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A lot of artists want their paintings to capture the real essence of water — making it look as alive and moving as it does in nature.
And it’s not as challenging as you might think…
Because it comes down to knowing 3 simple, easy-to-follow techniques that will make your water scenes feel so real that they flow off the canvas.
Once you know them, you’ll be able create realistic “wet” water and reflections that stand out and mirror nature.
And the best part is…
…you can learn this in only a matter of hours — made possible thanks to the brilliant teaching of master artist and instructor Kami Mendlik.
One pivotal lesson that will help you paint water scenes is viewing water and reflections as shapes of color.
In other words, you’re going to learn a NEW way to see water — and it could be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.
Though mastering water scenes takes more than just a few hours…
…the lessons you’ll learn will equip you with a solid foundation and the right techniques for successful, realistic results!
You’ll learn how to solve challenges like knowing what to put in and what to leave out, how to make sure your water lays flat, how to create reflections with depth, how to make water look “wet,” and so much more.
On top of that, you’ll learn to craft the “illusion of light” — where you’ll train your eyes to see through the illusion and see what really goes on behind the scenes.
Now the most powerful lesson you’ll discover has nothing to do with water scenes…
…but it has everything to do with turning you into an exceptional realistic landscape painter.
Imagine being able to create ANY color … without guessing.
Instead of wondering or hoping a color combo will work…
…you’re going to know what to do instinctively to create the right color EVERY TIME.
This skill will not only help you with painting water accurately…
…it’ll also push you one step closer to mastering color relativity that will only enhance ALL of your future paintings!
Ready to begin?
First, let’s meet the genius behind this wonderful approach!
“There’s no room for guessing when it comes to color.”
— Kami Mendlik
What do these masters have in common?
✅ Master Classical Painter Mary Pettis
✅ Master Tonalist Joseph Paquet
✅ Master Portrait Painter John Foote
✅ Master Colorist Camille Przewodek
✅ Master Landscape and Composition Painter Ian Roberts
Could you believe they were all Kami Mendlik’s teachers?
Being mentored by such brilliant painters has sculpted Kami into who she is now — a world-class artist of unparalleled skill.
Her knowledge in creating wonderful works of art plus her incredible teaching ability makes her a highly-sought after instructor!
Founder of the St. Croix River School of Painting, she’s renowned for teaching representational painting with a focus on color.
Kami understands the struggles artists go through, which means she knows how to get to the crux of the issue and show you WHAT WORKS.
Her emphasis on teaching the properties of color and how colors relate to one another in an approachable, understandable way has been a game-changer for both new and experienced painters.
Her dedication earned her the Dorothy Driehaus Mellin Fellowship in 2022 and a Bronze Medal at the Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition the same year.
Her book Color Relativity: Creating an Illusion of Light With Paint, is a testament to her expertise and passion for teaching the nuances of color to create light and vibrancy in paintings.
A Distinguished Alumni recipient from Stillwater Area High School, Kami is also a Signature member of American Women Artists and the American Impressionist Society, demonstrating her respected status in the art community.
Now’s your chance to study under this amazing artist and see YOUR artistry soar to even greater heights!
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In this video, Kami will teach you the key elements of painting the illusion of water and reflections in your landscape paintings.
The goal is to increase your confidence to create successful paintings by understanding the principles of water and light.
You’ll also discover 3 simple tips you can try immediately to create realistic water, including the correct brushwork technique to paint reflections (most artists get this wrong).
Time to solve this challenging puzzle once and for all so you start painting more water scenes confidently!
Chapter 1: Introduction (3 min.)
Kami Mendlik introduces the video by talking about her plein air painting experiences. She explains how these outdoor sessions can lead to complete artworks or serve as references for larger studio projects. Using your own outdoor experiences and observations can help you understand realistic reflections in water more intimately. Kami’s aim for this video course is to blend experiences and creativity with traditional art principles.
Chapter 2: Graphing Your Subject (8 min.)
