos let us see not only the sights, landscapes but the people as well. His paintings brought those memories to life for us all Rest easy Frank, you guided us and we will be forever grateful.
Thank you for this. Frank always said there was no gift involved in painting. He was wrong. He was the gift. He forever changed the way I paint. I had always hoped that some day I would get to meet him and thank him in person. I hope I still will. Someday. My condolences to all of Frank's family and friends. ❤
I found Frank on PBS one morning and I could not stop watching him paint. His banter, easy demeanor, and fun attitude was so refreshing to see. I watched him all the time, followed his videos, and ordered his brushes. I miss watching him paint. I am so sorry for your loss, and I know so many of us will keep his memory alive by watching his shows. Prayers to the family and Frank's friends.
Those who are his family are blessed. Those who were his students are privileged and those like me who just came across his channel today have missed out but thank you so much for having his videos available to us.
OH NO 😢. I thought this was going to be something so different and I was waiting to hear Frank’s happy voice and then the song and I saw the comments. I am so heartbroken to hear of his passing. My heart and prayers goes out to Frank’s family and friends. Loved listening to him and watching him paint. We will miss you Frank, rest in peace
Heart felt condolences to Frank's family and friends. A beautiful soul with a generous talent he was willing to share. He gave me the confidence to have a go at painting. Thank you, thank you for this dear Frank. RIP.
Frank inspired me in so many ways. At a time in my life when I really needed an outlet and peace, Frank helped me find that and so much more. My condolences to your family. I will never forget you Frank. 🕊🌸🌱
A life well lived, a great talent shared, an inspiration that will be with me for the rest of my life, andoh the fun y stories and corny jokes! We will all miss Frank. He was a treasure indeed.
What a wonderful eulogy to a lovely man ❤ Frank’s videos were the first ones I watched when I took up watercolour painting a few years ago My condolences to you all - he will be sadly missed 💔
This was lovely. Frank helped me learn to paint! I loved his stories and his easy to follow instructions. I had never painted (or believed I could) and ended up discovering a new talent. RIP
I really enjoy painting with Frank. Especially his words of wisdom. One I’ll never forget “you will never be lonely has long as you have a paint brush” Franks videos help me get thru the lock down in Covid times. Thanks Frank❤
It was through Frank I got started in watercolour. I found his book on a trip to Ireland in 2019. I loved his sense of humor and how he made it all so doable. So sorry to hear he is gone. My condolences to the family.
Frank was a true artist, a gem, solid cut, he was fun to watch, it was a very sad day to find out about his passing, my condolences to his family, he will be greatly missed
Oh Frank, I will miss you charming smile and easy instructions. You gave me the push to play with paint when I didn’t know my paintbrush from a stick. What a lovely tribute to a lovely man!
My deepest sympathies. I used his book and tutorials at the beginning of my attempt to learn watercolor when I first retired 5 years ago. He made it so easy to be successful right away. My most sincere condolences
Frank was absolutely gifted in so many ways and a blessing . He made me feel so comfortable and confident, learning to paint and he always felt like a true friend , thoughtful, gentle and kind 💜☮️🙏🏼✨🖌
A few years ago I found the Frank Clark videos. I began painting along with them and getting my eldest granddaughter to join me. We enjoyed it immensely. We both got busy and hadn't had time for a while and I just came on this today. I am very sad to hear this news. My heart felt condolences to you all. I am so glad that we have these videos to still go back and watch. Frank Clark was a joy to so many.
He was a gifted reminder of what really matters in this life. Taking time to notice the beauty of this earth, and kindness to others. You couldn't help but smile simply painting with him . ❤Condolences to family and friends.
Oh my goodness, I had no idea Frank was ailing. My deepest condolences to his entire family. I sure hope Frank's RU-vid channel will stay put for all to enjoy. God Speed.
