Advancing with Watercolor: Technique - Graded Washes

[@michelinesantucci4474]

I've improved my watercolors so much since following you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@ikogan3753]

Thanks for sharing, this is a Best online resource for watercolor artists!

[@beverlyhatcher2235]

I love that you are so generous in sharing your talent with other artists. I learned a lot.

[@henryacheung]

Can’t agree more

[@rati960]

This one throws brilliant light on how to paint light ....and shadow ! Thanks Gary

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Rati thx for the feedback

[@1969kbl]

Gorgeous! Those very lights and shadows my goodness are so good. The painting is so vibrant.❤

[@paulavish5482]

Such mastery in impressionistic watercolor! ❤

[@satyajitkanjilal3674]

Loved the process and the finished picture !! Super !!

[@JoanKentBible]

Thank you, Gary. Your demonstrations of how to include figures is invaluable. The shadows are great too.

[@alatsaf]

Breathing taking. I want to be able to painting like you thank you

[@jjed88]

Always a pleasure seeing the results of your beautiful paintings.

[@catherinegill2488]

Thank so much for the explanations - it is so helpful to understand why you create the washes. A beautiful and inspiring picture!

[@jasminekuo656]

Thank you so much for making these amazing tutorials!

[@jia01510]

I love your art and teaching. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@harshitology3498]

💥 loved the great video

[@elizabethconnolly2189]

Magic!!! Thank you Gary for these videos. Hope to meet you in person.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

I hope so too!

[@saraht4973]

So glad I found your KZbin site, and so happy that you’re teaching us In virtually.. can’t wait until the next segment starts..

[@Handotr]

That was a very valuable lesson. I have been binging on your videos. I love your style and aspire to paint with that clean, fresh and luminous look. Thanks

[@wloczykij-warmia]

Piękne malarstwo, akwarela w pana wydaniu jest lekka, swietlista, pieknie!!!!

[@robertmale7413]

Another brilliant tutorial Gary - thank you so much!

[@soniabuenoaffonso8144]

🙌🏻🙌🏻 Hello from Brazil Gary! it was a great pleasure to wake up this morning and see that there was a new video of you. I am really impressed with the way you handle the brushes, choose the right color, the precise amount of water and above all, your control over the entire work. how beautiful your paintings look. I enjoyed learning how to do the graded and transparent shadows. I am very grateful to you. 🎨🖌💙🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Bon dia Sonia Thank you for the encouraging feedback-I appreciate the kind remarks and sharing your observations with me. Muinto obrigado

[@ravimuley6634]

It has been a great learning for me. I love the style and how to get the graded washes. Thank you Gary.

[@ezequielruiz2488]

Thank you very much for your explanation.

[@pccts]

Thanks for sharing of the demonstration. It's useful for watercolor beginners !!

[@apurvashah3537]

Shadow technique was very good.

[@michelegirard]

Thank you much for your hard work publishing these tutorials and for all the inspiration and information. I'm so glad that I found your channel. Something to aspire to as I begin my journey into watercolors. I appreciate your narrative and the way you explain your choices. You're wonderfully talented.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx for the kind words Michele - KZbin is a great resource for technique and inspiration...thx for sharing

[@patirving705]

Thank you for this one! I love it all, but especially the tree. I would never have thought of the neutral tint and yellow. It's perfect!

[@RLWGWriters]

I favour raw sienna over yellow ochre. I find, like ochre it doesn't turn green with the addition of blue. Also, it has the added advantage (when dry) of allowing any added colour to be lifted easier. love the simplicity and the ultimate effect. I always find myself trying to add too much detail in the figures. Thank you for this window into your methods and technique. Off now to view another of your paintings.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thanks Len - raw Sienna is also a great hue to use - it also works well as a glazing color because of its transparency - better than yellow ochre. Thx for sharing...

[@dougarcher4364]

Thanks Gary! I like this format with you chatting the introduction. Enjoy your day 😊

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx for the feedback Doug - It helps me structure future videos :)

[@covadongagarciagonzalez538]

Great lesson, very beautiful painting! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you for the kind words - appreciate the support

[@shelleylee2162]

Love it! Thanks so much Gary! I found your channel just recently, it’s been a great help for me as a watercolour beginner. : )

[@fifiwu7021]

Gary,thank you for interpreting the graded wash,telling me what and how to use the technique to make painting.Thank you for showing posture,diluted colour,how hold brush and brush work,now leaving things to me is take more practice. Thank you again.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you Fifi - I am happy you are happy you re picking up on my points - brush posture is a great one! :)

[@fifiwu7021]

@@GaryTuckerArtist Gary yes-I read,study your face for make me believe you are happy.♥

[@michelestival6750]

Merci beaucoup Gary... toujours plaisant et instructif...

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Merci Michel :)

[@nanshey]

This is so great, I really appreciate you sharing your process with us! Thank you :)

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bluehoo0]

I like that, a beautiful picture I also like the one you did of the Brooklyn bridge. Very enjoyable watching and also the commentary. Thanks again.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx blue I’m happy you enjoyed the Brooklyn Bridge end a fantastic motif in a beautiful city. Thanks for the kind words :-)

[@danthomas6587]

Fast and loose. Beautiful work Gary. Subbed for life.

