Dynamic Seascapes by Judith Yates

Introduction 6
My inspiration 8
Materials 14
Colour 24
Understanding the sea 32
Mark-making 40
Expression and dynamism 50
Wild seascape – Step-by-step project 70
Shimmering mist – Step-by-step project 84
Composition 96
Compositional basics 98
Point of view 100, Creating drama 104, Skies and light 110, Foreground: added elements 116, Texture, tricks and illusions 122
Creating mood and atmosphere 128
Elements of atmosphere 128, Stormy raging seas 130, Misty, ethereal atmosphere 132, Calm, shimmering waters 134, Dreamy atmosphere 136, Brooding mystery 138, Dreamy nostalgia 140
Afterword 142
Index 144