Advancing with Watercolor: Graded Washes "Solitude"

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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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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
In this video I look at the ways in which we can create atmosphere and mood with watercolor.
1- The use of a graded wash and soft transitions combine to create the quiet mood in this piece
2 - A watercolor plan and how this makes the process easier and at the same time allows for improvisation
3 - Design - In this piece the single most important part of the design is the balance of large space against the small trees and house
Creating a feeling through our painting is one of the most satisfying results that artist can achieve. This feeling when it is felt by others is perhaps the most profound quality. This week we look at visual clues in the design of ”Solitude” that create this sensation.
a full lesson with exercises and PDF can be found here on my Gumroad Page
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[@alcedo_kf]

Theres nothing like Gary Tucker painting tutorial to ignite the creative spark. I love the 'scratching' in of the trees and foliage. A beautiful piece of art. Thank you.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you Burbon_Sketcher - I am glad I can still spark the creative impulse!

[@saraht4973]

Gary really knows what he is going and how to teach. Super nice person too.

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Awww thank you Sarah :)

[@BradLehmannArt]

As always, wonderful tutorial!

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

thx Brad!

[@MsHenifer]

Awesome tutorial, thank you Gary! Love your lizard friend : ).

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thanks so much - that’s little Gary

[@josephineherrera8508]

Lovely

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

many thx Josephine

[@bl9531]

Beautiful, thx for posting… do you plan on removing the excess pencil marks ?

[@GaryTuckerArtist]

Thank you - the pencil is there to stay