In keeping with the theme of our previous video, we decided to publish this little feature about painting shallow waters!
Learn from Matt Smith how to embrace the transparency idea when painting water. For creating variety and randomness in your painting, keep in mind that exact measurements and details are not necessary the overall effect is what matters.
Remember, water painting is an illusion, not a representation of reality.

0:00 Introduction to painting transparent water
1:25 Different approaches for painting different areas
3:00 Techniques for creating reflections and ripples
5:00 Illusion of transparency and reflections in water
7:00 Final thoughts and techniques on achieving realism
8:27 Study with Matt Smith as your personal mentor

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“I wanted to express a big THANK YOU to Matt and my classmates. I didn’t know what to expect when I signed up for this class, but it exceeded expectations by a mile. Especially this FB group, where Matt thoughtfully critiques every single post...I’ve learned more about design, perspective, values, massing, reflected light, counter angles, brushwork, texture, shadows, and most importantly, documenting or celebrating a place. Matt is always spoton with his critiques. His support, warmth, consistency, humor, generosity and superhuman ability to work with everyone at once! You’re the BEST mentor.” — KATE