A real gem and treasure, the unique Artist Frank Clarke who brought joy, fun and laughter to millions around the world through his simply painting technique - "have some more fun." Frank would want all of us to carry on having some more fun painting. A celebration of a full life lived, we have been blessed and continue to be so with the many books, dvd's and youtube videos. Frank Clarke is with us in spirit and would say - keep painting, it's the best hobby in the world.
Devastated to hear of passing of a wonderful man / artist Frank Clarke. My sincere condolences to his family, and friends, I’m so sorry for your loss. I learned a lot from Frank when I started painting, I also just liked watching and listening to him. He was just a real presence and will be sadly missed. RIP Frank.❤👨🎨👨🎨
Never once was there a show or a demonstration that I did not learn from or thoroughly enjoy-both the painting and himself! A fine person, it always seemed to me and loved his simplicity, help, sense of fun and Irish witticisms. He helped me. Please know that, to his dear family! -It has helped since I lost my daughter to cancer fairly recently-she was an artist-liked his ways and his work! Jenna Rose's Mother, Terri
Thank you Frank's family and Simply Painting for sharing his life with us, his students, in this way. We will always feel blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from this man. A heartfelt tribute and lovely song to celebrate a life well lived and also to express the tears and sorrow. My condolences and prayers to you and yours.
Un grazie a Frank per aver condiviso la sua arte con tanta generosità, bravura e simpatia, e un ideale abbraccio alla famiglia per questa grave perdita, e per averci regalato questo struggente quanto meritato tributo.
Oh, No! And I have only just found him.....What a lovely fun man.....Just the man to teach me to dare put my brushes into the paint and then onto paper.....My deepest condolences to all who loved him......He will continue to teach me and I will continue to Have Some More Fun.....God Bless you Frank Clarke
Frank's painting videos were among the first I watched when I started painting. I loved his style of painting and his colorful shirts! Thank you for showing us a side we hadn't seen before. Have Some More Fun, Frank!
It was such a pleasure to watch Frank doing his paintings. He had a great personality and made it all look so easy. RIP Frank and condolences to his family. He will live on through his great tutorials on You Tube. 😢
I found Franks painting channel by accident it was serendipity! What a beautiful tribute to Frank! He looks like he was as kind, joyful, funny as his videos and I’m glad I got to meet him through You Tube!
I very sadden to hear of Franks passing. I painted when I was younger but stopped for many years. About 14 years ago I decided to start again and I saw Franks videos on PBS. I bought many of his DVD's and we loved them and I was back to painting again. Thanks Frank!! My condolences to his family and friends.
Oh my god I had no idea Frank had passed on! 🥲 I have all his paints and brushes and I strive to one day make it look as easy as Frank did. My condolences to his family and friends. He will live on forever in our hearts and paintings. RIP Frank Clarke - what an absolute legend! 🙏
Deepest sympathy to the family. He was the one who gave me the confidence to try water color. His talent, wit , sense of humor and stories I will miss. Very exceptional person.
Deep condolences from Montréal, Québec, Canada !!! Wanting to paint for a few years now, I am 62 yrs. old, I keep returning to view Frank's videos again and again just to absorb his knowledge and advice to make me a good painter...he made it look so simple...thank you for being the next door neighbor to be there whenever we needed advice. Rest in peace and may you keep an eye on those that shall miss you !!! Cheers !!!
I never met him. But he taught me. What the heck he taught the world to be unafraid of the white paper. I adore him. He really for 1year changed life. Enjoyed his sarcasm ( mild), twinkling eyes and of course the infective joy. I carry his image in my mind. I will miss the chance of meeting him physically but he will be there when painting. RIP.
My sympathy to all of you. Thank you for this montage. I was late to the table for his teachings, however, his lessons will always be with me. Blessed be to you all. (Eugene, Oregon; USA)
I will sadly miss Frank and his inspiring videos which I only recently discovered. What a wonderful man. My sincere condolensces. With heartfelt thanks from the UK.
