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Steps 9-10
We can go as far as we want at the rendering stage. I create highlights along the line of wherever a creature breaks the water's surface to make it clear and readable, and do some noodling with small brushes to finish it off!
Steps 5-8
The ripples form in patterns based on movement that we can see in a lot of references! Also, I didn't mention it here but I blend out the shadows to soften them.
Steps 1-4
Painting the light patterns feels complex at first, but it forms a repeating pattern of interlocking triangles & diamonds that we can replicate with soft brushes!
The serpent & the rays - tutorial thread on painting shallow water! ⬇️
The three pieces above and this piece were all just unlocked as a mini-print stretch goal for my Artbook kickstarter! Everyone who has pledged or pledges during the campaign gets this set of 4 postcards with their book now!
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Genuinely if anyone I know is involved, or if anyone involved follows me, I would so love to be considered for an Avatar project! I cannot wait to see these endeavors regardless 🥳❤