How do you make water wet?

Just a short post. I took a break from painting Arctic scenes to do this recent painting of kayaking into the sunset.

I was drawn by the light through the clouds and the low perspective on the waves. And I wanted to conjure up what it feels like to be in that kayak; to feel and hear the low thump of waves against the hard plastic hull; to feel the boat bobbing: and the squint of your eyes against the light.

I’ve learned a lot about painting believable seas and skies from other artists. Still a way to go before I’m truly happy with what I’m painting. But still a sense of achievement and satisfaction with this one.