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Painting waves. Find the info you need to paint compelling waves
By Mark Waller
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free + paid
Free article; paid 'Wave Fundamentals' tutorial ($34 AUD)
About this lesson
Explains three rules for convincing waves: the face shows what lies beneath depending on water clarity, the back reflects surrounding light and sky, and every wave is made of smaller waves shaped by the weather. Also covers broken waves and how wave power sets whitewash height, and gives observation exercises.
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