Rendering Water
WATER IS A DRAMATIC and dynamic painting subject because it has so many moods and takes on so many forms—and watercolor is the perfect choice for painting water scenes. The fluidity of the medium makes it easy to capture the different reflective qualities of water—whether it’s a calm and peaceful pond, a moving and invigorating stream, or a turbulent and violent sea. I begin by determining the mood I want to convey in my painting, and then I choose the appropriate colors and techniques to match that feeling.
Get Watercolor: Watercolor 1 now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
