The wonderful complexities of water make it a great source of painting inspiration just learn to look a little deeper. Surprises are the best part of painting. I ll find something that reveals a whole new visual insight.
Water can be any color and, in fact, many colors at once.
To re-create this phenomenon in pastels I follow a slow, analytical process, for the best surprises are usually discovered only with plenty of investigation and patience. I begin my approach to color with a few questions. Once I determine this, I can compare the relative value of the colors on my palette to the color I want to represent and try to match it. Because value adjustments can also diminish intensity, I question the relative intensity of the desired color last. The key to painting water convincingly is the ripples.