How to Paint an Old Tractor in Watercolour 

As a farmer's daughter, this is beautiful and is taught so well. Thank you.

It’s a realistic, cool old tractor. The color is elegant.💕🐬

Your work is so, so pretty.

How wonderful in this day and age to hear you say how you love to give you wisdom and talent for free on u. Tube you really are wonderfully gifted and inspire us all.

A very harmoniously blended piece

Dear Paul, I really like your choice of topic. I just watched it, but I enjoyed your presentation material throughout. This is my favorite video right now. I'll start tomorrow morning.

I was feeling tired but when I watched this, I relaxed very well.

Appreciate your instructions on why you choose certain colors for warmth and shading, as well, your comment about using long continous strokes. I always learn something new with each video.

Amazing. I think I found my mentor. I'm an Illustrator and have been at this for 50 years and I'm still learning. Thank you.

well done paul 1st class painting again please keep painting subject matter was very good brilliant just brilliant

Дякую, Paul.Захоплююсь Вашими уроками, Ви для мене як ковток свіжого і чистого повітря!

Wow, speechless! Just WOW

Love this painting. My tractor doesn't have any character. It's too new. One day I want an old one with character. Thanks, tractors are one of my favorite things.

Fabulous, love this old tractor painting. Thank you.

I like the moment your paintings come alive paul. Many thanks for your videos

What a wonderful time to watch this coming to life. Thank you so much.❤❤❤

Thank you, thank you, thank you. This will help me get painting again. Great teaching style.

I love watching you paint. I love this picture.

Its My First time watching a painting in detail & with lots of Tips... thank you sir

hi Paul what a lovely tractor painting just up my street can't wait to give it a go

Hey there Paul, this is Rita.... Love, love love... just finished painting my brother in law's 1987 Ford Bronco II Limited Addition, however, tires are a bit daunting ... the tires were a bit wonky, (I was tired out) ... until I watched a few tutorials on painting cars and tires!!! I couldn't toss the first one in the trash because the rest of it was okay ... so, I aged it a bit in a field of grass and placed a sign up that said "best in show 1987". then I painted the one I thought was more like the one he took much care to preserve. He loved them both which now hang in his garage. I love the rusty ones. Their is a certain allure. Thank you for this tutorial. And thank you for taking the time to care of all who care so much about learning how to paint . God Bless!!!

Superb Paul. Great to watch a master at work! Thankyou.

Just love the themed T-shirt. 😄

Hey Paul - you are amazing. The music to your tutorial is so relaxing I almost fell asleep - but just managed to stay focused. Thank you for allowing us to watch your videos free of charge.

You outdid yourself on this Paul, absolutely incredible

Hi Paul, I just read that Frank Clarke (have some more fun) passed away in Dec. What a loss. He and yourself have done so much for us novices on the point of encouragement. Thanks for sharing your gift. Phil from Ohio

I see myself riding off in that tractor. It’s really lovely,Paul.

Oh wow, my husband has a Case tractor and it’s his birthday next month! Brilliant Birthday present idea!! I’ll have to leave it orange though!

Hi Paul, Being a farmboy of, what seems like a hundred years ago, this watercolour struck a chord with me. Thank you, my friend. Come back soon. PS. A perfect colour choice for this rusty derelict from years past! Eric...

Such a beautiful video and painting. Thank you very much Paul❤

Neato Paul, What a great picture. Wednesdays are the highlight of the week thanks to you and Margot. Love your humor. Thanks, Sherry

Gorgeous! Love the colors and subject. Rust is my jam! ❤

Great painting, great subject. It’s inspired me to paint a Morris Commercial lorry that is being restored by family.

Thank you so much for teaching me how to paint! ❤️ God bless you so much 😊

Mr Paul, you have tugged at my heartstrings today! My daddy absolutely loved his tractor. He was 87 when he passed and was on his tractor a week before he died. He taught my son to drive/use it and those are such sweet memories. I’m going to certainly try to paint this one! As always, thank you so much for your tutorials.

Nice job with the tractor. every stroke adds to the overall impression!

Paul, thank you for this lovely nostalgic rendition of farm life. The image, background, foreground and detail arouse vivid memories for me when my wife and four young children lived and loved our country home. This takes me there, Thank you. Tommy Brewer

I absolutely loved the video of the old rustic tractor, I’m going to give it a try. My late husband was a farmer all his life and had quite an array of old tractors….thanks for the memories. Sincerely, Victoria from Dahlonega, Ga

Paul! I just love this painting. Choosing to depict itthe tractor in Blue it reminds me of my old Fordson Major although it had exhausts on the bonnet. Elderly when I was thrilled to start driving it for harvest 1950 when I was 11. When I was heavy enough to depress the clutch when I stood with all my weight on it I was untrusted with this machine, two four whelped trailers and two men to draw in the sheaves of corn. What a thrill. One small thing, No farmer I ever knew and I have known many in three countries, would ever dump a tractor bearing such new looking tyres - or indeed any. Always so many alternative sea for them. Fantastica. I Love it. Look forward to having a go m

Fantastic tutorial as always. I started painting a year ago after I retired and find your videos so informative. My work has come on in leaps and bounds since I started following you. Many thanks.

