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How to paint a water drop in Acrylics.

Shaun Ryan Art
58.7K subscribers
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A quick and easy way to paint a water drop in just a few minutes. This tutorial makes it really easy to paint a realistic water drop using acrylic paints. If you are learning this technique, it is best to start with a solid colour for the background, that will make it easier to paint the semi-transparent water drop. Music: "Time Decay" by morgantj SUBSCRIBE for more art videos, drawing and painting tutorials   / shaunryanart   Say hi to me on Facebook   / shaunryanart   Get in touch with me through Facebook or the Youtube comments. I will do my best to answer any of your questions. WEBSITE: http://www.shaunryan.co.nz ...more
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Paint a circle using a darker colour than the background

0:10

Add a shadow opposite to where the light is coming from

0:17

Blend the shadow away from the circle

0:37

Add another shadow inside the circle using a colour slightly darker than the background

0:50

Blend it toward the middle of the circle

0:58

Add light green on the inside of the circle opposite the light source

1:16

Again, blend the light paint towards the middle of the

1:23

Add light green in the middle of the shadow to show transparency

1:53

Add a small highlight of titanium white

2:10
How to paint a water drop in Acrylics.
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2013May 30
A quick and easy way to paint a water drop in just a few minutes. This tutorial makes it really easy to paint a realistic water drop using acrylic paints. If you are learning this technique, it is best to start with a solid colour for the background, that will make it easier to paint the semi-transparent water drop. Music: "Time Decay" by morgantj SUBSCRIBE for more art videos, drawing and painting tutorials   / shaunryanart   Say hi to me on Facebook   / shaunryanart   Get in touch with me through Facebook or the Youtube comments. I will do my best to answer any of your questions. WEBSITE: http://www.shaunryan.co.nz

Shaun Ryan Art

58.7K subscribers