Advancing with Watercolor Painting Motif #1

Description
Today I am revisiting a subject called Motif #1 - which is basically a lobster shack in the middle of the harbor at Rockport Ma. It is a famous subject - you have only to google the line motif #1 Rockport to see a variety of paintings, and photos of this icon. It has been sort of a rite of passage to aspiring and accomplished artists in the Cape Ann region. Unfortunately like many such icons it has been over done. Like a great song that sees too much airplay it looses some of its appeal.
Regardless I am using the motif #1 to bring up some ideas of using design to find a more interesting view and to play with the color to create luminosity and glow. - even in the shadows.
About the author
Gary Tucker is a watercolor artist/ instructor living in the Boston area. He offers online workshops , in person workshops, and a catalogue of watercolor videos on technique and design
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[@bl9531]

Love your work, thx for posting

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@saraht4973]

Beautiful,a great teacher, award winning artist. Thanks Gary!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you Sarah

[@austindayal]

Thanks for your free demo Gary. I am glad you are back. For a while I thought you have stopped painting.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Austin More to come! I have been teaching a lot online

[@josephineherrera8508]

Great job.

[@English2079]

Hello, Gary! It's nice you are back again. Missed your demos.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

More to come!

[@raphaelschroter939]

I get this instant watercolor-motivation, I always get from your videos! Thank you so much!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Many thanks Rafael. I’m glad to hear it!

[@English2079]

Hello, Gary, it's nice you are back again. Missed your demos!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

More to come!

[@rajputartroom2580]

Nice art t❤❤ thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@guntaweiland3428]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx so much - Im happy you enjoyed it

[@akhilaak3785]

Lovely

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you

[@dodiburnett9964]

Wow, Gary, this is superb. It will be so helpful to rid me of my stiff controlled efforts. 😉 Thanks, Doug, Australia.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thanks so much, Doug! I too start from a point of tightness and with immersion I begin to loosen up,!

[@timothyanson1530]

The subject painted here is very close to were I live and I’ve seen it often. My understanding is that it is called Motif #1 because it has been done so many times. That is one of the reasons it is an interesting challenge. An artist could be forgiven for wondering if it is even possible to create something new from a subject that has been painted so many times. Thank you Gary for showing us that it is possible.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thanks for your kind remarks, Timothy, I too look for a new and unique way to express the common subject

[@geodezix]

i like the way youre making a bigger painting, keep on making them like that :)

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Many thanks - I keep trying new and different approaches, sometimes large, sometimes small, but I try to always have a big idea!

[@darrelschenck3063]

This is one of your best, Gary. Always enjoy your videos So much to learn of values, color and design from you. Thank you!! Darrel

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thanks Darrell I appreciate the feedback and the support