How To Paint Shallow Water - Acrylic Paint Beach Tutorial with Mark Waller.

Learn how to paint shallow water in this full acrylic paint beach tutorial. Follow along with Mark as he shows you how to create a realistic, compelling and sophisticated shallow water on the beach image . You will cover brush technique, colour mixing and heaps of useful info on painting shallow ocean water, foam trails and wavelets.
Materials for this project:
Stretched canvas 40cm x 40cm
Atelier Interactive Artists Acrylics:
Titanium White
Atelier Free Flow Artists Acrylics:
Burnt Umber
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Titanium White
Napthol Crimson
Dioxazine Purple
French Ultramarine Blue
Brushes:
Roymac flats sizes 12, 6, 4
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[@paulettesaul4810]

I don't know what to add to the other comments. They seem to have it covered. lol... it's just so lovely to watch someone who is as passionate about the ocean as I am. And your dedication to getting the perfect colours. You just nail it every time. Can't thank you enough for sharing it with us.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You are so kind

[@lucianamattoni5063]

I second Paulettes comment wholeheartedly! You’re so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@BeirtMhac]

Thank you Paulette for expressing what I was thinking better than I could 😁

[@joseliagorresen6422]

Thank u so much, Mark! 😀You can´t imagine how important it is for me you to follow your lovely tutorials. You are a good painter and a good man and God will surely choose you to stay here in 5 D!!! I confess that I have been doing all my best in order to remain here in this WONDERFUL PLANET TOO. Greetings from Florianópolis, Brazil!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much :)

[@pergolascentralcoastspecia1961]

Your videos have encouraged me to pursue my passions. Keep inspiring!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

How wonderful 🫶✨🙌

[@fearitselfpinball8912]

Amazing. I love the painting and the video.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Happyhippy70]

I started learning to paint. I went to the dollor store bought the basics. Have fallin in love hard. To the point I dont know what I am painting till its done. For me its like a no brainer. I do not have one single thing on my mind the whole time. It's way better than therapy or any medication I've ever taken. Although I have to say it's not better than traveling through the 3rd eye I've actually took a vacation to heaven and it was awesome, it was free. Thanks for the ideas. It looks like I am in your painting. I found myself waiting for you to paint me walking on the beach. It hit me, I wamt to pant people in my paintings. I love people, Each of you are so unique and beautiful. People are magical. Blessing to everyone

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much, happy painting!

[@SPS_survivor]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Scary as hell as a beginner to look at something so amazing and thinking, how the hell is that a painting. Just wow!!!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chinsiongcheung4815]

I live under the tropic of Capricorn,this tutorial is stunningly excellent! Thanks a million times!!❤Moreover u look so cool while painting!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Wow, thank you!

[@FlipSideCT]

AS a creator of videos also, it is always nice to see comments 2 years later......wonderful wonderful lesson and approach! just brilliance and such a pleasure for the beginner in me!! thanks

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much :)

[@tomacosta2033]

Mark, You are a good person. Thank you for being so kind.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you for being so kind Tom!

[@bethleblanc656]

Love your wonderful tutorials and above of all that, your unique smile.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much!

[@barblamont8907]

Thanks for another year of beautiful produce and fun!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Our pleasure!

[@BMJArt]

Hi Mark. Love your work, love the way you present your way of painting and love your energy. You transfer the love you have for painting so well. Thank you for another great tutorial. 😊

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much 😀 Very kind words!

[@saundrabusch4452]

This is honestly the best water in a painting I have seen so far

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much :)

[@crashq8784]

On a day when everything's a little grey you find this gem. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us and thank you for providing that little spark of inspiration.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You are so welcome! What beautiful words. Thank you!

[@user-qn3fm4mq6v]

Здравствуйте! Вода меня завораживает))) я никогда не была даже на море. Но я нарисую его себе благодаря вам. Спасибо! Вы очень хорошо все показываете!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Большое спасибо за ваши добрые комментарии!