Hate math? No problem. In this chapter, Kami outlines a straightforward method for enlarging a plein air study to a studio painting without using math! She uses a photograph of her outdoor color study, explaining how to create a grid on both the photo and the painting surface. This technique helps maintain accurate proportions as she begins painting.
Chapter 3: Materials (5 min.)
Kami reviews the oil painting materials she uses, including her choice of paints (she paints with an expanded limited palette), brushes, and palette knives, as well as her preference for a halftone gray palette. This choice is crucial for accurately seeing the value of colors, a topic she will explore in depth throughout the demonstration.
Chapter 4: The Block-In Wash (30 min.)
This chapter focuses on beginning the painting by establishing the dark areas first. Kami stresses the importance of working with transparent colors to lay down the foundational shapes and tones, preparing for the application of thicker layers of paint later on. She discusses the role of brushwork in creating reflections and the overall composition, emphasizing big shapes and accuracy from the start.
Chapter 5: Build Up Shapes (49 min.)
Kami continues to develop the painting by adding to the initial shapes, now adding white to create opaque and lighter colors. She advises on constantly evaluating the temperature and value of colors as the painting progresses. The chapter emphasizes the non-final nature of this stage, encouraging flexibility and adjustment to get the colors just right.
Chapter 6: Create Color Harmony (46 min.)
This chapter delves into techniques for achieving color harmony and guiding the viewer’s eye through the painting. You’ll learn how to use “transition colors” to help softly separate subjects. You’ll also learn how Kami vividly recalls and incorporates all senses experienced during her plein air session into the studio work. Tips on maintaining connected dark and light shapes, being fully present in the painting process, and achieving “wet-looking” water surfaces are highlighted, along with practical advice on using a palette knife for lily pads.
Chapter 7: Work on Nuances (25 min.)
Kami focuses on the finer details of the painting, particularly the lily pads. She emphasizes the importance of preparing mixes of the “average color” beforehand to streamline the painting process. This chapter is about appreciating and applying the subtle nuances of color that contribute to a cohesive yet dynamic composition.
Chapter 8: Build Up the Lights (48 min.)
Here, Kami moves on to enhancing the light reflections in the painting, inspired by a striking visual memory of sunlit clouds reflected on a pond. You’ll discover tips for keeping colors clean and vibrant, how to paint like you’re using warm, whipped butter, and brush techniques for creating atmospheric effects in the background.
Chapter 9: Refine (47 min.)
In the refinement stage, Kami adds ripples and further develops the atmospheric effects. She reiterates her favorite paint consistency and provides a guide on painting lily pad flowers, emphasizing the natural variations in color. This chapter covers the importance of restraint in making changes, the technique for adding sparkle to water, and how to maintain realistic reflections throughout the painting.
Chapter 10: Take It to Finish (19 min.)
Kami discusses the criteria for assessing the completion of the painting, including color harmony, the movement of the viewer’s eye, and the overall balance of elements within the composition. This chapter teaches you how to know when a painting is finished, focusing on harmony and the effectiveness of reflections and color notes.
Chapter 11: Final Review (6 min.)
In the final chapter, Kami reviews the painting, summarizing key learnings from the video. This wrap-up reinforces the concepts and techniques covered throughout the tutorial, ensuring you’re fully equipped to apply these insights to your own work with water scenes!
PLUS:
✅ How to make your own halftone gray palette
✅ An exclusive interview with Kami Mendlik by Eric Rhoads
✅ An inspirational gallery of Kami’s paintings
That’s it!
When you reach this point, you’ll feel equipped and confident to masterfully tackle water scenes.
Get started today!
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A Masterclass on Creating Illusion of Water and Reflections!
In this video, Kami will teach you key information on color relativity, how to establish large shapes of color and create harmony, how to paint using an expanded limited palette, and even how to know when the painting is finished.
You’ll discover solutions to dilemmas such as determining what elements to include or exclude, crafting the appearance of tranquil water surfaces, and developing reflections that convey depth, among other vital techniques.
