Advancing with Watercolor: Technique- Luminosity with Graded Washes

[@heavestlus8764]

only 52 thousands? man, there should be million, its an essence of impressionism in 20 minutes. just great

[@heavestlus8764]

thats magnificent. not to mention that its just so much more beautiful than reference

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you - the painting is more evocative? thx

[@peterplantec7911]

Gary, I love your respect for strong light. This was helpful. I wanted to watch how you stroked the lines in the pavement tiles. They look so spontaneous. Your free flowing style is inspiring.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Glad it was helpful! - short answer practice over and over - it's the best way

[@ravimuley6634]

Every time I watch it , I find it so beautiful.

[@pranjalshelar3830]

This is not easy as it looks.... Awsome, lovely, beautiful, heavenly and what not😘😘

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@BLWatercolorArt]

Gary was the guy whose videos got me started in watercolor. Been watching this one as well as others for years. I have attempted so many studies of these paintings in these videos, and haha of course they never looked quite like his. Now I am noticing the level of subtle nuances that really make the painting shine... Took me YEARS to know what to look for and see it!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Im glad you can see these qualities Brad!

[@Drumaier]

"Expressing the joy while doing this marks"... I think that that alone sets apart experienced and confident painters like you and others from the rest. I don't want to be harsh on "the rest" since even the more renowned painters were once a member of that tribe. Back to the brushstrokes, is massive the difference from a hesitant, repited, even corrected brushstroke, from an assertive one that was put there and left there. I myself am such a believer in this aspect (that is not technical but psychological) that i "practice confidence" by doing abstract paintings using 100% confident marks. Why abstract? Because that way I can practice the feeling of not giving a "s--t" for the final output. My theory is that eventually the confidence skills will join whatever other more figurative painting skills i train. Sorry for the long almost out of topic message, but i do feel that this excerse of focusing in doing confident marking as a separated skill is helping me tremendously so i want to share this in case someone feels like too tied by figurativism and his work looks hesitant. Try to pick and incorporate at some extent "HOW" this expert painters as Gary , Joseph, Alvaro, etc apply the pigment. You can learn a lot just seeing them in action even without audio!! Now ok, i did finish 😁😬. Edit: so now i just watched the whole video and wow this turned up specially amazing imo. Those two fellows with the dog are priceless!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Drumaier Thanks for the feedback - I gave a comment to a student - and have since used this frame of mind many times.”even when you do not know what you are doing - pretend that you do..” this effected the quality of her brush work in a positive way...

[@Misses-Hippy]

I was attracted to the thumbnail and enjoyed the video. The picture is at once lively and atmospheric. You make it look so easy.

[@debatradatta179]

It's amazing how a darker wash makes a fairly dark previous wash luminous,and also,when I see the whole picture with a general view,people appear wearing different colours,but taking a closer look to your area of interest,its basically two colours with different intensity..beautiful.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Debatra thank you - its a great comment

[@clivenorman5530]

Thank you Gary. Adding these videos is really very generous of you. Always appreciated.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thanks Clive - I appreciate the support :)

[@andrecardon2141]

M Gary Tucker, bonjour et merci beaucoup. It was really helfull to know how create this poetic picture with GRADED WASH

[@karenmorgan4250]

I may be a bit late in finding your painting tutorials but I am so glad I finally found them. You are a wonderful artist. You and Thomas Schaller paint the way I I dream of painting. Thank you!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you for the kind words Karen

[@myjewelry4u]

Love this style of painting!

[@sunnsag2654]

Wait!!! No one can paint this well!!! Powerful subjects and incredible skill, Mr. Tucker.

[@dopapier]

Such an intelligent approach and better than an hour of meditation.

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Wow! Dear Mr. Tucker, I am absolutely honored and feel so very fortunate to have found you today for the very first time. I don't quite understand why I haven't come across one of your tutorials in the past many months that I have been following those artists whose work I have admired and struggled to emulate. Amongst my favorites are Paul Clark, Titus Meeuws, Maria Raczynska, Joseph Zbuvik, Niaz Hannon, Emily Olson, Alice Campbell, Sunis Linus di, James Gurney, etc. Yes, so many talented masters, each unique in their own style and genre. But, from each of them, I feel privileged to take just a bit of knowledge that each are so generous to share as well as their thoughts and the emotions that bring the magic of watercolor to them. I suppose it shall remain a mystery as to why I haven't found you until today.....but, in this one video, your artwork, your style, your manner of guiding the student from beginning to end of the reasoning behind each determined and planned stroke and above all the true emotional feelings that the pure magic of watercolor evoke in your heart have completely won me over. Needless to say, I am a very happy new subscriber. I intend to spend the rest of the day trying to figure out where best to begin watching your videos so that I can maximize the learning that I so look forward to soaking up from your brilliant artistry and mentorship. Thank you ever so much for your extraordinary generosity of both your time and your spirit. 👩‍🦳🖌️🙏

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Many thx Deborah - happy to be mentioned in the same breath with those great artists

[@4zengrl]

Wow. Just wow.

