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

[saraht]

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

[austindayal]

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

[raphaelschroter]

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

[English]

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

[dodiburnett]

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

[timothyanson]

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.

[geodezix]

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

[darrelschenck]

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

[English]

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