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Acrylic Painting: How to Paint Realistic Water: Ocean Painting

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Overview

In this class you will learn how to paint realistic ocean water, similar to the view you might see from a boat or a beach looking out towards the horizon. The REFERENCE PHOTO is available under the class project section! This class is based in a paint with me style where I walk you through my process and my exact tips and tricks in real time.

Syllabus

  • Introduction and Materials
  • How to Gesso
  • Creating a Clean Horizon Line
  • Sky: How to Create a Gradient
  • Water: Base Layer
  • Water: Sketching in the Shapes
  • Water: Blocking in Shadows
  • Water: Blocking in Shadows 2
  • Water: Blocking in Mid Tones
  • Water: Adding Depth with Layers
  • Water: Blocking in Lights
  • Water: Sketching in the Background
  • Water: Contrast with Shadows
  • Water: Details and Shapes with Shadows
  • Water: Midtones to Create Shape
  • Water: Midtones pt 2
  • Water: Adding Details
  • Water: Refining Details
  • Water: Highlights and Details
  • Thank you!

Taught by

Yvette Lab

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