[@malcolmreese7777]

Thanks Gary, an excellent tutorial. I DID get a lot from it.

[@carolhill1204]

I enjoy watching your experienced work in graded washes! I ever seem to be able to see ahead and work fast enough to do it.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Carol - that ability comes in time - and after a good amount of paper

[@acuamarine]

Es excelente. Aprendo mucho con usted. Gracias. Soy relativamente nueva en esto de la acuarela, 6 años. Pero he logrado algunas cosas. Y sus videos me ayudan a comprender el manejo de esta técnica. Un verdadero maestro. Gracias.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Muinto Gracias la acuarela es mi Algeria y mi vida!

[@heatherjohnston5427]

Wow, just gorgeous thank-you!

[@mariegamber]

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial.

[@douglasfanthome8676]

I absolutely love your work. Doug Fanthome

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you Doug - appreciate the encouragement

[@gabrielladetari8406]

Thank you very much for sharing your fantastic knowledge

[@watercoloracademy1083]

I loved this video and your calmness . Hearts from Dubai 🤍

[@azharbadulla728]

You and Shibasaki San have been my teachers. I am from an island in the middle of the indian ocean and its a priviledge to have such high quality walkthroughs. I have participated in competitions locally and won prizes. I have even been in the local newspapers where I mentioned you as teacher! I want to say thanks and keep it going as long as you can. God bless!

[@rachelannbunny]

I am teaching myself from his videos and will reference him as teacher too. This comment is wonderful 😁

[@hazelsmith9198]

Very helpful. I will never be able to paint that complicated scene, but all your instruction is valuable to beginners.

[@dvdb47]

Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! It’s a gift of tremendous value to those of us struggling to learn.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

David - thx for the support!

[@salilna9051]

Great work. Thanks for sharing. Your commentary is so unique.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Salil - I try to say something useful to other artists and describe the thoughts behind the technique..I am happy you felt that

[@GingahSnapsArt]

Absolutely stunning work! I'm glad to have found it, will definitely rewatch to paint along

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

many thx!

[@softlanding138]

Truly a master, you are!

[@aayeff]

Terrific video. The painting as you begin doesn't resemble even remotely the final painting. It appears magically towards the end. Quite simply a result of your imagination and accumulated skills. Thanks Gary!

[@apurvashah3537]

Very nicely done.

[@Jennywatercolor7]

Awesome! And your bold brush looks great. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Ella - I appreciate the support!

[@cvtberlin2583]

I absolutely ADORE this picture, and I've been watching the video several times now. Can't seem to dare to start painting... figures are so hard to do and I think I will fail to capture this incredible luminosity... I just need to gather up the courage!! Thanks, Gary, for your wonderful teaching.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx for your kind words - they give me inspiration to keep on!!

[@cvtberlin2583]

@@GaryTuckerArtist you have to keep on always... you are a true artist! very very inspiring to me. Best regards from Berlin!

[@beverleydrew8069]

You always paint with such beautiful feeling and manage to create a wonderful quality of light and breath ability.....magic!!!

[@kennytowns3309]

Very nice gary I always respect your brush work

[@SarithaNedunuri]

Very very nice ❤

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@Granny9054]

What a watercolor wizard you are Gary. Beautiful work indeed.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@soniabuenoaffonso8144]

Hello Gary 👋🏻👋🏻🇧🇷 I am completely delighted with this work of yours. Since I started watching your videos, one better than the other, I noticed in this last one a singular sensitivity with the scene: a unique moment in Venice, very remarkable for you, who, with the skill of a true master, transferred this intimate feeling to paper. This is ART, isn't it? Moreover I want to say that I have learned a lot from your lessons with regard to brush strokes, colors, graded, lights and shadows, in short, I try to capture every image and every word, every detail of yours throughout the videos that I watch repeatedly. I'm fascinated, as I always was for the watercolor too.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Sonia, if that feeling come my pain was successful: many thanks

[@soniabuenoaffonso8144]

Excuse me, Sir. I don’t understand what you mean

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Oops sorry Sonia a typo What I meant was if my feeling, or joy in the moment while in Venice comes across through my painting - then I feel I am successful... for me painting is about communication and reaching the other person through painting..sorry for the confusion

[@soniabuenoaffonso8144]

Gary Tucker Yes of course! whatever you do, it will always be a success for me. You are my master 💙

[@vixenteegun705]

Congratulations to make the colors dance

[@pamfendlason3817]

Magnificent piece.