My condolences to Frank's family and friends. RIP Frank.yesterday i was about to give up painting, today I could not stop watching him paint, now at 69 and from Ireland,his jokes ,his humour,his smile and best of all, his way of teaching.after watching a few of his videos late last night,i went to bed with a smile on my face, today i got up early to start painting with frank by my side, today i cried when i found out about frank leaving us and going to heaven.RIP FRANK.
I love Frank's videos and watch them again and again because although I am a very experienced painter, he has brought me so much joy and and easygoing approach to the wonderful world of watercolour. I will continue to watch them, he was much loved ❤
Heaven has another angel!!! I loved painting along with him!!! His memory will live on in the hearts of those he touched!!!! Deepest Sympathies to the family!!!💞🙏
Gutted:( I have very fond memories of watching those simpy painting dvd's when beginning my art journey. Frank's humor and upbeat demeanor seriously helped lift my spirits during a dark time. May he rest in peace.
My sincere and deep sympathy to Frank's family and all who knew him. He inspired me when I was trying to learn how to paint with watercolors. I am thankful for all the videos that will continue to inspire me and others.
It's a sad part of life, Frank is a true gift; a present for me, us & more importantly his family and friends. His videos sparked my interest in watercolor painting but after listening his life was amazing. Many prayers for you and your family. Sending warmth and love.
Frank was an absolute joy to watch, even if you weren't painting, his beautiful laid back style made it fantastic viewing. I am sure there must be hundreds of people out there who have taken up painting just by catching one of his videos (me included) Thanks Frank, RIP , hopefully you are somewhere sitting on a beach painting another great seascape!
I feel so sorry and sad to hear Frank has left us. I will always cherish your painting lessons I discover from your channel.R.I.P A very BIG thank you for teaching us painting via your videos. Love from China
Sincere condolences to Frank’s family and friends. I only started painting 4 weeks ago and quickly discovered his Simply Painting videos. His easy manner and relaxed teaching style was a joy. Thank you Frank…may you rest in peace!
NOOOOOOO. It can't be true. God knows how much I love Frank. Seeing his show, was just like having that dearest of uncles in the room. Slan to you my friend.😥😥😥😥
Condolances to Family and friends, i watched Franks videos he had such an eloquent way of teaching that made you feel he was talking to you and guiding you through the work he produced. A beautiful soul now making art in the heavens above,. Rest in Peace Frank your art will always live on.
I just learned about Frank's passing and I am deeply saddened. I spoke to him on the phone about a year ago when he called me after I made a complaint about his shedding paintbrush and acrylic paint that I had purchased. I live in California, so you can imagine my shock and sense of excitement when he told me who he was when I answered the phone. I kept thinking "I know this voice" when he proceeded to ask to speak to me etc, but of course NEVER in my wildest dreams could I think it was Frank!! In fact I was soooo happy that I did answer the phone as I could well have ignored it being that I didn't recognize the number. Speaking to Frank about my grievances made me feel terrible in those moments! As I told him, I never expected to even get an answer about my complaint at the time of sending. Frank said not to worry and that he would send me over another set of paints and brushes and in sure true man of his word fashion, I received the lovely box a couple of weeks later, which I shall now treasure forever. I loved this man from the first time I discovered him a couple of years ago on RU-vid and many the laugh I had at his stories as I'm sure countless others have. Loved his endless variety of sweaters and shirts. He was a true character with a very special zest for life. What a guy! What a beautiful human. May his soul now be resting in much peace along with his lovely Peggy. RIP.
My condolences to you all. Frank made painting so enjoyable. I will always treasure his whitt and his bits of random information. My thoughts and prayers are with you from Canada 🇨🇦 🙏 ❤️
So sad to have only just learned of this. My condolences to Frank's family. I would like to think there are countless, wonderful vistas where Frank now is, to pick up his brushes, turn his talented hand to, and paint. I can tell he will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. RIP Frank.
My deepest sympathy to all of Frank’s loved ones. Frank was such a sweet soul and I will miss him. He was the first uTube instructor on uTube I ever watched. So kind and inspiring and helpful with building confidence. RIP Frank Clark.