After this video, you’ll be able to understand and paint water and reflections accurately, and also have the skills to create any color at any time, without guessing!
Be One Step Closer to Color Mastery!
Kami Mendlik is renowned for her ability to teach students the fundamental properties of color. She’s the author of the widely popular book Color Relativity: Creating an Illusion of Light With Paint.
The study of color has been her lifelong passion. In this video, she’s sharing a process to help achieve the illusion of light by mastering color relativity. There are countless nuances in color that can make it challenging for the painter.
Through years of teaching and painting, she discovered that the eye can continue to develop how we see color. The key to creating light is not only learning the properties of color, it’s also learning what needs to be in the painting and, more importantly, what doesn’t!
With the lessons in this video, you too will soon be able to master color!
Discover the Keys to Crafting Captivating Stories That Get Recognition!
“Simplifying both the shapes and the averages of color is the key to bringing your work to its greatest potential.” — Kami Mendlik
Ultimately, Kami is going to share crucial information with one purpose in mind: to help you create your best work yet!
One of the more important lessons inside is a simple strategy to know what needs to be in the painting, and what to leave out. Trying to put everything in your painting leaves little room for telling your story, the story of the inspiration behind your painting.
By the end of this video, your “artist’s eye” will feel like it’s been enhanced, because you’ll be able to see what really goes behind the scenes of captivating paintings! This skill alone will progress your artistry further than ever before!
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✅ A masterclass on color relativity, the “Principles of Painting Water,” and various key perspectives that will improve your painting results fast…
✅ How to paint like you’re using warm, whipped butter (Kami’s favorite paint consistency!)...
✅ How to carry reflections through the piece by adding realistic color notes…
✅ How to “graph” your subject for accurate proportions without using math…
✅ Kami’s personal “expanded limited palette” and her specific color arrangement…
✅ How to see the TRUE value of color…
✅ Specific brushwork techniques for reflections and other landscape painting situations (for example, go downward for reflection brushstrokes!)...
✅ The importance of ANGLES to make water “look flat”…
✅ How to easily achieve color variety … and unity…
✅ How to achieve even more realistic results simply by “wiggling” the brush…
✅ The RIGHT color to use to lighten darks (it’s NOT white)...
✅ How Kami simplifies the scene you’re going to paint in this demo (must not miss!)…
✅ The ONE question you must always ask when building shapes…
✅ A simple trick to get in your color averages…
✅ An ingenious vertical approach to making darks “quieter”...
✅ PRO TIP: How to neutralize garish colors…
✅ A KEY point to remember when painting water, or you’ll have a difficult time making it look “wet” and realistic…
✅ How to use white correctly (Kami believes it’s an important color!)...
✅ How to paint water lilies in perspective…
✅ PLUS: Incredible tips for confident brushwork that makes you look like a pro…
…and so many more insights that will push you closer to mastering water and color!
Mastery of color relativity is the one skill that can open up a whole new world of painting possibilities.
If understanding color is something you’ve been struggling with…
…or you’ve always wanted to paint water and reflections, but interpreting what you see stumped you…
…then reading this far means you’ve made a clear choice:
That you’re looking for a real transformation.
You’re looking for new ways to see and capture the world around you.
With master artist Kami Mendlik’s Mastering Water: The Secrets of Color and Reflection, you’re not just learning techniques, you’re embracing a whole new artistic identity.
Soon, your “artist’s eye” will get to the level where you can easily solve the tricky “color puzzle.”
Don’t forget…
Very few instructors have the same level of experience or teaching prowess as Kami Mendlik!
You can go back to what you’ve been doing — trial-and-error various approaches and techniques until you find the answer…
OR…
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It’s like having her as your “personal, in-house” instructor that you can go back to over and over again — and it won’t cost you an extra penny.
Plus, you’ll see all the materials used so you won’t end up wasting money on getting the wrong ones.
It’s a shortcut to what works so you can continue painting instead of spending time figuring what to get or what to do!
Once you know all that, there’s no stopping you from creating even more brilliant artwork!
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