Painting small waves No. 2
You should now understand the absolute simplicity of the whole scene; though there are a few
points to be noted from looking at the painting above.1) The reflected light on the top of the waves gets lighter as it goes back (the angle of incidence
with the horizon decreases. In other words the tops of the closer waves are slightly darker in
value as they reflect a higher part of the sky.2) The waves get smaller as they receed.3) The almost vertical fronts of the little waves get darker and bluer as the water deepens. In
other words the sand color disappears.Every problem can be solved by a careful study of the photographs shown on the previous page
or by another visit to the beach ... which is never a bad idea anyway!http://www.geocities.com/~jlhagan/lessons/waves2.htm (2 of 3)1/13/2004 3:45:20 AM