How to Paint Reflections in Water, Using Watercolor Paints
From Andy Walker
Paint the First Reflected Windmill and Leave it to Dry
Paint the first reflected windmill and leave it to dry.
Image: © Andy Walker
Using the same colors as you did for the windmill, paint the first reflected windmill -- but not the sky around it. Leave it to dry completely before painting the water.
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- Three Ways to Paint Reflections in Water
- Trace the Windmill Three Times
- Colors for Painting the Windmill
- Paint the First Reflected Windmill and Leave it to Dry
- Painting a Simple Reflection in Water
- Painting a Broken or Rippled Reflection in Water
- Painting a Wet-in-wet Reflection in Water
- The Finished Result of the Three Techniques
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