Ripples, Reflections & Bokeh


Learn to create realistic water ripple and bokeh effects around a complex object floating on water.

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What is the course about?

Floating Object on Water: Ripples & Reflections with Bokeh Effect

A Step-by-Step, Beginner-friendly Course


In this class, learn to create realistic water ripples around a complex object using different mediums and colour-lifting techniques. Learn to depict an object's interaction with water, focusing on painting a floating leaf with depth, atmosphere, and a bokeh effect.

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What are others saying

Nina S

I had a great time painting dreamy watercolor snowdrops alongside Yu Yin. She is an amazing artist and she can level you up surely.

Zoie M

I absolutely loved this class. I need alot of work on the Bokeh effect but the people who saw my work love it. to my surprise ;)

Catherine V

Oh my goodness I could watch you paint all day. Thank you so much for this class, YuYin! Absolutely loved it

Why do this course

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Beginner-approved

No prior experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm. 

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No-questions-asked 14-day satisfaction guarantee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get my money back if I don't like the course?

We offer a no-questions-asked 14-day money-back guarantee, counting from the purchase date.

What will I learn?

In this course, learn to create realistic water ripple effects around a complex object with artist Yu-Yin Lin (@yincreativestudio).


She’ll teach you how to use masking fluid, white gouache, and the lifting colour technique to reserve white space for the ripples and reflections.


In this class, you'll learn to understand an object’s relation to water as you create a floating leaf with depth, atmosphere, and bokeh effect!

How long is the course?

The entire course is about 1 hour and 30 minutes long.

What art supplies will I need?

ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES


  • Watercolour Sketchbook

  • Watercolour Brushes

  • Watercolour Paints

  • White Gouache 

  • Masking Fluid & residue eraser

A detailed list of paints, reference photos, etc. will become available after the purchase.

I still have questions!

We're here to help. Please shoot us an email at hello@etchrstudio.com and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Yu-Yin Lin

Yu-Yin is a special needs educator from Taiwan living in Washington State, United States. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Oil Painting and a Master’s in Art Education.


She finds inspiration from the four seasons and all the gorgeous landscapes one finds in Washington. The essential element for her artwork is light because it can affect the atmosphere of each painting, including colours, tones, space and movement. Yu-Yin’s ultimate goal for teaching art is to share her knowledge and skills and learn from her teaching process.

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Join hundreds of artists who mastered Bokeh through this course.

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