Article · Paint with Len
Paint Water and Reflections
By Len Hend
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
A written lesson on a simple method for water in acrylic or oil: underpaint white, blend in sky blue, paint the banks and drop their reflections straight down, then add horizontal ripple highlights spaced by distance, with perspective tips for widening rivers toward the viewer.
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