How to Paint a Fishing Shack - Motif No.1 in Watercolour with Line & Wash 

Paul, thanks so much for this! I DO hope you enjoyed it as much as I did...It totally made my day, week, month....maybe year(?) Seeing it! My daughter woke me up on the phone "Did you suggest Motif 1 to Paul Clark???!!??" My relatives will begin to avoid me for the story! :) Thanks again! It came out so beautiful! ❤

Paul Clark video and strong coffee....a wonderful way to start a Wednesday.

Love this line and wash! Thank you! Yes, it’s pronounced ’Bou-wee’ that ties to a lob-stah pot/trap. Each is a registered combination of colors belonging to each Lobster fisherman.

This was such a delight to watch! I grew up about 45 minutes from Rockport! I was 13 years old during the “Blizzard of 1978” that took out the original building. It is often called “The Storm of the Century.” We had 36-48 inches of snow in just over 30 hours, over the course of three astronomical high tides. I’ll never forget watching, on tv, home after home get swallowed by the ocean. There are several RU-vid videos on the storm. However, my fondest memories of summer and of Rockport are of having lobster at Roy More’s fish shack, and a piece of strudel at Helmut’s as we watched the boats come into the harbor. I have more pictures of Motif no. 1 than I can count. It is a cherished spot for many in New England! Thank you for sharing it with your viewers.

Ahhhh....Motif #1...this sure brings back sentimental memories. When I was a budding art student, I made the trek to New England to immerse myself in the scenery where all the watercolorists I admired at that time seemed to hang out and paint. Of course, I made a special pilgrimage to see Motif #1, and the day I was there was very like the day in your painting, sunny and bright, a fresh breeze in the air, and the sound of the sea gulls surrounding me. Watercolor bliss ;-) Paul, you did the venerable building, the atmosphere, and yourself as an artist proud! So happy you took this challenge on!

I look forward to clicking on your Wednesday tutorials, I tackle many, sometimes successfully and enjoy them all. Painting a glass of wine would be a fun challenge, preferably red. Then your choice for a "perfect time to take a break" would be an easy one perhaps.

Bonjour Paul. C'est encore un beau cadeau que vous faites là. Merci d'êtres vous ,vous avez fait le bonheur de ma journée .c'est toujours un plaisir de vous regarder peindre Bonne journée à vous et vos proches.

Thank you so much for this video. I’m more of a line and wash watercolor painter. I do love all your teaching videos.

Hello Paul! Another beautiful and interesting painting. Thank you for sharing the historical background on Motif #1. Always excited for your Wednesday tutorials! Thank you for always inspiring me and others.

Lobster pot markers are made with "boeys"...each color combo belongs to a specific fisherman. Thanks for painting a treasure in Massachusetts!

Great painting. I visit Massachusetts very often; it's very close to home. Thanks, I always look forward to watercolor Wednesday.

Love watching this tutorial ~ all of them are so much fun to watch ~ Dianne from the USA🇺🇸

What a wonderful surprise. I live very close to motif no.1. Your painting is wonderful and I will give it a try. ❤️🥰❤️. Thank you Paul Yep buoys. Which do mark the lobster traps. Each lobsterman has their own colors and numbers on the buoys to identify which bouy belongs to them. Well done!,

Great piece of history with the painting and Rockport! I was not aware! Thank you for the information, Paul!

Once again... Amazing. I absolutely love to watch your tutorials. I don't get to follow along as much as I would like, but I always follow along. 🤓👍

This is just fabulous - I never head of this place either- Thank you - beautiful musc

I loved watching you paint this one. Seriously, I enjoy most of them. You make it look so easy and effortless. Beautiful! Thank you😊

Great! I haven't even watched this yet but I spent years in MA and have been to Rockport on several occasions with family! I will love painting this! THANK YOU, Paul!

Very nice! Love watching your painting and listening to your comments. You are great!

Ì love every single line and color you paint. As always, a masterpiece from you. Thank you.❤❤❤

Thank you, line and wash is my favorite technique 😘

Thoroughly enjoyed watching you make this video. I'm learning so much from watching you paint. I'm up for a new challenge and a move forward in my watercolor painting and artwork.

Good morning Paul , I’m always so excited to wake up on Wednesdays to see what you’ve got for us , and you never cease to amaze me! It’s been a struggle picking myself and my brushes up again and getting started this past month but this really inspires me , I love to paint water and boats ! Thank you Paul , and thank you for the history of Motif No 1, this really turned out beautiful! Many Blessings to you and Margot, thanks for all you do for the group ! ❤

Very beautiful and refreshing scen !! Thank you Paul 😊

Wonderful composition ….so well painted….love the line &wash..perfect technique for this type of scene

I’m so excited about this! I’m from Massachusetts. This building is quintessential “North Shore” 😊

Thank you so much for a fabulous tutorial. We have seen this many times when visiting the USA as my brother-in-law lives reasonably close by but I never knew why it was called Motif #1. I am sending my painting over to my brother-in-law.