[@jamessaretta8278]

Thank you Gary - I got a lot out of this . Appreciate you taking the time to share your work and process. Great stuff!!!

[@argus1500]

Thank you! Your kind explanations are much appreciated!

[@SuperExadidas]

Beautiful

[@earlebacciochi9796]

As a beginner to watercolour/painting, that was the best graduated wash tutorial I've seen 👍 Thanks for the inspiration 😀

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Earle, thx for sharing your experience with me - I am glad the video was helpful...

[@gendoikari6062]

Very enjoyable painting session

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

It’s nice and relaxing to see You paint and like to see how You do to make it look so vibrant and alive. The Transparency are wonderful.

[@jenniefrench1338]

Thank You! Excellant graded washes I will continue to work on them.🤗

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Thank you Gary for yet another fantastic video! You put so much into these for everyone to enjoy. I've been to Venice four times and once you see that incredible city you know you will return, it never leaves you once you have experienced it.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you Bhodistvas - for sharing the kind words - I absolutely agree with you - Venice is a unique treasure for artists ...I feel I am back when I am painting in my studio :)

[@paragf17]

Great work... thanks

Beautiful...Very useful advice, thank you.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

🙏

[@shedriver23]

Beautiful painting Gary. Really enjoyed watching your process.

[@brown-tea.2024]

Beautiful✨Thank you☺️

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Welcome 😊

[@chitrarupsaha]

You are simply awesome !!

[@rameshbandekar1557]

Thank you very much Gray for teaching.

[@saraht4973]

Truly awesome. You do make it look so easy. The beautiful wash up top shows such warmth throughout the painting. Thank you so much

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Sarah Thx so much for sharing I’m glad you enjoyed the video...

[@barbaragemin5117]

Thank you Gary. The graded wash was perfect. I tend to be heavy handed with shadows instead of perhaps layering more and, a lessons learned today, very wet paper. Seeing your palette was also most useful. Loved the colours and will try that neutral tint and cad yellow pale for a very natural green.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Barbara - its very helpful to me to hear feedback on the small changes I make in the presentation...thank you for taking the time to share

[@StClair008]

Very clear and helpful. Thanks!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you - I am happy to hear it

[@madhursrivastav]

Love it. Will give it try

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Please do!

[@iranewhitehouse3953]

So inspiring.

[@zbigniewgomski3754]

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[@anjumnaz530]

You are just wonderful

[@subhabratadas8419]

You are such a great teacher!

[@graemeharrison11]

Another fantastic video

[@KrisWiltseArt]

Great tutorial, Gary. I glean good tips from each one I watch. The angled, graded wash to depict light is lovely. I found how you achieved it interesting. Just loosely dropping in color, allowing it to paint itself. It stands out to me that you know how you're going to handle washes before applying them, highlighting the importance of value studies. I struggle with those planning stages. I fear studies because I end up married to them and can't allow the "finished" piece a life of its own. But you've convinced me to go do some value studies!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Kris Great comments I’m glad that you appreciated the angled aspect of the graded wash - there is a certain amount of knowing what’s going to happen, always a few surprises, and I try to make the most of those too. I find the studies prepare me for all of that. Thx for sharing

[@vippysidhu9025]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@kallak9676]

Amazing and cozy as usual 💐💖💖

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Kal - Thx for the comment - I like cozy - I should use a fireplace in the background next week :)

[@kallak9676]

@@GaryTuckerArtist We don't need things to achieve coziness.. it a reflection of our inners.. 💖 Love you 🌸

[@peridot4529]

i loveeee your work!!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

many thanks

[@sadiqueruddra5856]

Sir,can you make a detailed video based on second wash of watercolor? Take love from Bangladesh🇧🇩

[@sherrylee6719]

Sadly the number 8 Loew Cornell Round has been discontinued. I really wish they would bring it back.

[@ElleVancouver]

Absolutely lovely, Gary. Is there anyway you can angle the camera more over your shoulder and a little closer up so those of us that want to follow along with you, can see your sketch?

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Elle Thx for the feedback - camera is about the best I can manage right now

[@surinfarmwest6645]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Beautiful washes and very informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Surin I’m pleased you think so Best Gary :)

[@parapapapa69]

Hi Gary as much as I love the new format (see the palette helps a lot) it would awesome a mix of this and old format. Instead of cut some scene if you would leave them but just high speed (like former videos) the experience would be complete. But I don't want to look like a choosing beggar :) your videos are EXCEPTIONAL . They helped me a lot ! I share your videos everytime I can :)

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Hugo, Thanks for sharing your thoughts and suggestions - I really appreciate it. The format is still evolving and we’ll see where it goes. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos Best Gary

[@suneetikher6641]

Thanks Gary for doing so many tutorials explaining how to use graded wash. Finally I have courage enough to try one! But you don't specify what size mop brush and what is the size of the paper.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Sunseeti, the paper is 11x14 - the size is no 6 - actually of the numbers have been worn off - so not 100%

[@tree3435]

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[@robertohilariolopezgaray9383]

beautiful as always

[@francislim5684]

Your'e very genius in watercolor

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

blushing...;)

[@francislim5684]

@@GaryTuckerArtist me too 😍 haha because of your reply Gary! ☺️

[@jamunavinod9783]

Lovely!

