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Wave practice in progress

Marshwiggle 30 Jul 2025

I decided to go ahead and try again, (and keep practicing) the crashing beach wave. This is a practice canvas panel, I have painted over it like 5 times trying to get this.... I think I understand the anatomy a little better, but my angles and perspective are still off - something is still not clicking. I am going to keep working on it, but any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated!

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Hé there is it, the first wave and a twinkling eye, did you see the episode The Anatomy of a Wave, nice to do and a good way to learn the shape of the wave, it must taste to do more of these seascapes, isn't it?

Thank you, Jos! Yes, I like the Anatomy of a Wave episode. I may need to watch it a few more times! I definitely want to do more seascapes!

I think we all find seascapes tricky to start with but they are so worth the effort. Take a look at Paul Ranson Pastel Seas on YouTube it will help! He works slowly and explains it very well. You'll get there.

Thank you, Helen! I definitely will watch Paul’s videos!

I think it looks great. I love the colors!

Thank you so much, Chris!

https://youtu.be/rQA_rmg1P3E?si=KSZODqev1nU2-N5O

I think this your best effort so far. Lots of progress and looking good

Thank you for the link, Helen… this is one I have not seen!

Thank you so much,, Rebecca. Your encouragement is very comforting! I am not giving up on this My son just bought a home and would like a seascape painting, so I am determined to learn this! I have to keep reminding myself that these skills don’t happen overnight!

Pietro1963 Master of Monsters

Ahh..the wave..me luvs that ocean!

Thanks Pietro1963!

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