Shimmering water!!

[Filmjolk]

I need help with the efects of shimmering water on caves etc. and how to paint the water in a shimmery way.

 

[Avelorn]

I\'d paint the water the colour you want to and then use a scenic water product to make it shimmer. If you want to sculpt some texture, like waves, I suggest using Woodland Scenics \"Water Effect\".. It\'s easy to use, and produce nice results.

You can also use PVA glue that dries clear.. and cover it with gloss varnish.

 

[Shawn R. L.]

Smooth blends.

One thing I have done that really makes water look deep is to put something floating in the water and paint a detached shadow. If you use that trick though it has to be photographed from the correct angle.

 

[frenchkid]

a lot of french artists use inclusion resin to do their water effects. and the result is usually amazing ( check out the prestige gold winner at GDFR 2005). Not sure if you could get a shmiering effect with that but might be worth a try.

 

[provoke_me]

for the reflection effect on the cave walls get referance. you are going to need to paint it on.
other then that im not much help.