How does an artist paint water?
It is almost transparent and tends not to stay very still.
The answer is, by studying the way light falls on it and by how it reflects everything around it.
Waterfall #8
Eugenia Gorbacheva
Awesome Waterfall XL 1
Peter Nottrott
When viewing a painting inspired by a waterfall, you should almost be able to hear it.
On the other hand, a stretch of calm water is the ideal place to work on reflections.
Morning Dream Near Buttermere
Jennifer Taylor
Reflections at night offer a particular challenge.
Reflections of London
Alan Harris
When it rains, artists get excited.
London scene city rain
Darren Carey
City Lights, Rainy Nights
Lada Kholosho
The possibilities are endless, which is what excites artists and collectors alike.