[@ErkinYilmazArt]

You are very elegant and talented artist Gary. It is very delightful to watch your brush strokes. Your videos are very instructive and helpful. Thanks for them. I want to ask something; how can I make perfect human figures like you? I know practise is key, but what else do you suggest? Thanks in advance 💖🌹😊

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Erkin, Thx for the kind words and I smile to read your message:) About figures I recommend a couple of things one is to carry a sketchbook in the field and draw fugues when you can Two is a life drawing class where you will learn more about capturing the essence of the pose... 3 is to sketch small figures with a brush to bring that essence to watercolor..give yourself time and you we be able to paint the figures as you wish...unfortunately no shortcuts ;)

[@ErkinYilmazArt]

Hello Gary, You are welcome, those words are my sincere thoughts, and many thanks for your recommendations. They are very valuable advices for me, I will follow them. Wish you all the best, regards :)

[@firdouschoudhury6401]

Excellent. U r master

[@chamalkanishshanka4911]

I want get some information for arts 😍

[@marcello.mutti75]

Wonderful!

[@Mr.S65]

Is it worth it to use 300 Lb paper?

[@jamessaretta8278]

Gary any chance I can ask you some questions about this process ?

[@lizday8140]

Lovely painting and excellent lesson! May I ask, when you paint the details of buildings, transitioning from the light into the shadows, do you keep the same paint value in your brush as before? In other words, do the subtle differences come strictly from the darker wash being beneath the windows and doors, or do you also use a darker paint in your brush to paint them? I guess I could just try it myself, but thought I'd ask.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Liz Typically I use the same mix - for ease but often re touch based on the final dry - sometimes I actually go darker in the sunny areas

[@lizday8140]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@oleksandrkozyr2434]

Just great

[@TheHappyMedium1420]

Thanks for this tutorial, sir. Inspiring video. Oh by the way, my daughter's name is Margarita. ;)

[@mariapeagler2667]

Beautiful painting and informative tutorial. How did you decide on your composition Gary? Thank you again for a lovely scene.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thanks Maria - I used the line of the shadow - a Z to carry the eye first tot the figures "The Locals" and then up to the cupola...

[@mariapeagler2667]

@@GaryTuckerArtist aha! So the focus on the shadow drove your design in composition as well. Thanks for your reply!

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Lovely to see again Gary, could I ask, on average, what are your framing costs approximately. Many thanks, regards Shane

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Shane - for the piece in this video I used a custom frame and with Matt and Plexiglas - $ 150 - for materials ...in the previous videos - a generic 16x20 about $50...

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Gary Tucker thank you Gary.

[@mchris1020]

Love it.

[@mariajesuslogrono4678]

Maravilloso!

[@michael_o5746]

Wow!

[@Jennywatercolor7]

Awesome! 😍

[@priscillajimenez7667]

Hello, could not find the pdf. Thanks

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Priscilla There is a small arrow below the video - when you click on it it opens a description below the video - the link to the pdf is in the description... link below www.garytuckerartist.com/gallery/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Advancing-in-Watercolor-Technique-Graded-Washes.pdf

[@spiciestcargo]

@@GaryTuckerArtist Hi Gary the link for me doesn't seem to work and I cant see where in the description the pdf link is.

[@andrewwylie3304]

Hi Gary I really like this. Firstly you get a gold star for saying "graded" rather than the stupid and wrong "gradated" :-) I would have liked to hear a few words about the design - you sliced a portrait out of a bigger landscape scene and added in figures from a separate photo - would be good to hear the thought process behind that. Lastly I was intrigued by the sloping butchers tray palette - is that your usual setup? I don't like wells of paint myself so I might try that. Keep up the great work. Andrew

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Andrew - I did not dwell on the design on this one but was I using a Z as my compositional stem to take you up into the painting first to the. figures and then to the cupola. The big subject however was the graded wash which itself creates a movement - up and down - towards the figures. The figures were the main focus for me and looking for postures that expressed their animated character was important also...the palette position was born out of necessity :) - a great way to illustrate the viscosity of the paint. I have come to like it

[@xiaomingcaojin3441]

很喜欢

[@maunagauhar3855]

❤

[@annieannie4401]

master🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dianedreyfus]

Wow.

[@MrJairo3259]

👏👏👏

[@grunherzjg-5443]

👍♥️👍

[@francoforleo4971]

Maestro!

[@pablosebastian7718]

Imposible to follow with that angle of the camera...

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Appreciate the feedback - At the moment I am fine tuning my presentation

[@kenanyldrm3723]

👏👏👏👏