Water is a fascinating yet challenging subject to paint because it changes forms, moods, shape, and color as surrounding influences are altered. Living on the shores of Lake Michigan, Bert has gained tremendous insight into the nuances of water while sailing and strolling along its sandy shores.
In The Complete Guide to Painting Water, Bert N. Petri shows you how to observe and paint water in all of its forms in order to incorporate it into landscapes and still life paintings. You'll enjoy learning not just how to paint water but why you should paint it in a particular way for realistic results. You will also learn how to use acrylics, oils and watercolors to paint water in the form of puddles, ponds, lakes, streams, waterfalls, oceans and stormy seas.
The Complete Guide to Painting Water, includes 24 demos and mini-demos, plus illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. Through careful observation, you will understand water's actions and reactions, how it reflects and refracts light, how it moves, and much more!
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