How to paint a subtle reflection in watercolour
In this tip video I wanted to show you how I went about painting the subtle reflection under this bunch of tulips.
There’s something mesmerizing about reflections.
Whether in water or on a shiny surface like this, they’re ALL about how light falls.
And that means if we capture them in our paintings, we add a dose of realism and magic to them.
But they can also be tricky to know how to handle with watercolour.
So here I walk you through the process I went through to paint the reflection cast by these gorgeous sunny spring tulips:
I hope it will inspire you to have a go at one for yourself.
Happy painting,
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The video for this tip shows as private. I’ve tried it as a member too.
Lovely! The reflection is as wonderful as the tulips themselves.
Thanks for sharing
Lovely, so soft and realistic.
very mild, and flora-hyperrealism. Thank you Anna for sharing this tutorial 🙂
I am just joining the group from the Deep South, Melbourne Australia, thought the tutorial was wonderful, just watching, Having checked through my paints, my palette needs a change, and as I am so far away I will have to be satisfied with my own retailers. Starting after many years of neglect t would it be okay to purchase Cotman as expense is an issue or should I selectively purchase w/n artists colours? Thank you again. Lorinna