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Learning objectives

■ Mix colours using a limited palette
■ How to create an illusion of depth in your underwater scene
■ Capture the effects of sunlight on and in water

The subject of this demonstration is as much about light as it is about dolphins. This month, I conclude my eight-part acrylic painting series by explaining how to paint the underside of surface water, transparent rays of light shining through the ocean, as well as the interesting pattern of reflected light falling on dolphins and the sea floor.

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