[@graemeharrison11]

The PDF are fantastic, I have them all. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge. Enjoy every video

[@hosseinesmaeilisohi5472]

would like to thank you for your excellent Technique, absolutely fascinating.

[@SarithaNedunuri]

It's very Beautiful

[@farahat80]

Amazing, i learned alot, Thanks Gary

[@WatercolourMentor]

Wow, love the contrasts you've achieved in this painting.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

🙏

[@sallybrowningpearson4739]

Gary, we all “get a lot out of your videos” each and every time you paint. Thank you. I’m still sharing with all of my students, so much so, I’ll probably lose them as students. Not really. We all enjoy your work and your teaching methods.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Sally, thx so much for sharing I appreciate your taking the time to share...:)

[@marcello.mutti75]

Great Gary! Thanks for sharing! Fantastic tutorial as always!

[@barbaragemin5117]

The sense of low afternoon sunlight is magical Gary. Thank you again for a great tutorial. One thing hit home this time and that's how I often don't use enough pigment! It was easy to see just how much you picked up. Your strong colours did fade, as you say. We often panic when a tone is too dark. Lesson learned - again.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thanks Barbara - I am happy the palette view was helpful to communicate this - it’s one of the things I find difficult to impart to students...

[@Summer2loveme]

i always hope I can paint like that... this is such a beautiful work. Just looking at you brings me into the painting!

[@mariapeagler2667]

Gary - it's amazing to me how your first background wash for the buildings appeared almost dull in intensity when you laid it on, but as you developed the darker washes, it became luminous. The magic of watercolor in the right hands!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Maria Magic indeed - watercolor seduces me again and again... Thx for sharing your impressions Best Gary

[@davidfeld7007]

Gary, absolutely wonderful. Superb painting and very comprehensive instructional narrative.

[@lilianakovacs9653]

Great artist!

[@JoanKentBible]

Thank you, Gary. I really appreciate your generosity in sharing your techniques and methods. Although our paintings will aways reflect our own personalities, your instructions give us a way in to that illusive "professional" look which I hope to acquire having already missed out on 40 -70 years of dedicated practice! You are a treasure.

[@usetherightbrain.]

I spent this past July traveling in England, Spain, France and Italy, and I often thought to myself, "oh gosh, there is another Gary Tucker painting"; Mediterranean sun and shadows, and animated scenes such as this. Profoundly inspirational, so sincerely 'thank you'.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

What a wonderful trip - I am sure it’s inspiring some beautiful art work...

[@dipikadebnath9250]

It's so so amazing.. I can't wait for weekend to come ..so that I can follow your painting and paint something like this... 😍😍😍😍

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

It’s sure nice to feel wanted - thx Dipika

[@YashwanthMayasandra]

Great Gary , you are a wonderful teacher and thanks for the great tips !

[@karenrichardson6767]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!!!!

[@jezcartwright5477]

Thanks Gary. Better explained here!

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

The way you build up your paintings is absolutely fascinating to me! I love watching the process. Thank you for another wonderful video Gary.

[@charlesgreco6964]

Very nice video. Thanks

[@emijuman1397]

Always a joy to watch your instruction

[@MrJimpaint7]

yet again you inspire me. mahy rhanks Gary

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Jim - I am happy to hear it!

[@apedreus]

First time with one of your vids, and I really enjoyed it. You're obviously a very good painter, but I have to say I particularly appreciated the quality of the narration - very direct with exact language. I'll watch more of your vids and I just subscribed. I watch a lot of watercolor vids - the good ones (like this) seem to diminish the drawing aspect, which I think is so important. That base drawing was just great, and on some level I think it is as least as important as the painting itself - a lot watercolor masters like yourself seem to be modest about this (or something), but I always want more discussion of this. Thanks again.

[@simonestreeter1518]

I really appreciate your comment--this is my first video of his as well. I watch four or so other painting channels, and his narration is so specific and full of feeling that for a moment I despaired that watercolor is even more impossible than I thought! The others make it look like their decisions weren't specifically made, but rather than the effects just happened.

[@sirankleknocker3122]

Wonderful

[@shitalkanitkar5995]

Brilliant!

[@dougarcher4364]

Gary....Your presentations just keep getting better! The scene changes and close ups work well. Almost.....as good as.....Bob Ross 😀😀😀 Have a great day!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Doug That’s high praise!!! We can only aspire !! Love Bob Ross and his lullaby voice Thx for sharing Gary

[@saraht4973]

How can anyone not appreciate the skill you’ve shown here? The warmth and the light and the friendship shows so well, it makes you want to visit Venice. Again thank you so much for all the work you do for us to learn from

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you Sarah for the support and kindness!

[@jaykim9570]

It looks stunning! The painting feels more lively with side stories.