[@patricahodges3473]

I can feel the movement of the water in your painting. I’ve never been able to achieve the look you have here. Beautiful!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jacomans9078]

It’s amazing to me, how you go over areas with different colors, but it’s never muddy, I think it’s in the hands, like a musician, some guys are heavy handed, others are smooth, you def are in the Smooth category, I’m watching you and I still am amazed how you did this...and one thing you have ...is patience, great job!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

There's a lot of time on the brushes my friend :) A lot of it is simply practise practise and more practise!

[@georgew7405]

Thanks for the step by step tutorials

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ancagerber]

Your paintings reflect your love of the ocean. As always, great watching you paint. Thank you Mark for sharing!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

My pleasure 😊

[@traceyhilder3426]

Never seen anyone paint water that looks so real fabulous work il be watching more & more

[@ExploreAcrylics]

awesome, thank you!

[@sameenafirdose7772]

O My God, sir you are incredibly amazing. Thanks so much for being so generous to teach us the art.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ArtwithSai]

Hello Mark, You are such a fantastic artist.I wish I could paint like that.Many thanks to share your talent with us. 💙❤️💜💙❤️

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dannynicholson5551]

I've looked at dozens of videos trying to master the art of seafoam it wasn't til I landed here that I had a great teacher thank you I liked and subscribed your awesomeness!!!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Great job! Thank you so much for your support :)

[@dannynicholson5551]

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[@herbst777]

New and LOVE your style of teaching .

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks and welcome

[@vozamaraktv-art5595]

You're an absolute master painter!!!!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much!

[@user-in2ho6mb9r]

You’re the best. Thank you so much

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You're welcome! Glad it helped :)

[@jess65963]

Brilliant! Pun intended. So glad to see you back. Hope you are well now,👌.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Yes, all good :) Thanks for the kind comments!

[@mirjamoconnor4995]

I love water and I love watching you paint it. So beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jeanlebaron7628]

Mmmmmmmm. I can almost smell the salt air. Bravo

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you 😋

[@sunnyjones8405]

I have followed your work and have earned from your tutorials for several years now. This tutorial is the missing link! I have not been able to realistically paint shallow water and foam until now. Thanks so very, very much for all your teachings.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so very very much for your kind comments! Cheers, Mark W.

[@lisengel2498]

Really nice to watch how you play with the movements of light on different surfaces creating the joy of looking into the mystery of translucenncy

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much - you'll find heaps on our channel to help with creating the illusion of transparency in water.

[@krisalasky6897]

I have been doing tutorials on youtube for 4 years now but only just found you. I love painting water and the surf. Thank you so much for sharing this. You are amazing!!!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bondpaz]

Mark is incredible. Looks so real!!!❤️😊

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much :)

[@Esmio06]

So many of these techniques have become part of my staple. Thank you so much

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You are so welcome! That is wonderful.

[@nadinemayette6648]

J'aime beaucoup une façon très particulière de peindre, et de mettre en valeur les éléments majeurs de la toile. On a presque envie de courir dans les vagues qui terminent leur course. Et puis cette façon de gratter la toile pour essuyer le pinceau, j'adore. Cette ombre à la fin de la vaguelette donne de l'épaisseur à l'eau et un effet de réel. j'adore !

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Merci beaucoup pour vos gentils commentaires!

[@helenpernicone8994]

You are such an excellent teacher!!! I’ve gained so much knowledge of the ocean and waves that if I can get my skills to match, I’ll be on my way!!! Thank you!!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much :) Glad you get something out of my ramblings :)

[@deblockrol]

no matter what medium i work in i learn so much from you/ your powers of observation are amazing!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Wow, thank you!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

What a great lesson. You are such a fantastic teacher, guiding us through it step by step. I loved it.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much!

[@kenlyon7709]

loved the effect.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much!

[@JhoanniRodriguezCicci_71]

Wow lovely, I’m going to practice 😁💫

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Wonderful!

[@margaretsalasidis3708]

You have great technical ability and pay amazing attention to detail. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you very much!

