Wellington Point, Shimmering Light

Full Video

Painting Shimmering Light on the Water (Long)

Key Takeaways: 

  • The big idea of this painting is the shimmering light on the water. I also like the way the water weaves between the leaves. I provide some tips for painting shimmering light in this newsletter.
  • I painted directly onto the white surface rather than applying a thin wash of color as I often do. As it is such a light scene, I felt a dark surface might work against me.
  • The sketch is extremely basic. Nothing more than a few rough marks on the surface. I chose to just jump into it and see where my brush took me.
  • I painted in a direct style, starting at one point and working on it until near finish, then moving onto the next. I drew inspiration from a Russian artist named Chirun Ilya.
  • I used thick, multicolored strokes for the rocks and leaves. I focused on capturing as much information as possible with just a few strokes.

Time-Lapse

Painting Shimmering Light on the Water (Time-Lapse)

Finished Painting

Dan Scott, Wellington Point, Shimmering Light, 2021
Dan Scott, Wellington Point, Shimmering Light, 2021

Reference Photo

Wellington Point, Shimmering Light, Reference Photo

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Happy painting!

Dan Scott
Draw Paint Academy

Dan Scott is the founder of Draw Paint Academy. He's a self-taught artist from Australia with a particular interest in landscape painting. Draw Paint Academy is run by Dan and his wife, Chontele, with the aim of helping you get the most out of the art life. You can read more on the About page.


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