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It had my birthday on the 28th of May, and I decided to make a gift for you all to show my gratitude for your sincere support! This tutorial focuses on above-the-water surface and covers the main things to keep in mind while accepting the challenge of painting this tricky substance. It is a bit wordy, sure, but how can one describe something so complex in short?

I hope you enjoy this and find it helpful. I've spent many days and nights planning it and preparing example drawings.
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Let me know what you think and if there's anything else I could elaborate on in the future!