Advancing with Watercolor: Creating Mood with Color "The Bell Tower at Dawn"

[@kathymoussa1]

Beautiful Paintings. Love the colour themes.

[@art_julio_lancis]

You are a good at art my friend 👍 👌 💯

[@saraht4973]

Really glorious... your reasons for doing a or several studies has been a gift. These videos are a wonderful thing during this time. Lovely dawn sky and beautiful mood. Stay well Gary. Prayers for all.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you Sarah, I appreciate all the kindness your sending my way - Onward!

[@NMranchhand]

That’s not somber at all. I can feel the e invigorating, cool morning air with the mist of liquid water in it, and the cheerful early-birds out for their coffees, pastries, marketing, and gossiping before the rest of the world gets up. It’s exciting.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Yes...Yes I love this description - Indeed a magical time in the day :) thx for sharing

[@حنينعادل-ل2ض]

This channel is so beautiful and calming, other than being one of the best tutorials I've came across, truly underrated. Thank you Grey for creating this.

[@dougarcher4364]

Thanks again Gary! Encouraging words for growth and thoughtfulness of our present situation in the world. Your explanation and your walk through of this painting makes it a great learning experience and a pleasure to watch. Well done...stay safe!😊

[@austindayal408]

Your comments are so full of insight, especially the idea of developing smaller studies before doing the main painting. I really appreciate that. Once again thanks very much.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Austin, I am glad that's helpful - save those studies - they hold a lot of potential paintings :)

[@carolinesmyth127]

Thanks Gary. Your commentary is always so helpful 👍

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx for the support Caroline

[@thewanderess]

Thanks a lot Gary! I downloaded all your pdf materials and printed them out. And your paintings really do have a mood and feeling!

[@pacob9452]

Thanks a lot for your words, I am living in Spain now and your pictures give us a place for confort. Mis seis and huges for all of you. Frank.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Frank- thanks for the message - Hard to watch the suffering day in day out - painting helps :)

[@pacob9452]

Gary Tucker is it possible to send you one of My watercolour paintings ?..

[@saraht4973]

Well I have come back to this demo once again after I viewed it a year ago. I loved it then but I understand what you are teaching us much better. I keep learning each week,more and more during you online virtual classes. And the one you did today of “kobaska light” absolutely brilliant Thank you so much Gary.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you Sarah - Very encouraging for me to hear that these videos continue to inspire

[@saraht4973]

. Well I have come back to this demo once again after I viewed it a year ago. I loved it then but I understand what you are teaching us much better. I keep learning each week,more and more during you online virtual classes. And the one you did today of “kobaska light” absolutely brilliant Thank you so much Gary

[@matsenkoart9300]

Wonderful loved it

[@ML-ge8ei]

Once more thank you Gary, really apriciate the first part dedicated to my country. I love the mood in your paintings, specially the way you play with light and shadows. Waiting your next post stay home, stay healthy. Love to everybody from Italy

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Michela, Thanks for the kindness - I have always felt like family when visiting Italy...I feel it again when I paint the scenes from my travels..best to you and your circle

[@sharonsunshine2532]

Not that you need to be told, but your work is absolutely beautiful. 😊 Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@ОльгаЩерба-ц8ь]

Thank you very much! Your paintings are amazing!

[@youvegottoseethis5615]

This is good stuff students. Focus on listening to this man. You're vision of his works may be of value, but later.

[@isabeauandreas7005]

Thanks for the video and for talking about making studies, it takes myself away from it has to be perfect at the first time.

[@candidadearrudabotelho257]

I truly like your aquarels paintings!

[@nercanb]

So happy and grateful I found your work. Your generous sharing of experience is so well done and appreciated! I've been looking at so many pieces of watercolor art I actually, for a brief second, thought your paint tray was perhaps another study of a bird in a colorful garden. I will go find my glasses!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

ha ha ha Well Nancy I guess it could be a blue heron! Thank you for the kind words - I am happy you are getting something from these videos

[@watercolourkeyes]

Thank you so much for another spectacular lesson and finished painting to inspire. Absolutely could not imagine progressing with my own watercolour without you.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Liana Thx for the kind words - I am happy you are finding your way with watercolor...

[@goodvibes4014]

Thanks a lot sir. Stay fit and healthy. Respect from India.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx - good health to all

[@floracheng2324]

Thank you for walking us through your process again. Beautiful work. Love from Taiwan.

