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Craftsy

Seascapes in Acrylic

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Overview

Learn how to paint seascapes with acrylics using techniques for color mixing, composition and paint application. Alongside award-winning fine artist Tom Swimm, you’ll start by creating an underpainting that lays out the foundation for your stunning coastal scene. Learn to paint tranquil water and recreate the effect of reflected light with paint-layering techniques. Then, find out how to capture the movement of waves in impressive detail, whether you’re painting dynamic crashing waves or recreating the shape of rolling waves. Bring seaside landscapes to life as Tom helps you suggest atmospheric depth and recreate the texture of sand and rocks. Complete your enthralling seascape with tips for adding visual interest with impressionistic brushstrokes, painting final highlights and adding a glaze to bring warmth to your work.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Introduction & Composition
  • Creating an Underpainting
  • Layering Effects for Water
  • Crashing Waves
  • Rolling Waves & Creating Shapes
  • Texture & Depth
  • Harmony & Mood

Taught by

Tom Swimm

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