Acrylic Painting step by step - Boat part 6

I managed to get this painting finished just in time for Christmas, and my stepdad was delighted with it! In this final stage I refined the reflections in the water, and blended them into the surrounding green of the sea. Then I just had to add all the finishing details - the guardrails on the front and sides, the ropes on the mast and fenders, and the lettering and picture of Ariel the Little Mermaid (!) For the long ropes I used a ruler on it's side and leant the paintbrush against it. I prefer to draw lines freehand, but a taut rope has to be perfectly straight, and I didn't trust my unsteady hand! Overall, a job well done for my first non-portrait painting, and also thoroughly enjoyable. But I think I'll go back to portraits for the next one, I miss them!


The Final Stage - finishing touches

Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Step 4 - Step 5

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