How to paint a beach scene in watercolour 

I am so happy that I found your tutorials. I am from Western Kentucky, US. I am just starting my watercolor journey and am going to be doing a lot of practice with the supplies I have before hopefully upgrading to better some day. Thank you for all of the wonderful tips. I am going to start trying them out for myself.

Watching from Utah, USA. So glad someone suggested your tutorials as I really like you style of teaching. Have been painting in watercolor for about 5 years and truly appreciate you and so many wonderful artists who share your skills here free of charge. Thank you so much.

Watching from a nursing home in Hertford, Herts. I recently had a stoke and am paralysed on my left side. your videos are an inspiration and have helped me learn to paint - one of the few things you can do with only one hand

We are from Perth, Western Australia. We thoroughly enjoy your tutorials, Paul and your splattering of humour. What a mix! Don’t change a thing.

Hi! I'm watching from the wet and windy West of Ireland! I was so bad at art in school, but I realise now it's because I never understood it. It's like magic! I love how each layer of detail opens up a new dimension of depth or space. I could watch tutorials like this all day!

You are my favorite online art teacher. The intros to your videos are always so clever and I appreciate how you have a plan and teach in a step by step approach. Studying in Green Valley, Arizona USA

I'm so glad I found your tutorials. I'm from Budapest, Hungary. I painted with oil for 20 years, I started learning watercolor in August. I joined the group in November, and since then I’ve watched two-thirds of your videos and painted 80% of them. I learn a lot from them. You are the perfect Teacher. Thank you very much again for always answering my questions. But I’ve already started Margot’s challenges, and I can see how I managed to learn watercolor techniques from your videos.

Brian from Diddillibah. I'm an 83 year old starting watercolour and loving your tutorials.

Beach huts are such a common thing to paint and yet they never get boring. I love the multicoloured ones along the Eastbourne coast - which is where I'm watching from (just north of Eastbourne). I was at Pevensey the other day and had the urge to paint the whole town! 🤪 I love the videos and particularly like the way you show your colour mixing clearly. Not a lot of painting instructors do and it's very useful for beginner painters. And now for a drink. I'm suddenly thirsty for a cocktail. I guess that's one way to get through the upcoming quarantine. Cheers!

Lovely to see all these people from all over the world enjoying your brilliant videos. Fiona from Eastbourne, south coast, UK, just a short hop from you.

Bonjour, Depuis 4 ans en retraite en Normandie France , j ai débuté l aquarelle depuis 1an et vos formidables tutos m aide à progresser dans un art dont on découvre les mystères chaque jour en s exerçant ! Merci à vous, à votre bonne humeur et humour ! Continuez à nous enchanter...à nous transmettre des petits morceaux de votre talent . Et merci pour les cours d anglais que je reprends avec plaisir en vous écoutant ! 😅 😘

Thank you for your generosity and "joie de vivre"! I usually watch one of your videos before bed; in addition to learning a lot from your paintings techniques, the music and your positive way of being in the world, they help me forget about the problems of this troubled world. Thank you very much! God bless you!

Watching from Seattle Washington, USA. Thank you for making all of these videos. They have been so helpful!

Hi Paul! Mary from Cleveland, Ohio. I just found your channel about two weeks ago and you are an amazing watercolor artist and a fantastic teacher. I have learned so much from your clear and detailed way of teaching. I just ordered your book from Amazon. Can't wait to get it.

From grey Michigan (might be done with snow) enjoying another of your painting/tutorial I follow several watercolor painters in youtube and I believe when it comes to clear and simple explanations you are at the top Your subjects are quite simple and yet with your skills and technics (always shared and well explained) the paintings start coming to life and they are quite complete Also enjoy your drink breaks and good humor

What a magical occupation it is to observe how a seascape is born on a white sheet and I am there, on the shore with paints and brushes, together with you Paul, I paint this windy sea day. Thank you, you really are a wizard.

I am watching from Spain. East coast. This time of year it is still nice at the beach here. Thank you for another great tutorial. Your videos are very entertaining yet relaxing. Saludos!

Hello Paul, I am watching from Sitges, Spain. A costal small town in the Mediterranean. I love your sense of humor and your explanation. I am just a beginner, but I am enjoying the process. Thank you for your videos and the work and love you put in them.

Thank you so much for taking the time to show us so many things! I have fallen in love with watercolor again because of the way you used mixed media! Thank you!

