Reflections in Acrylic: Depicting Light on Water

Description
Improve the realism of your waterscapes with Peter John Reid as he teaches you how to capture convincing reflections. From calm lakes to choppy surfaces, you’ll explore techniques such as wet-in-wet blending, glazing, and rippling effects to bring light and water to life in your acrylic paintings.

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Lessons

01: Seeing Reflections
Learn to simplify reflections by observing lines, shapes, and colors. Practice dynamic skies with wet-in-wet blending and dry brush techniques. (22 min)

02: Broken Reflections
Use blending and simple tools to capture shoreline reflections and add depth to sky-reflected waters. (34 min)

03: Painting Ripples
Understand how ripples affect reflections and practice painting them realistically, with attention to distance and horizon effects. (21 min)

04: Painting Depth
Discover how water depth impacts color choice and reflection. Create a wet-in-wet base, troubleshoot blending, and add shoreline details. (21 min)

05: Choppy Water
Recreate movement on water surfaces using elongated brush strokes. Capture subtle shifts in color and the energy of choppy waves. (22 min)

06: Glazing
Apply glazing techniques to enhance depth, smooth transitions, and create dramatic water reflections for a polished finish. (22 min)