Try this lesson if you want to improve your Oil painting skills and learn how to paint photorealistic water.
Many artists find it difficult to achieve a realistic look when painting ripples on water. I will teach you the techniques I use to paint these fine intricate details, so you won’t feel frustrated when painting water scenes anymore!
In this 16 part in-depth tutorial I will guide you through the various stages from blocking-in to painting realistic ripples and reflections including how to paint fine details to help you achieve a photorealistic effect. This lesson also includes instruction on painting the surrounding foliage and rocks, which adds an extra element of interest to an already fascinating scene.

Difficulty: Advanced
Panel Size: 12 x 16 inches
Brushes used in this lesson: Michael James Smith Professional Brush Set
Painting surface used in this lesson: Artists Exhibition Panel

Oil Paints:
Titanium White
Ivory Black
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Orange
Cerulean Blue
Winsor Yellow
Lemon Yellow
Sap Green
Burnt Umber
Dioxazine Purple
Cobalt Blue