This is a great example of why I love learning on YT, not only can you find instruction on what you want to do, in this case I was looking for 'painting waves with acrylics', but you can sometimes find someone doing almost exactly what you want to learn. I will be painting a mural of a seascape on a friends fish and chip shop next month, and I think I will actually break out the plastic for the full lesson on this dudes site. So remember: if you are several beers into an evening and are making promises for creative services you are only semi skilled in, always allow for at least a month to procrastinate and 3 days to practice before doing the job.

Probably the best tutorial on wave painting I've ever seen. Thanks Joe.

Marvellous! In a class of your own. Your depictions of water are so subtle and complex, as well as true to the spirit and feel of the ocean.

I'm also a painter and muralist and I have got to tell ya joe, it was a real pleasure watching and listening to you. I kept shaking my head yes as I listened to your bits of wisdom. And it's fun to see your techniques. Very similar to my style. Keep painting, never stop creating!

When I heard the waves at the end, I could smell the ocean! Very beautiful.

Oh you're like a modern Bob Ross! new favorite!

“My painting is wrong.” I think that’s what makes it art. It’s your version of a beach. I love it.

Sometimes I build a frown out of a smile.. 😉

Salute to those who transfer their experience with ease simplicity and clarity.

That looks unbelievably pretty. Wow. I hope one day I can paint like that.

I've watched other artists but keep coming back to this one, he is my hero and I hope to glean from him and create some beautiful artwork like his, someday!

I just wanted to thank you for the kind gesture of sharing your amazing talent. It continues to blow me away at how someone of your caliber cares enough about others to turn turn on to what they know. Your painting is Beautiful, spectacular soothing & stimulating at the same time. Again, thank so much! You're a wonderful teacher btw. :)

Your whole canvas is so beatiful! ( before the painting session) Your whole canvas is extremely beautiful!! (after the painting session )

amazing! it's beautiful! love how you break it up, and the colors make it look truly real! thanks!

One of the most important aspects to learning any new skill is the understanding of function and relation to form. This gentleman understands the way waves function. He mentions coral. He describes currents after he describes how light plays a role beneath the waves and how both flow together as he forms what what we see here. It's clear to me that this wisdom aides him the recreation and the reinterpretation of what is arguably much more than a wave. This is a mural created by a young artistic craftsman.

You got it Joe ! I would put it on my wall ....and call it inspiration any day of the year ...keep painting ! Love your spirit ...!

LOVE that intro!

I don't usually draw landscapes, but your videos have inspired me. I am going to give it a shot. Thank you.

Love how there are layers under layers, like I never though of the artists energy this much and how beautiful this is. Each painting has a story underneath!

You are such a great teacher! I learn so much from every video and I stay up waaaay too late watching them! Thank you for being such a humble, down-to-earth guy and for taking the time to share your incredible talents with the rest of us.

Oh my gosh, you're incredible man

For a minute i thought u totally ruined it with the green but boy was i wrong

Dynamic style with a fresh, brisk approach that is full of life and creativity !! Excellent work and painting. Thanks.

You have two gifts, painting and teaching! Well done, great explanation!

This is really awesome just saw youre chanell I love youre work dude I would love to see more tutorials and paitings :D

Thanks for posting this I'm going to try this out today. This is a very helpful video. I subscribed .

Sir: you are one of the BEST visual teachers I have ever seen and trust me, I've seen more than you are old! Great Job!

I have been an artist since I could pick up a crayon and draw on a kitchen wall. As I I've grown up I have worked in all kinds of media's working on portraits and landscapes. I have never been able to paint seascapes. With todays technology I can now see how it's done, and Joe you have inspired me to give it another try at the age of 69. I was in Panama City Beach watching the waves come in and go out during the time hurricane Harvey was hitting Texas, so I was able to film some great wave pattern's, thanks again.

i just start to paint and i love watching your videos you are amazing Artist joe.i like what u said feel free to paint a million wrong paint in join the club

wow amazing

Love it especially the use of the roller "this one smears as it rolls to mix the paints" - love it!

