Water is movable in nature. It can be hard to imagine the precise nuances of waves, reflections, and other common aspects of the sea. Therefore, it might be best to use a reference photo to assure accuracy. You can find a photo of the ocean online or review your own personal photo album for any pictures you have of the ocean. Seascape paintings should follow certain conventions to assure their accuracy. Before you start to sketch your painting, spend some time familiarizing yourself with the conventions involved in painting the ocean.  The horizon line is the point where the ocean meets the skyline. It should be convex, meaning it curves outward, without being noticeable to the eye. Edges, in general, should not be hard in a seascape painting. Keep the edges of waves and sprays curved and soft.  When it comes to color, cool blues and violets work well under the foam of waves. Limit use of white, as it can make a painting feel busy.  Decide whether you want to focus more on the water or the sky. This will help you decide how high or low you want to make the horizon. Before you start your sketch, you'll need to make certain decisions about the nature of your setting. If you're using a reference photo, this can be helpful.  You should decide what kind of substrate you want to use if you're painting water that's near the shore. The substrate is essentially whatever's lining the bottom of the ocean. It could be rocks, gravel, coral, stones, and so on.  The lighting in your scene makes a big impact on color and reflection in your painting. Consider the time of day in the scene in your painting. Is it early afternoon? Evening? Where is the sun in the sky? Has it set yet? Light forms patterns in the water, called refraction, and less light results in less refraction while more light results in more refraction.
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One-sentence summary -- Consider using a reference photo. Learn the basics of a seascape painting. Make decisions about your precise setting.


Fill the jar with as much milk as you like in your drink. However, since you need room for the milk to expand and foam, do not fill the jar more than halfway with milk. Use 2 percent or non-fat milk since these are easier to froth. Place the lid on the jar. Shake the jar vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the milk has frothed and doubled in size. Remove the lid. Place the jar in the microwave uncovered. For a standard 1,000-watt microwave, microwave the milk for 35 to 40 seconds. For a microwave with a higher wattage, only microwave the milk for 30 seconds. Since the jar may be hot, use a dishtowel to remove it from the microwave. Pour the foamed milk into your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate as soon as possible.
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One-sentence summary -- Fill a jam or Mason jar with cold milk. Shake the jar for 30 to 60 seconds. Microwave the milk for 30 to 45 seconds. Remove the jar from the microwave.


For a more sophisticated look, try a shimmer rather than one that has large pieces of glitter. Of course, for a fun night out on the town, including a funky dance club, you may want to opt for the glittery kind instead. For lighter, skins tones, pick a platinum, silver, or rose gold. For more olive-colored skin, try gold, rose gold, or bronze. Darker skin tones can get away with any of these shades. Rose gold goes well with any skin tone. Because metallics tend to stand out more, using more than two colors at once can make them seem like too much. Stick to one or two colors to make your metallic eye shadow seem more up-to-date.
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Choose a shimmer. Pick the right color for your skin tone. Don't use more than two colors.