Hi Paul, I am watching from Ontario Canada. Loved art in high school but never got to pursue it. Got married, had kids, career, retired same time as Covid hit. Started watching Tutorials and I found you and I have been watching and learning from you, you are marvellous thank you so much for introducing me to art again

I have only said this a few times, but I really admire the way you handle your rigger.

Thank you Paul for taking the time to produce these videos. I’m new to watercolor and find them both entertaining and easy to learn from. I can’t wait to try this one! Debi from Pasadena, MD.

Beautiful work Paul. I just love how you go back and add other layers to what you have already painted. You're very encouraging, thankyou.

I'm in Los Angeles, California. Your step-by-step tutorials are great! I'm learning so much about how to do a realistic, loose watercolor painting - and lots of practice!

Slowly making my way through your videos and discovering "yes I can" paint (well sort of 😆). Painting takes me to my happy place!! Much gratitude to you Paul from Melbourne Australia.

Hey Paul, thanks for another great lesson. I love the production style of your videos. Perfect for a noob like me. Much appreciation coming at you from here in Portland, Oregon.

Thank you a thousand times. I'm watching your tutorials from the cold and rainy Germany.

I'm from Germany at the coast of the Baltic Sea. I started with watercolor in february and it brings so much joy! I really loved to do this project. It was one of the first I ever wanted to recreate. Thanks a lot for your great tutorials!!

So pleased I’ve found your channel, someone recommended you. I’m in Norfolk but used to live in Eastbourne. Line and wash is what I’m most interested in, but love this beach hut watercolour. Many thanks for all your resources too.

Hi; Theresa watching from New Jersey, USA! I’m absolutely loving your tutorials!

From the hills of North Carolina, U.S.A., I loved watching you paint this beach hut scene! And I love your sense of humor. Thanks for the smiles across the miles!

I am Martha from the USA - State of Ga. You are one of my favorite teachers, Paul. Love you and your wife's humor. I stay entertained and learn so much!

Anne watching from the foot of the Big Horn Mountains in NE Wyoming, US. Grew up on the east coast so love the beach scene. Especially with lots of snow in our current forecast. Thanks for another great tutorial.

Diana from Missouri. No beaches anywhere near me! But we have beautiful lakes. Nice work, thanks for the tutorial.

Robert from Copenhagen Denmark. I recently moved back after 21 years in London and am rediscovering the area I grew up in, including the wonderful beach in Løkken. And that's made me want to pick up water colours again.

Hi ! I am Canadian but now living in Los Angeles, USA. I am a full time professional composer/pianist. I have painted as a hobby for over 20 years, mostly acrylic. Now I want to try my hand at watercolor. I really enjoy your tutorials. You get straight to the point with no excessive rambling... the sign of an excellent teacher. I also appreciate your humor. Thank you.

From South Australia's endless beaches. Great learning tutorial. Many thanks! Love your 'pink rubber ducky'. Lol.

Mick from Durham (England). Loving the tutorials Paul. Just a note from the Autumn video, us Brits used to call this time of year The Fall, it was changed to Autumn around 600 years, similar to the French / Latin word.

Paul, I am very thankful for what you have made available. I am recently retired and just beginning to get back into art and water colors. Thanks for what you are doing and to answer one of your questions, I have moved 25 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite. I believe I will have plenty of subjects to pick from for my choices and I plan to attempt your style of beautiful and loose water color. PS if you would like me to send photos of the beauty I will be happy to take some pics and email them.

I've really enjoyed your tutorials, I feel I am creating art I am proud of, and learning so much at the same time! Seeing how you put all the elements of wet on wet and other elements into an actual painting and not just drills is really helpful.

Hi I'm in Colchester, Connecticut, USA. Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and techniques. I just bought your book too! Keep up the great work!

This is Denise from Crescent City, California, USA. This was a great tutorial! Again I learned so much. Thank you!

I am from Israel. I love your tutorials, you are great, great painter, great teacher and a lot of fun watching your videos

So happy to find such a friendly, artist who doesn't make me feel overwhelmed. I have downloaded this PDF and can't wait to start. I'm 77and have always tried to have a go, but its hard when you know nothing, and results are disappointing. Thank you for these videos, I know I'm going to succeed this time.

Hiya Paul! Great ta see another vid from the King of Splat...the Baron of Backruns...da man his ownself. Chuck here from Indiana in the US of A. Good to see this ole life hasn't gotten ya down. Another great vid too. I love em. Thankee kindly.