[@wepininthecupin2907]

More invaluable instruction, Gary. Love your technique and this painting is fantastic, one mf my favorites. Be safe!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Wepin - Many thanks for the support - You stay safe as well!

[@myutub090571]

Beautiful warmth, great conclusive scene

[@kennytowns3309]

Oh heck yeah.. your a awesome artist man

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx for the kind words Kenny - they always lift me up!

[@albertkline1731]

Great to meet you Gary. I just started a channel in watercolor painting for our watercolor society. It's a great use of time during this crisis. I'm glad to have found you! Best ~Al

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Albert -Nice to meet you as well - A great idea - I am sure your members will enjoy the connections and camaraderie ...

[@guie1960]

Thank you Gary.....I love your work!!!!! :-)

[@barbaragemin5117]

I'd first like to thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement for us in northern Italy. Our fourth week in lockdown is challenging but we manage to see the big picture, be positive, and I keep painting. As for painting, I sympathize with your student's frustration as it gets me down sometimes but you said something very true. I look back as some work and realize I do sometimes paint fairly well. An example in point is my S.M Della Salute church, after your tutorial and using my own reference photo. I even mounted it :). Two keys words in your tutorial today are 'envision' and 'imagination'. This at least is my failing and perhaps for others too; that of being shackled to 'what's in the photo'. I need to change my approach. Thank you again and take care.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx for taking the time to share your thoughts Barbara - I am glad you are safe and that Northern Italy is slowly emerging towards the "New" normal - what ever that may be...perhaps I could add one more word "Immersion" seems to be a key in internalizing your subject. Thx so much for sharing best Gary

[@sherihill4093]

Thanks Gary, for all your wonderful guidance in watercolor painting and your thoughtful message during these difficult times. I’m so disappointed that I didn’t book my place on your virtual zoom class earlier as it’s now at capacity. Please keep your regular videos going, if you’re able, for those of us who aren’t able to join you.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Will do Sheri, I am glad we can communicate through the web - I will be starting a new series on interiors - stay tuned...

[@annamartin6683]

Thankyou for all your wonderful tips and techniques - I am taking on watercolour as a new challenge being of a certain style.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Anna - I am happy to read your enthusiastic! Keep watching for more videos and exercises in watercolor

[@annamartin6683]

Gary Tucker Hi Gary I would love some feedback on my watercolours. I am more familiar with acrylic...

[@annamartin6683]

Gary Tucker Hi Gary I would love some feedback on my watercolours. I am more familiar with acrylic...

[@annamartin6683]

Gary Tucker Hi Gary I would love some feedback on my watercolours. I am more familiar with acrylic...

[@krudler406]

your lessons are very helpful and inspirational for me, thank you!

[@robertmale7413]

Thank you Gary. Another great tutorial - so much more than “how to”!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Robert !!

[@rezasarower]

Very useful. One thing I would like to share. I find it really helpful if the reference photo is there on the screen to observe constantly how you are interpreting each part of the reference landscape in the painting. Thank you!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thanks for the feedback Sarower. I will try to incorporate the reference more often - though part of my message is to internalize the reference - through repetition...

[@BradLehmannArt]

Subscribed to your channel. Thanks for the great lessons - your work is very inspiring to me.

[@JennyOhArt]

Oh!!!Wonderful☆☆☆ 대단한 실력자이십니다 See you again!!!

[@HMC2133]

Thank you for posting this video. I am exactly at the state where your student was/is ... feeling frustrated/depressed because I feel I am not progressing enough. Good to know I am not the only one. ;) This painting is so lovely, so much mood. Remind me of Edward Hopper. You also please take care of yourself and stay safe!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Yes Bluesky - Up and down, up and down. it seems to be the artists rhythm...I am pleased you like the painting and its quiet mood

[@HMC2133]

@@GaryTuckerArtist yes, the artist rythem. ^ ^ thank you!

[@clairenicol1432]

Thanks Gary. That was helpful in a number of ways. ❤️

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Stunning, I love this. So evocative. Thank you again Gary. You transported me to this place. I could gaze at this painting for some time.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx so much - I appreciate the support :)

[@fifiwu7021]

Brilliant! I like it. Thank you.

[@guillermomorales3503]

Me gusta mucho su acuarela. Yo pinto a veces óleo. Estoy interesado en probar esta técnica, que muchos dicen, es difícil. Veo en ella, una espontaneidad, frescura y luminosidad que es difícil conseguir con el óleo. Seguiré viendo sus videos con mucho interés. Gracias.