Thank you, the next time I need rust I will try the blue and orange. And a big thank you to all those (past, present, and future) in the farming community. We would not be here without them.

What a fantastic result ! Great tutorial as always, many thanks

Is there anything cooler to paint than a vintage tractor in a scruffy old farm yard? Very enjoyable indeed.

Such a great artist and teacher as well. My kind of painting bc I was originally from New England, rock walls, barns, sloping hills and trees. Old cars, wooden gates and yes sometimes birds or sleeping dogs. But you offered the glazing, suggested brushes and colors. Thank U, thank U. You now have a selected spot in my library. Inspiration as well. Haven't touched my paints in 3 years. Grief issues! You have resurrected my need to paint again. Thank U.

Thanks so much, Paul. I so enjoyed but was not distracted by your tractor. I learn so much from you and enjoyed my breakfast again with you on this Watercolor Wednesday!

A very interesting painting! I enjoyed it very much!

I've watched this several times over the past few weeks and each time it still seems fresh and new. I fully intend to do this painting, perhaps two or three times. Old cars from the 30s are a passion of mine and this will be an important learning project. P.S, That background music is beautiful as well.

Very nice Paul! I am a Minnesota USA gal who grew up on a farm. My farmer father would have loved this scene while not quite accepting the blue Case tractor!!! Job well done. Thanks!

You get beauty from the simple scenes ! Thank you Paul 😊

Paul - Huge thanks for this one...could watch you paint for hours. You are a truly inspiring!!!! Cheers......

Love this, Paul, thank you! A few years back I painted my brother's tractor while staying at his place for a week. It was in my journal. He liked it so much I took it out (I'd only do that for him), framed it, and it now resides on his desk. I keep telling myself I need to paint it again. After watching you I think I'll do just that! You're so inspiring.

Hello Paul, wow you have lifted my spirits and I feel that I could watch your videos to know I could pick up my watercolour paints again. Thank you xxx I’ve made only a small donation but will do so every time I watch one of your videos xxxx

Am surprised so many females liked this. I wasn't sold until you painted it blue. (My grandmother had to tint my milk blue to get me to drink it). It came out a very lovable tractor, I must say, though I'm a suburbanite who prefers modern cars that don't rust and break down. I can see how a farmer could love this💕💙Very nicely done!

who knew that an old rusty tractor sitting abandoned in a field could be so beautiful?? I love it!!

Love this tutorial Paul!! Brings back memories of my Dad! He rebuilt and sold old tractors and new farm equipment in the last years of his life. Everyone called him Tractorman. I’m inspired to paint his old red Farmall!!!

My husband is an ex farmer - he will love this for his office. Thank you so much Paul. Always enjoy your tutorials. Thank you so much.

I love watching you paint, thank you for all that you do 😊

im loving this one Paul i dont do much wet in wet so will be good for me t give it a go .thanks for your free time every week ,and you music is cool this week too

Good morning 🍳🥛🍩☕ dear Paul 💋! I welcome you to your cozy watercolor studio and am happy to write another commentary on the new video! Amazing topic - rural equipment! There is something sad in this with notes of sadness 😔! The old hard worker-tractor has worked out his life and is now abandoned, proving to be useless, rusting in the air. Only a talented artist managed to smooth over the lonely fate of the old tractor and give it a second life in his picture, presenting it in all its glory, depicting it as an honest worker who gave all his strength for the good of people! Of course, there are many machines that are indispensable in agriculture, faithful helpers for farmers - combines, seeders .... Even when they become unusable, they retain their dignity, but only a brilliant artist who can see the beauty even in such an old one technique can see it and subtly notice all the nuances ! Thank you Paul for your rare talent and I like 👍 for the work of art! All the best to you and further success. Bye ... bye ... P.S. Sorry Paul could not be the first to respond to your video, we had a disconnected Internet -for preventive work on the line of the Internet provider! 👍👍👍🎨🎨🎨🖼️🖼️🖼️♥️♥️♥️🚜🚜🚜😊😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗🤗🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️ Do you agree with me Paul?or not.....???❤❤❤💋💋💋👍👍👍😊🖐🖼🎨🌹🌹🌹

Beautiful work. It reminded me of the importance to keep going back in with stronger colour to add depth.

Lovely painting, wii give this a go for sure, thank you Sir.

I love old tractors!

I like pictures of old machinery being absorbed into nature. The contrast between soft foliage and hard metal fascinates me. If you want to make my day could you try a similar theme with a steam locomotive, or a traction engine - perhaps even an aeroplane?

magic hands, talented mind, and so big heart to share such beautiful art with us

I absolutely loved this tutorial...very intricate and detailed...

Another great video Paul nice to go back to country scenes 👍

Everything in this painting is so beautiful: the background, the stones, the grass, the tractor of course. It all comes together so harmoniously. Thank you, Paul for yet another fantastic tutorial. There are many great watercolor channels on RU-vid, but your channel is by far my favourite.