Oh, how I wish I was at the beach! I'm recovering from a total knee replacement I've had on the 7th so I'll be lurking around when I can. Lovely painting as always, Paul. Watching from outside Toronto with an ice pack on my knee. 😎🍁

Hi Paul, it's a year on anc I'm watching through a very heavy thunderstorm in the Umbrian countryside in Italy. Thank you for taking the time to create these workshops. Very useful to a relative beginner like me.

Greetings, Paul, from frozen Minnesota. Your warm and breezy beach scene is a welcomed breath of salt air.

Melinda from Spring Hill, Tennessee U.S.A. Thanks for this great tutorial! First time viewing your wonderful work, but won't be my last!

Greetings from Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. Thanks for your excellent tutorials (and I love your humour!)

I’m in Northern California, near Sacramento, but I’m from Spain. And I love your videos, teaching, and humor. Thank you Paul and Margot!

I absolutely love your tutorials and the sketched drawings, which help me so much in dealing with perspective. I'm relatively new to watercolor and find your methods easy to follow. Each tutorial I watch teaches me to work just a little differently and is so helpful. Thank you for what you do and for the time you take to make these videos. Oh, and I live in Rhode Island, USA.😊

Hi Paul! I am watching from Ontario, Canada. I am so happy to have found your channel! Your work is so inspiring and I hope you keep making lots of videos!

Dave from Melbourne - enjoy your tutorials - thank you 😊

Watching from Melbourne, Florida, USA and learning so much from your tutorials. Thank you.

We moved to Arizona one year ago and dumped California forever!! We love it here, and I am loving learning from you!

Sandip from India, another episode of less is more.. really liked the shadows and highlights of the painting.. I'm going to try this right away.

Greetings from sunny Vero Beach Fl, USA Love this tutorial the first one I haves seen from you. Very much appreciate the details of mixing the colors of paint. Will be back very soon.

As a beginner I struggled my way through this painting but learned some areas I need to work on, such as bushes and sand. I'm going to give some attention to those skills and then come back to try this painting again. I love every one of your tutorials!

Pennsylvania, U.S.A. You are My favorite artist! I love your channel, your humor, your positive attitude, and your simple instructions. ❤

Amazing painting and tutorial. It's great to see how it all comes together. Thank you from G watching from Karamea, New Zealand

Hi Paul, just want to say hi, and thank you for this tutorial! It is a lovely scene, can’t wait to paint it

I love watching your paintings as it is giving me a great love for painting even during lockdown. Thank you for all your great advise.

Watching from Dallas, Texas USA. I love your teaching style, sense of humor and your paintings are beautiful.

Irma from Plettenberg Bay “Paradise in South Africa”. Thank you for your amazingly thorough teaching videos.

Here I am in Bucks County, Pa getting ready to paint this quaint, little cottage on the beach. Thank you again for providing the sketch for this awesome tutorial, Paul! Like, shared and subbed b/c you're not half bad at this teaching thing, lolol. Thank you!

Hello from San Diego, California, USA! I just stumbled upon you yesterday and I have spent the last 2 days binging your videos. It’s been a great way to spend the time indoors due to the atmospheric river we have been experiencing. It never rains in sunny California but when it does, it packs a punch! It’s been about 20 years since I’ve painted with watercolors and have been painting with oils for about a decade now. Watching your tutorials has inspired me to take up watercolors again. I appreciate your downloads and your tips, like scoring with the back of the paintbrush.

I took painting up 2 years ago at age 72 it has changed my life. I love your tutorials thank you so much. Patricia from upstate NY USA

Hi Paul, watching from NewJersey, US. Fantastic videos. Thank you!

Sarah from Portland, Maine....thank you for your tutorials. I enjoy following along, and am learning so much! I would love to see another tutorial on lighthouses. Thanks again:-)

Thank you so much for your tutorials. Never thought I would like watercolouring so much! Getting better every time I give it a go! Having so much fun, Mirjam from Berg and Dal, Netherlands

Hello! I am watching from just south of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Thank you so much for opening up the world of watercolor painting for me! I followed your lavender field tutorial last week and had great results. I am about to give this beach scene a go!

I am so happy to found your Channel...you manage to instantly lift up my mood..Iam from Hamburg,Germany by the way...Keep it up!!!

