If you have always thought it nearly impossible to capture on canvas the excitement and magnificence of the roaring surf, you will be delighted to know that this book will teach you the techniques needed to paint the most tempestuous ocean waves, the most stunning sunsets, and the most dazzling beaches with ease.

E. John Robinson has made a lifelong study of the movement action of the sea; years of observation has lead him to the conclusion that, for an artist to truly capture the essence of the living ocean, they need to understand what he calls "the anatomy of waves." Once you understand what waves actually do on their way to the shore, you will be able to paint those "perfect moments," to capture the atmosphere and spirit of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring subjects.

In this new, break-through book, E. John demonstrates for you the moment by moment action of wave movement; his theory is that, once you understand the motion of one wave, you will be able to paint any wave.

E. John will encourage you to paint unique seascapes–paintings that are a reflection of you–so that eventually you will be creating your own compositions, using your own favorite colors, and be recognized for your own technique.

Painting the sea is a richly rewarding experience–and now you will be able to do it too!
   

In SECTION ONE   
you will be introduced to the equipment and supplies needed for both indoor and outdoor sketching and painting. E. John demonstrates how a quick outdoor sketch can develop through a few steps into a finished painting in the studio.

   In SECTION TWO
you will gain an understanding of the various ingredients essential for a successful seascape: the anatomy of a wave; how to paint translucent water; how to use sunlight, shadow and atmosphere to influence the components of a seascape; lessons on choosing the best colors; and how to use a composition of line, value and color to create a mood, showing movement and harmony.

SECTION THREE   
is made up of step-by-step demonstrations that help you meld the various components into a finished painting. Each demonstration illustrates a variation of the lessons in the first three sections, and each has a different location as well as mood. This is where you will learn to put your own feelings into your work, creating painting that are unique to yourself.

   Finally, in SECTION FOUR, 
there is a gallery of E. John’s finished masterpieces, showing other variations of waves, compositions, colors, locations, and moods.