[@presciousdiamond8397]

Good morning, thank you for the video. I needed it. Have a beautiful day!😌💗💕😍

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You are so welcome!

[@WandaMartingaga]

Exciting, I am looking right over your shoulder. Good job camera person 😊

[@ExploreAcrylics]

😊 thanks

[@stedmans4christ]

I'm so in love with this painting

[@ExploreAcrylics]

thank you so much :)

[@tomasiabella]

Love this - its so awesome to see tutorials that represent the colours of the Australian beach, sand and water. Many tutorials from overseas artists are great in their own right, but not representative of what we see here :)

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You are so welcome!

[@Happyhippy70]

Thank you for the Knowledge. It kind of makes me understand why I fell into his painting as he was painting it.. It is very realistic in my opinion and I've never seen anything about Australia. If it's like this painting it's extremely beautiful.

[@farmhouseontherock]

That’s amazing. I’ve learned a lot by watching. Thanx

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danielnewman4876]

i dont believe i just witness this , sir you are 'the most wanted painter in the west' i love it, i just subscribe

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much :)

[@korukiwiarts]

That's how it's done. Well done! You certainly taught me a thing or two. Big like from as at Koru Kiwi Arts 💯✨🎨

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much my friend 😀

[@korukiwiarts]

@@ExploreAcrylics Your most welcome 💯🤗🍀

[@fredguedespereira4458]

How I´d like to paint like that! Fantastic!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you very much!

[@BillRumsby-yd9tg]

That is amazing.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you :)

[@karensouthern3780]

I have recently found your videos. You are amazing..your water paintings look like photographs! I am still a novice, self taught over the last few years. You have helped me tremendously! Thank you for taking the time!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You are so welcome! Glad you're getting something out of my ramblings :)

[@spikeybunny6577]

This is THE Tutorial I've always been searching for! Thank You!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andreajavadian]

One word ... wow! You are amazingly talented. I learned so much watching this tutorial, thank you!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You are so welcome!

[@Msquared112]

Astoundingly realistic. Thanks so much!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Glad you like it!

[@kreek1065]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you for this wonderful comment!

[@susanslone3081]

I just found you on youtube and watched most of your episodes. Found the one with your lovely family and your spunky wife!! I hope you see enough of your art to live on. Your talent is far beyond the others I have watched (and believe ive watched a lot). I am sorry for your health problems but happy your talent is intact and that you are thriving. I just picked up painting during the pandemic to ward of dementia lol. I am short of novice!! But enjoy the process and learning. Thank you for sharing your time and I hope it pays off for you. I absolutely love how you teach and paint. OCD aside, you seem like a pretty ok fellow!!!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks for your kind comments Susan. Healthwise I'm all good - clear of cancer and loving life. Hope you're enjoying life too! Cheers Mark W.

[@jamesnorris907]

Your a pure genius bud 👌👌👌🔥

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You are clearly a human with vision and taste :D

[@amybuckler9400]

Excellent video! Thank you for the valuable painting lessons.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comments!

[@gracahammond193]

Incredible. It looks so real.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much :)

[@melissatetterton4487]

Beautiful as always, I will keep trying at painting the ocean. Thank you for teaching.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

My pleasure 😊

[@traceyhilder3426]

Love it so beautiful to watch & learn

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much 😊

[@TulayErgun-cg5zw]

Another great tutorial, thank you😊

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lidiavictoriomichettimorei7682]

In love with your beautiful painting!!!thanks

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@herby375]

Really Good!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Glad you think so!

[@lyndonbaxter7399]

.... that’s Mini-Masterpiece,

[@ExploreAcrylics]

hahaha thanks!

[@kathleenswann]

thank you for sharing your expertise. i definitely want to try this. love the sound of ocean waves and tropical music in the background too

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much for your kind comments - go for it!