I can’t thank you enough for all the work you put into these amazing videos. I am still working on the sketching skills and your PDF’s provide a wonderful and helpful guide. I tackle my Parkinson’s every day by drawing and you have introduced me to the world of watercolors. I have a beginner set and a few brushes. So far I’ve been slapped in the face as my paper curled faster than one could imagine so I tape it to my desk with painters tape. I have a LONG way to go but watching you keeps me inspired. Thank you so much. Jim in Oregon

Beautiful work..and beautiful calm song..this time, like for it also..

I love this one! Wonderful!

You make the paintings very enjoyable. Your teaching techniques, your voice, everything spot-on. Love the T-shirt have to get one for my husband. keep up the good work

As always, another Wonderful Wednesday! This old gal is sitting here cozily ensconced in front of the fire here in very, very cold and snowy New Hampshire watching this delightful video for the third time!! It is so mesmerizing between watching your masterful strokes as you create this lovely old tractor sitting in the summer grass by the old stone wall and enjoying the ethereal background music. It evokes memories of those warm summer days. This one will be quite the challenge for me but I can't resist. Such great timing, I just received my new tube of beautiful cobalt blue 💙 by M. Graham and I have been dying to try it! 👩‍🦳🖌️

wow, what a treat seeing this one all come together! Thank You, so much!!

Dear Paul, thank you for supporting my country Ukraine. This is very important for me and our people. I draw with you all the time. Thank you very much.

Whoa!!!! Thanks for this! Can I sketch a tractor?!! Thanks to you, at least I have no fear. I still need to watch last week's video! This is wonderful, Paul.

Love this one! Reminds me of my grandpa's tractor. You have inspired me to attempt to paint one of his tractors for my dad's 85th birthday. Thank you so much!!

Tractors bring memories to many ... especially those made in my year... 52!!! We lived around farmers... and agriculture now. Anyway, very pleasant music 🎶 to watch you create this painting. Lots to learn and love hearing you explain as you paint! Happy Ground Hog's Day! Ha!!! Thank 😊 you, Sir Paul! A California Gramma ♥️

I’m going to take what I’ve learned from this tutorial and apply it to painting from a photograph of my husband’s old Allis Chalmers. He won’t be amused by Turing an orange tractor blue, so I have a challenge in front of me. I’m thinking a good deal of burnt sienna and burnt umber. Thanks for the inspiration!

Absolutely loved this tutorial! Thanks Paul.

So perfectly brilliant!!!!

Great tutorial. Enchanting painting. It is such a nice object. I am back in childhood, sitting beside of my uncle on such a tractor, driving among fields an meadows. Thanks a lot for lovely thougts

Ah Paul, that was pure magic to watch! The fact that you so very generously provide the drawing templates for these tutorials also makes it so accessible to us as drawing is the downfall of many of us who are amateur painters. Thank you so very much. I thoroughly enjoyed it and really can't wait to give it a whirl. 💕

LOVELY , PEACEFULLY DONE , NICE COMPOSITION , RELAXING ,

Amazing project! The way you take a bulldozer photo, you get it old and you fit it in a nice landscape is stunning! Thank you very much to share your skills.

I really like this one Paul, one of your best. I particularly like that you have not just painted a tractor but a rusty old tractor that has been pushed by the wall and left with the grasses growing around it, Can we please have some more of this type of painting.

Another great tutorial! Much more my ‘cup of tea’ than the black paper one 😉 Thanks again, Paul.

I love old tractor's and old trucks, I love old silo's too. Real Americana. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Amazing, I grew up military but spent every summer on my Grandparents farm; I lived in sweet memories throughout the tutorial; have to watch it again to take notes. Thank you, Sir.

Great tutorial; you had that old tractor singing but you added so many tips and techniques which were so helpful! Thanks 💗

That’s a beautiful painting Paul. The tractor looked a bit flat at first but adding the details really brought it out. I loved the music too, especially the song. And the beer!

EVERYTHING you paint comes to Life, even an old tractor! You are amazingly talented.I follow your techniques of painting wet on wet for the skies, to let the colours merge and blend on their own, and WOW, I was thrilled to bits when the paints finally dried to give me a fantastic sky! THANKS FOR YOUR DEMONSTRATIONS!

You found my tractor !!! Great choice of theme !! Great colors ! Well explained ! Not sure about the half time beer

I find myself coming back to Mr Clark's videos time & again, and it is easy to see why! I happen to work on a farm-he nailed it. Loved the music in this one too!

Really great teacher you’re. I Learnt lots of techniques from you and my watercolour painting improved lot. Thank you.

I ABSOLUTELY HAD TO DO THIS ONE !!! I love it..I think I tend to lean toward old things in some state of deterioration sitting in grasses..They seem to be my favorites..Mailboxes, Bicycles, etc. Thanks again for all your expertise..I really love doing your tutorials..Enjoy your weekend..😇

Love this one, of course I love everyone you paint! Wednesday is my favorite day of the week. Always a great big thank you for your teaching!

greetings from Malaysia .. my fav art video. Thank you!! 🎉

another ripper Paul - I learnt much about constantly returning to areas to add detail (without overdoing it) and admired your brush control immensely Aussie Phil

I love all your paintings Paul and loved this one in particular.

Very instructive and relaxing to watch. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.