[@lindasherman8036]

This is so helpful. You are a fantastic teacher. Thank you.

[@anetacerna3431]

thank you so much for this video!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vijaypundkar2792]

Lovely work

[@kehoekeo1]

That is beautiful it is amazing to watch thank you 👍

[@catherinegill2488]

This is a beautiful painting and the explanations are so helpful - thank you!

[@dannythebear743]

great painting gary, you've really captured a moment with this one

[@jerrychan1471]

Fantastic painting, thanks for sharing your techniques, very helpful for me as a beginner.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

I’m glad these videos are helpful Jarry

[@ErkinYilmazArt]

Magnificent work, very professional and at its utmost beauty. Thank you Gary 🌹👏😊

[@kayjones6498]

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing and for including your list of materials:)

[@maryf.1956]

Thank you. All the tips and talking through the demonstration is so helpful. Beautiful work

[@gypsy777ify]

Love the way you paint, I just recently got into water colour and I am learning so much from everyone that has more experience. Beautiful painting! Thank you!

[@Eyefrein]

You are an inspiration, absolutely amazing art work... i'm always watching your videos, thak you for sharing your talent Mr Tucker

[@conniehenricksen9533]

Thank you Gary always enjoy your painting Demos! Please keep them coming as I am inspired by you!

[@fifiwu7021]

Gary thank you for terrific painting and continue grade wash,l have interesting to learn more .Very nice to see you work on with brush,sort of size,sort of different way to use brush.I got tilt drawing table is much functional,much comfortable to use.sablelett brush is on the way.Thanks.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Fifi I am happy you enjoyed the videos on graded washes - I use them I many of my paintings - thx for the support Best Gary

[@fifiwu7021]

@@GaryTuckerArtist I could'nt to open pdf .Ałlways have fun to watching.♥

[@barbaramain6381]

Fabulous, thank you so much!

[@LuisaMLara-no4tt]

A master piece!!

[@efeher7236]

Foresight definitely takes time to develop. It’s nice to see your foresight in action. Gives me hope!😅

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx Emily - it does take time - but the journey is gratifying at every stage...

[@pedinurse1]

Its so beautiful

[@joysblues]

A particularly compelling one, Gary! 💚

[@ernestolopez890]

🖼️. 🎨🤔👍. 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱 Excelente tus trabajos ...desde chile

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you 🙏

[@ff2346cookson]

Wonderful.......looks like something a veneician master has done....👏

[@monicabaruchello8474]

Santa Margherita. Bravissimo, molto bello Gary. Un saluto da Venezia

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Mile Grazie Monica 🙂

[@pmpaintingphotographyby-pr832]

Very nice demonstrate thank-you sir

[@surinfarmwest6645]

Gary, thank you for sharing this, I subscribed after watching your last video, lucky me stubbled across it. I was always worried about washes but now throwing watercolours at the paper. Great confidence booster just need to practice my drawing skills :-) West

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Surin Thanks for sharing you thoughts - I return to drawing regularly in my practice - to understand a subject more clearly and begin a new project - also to make visual notes to myself...

[@rohanghosh2630]

Love it , wonderful . Thank you .

[@utubesanjay]

Love it

[@GabrielStocktonWatercolors]

I love this technique, your a master, and thorough teacher. I appreciate you and hope to glean from you.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Gabriel - thx for your kind words - I appreciate the support!

[@ironmomcalifornia]

Thank you!

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Absolutely beautiful Gary, love this painting. I’ve been practicing myself, still struggling to loosen up.

[@carolinesmyth127]

You are not alone. I struggle to be loose in the execution of a watercolour painting too... 👍

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thx for the kind words I’ve found an important key is to memorize your subject....to the point where you do not use the reference so much....like the musician who plays the music by heart.... Best Gary

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Gary Tucker I play guitar , so understand the analogy, I’m improving, and not being afraid to spoil a picture, and being prepared to make mistakes, is helping. One thing you said Gary in one of your vids, was that “ the reference can become a distraction.

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

muted spark I agree, I find the same thing. I’m learning to practice and just go for it, and if it comes out bad, we’ll, ce la vie. I’m pleased with my progress. I’ve done many detailed watercolours, but felt very tight as you say. The looser style, which I love, draws me in to the painting, it takes me there mentally, thus my mood and emotion are affected. I love art for this reason. I painted since I was a boy, I’ve never lost the desire for painting. Things have just crowded it out. Now I’m older, 57, I want to knuckle down and focus. Not because I have to, but because I want to. I love Gary,s work, and manner. I’d love to meet and talk with him. His art takes me to a nice place. Regards Shane.

[@nokillff07]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩❤️

[@angelc5199]

Espetacular,um gênio da aquarela. Muchas gracias . I Love this work!!