[@Theimpromptulife]

beautiful painting!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jandean9268]

Thank you. Stay well.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you Jan, you too...

[@debbann4182]

Thanks for the pdf. Lots of food for thought and experimenting. May I ask a totally unrelated question. I struggle with painting shadows across landscapes, especially grassy fields. They always look so flat. How can I make them look more realistic. My second question is shadowing in trees. Should I shadow in blue (or the sky colour at the time) or gray the green with its complement red. I find sometimes my tree shadows look dull. Thanks so much:-).

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Deb - yes a lot to talk about with shadows...2 important aspects to shadows is the way they change - darker at the point of origin and fading as they move back, and their transparency - after painting a shadow it is important to return and capture some lines or textures to make the shadow "feel"transparent

[@debbann4182]

@@GaryTuckerArtist Do you scrape or lift out to improve transparency. With grasses I was thinking of doing a few scratches at the edge and trying to vary the transparency of the shadow across the grass.

[@surinfarmwest6645]

Gary, thank you for sharing and stay safe!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

thx surin - you too!

[@frenchgrama]

It’s beautiful, thank you...

[@sandramckeehan5679]

Thank you, iI needed that!!!!

[@brucemckenziefraser139]

Hi, Gary, from Northumberland, England! Thank you for this enthralling video tutorial 💖 Just one quick question, what masking tape do you use, please?

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Bruce - its the standard here in the states 3M 1/2 inch

[@uncleatelier8495]

Wow, that's amazing.~~♡★☆♡♥♥

[@elmonjetattoo1925]

Thanks from Argentina

[@lindasherman8036]

Thank you

[@debbann4182]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts while painting. I really do believe the imagination leads the brush. I was looking for the PDF you mentioned but I did not find it below the video. Can you send me a link to your PDF. Stay healthy!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Deb - A great phrase - "the imaginations leads the brush" here is the link to the pdf file www.garytuckerartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Color-and-mood.pdf

[@MrMyVL]

очень интересная палитра, захотелось попробовать такую.

[@WC100]

9 그래이터커 I've been in for a long time Also Lyrical impression As if It's a rampant spring now. Always a good thing to you

[@yang8349]

thank you Gary Tucker

[@kallak9676]

Stay safe and healthy, God bless you 🙏

[@aweaver146]

Challenging. Thank you for the learning experience. I’m searching for a substitute from my palette that gives the properties on Cadmium Red Orange which I do not have. I have Winsor Newton Cadmium Scarlet (PR108), Holbein Vermillion (PR108) and American Journey Halloween Orange (PO62). Would one of the or a mix of suffice?

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Amy probably the Vermillion with some cad yellow or halloween orange will give you what your looking for.

[@aweaver146]

Challenging. Thank you for the learning experience. I’m searching for a substitute from my palette that gives the properties on Cadmium Red Orange which I do not have. I have Winsor Newton Cadmium Scarlet (PR108), Holbein Vermillion (PR108) and American Journey Halloween Orange (PO62) and Cadmium Orange PO 20. Would one of them suffice? Or can you suggest a mix?

[@mygranddaughterstungac7232]

Thanks..

[@alelitansoliman4463]

Hello! how do I access the pdf? I wish this was on Gumroad too. thank you

[@leuvaart4982]

super

[@Kimberlyshain]

Hello sweetie 🥰 inbox me

[@ricardoartiles3179]

Thsnk you, from Canary Island

[@conniehenricksen9533]

Thank you ! That is exactly how I have been feeling, like I am not progressing. I am not motivated ! Help!!!!!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

I am starting to adjust now connie - I think the shock stage has subsided ...staying busy helps...

[@Gina-bt7qk]

I just wanted to say... THANK YOU FOR NOT MAKING A DIY FACE MASK TUTORIAL!

[@pacob9452]

For comfort. Kisses and........

[@canadaverydry]

Please transfere your talent to me!!!!! ; )

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Ha ha ha - Unfortunately I have no talent - just stubborn.:)

[@canadaverydry]

@@GaryTuckerArtist and you are humble!/ a real artist as my Daddy! ; )

[@pacob9452]

....for comfort. Kisses and........

[@saraht4973]

Well I have come back to this demo once again after I viewed it a year ago. I loved it then but I understand what you are teaching us much better. I keep learning each week,more and more during you online virtual classes. And the one you did today of “kobaska light” absolutely brilliant Thank you so much Gary.

[@pacob9452]

For comfort. Kisses and........