Your painting and this tutorial were terrific! 😅 late to start tonight but I can't wait for tomorrow! Thank you very much, Paul!

I was so surprised when I saw what you painted this week. I was there on the day you posted it and took several photos of the shack myself to paint. Now I can just paint along with you! Much more fun!!

This is the iconic color of Rockport ❤! New England is charming by its simple and rustic landscape!

I love Rockport. I stay at a lovely B&B just up the street from the wharf, and walk very early every morning just at sunrise. Thanks so much for sharing your video!

Thank you for showing us your amazing talent!

Great Tutorial, great result!!, Thanks

Wow I never expected to see something in my area! I new it was locally popular, but had no idea. Beautiful!

I’ve been going to Rockport in the summer for over 20 years. We stay in a potter’s VRBO directly on the water across from this very building. I’ve been too intimidated to try painting it. Now that you’ve broken it down so well, I will give it a try. You make the most complex subjects very doable even for beginners. Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your skills and paintings.

Thanks Paul, another great pen and wash. Just got a new computer and you are coming up a treat on a new large ,high definition monitor!!

Paul, you have my favorite channel. I always can't wait to see your next video

Cheers Paul! Loved this Line and Wash just as I have all the rest!

BEautiful. I think I’ll try it soon. ❤

The way you get a new shirt to fit each video you must have hundreds of them by now:))

I love the total feel of this lovely scent! Awesomely done!

Love this! My husband is from Gloucester, MA - next town over from Rockport. I've been to visit Motif1 many times so I'm gonna take a bash at painting it! Thank you Paul

Thanks for your demonstrations ~😇

Dear Maestro…you’ve done it again…across hundreds of miles of ocean.. you have taught me things I never knew before!! The brilliance of your work and the comforting nature of your voice brings an “approachability” to watercolor painting that is rarely achieved or acknowledged…(oh,I nearly forgot…your number 12brush..?) She not only holds a belly-full of water &color..but has a point that makes it all look so beautiful and easy…!)I’d love to add one to my arsenal…I’m still saving up my pennies to visit Ireland someday…and now I guess I’ll have to make a trip to Sussex to shake your hand..Thanks again for your tutelage and inspiration…!!!

Thank you for this lovely tutorial Paul. I learn so much from each of your videos. I've been in a little bit of a painting slump lately and this one really inspired me to get going again. It actually reminds me of the fishing sheds in many coastal villages in my home province of Newfoundland. That red colour is very common here too.

Hi Paul Karel here I painted Motif number 1 around 20 years ago but I used Acrylic. Much more forgiving for mistakes but now I would try watercolor. I've never tried line and wash but as you say in Jolly ole England, I'll give it a go.

Oh wow didn’t know about Motive #1 at all either. A great line & wash painting for me to give a try with. Lots of textures to do, reflections, & a lovely variety of subjects combined in the painting- boat, buildings, stone walls, skies. Thanks as always for sharing your thoughts & how to paint 🎨 knowledge with us. Have a great day!

Thank you, I did it and it turned out very nice! 🥰

Paul Thank you for making such beautiful videos. When I am to ill to paint I watch you r videos all day. You are truly a gift to us all

Many congratulations on the beautiful work!

Happy Wednesday Paul! Awesome job! I look forward to trying this one, several times even, til I get it right Thank you!

Beautifully painted , thank you !

I really enjoyed this colourful painting. Great instructive and inspirational as usual!!👍

Well, you do inspire to pick-up watercolor. Thanks.

Hi Paul! I was delighted to see your painting. I live about 40 miles from Rockport and I had painted the scene 2 months ago. Just watercolor, no ink but after watching the tutorial I want to try it again with line and wash.

Hi Paul, this is a wonderful painting class! I just visited this beautiful place - Rockport, MA a few weeks ago, and I am planning to paint this famous building. Now I will take your lesson and paint it as line & wash. Thank you!

As always thanks for all that you taught me in this video as well. I can barely wait to give it a go! Thanks. See you soon on your Sept retreat!

My favorite...watercolor and ink!!!!

Always such a nice time in your company… At the moment on mode Mamily, but I reserve all your wonderful tutorials, to try to do my best, when I shall be more free 😅 thank you so much have a wonderful holidays !