This is Irene from Perth, Western Australia. Your tutorials are inspirational, thank you 👍🏻

Greetings from a graphic artist in Newark, California. Glad to have found your channel just as I've decided to get back in touch with my roots in traditional painting. Truly educational and inspiring videos with a great touch of humor and positivity. This is exactly what people need during these challenging times. Thanks!

Hi Paul, I'm watching from West Michigan, USA. I took some watercolor classes many years ago and learned a little bit but with raising a family and working, I let it all fade away. Now that I'm retired I am trying to relearn. Your channel is fabulous; I love your instruction and your humor all in one! I'm not sure how well I'm coming along as I simply enjoy just watching you. lol Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge; keep up the great work!

Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah-SPLAT MAN! Smashing good video as always! Great teaching as always - color mixing as well as cocktail mixing today - Solid Work! Going to have to procure a giant pink flamingo for the beach next year 🏖️🤣. And as to the final bit...... My name's Vernon and I'm a Yank (not to be confused with a Wank🤣) residing in Las Vegas Nevada U. S. A..... Cheerio!

Hi Paul. My husband & I are watching from just along the coast in “sunny” Hastings 😉. Love this beach scene. Have been hoping for another seascape from you. Your tutorials are a weekly highlight for us! Just got your book & am currently following the bridge tutorial. Will definitely be giving this beach scene a go next. Thanks again.

Hi Paul. Donna here from the Maritimes, east coast of Canada. I live on an island, so love following your seascape tutorials, as well as many others. Thanks again for your warm hearted approach to watercolouring, I’m learning so much from you!

Hi Paul, I’m Bill, 84 years young in Quebec, Canada. Thank you for these beautiful tutorials. I followed William Alexander’s Oil method years ago and produced many paintings over a 10 year period. Now you are tempting me to try watercolor. I do enjoy your friendly, relaxed style.

Hi Paul. I follow you from Italy, town of Varese. Gorgeous tutorial. Thank you very much.

Thanks for the great lessons-Jake in Toronto.

I'm watching from sunny Los Angeles, California where flowers are blooming like crazy. Thank you for your tutorials!

I know, I know......I've waited a long time to watch this one. Don't like to paint summer beach scenes in the winter, so I'm about to embark on this beautiful picture! Love your wonderful, fun watercolor tutorials. I always learn a lot from your instructions. Thanks for your generosity ! I'm Lee from Nashville, TN, USA

Another great "How to..." video, Paul. Following you from Canterbury, Kent.

Greetings from Buffalo, NY Wonderful work, great techniques, lovely style, even your corny sense of humor works quite well. (more seagulls please) Thank you for these quality tutorials.

Aloha Paul from beachy South Florida!! Love your tutorials, they are a tremendous help, and your humor makes it fun! Loved the wife in her bee suit, btw...the bee pics came out great, too. Thanks again for sharing your talent and love of watercolors.

I'm just now watching this. It's very nice. I love any beach paintings. I'm watching this from SW Florida.

Covington, LA USA GREAT TUTORIALS!

hallo, i´m fråm Sweden, a little city called Motala, thanks for the inspiration you give me! love it and i´m learning lots!

Lots of techniques to practice on a cold, wet day in Melbourne. Thanks for being so inspirational!

From Belgium...Magnifique aquarelle qui sent bon la mer...😍!Thank you very much !!!

I watch from Marmaris Turkey ❤️

Hello, I'm watching from la Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Thanks for your videos, they're very enjoyable and helpful. p.s. I have read every single previous comment to see where everyone's from! Thankfully got here before you get hundreds more responses, lol

I am Polish, living in USA, who spent 5 years in Sheffield, UK. Love your tutorials!

Hi Paul I am a newbie to your tutorials and I’ve got to say I love them❤️. You make the whole process of learning watercolour fun so I truly enjoy working alongside you with a few pause and starts as I’m considerably slower. Thankyou for your time and expertise. X

I am watching from Bergamo, Italy. Your paintings are gorgeous

Hi Paul! I'm Zakia from Stockholm Sweden. I just discovered your channel a couple of days ago and I am loving it. Thank you!

Cindy from Indiana, USA. Thank you for sharing your talents!

Hello I'm so happy and lucky that I find your tutorials. I drew some of your work and I'm find it interesting and joyful. thank you, you are my first teacher and I learned so much from you. Thank you again. Wish you the best. P.s: I'm from Iran, Tehran. 🍀