"Winter Shadows "

This work was done last winter as part of a project "Winter Enlightenment". The book "Winter Enlightenment" features the watercolors and writings of 22 artists who participated in my watercolor classes in 2009.
My work is tied very much to nature so I have structured the presentation into seasons. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2009. To view works done before 2009 please select the archive link below. You can navigate through the images with your arrow keys and a brief description is included with each work. Feel free to contact me with any questions concerning art work or technique.

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Teaching Philosophy

What is the place of the artist in society? I feel the artist to be caretaker of the heart. Human beings have empathy for each other, for other creatures even for plants. The artist values this empathy. He values this world, he values his senses he values the heart of human beings and seeks to stimulate the hearts of others through his artwork. To communicate through any media we need to understand how employ our craft. We learn this through immersion. We study nature, we look to the great art of our predecessors, we train our eyes, our ears, our mind, and our heart, to become more perceptive more sensitive that we may say something more. A good teacher will emphasize the fundamentals until the student becomes the artist. The fundamentals are constant through every culture every medium and every masterpiece.

Gary Tucker
2010

During this winter of 2009 students from my classes participated in a theme project "Winter Enlightenment"
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The Drawing Show

Opening Reception: March 13 7 pm ,
Kaji Aso Studio Boston

An Exhibition of Drawings done in various media. This exhibit is a group exhibit by artists, faculty and students of the Kaji Aso Studio. A variety of interpretations of daily life, still life and landscape sketches. The artists sometimes reveal there inner workings, their sense of humor and their thought process which often are hidden within their paintings..
continues through March 31
Gallery hours Mon. - Fri 1 to 5 pm

Left : "Chinatown Rain Monday " pen on paper by Gary Tucker 2009

Newton Open Studios

May 15, 16

I will be exhibiting watercolors and drawings at the Newton highlands Church
as a part of the Newton Open Studios weekend.
Discounted Prices on matted Drawings and Watercolors
Also I will be giving a demonstration of watercolor on Saturday at 11 am, and on Sunday at 1 pm.

Here is the Map of the participating artists locations and a link to the web site
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Exhibition: "Tanabata "
The Star Festival
Show dates: July 10th – August 6th
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 10th 7-9pm  An event featuring an evening of new music, poetry and artwork inspired by the theme of “Tanabata”. This ancient Japanese legend is the story of two stars which are personified by a weaver princess and a shepherd. Their love is so consuming that they forget their responsibilities and the king of heaven must force them apart. The kind grants them one evening a year when they may meet and be together. The evening is a night of celebration and passion, but when morning comes, the two begin their journey apart. 

The Charles River:
From Source to Sea

Opening Reception: June 12 7 pm ,
Kaji Aso Studio Boston

An Exhibition of Watercolors by various artists using the Charles river in as a subject. The paintings depict the Charles River the narrow river in Dover to the expansive river as it passes through Boston. The Charles is depicted in all 4 seasons
Gallery hours Mon. - Fri 1 to 5 pm
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Left :"Charles Sparkles "
Watercolor by Gary Tucker

Watercolor Workshops Summer 2010
July 17, 18, 19 Falmouth Cape Cod
August Newport RI
October 8, 9 , 10 E. Burke Vermont
This summer;s outdoor excursions feature trips to Cape Cod, Vermont, Newport RI.
The workshops are 2 day intensives working in the field at unique locations. The daily schedule includes a morning demonstration, working in the field, lunch then another session of painting followed by a critique and dinner. There are several ways to participate
1 $350 - Workshop and lodging and breakfast and lunch
2 $150 - For residents interested in painting classes instruction only
3 $200 - Non painting partner lodging and meals
These workshops are offered through Kaji Aso Studio
Transportation is the responsibility of each participant
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Watercolor Classes

Offered through

Kaji Aso Studio
Boston Center For Adult Ed ,
Cambridge Center For Adult Ed ,
Newton Community Ed,
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Examine the fundamentals of watercolor painting, including basic approaches to color and value. Through a series of projects, develop your sensitivity to the medium, and begin to understand how to use the brush, paint, and paper to achieve the best results. Uncover the basic elements of visual communication, and use these elements effectively to inspire and move your audience. No previous painting experience is required.
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Drawing Classes

Kaji Aso Studio
Newton Community Ed,

Drawing is fundamental to every visual experience. Whether you become a painter, a web designer, a cartoonist, an architect you will rely on your drawing skill to realize your ideas.
We will build our skills around the fundamentals of drawing: Line, tone, shape, and values to express the beauty we find in the world light and shadow, texture, color, and movement. contact me

Private Lessons:
Watercolor and Drawing

Working one on one is the most effective way to gain skill and confidence in you watercolor painting.
I teach privately in my studio or at your home.
We will form a program based on your needs and direction in watercolor or drawing.
Sessions last between one and two hours and
rates are $30 per hour.
I teach a variety of skill levels and ages. I can also help to prepare candidates who are looking to create a portfolio to gain entrance into art school.
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The Emerald Necklace"

Kaji Aso Studio
School of the Museum of Fine Arts

This course ventures into the local parks that comprise the Emerald Necklace, one of Boston's greatest inspirations for landscape artists. Using plein air style sketching and watercolor techniques, this in-depth study of natural elements will challenge you to source personal imagery—whether abstract, imaginary or formal—and gain experience in depicting light, surface and capturing movement in continually changing environments. We will sketch and paint in the field and enjoy lunch and a critique during each session, returning to the studio in the afternoon for more work and critique. Open to all levels.
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"Art Tours 2010" Japan : "A Haiku Journey"

Offered through Kaji Aso Studio

This year’s tour will focus on haiku and the haiku masters of Japan: Basho, Buson, Issa, and Shiki. Our tour will visit shrines and temples associated with these great haiku masters as well as other locations in Japan made famous in their poetry.

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Puerto Rico 2010: "ARTventure"

Offered through Kaji Aso Studio December 2010

Calling All Photographers, Artists, Art Students and Nature Lovers Join us on a Wilderness and Culture Artventure A 10-day journey through Puerto Rico’s spectacular wilderness and top cultural sites Tutorials and field practice in wildlife photography, sketching and painting
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"Winter Enlightenment"

This Book features the artwork of 22 Boston artists who participated in my winter workshops during 2009.
The result was a compilation of images and poetry that focused on the various aspects of winter.
Through painting and writing we see the value of things.
We do have a small enlightenment now and then, and sometimes solidify
this enlightenment, and communicate it to others.
Look at these pages
there is skill, there is passion,
and they hold the evidence of
our “Winter Enlightenment”
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Other works include
"The Emerald Necklace: An Artists Impression"
"Autumn Light , Autumn Shadows"
"Mystery and Beauty, Moonlight"

ARCHIVES

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Please check back to see paintings and drawings from 2000 to 2008
Thank you

	WINTER 2010 WATERCOLORS

SPRING 2010 ARTWORK

SUMMER 2009 ARTWORK

	AUTUMN 2009 ART WORK