Another amazing demonstration. I love your line and wash paintings. Thanks Paul. Cheers!

Thank you for this great video! I love it, especially the sky you created. Sky and water are my favorite things to paint😊❤

Very nice! The white pen adds some great detail--bought one to try after seeing you use it. Thank you!!

Thank you Paul for yet another GREAT tutorial... Wednesday is my Favourite day of the week... Why wouldn't it be. I get to learn how to paint amazing pictures, with amazing attention to detail, and very easy to follow instruction, from a man with a nice relaxing voice, who also tells us so many interesting facts about the subject as he goes, and always some cheerful music in the background... It must cost you a fortune in T shirts Paul 😅 I can't get over the time and effort you put into each and every tutorial Paul...Your a very generous Man. Thank you sooooooo much. How can I put a gift in your tip box to show my appreciation 👍 ?????

Wonderful Video, Paul. I enjoyed every minute! Thank you❤

This is brilliant Paul thank you so much

You're the best Paul!

Nice Picture Paul

Thank you! The red blend for the structures is PERFECT! Can't wait to try this,!❤

You have reinspired me to finish my watercolor I got stumped on with the water ;=)

Excellent! 👍

This is a great tutorial thank you. Will definitely have a go at this one!

Well Paul, I live in the states (NY) and I’ve never heard of this place either. But I do look forward to painting it. Beautiful work, thank you 😊

quite an inspiration ..the song was good too..................and I keep thinking can artists make a good living?

Love your work you make it easy for me to follow along. ❤

Always love your tutorials.

Lovely painting. I love that part of the USA and I’ve always wanted to visit.

Amazing, wonderful painting

I just finished the last 2 vidios with my friende and later she started deatealed greaps she said it helps a loooot and i am just like Luke. But i just do what i have in mind and i always keep your tips and words in it. I love your vidios and me and my mom love lerning from you. And evry time i draw i fill like i am better and better with water color.❤❤ Thank you for all your help we always can not wait for the next tutorial.❤❤❤❤❤❤

Excelentes tus trabajos con acuarela, gran maestro pictorico .....🇲🇽🇲🇽....

Thanks Paul! Great video!

That is lovely Paul. I enjoy line and wash and will use your techniques to improve mine. Thank you.

Never heard of it! But, I like it! Thanks, Paul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🐶🐈🙂

Wonderful tutorial. Can't wait to try it

Hey Paul, I like to see you make a sketch your own by taking out or adding in some parts that make the painting more interesting. The subjects that you use are interesting as well. I am learning a lot about " line and wash' and Water Color painting.

Line and wash is my favorite now. I am amazed by your perfect lines Paul and thank you for your amazing teaching. I will get it try of your Fishing Shack tonight.

great peace as always paul ty for sharing

Amazing! Thank so much! Greetings from Brasil!!

Vielen Dank Paul für das wiederum lehrreiche Tutorial. Ich könnte dir stundenlang zusehen. Auch möchte ich mich ganz herzlich bedanken für die Aufnahme in eure tolle Facebookgruppe. Ich komme fast nicht zum malen, weil ich alle die tollen Bilder betrachten darf und noch so viele Tutorials anschauen möchte. Herzlichen Dank auch an Margot und allen Leute, die im Hintergrund arbeiten. Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

Thanks Paul! I’m a newbie and with so many tutorials to choose from, I’m not sure where to start. I think I may give this one a go as it will allow me to try out a few skills.

You certainly do learn something every day!

Very inspiring Paul

Another great painting! Thank you.

This was one of my favourite videos to watch. As a keen photographer, I really love to use my own pictures where I can, and this reminded me of a photo I took at Whitstable in Kent on the corner of the harbour. The huts there are black, but there are some glorious turquoise blue boats in front. Not sure my skills are up to the challenge, but I would love to see this as a line and wash painting. If you should ever want to use the photo for a tutorial, I will gladly share it with you. Thank you for this, I really enjoyed it ❤

Thank you Mr C for another gorgeous demonstration.

Fabulous 😊 lots of techniques and tips! Thank you very much!

One of my new favorites of yours Paul, thank you!

Paul, you make painting fun by breaking things down and identifying the main characters in your art. I turn to you again and again for ideas, techniques and inspiration many times. Bless you and your wonderful humor and gift!!

What a delightful interpretation of this iconic scene ❤. Hope you are feeling much better today. Cheers 🍻 Mr. Clark.

Great a « Line and Wash » 😃. I can’t wait until this evening to start drawing. Big challenge for watercolor ahead… Thank you for the story of Motif N1 👍 You are great as usual ❤&👍

I love your videos and always look forward to Wednesday mornings ❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