[@irenepierce167]

I've watched many, many, waves on the beach tutorials. OMGoodness, this is lovely, and I think I can actually do this. Well try anyway... Will have to re-watch a bit though. Thank you so very much. You got yourself another subscriber.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much 😊

[@correo33]

Wow you impressed me the real paint 🎨 you are an amazing painter

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dianeo]

Fascinating watching this process and see it all come together. I appreciate your explanation of each step. Those foamy bits are perfection 21:21 Gorgeous!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you very much!

[@kristenguzman8123]

So flippin remarkable!💓

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much!

[@kristenguzman8123]

@@ExploreAcrylics you're welcome. I look forward to watching more, and learning. I use oil paints, so I'll see if it translates!😊

[@rcpowres]

Thanks a lot!!!! Amazing work!!!! Especially your water and plant Works are so Impressive!!!! Have a good day

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you! You too!

[@SandyGaskettArt]

So good Mark, thanks for the clear instructions. I really need to get your DVD me thinks!! Cheers again.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@athinamavri3190]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ βοηθητικό το βίτεο!!

[@parkkinglot892]

I applied your techniques in my Photoshop digital art and it still works even there, thanks sir.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Fantastic!

[@mycupoftea12]

I love this presentation! It's so helpful for beginners!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cathycost]

Merci beaucoup bisous de France 🇲🇫

[@gilbertorego2195]

Very beautiful artwork. Congratulation!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you very much!

[@gilbertorego2195]

Hug

[@brendamcdonald8699]

That was an excellent video. You are beyond talented. 😊😊

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much Brenda :)

[@waiheketranscend]

I couldn't stop laughing when an advert for Paint By Numbers popped up over you Mark! Thanks for another amazing how to!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-wo6te2pn5p]

Waw amazing❤

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks 🤗

[@tico2usa]

Really enjoyed your video, can wait to go home and give it a try. Thank you!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Have fun!

[@estellegrove4853]

Absolutely awesome. And your smile is sooo lovely 😊

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You are so kind

[@estellegrove4853]

ExploreAcrylics 😘😘😘

[@gloprn52]

Very inspirational and lovely appreciate your teaching skills 😊🎨

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@carlamaestrali]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 wonderful!!!! Thank’s for sharing!!!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks for watching!

[@despoinavavoula2203]

VERY VERY NICE.. YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you very much!

[@lannyculverwell9586]

Like your clothes, Mark! Reminds me of my favourite tutor....

[@ExploreAcrylics]

LOL is it me :D

[@joannsmith9]

Awesome

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks so much :)

[@munnikaisare1677]

Hi there. I came across your paintings for the first time. It's just wow I am going to try out step by step following you. I am from India. Thank you, keep going with ur work

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Welcome 😊 Thanks so much!

[@juansalcemoresalcemorel7503]

Wao beautifull Mr. Congratulation a nice art. I love it. My God !!!!!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@manuelamagalhaes5997]

Thank you again! It's beautiful.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Glad you like it!

[@user-sn6gr9wb4p]

Thank you for sharing your skills in away we are learning from. Hope you are doing well and have lots of buyers. Bless you. 🇺🇲Artisan here.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you! You too!

[@user-sn6gr9wb4p]

@@ExploreAcrylics You are very Welcome 🇺🇲😉🖌️🎨

[@Grammyabigail]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Our pleasure!

[@adrianapizziafranc2839]

Excellent helpful thank you so much for this tutorial

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tiago_3437]

hi, absolutely awesome painting

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-gf8ml1wi1t]

Один из любимых художников!!!!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

один из моих любимых зрителей!

[@40bdg]

Beautiful! Thanks for the great tips.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-gc8nk4kg2q]

Beautiful artwork! Thank you very much!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@katerinaathanasiou8485]

Πολύ χρήσιμο για μας τους ερασιτέχνες. Ευχαριστούμε πολύ.

[@ExploreAcrylics]

добро пожаловать!

[@cwms8952]

absoulutely beautiful! thank you for sharing!

[@ExploreAcrylics]

You are so welcome!

Beautiful art!