Painting Waves
To paint the waves in my waterscapes, I use three different painting techniques – and sometimes all three are included in the same painting! These are also the same techniques I use, with slight variations, to paint those fluffy white clouds in my skies.
My favorite technique is one that I invented and is quite unusual. Here are steps to learn that special technique I use to create my painted waves. Even though I am using acrylic paint in the description, you can use other mediums in the same way. By the way, the other two painting techniques I also like and use frequently can be found here.


My Favorite Technique for Painting Waves
The following steps for this technique combine a glazing method with a sanding method, and use multiple layers repeating these two methods several times. It is a great way to create white clouds in a blue sky as well as white wave caps in blue water.







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Thank you Barbara! I’m glad to you are finding the article inspiring.
Wonderful to read and learn your technique, makes me thirsty for more knowledge..absolutely love your work..and ideas..🤗
Hi Jeannie, Thank you very much for taking the time to add your comment. I’m glad this article adds to your creative inspiration! Thank you for your kind words. Blessings and all good wishes,
Nancy
wonderful! can’t wait to try this technique
Hi Debrah, Love to hear that!! Thank you for your comment.
🤩 wow wow 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️ ♥️♥️♥️ thank you for sharing your secrets.. have bought your books through Amazon and love every page. I live across the globe and been wishing to take lessons in Arizona when the air is clear🙏🙏🙏
Dear Veronica,
Thank you for your comment. I’m so glad you found my books helpful. I’d be happy to arrange a class with you. I am no longer teaching in Arizona, but am happy to teach from my studio in Santa Fe, NM. Blessings and warm wishes,
Nancy