How to Paint Water Reflections Tutorial

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Learn how to paint water reflections in your landscape paintings in this tutorial with Canadian landscape painter Greg Hargarten as he paints a large painting in the studio.Greg Hargarten is a Saskatoon based painter, musician and graphic artist. As a founding member of the “Men Who Paint” group, he has painted all over Canada. He has exhibited in over 20 solo and group shows in Canada and a broad. His artwork is held in private, corporate and museum collections including The Kunstmuesum in Schwaan Germany, The Mann Gallery in Prince Albert and the Parks Canada Permanent Collections.
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[@michellem6068]

I just found your channel, and I love the way you explain which colors you are using and how you mix them! 😊

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks Michelle! And thanks for watching! :)

[@jammuna1]

Wonderful tutorial. Thanks for sharing
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[@GregHargarten]

Thanks so much for watching Jammuna!

[@claudepoulin8558]

Really in control of your medium, and your imagination to go along. Thank you for sharing 🙏🇨🇦

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks so much Claude! And thanks for watching! :)

[@marygraham2155]

Just found you !! Love how you tell us the Color’s your using etc. Will be following you .

[@jerrymishler1399]

Love your paintings and tutorials, Greg! You asked about reflections - I often add some horizontal breaks in the vertical reflections to indicate ripples on the water. A few bubbles or small light-colored pieces of floating debris help enhance the surface of the water.

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks so much for watching Jerry! Yes, horizontal ripples and floating things are great ways to help the water lay down!

[@andreajim1000]

Great tutorial.

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching! :)

[@joseliagorresen6422]

I loved your painting and your tutorial and I thank you so much for that! I will follow and learn more with you...thanks!!! May the Lord be with you!!! 🙂

[@hughpearson3574]

another great painting! Thanks Greg!

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks so much for watching Hugh! :)

[@Heidi.M]

Thank you! You’re a really good instructor and an amazing artist.

[@GregHargarten]

Thank you so much Heidi!

[@davidgray5321]

Wonderful tutorial..l love the way you explain your color choices and mixing. I would love to see a winter scene tutorial to see how you handle snow

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks so much David. I'm painting a winter scene now, so maybe I'll try to do a video! Thanks for watching!

[@lisaschmidt5289]

Amazing!!!

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks so much Lisa! And, thanks for watching! :)

[@toddrumball4587]

Thank you! This video was so very helpful. Would love to see a video on the methods you use to simplify and block in the scene.

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks for watching Todd! That sounds like a great idea for a video! :)

[@hernanmsolgar1253]

Excellent tutorial. Your color mixing tech is great.. The size of your brush for this painting is impresive. Congratulations.

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks so much for watching Hernanm!

[@helenecyr2464]

remarkable technique! thank you:)

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks so much Helene! And thanks for watching! :)

[@katenicholson502]

Thank you. Very helpful. I usually paint quite small in soft pastels but have a commission for a larger 24x48 painting. I am thinking I’ll use oil. It’s a large water bird reflected standing in shallow water, with a strong early morning light coming over its shoulder, casting long shadows across the canvas. Background is a tall grass shoreline. And an early morning sky. But the bird is the subject, not the sky so can’t over do that.

[@GregHargarten]

That sounds exciting Kate, good luck!

[@butchertibi6039]

Never seen I guy paint with such a wide brush, so much.

[@GregHargarten]

Haha, yes, I do love large brushes!

[@lyndabaxter6079]

As you know, I love your work Greg!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. This is a really helpful video and an excellent way to teach. I have to ask.. what type of brush is it you're using, that fairly large one? Also.. I'm new to acrylic, what medium do you use with Golden Open acrylics?

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks so much Lynda! The big brush is a Connoisseur #24 I believe it's the biggest one they make. As far as the Open Acrylics, I don't use any medium, although I sometimes add Golden Open Gel to to make the paint go further. Hope that helps!m :)

[@lyndabaxter6079]

@@GregHargarten thanks so much!!!

[@maureenhoward9063]

How long Greg, would it take for that painting to dry using the Open colours? Love your adventures :)

[@GregHargarten]

Thanks Maureen! The Golden Opens will dry in 1-2 days depending on how thick the paint is. I find if I need them to dry faster, I can use a fan or a blow dryer to speed up the process. Hope that helps! :)

[@Group_of__]

Great video and super painting! My question, do you not use ANY water with your acrylics? I am an oil painter but trying to switch to acrylics. The Golden Open acrylics sound amazing! We reside in Central Alberta and as you know how dry the air is here, these would be perfect for plein aire painting!

[@GregHargarten]

I usually use water mostly when I am tinting the canvas before I start. The water thins the paint and allows a bright/transparent ground to paint over. I like covering the white canvas with a colour, it will always poke though in some places in the painting and often help give the piece some unity. Yes, the Golden Open paints are great for plein air and are the reason I switched in the first place.

[@Group_of__]

Thank you for your reply! I had no idea that Open Acrylics do not require water all of the time! Well, as soon as I finish a few hundered, or so it seems, of the paint tubes I already have, I will give it a go!

[@GregHargarten]

Good luck - Let me know how it goes!@@Group_of__

[@colleenlipp8366]

I’d like to know where you found your brush

[@GregHargarten]

Hi Colleen, that brush is a 3" Connoisseur. I believe I bought it on Amazon. I also often use regular house painting brushes, however they do not make the same narrow marks the Connoisseur can. Hope that helps. :)

[@colleenlipp8366]

@@GregHargarten thank you!