Brush Strokes

We can create a completely different image using the same techniques with subtle differences. Because I’m often asked how I make water look realistic, I thought we would bury the techniques in an exercise, AND at the same time get a basic understanding of the elements that make up water.

I’ve taken parts of this article from our web tutorial www.explore-acrylic-painting.com/how-to-paint-water.html,and have modified it specifically to investigate some brush techniques.

For those of you who really want to transform the way you think about painting water, you might want to consider my DVD “Water Fundamentals”. As a special offer, Back to Basics readers can have a discount on our DVD tutorial 3 pack. Visit www.explore-acrylic-painting.com/AP-discount.html or see our ad in this magazine.

This article is primarily about brush technique, but as usual I like to hide