How ,magnificent was this video of you painting these crashing waves, were! You were so “ into” everything you painted. You explained each and everything so well. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

I love this!♡

nice job

Easier said than done. You're the best teacher I've learned a lot when you explain shadows and the structure of things and all that. You're the only one I can really learn from.

muraljoe I can't begin to explain how much inspiration, motivation and technique you have given me. I've tried so many different art styles(clay modeling, stipple, portraits, oil paintings, stencils, tattooing, vinyl) and when I come across your work I just want to dive right into painting! You have so much positive feedback and tools to share its heart warming. I could praise you on your talent for hours, but your work speaks for itself. You're an amazing artist(to say the least) and anytime I need a good kick in the arse to become motivated I watch one of your videos. You're truly and inspiration and great teacher! I speak for everyone when I say you're an artistic blessing!! 🙌🙏🎨💯

I watched this while I was pooping good job!

where can i go to learn all this??? i know theres schools but is whats the difference between the schools

Whew! Your knowledge and training and talent are "just phenomenal!" I am painting a mural now and your water techniques are exactly what I needed. If I didn't live on an island I would attend your workshops : ) I am so happy to have found you! Love your teaching as its "true teaching!" I am like a sponge ...Thank you!

Joe iv been drawing for years but was never to confident to try painting ....I grew up watching Bob Ross and was always amazed by how his paintings would flow ..... a awhile ago I started painting scenes with spray paint and it kinda got me more into murals... but your videos are really helping me understand so much more about all that goes into it....and how to blend with just basic colors...and understanding perspective.and painting water in different ways...... I just wanted to say thank for taking the time to post these videos....you truly an amazing artist!....thanks again.

I just love your paintings! So much more skilled required than those pretentious idiots who do abstract paintings of an ink blot

Impossible! Your work area is so clean... Whats behind that camera

That is absolutely breathtaking. I'm showing my 15 year old daughter how to do ripples as she is nearing her exams. She's done them like snake scales and needs to blend them into the water. Her pictures are amazing. I told her to go on KZfaq to look at tutorials yours is the one I've sent her. It's blown me away. Shame on the 477 miserable people.

This is the best way to learn painting! I can see it again and again. And it´s free!

WOW

ВЫ МАСТЕР!!!!!!! ОЧЕНЬ КРАСИВО!!!!

Definitely going to watch the longer version. Thank you, you are amazing!

It is an absolute joy to watch you paint. You definitely have a gift!

"when there is less green there is more red" where can i find this kind of knowledge..book?

The painting is moving in my eyes hahaha

Your lessons have helped me so incredibly much with my art work. You're amazing. Thank you for teaching us what you've learnt.

I ended up watching a string of your videos, and was like "God....you gave this guy talent. Lord, this much talent just HAS to glorify You somehow." And then I had an urge to go to your website, which I've never done before with any other KZfaqr, and lo and behold....you're a brother in Christ. Just wanted you to know that these videos led to God being praised tonight. :)

Is this oil or acrylic? What medium are you using?

I'm painting along with Joe and it looks like trash. But @ 8:20 I wasn't so mad anymore. :)

Your enthusiasm is contagious.

Joe, I have seen some gorgeous paintings and paint myself in oils, but you are the best artist I’ve ever seen. You probably don’t think so, but we’re our worst critic. I’ve watched you off and on, but today I’ve watched for 4or5 hours and I don’t believe anyone can do any better. Awesome work!!!!👍🏻

best part of ur job is u choose a huge canvas and didn't make it fast.

You make me want to throw my brushes away and take up line dancing or skydiving...

These are wonderful! Anyone I go to beach with never lets me get my fill of looking at the water, these videos are simply perfect!

Oh my God, this is fantastic, sir! You are blessed, that's for sure! And great fun to watch and listen to. Thanks a lot!

Eye-gasm

Thank you for sharing, Joe! You're such a gifted and generous man!

Wow!! I'm a retired art teacher and this is one of the best painting technique videos I have seen!

You helped me so much I could cry of joy! I haven't been able to capture the Ocean, waves, ripples, the many colors, and this video has helped me tremendously. I've tried on my own without any guidance and you have cleared up all my concerns within my own pieces. Thank you for existing.

Strange lonely big wave on a flat sea...

this was a great video, but you had changed the painting alot and added heaps of details while off camera. i noticed that at least 4 times during the video

I rather watch you paint than go to a movie. What a gift you have in your instructions in teaching.

I'm always in awe with your work. I learn a lot from you and I love how you geek out explaining. 👍🎨🎨🎨

And what a wonderfull blue green color making the feeling of feeling the waves rolling in eternal rhytmic movements of eternal change - beautifull painting and very dreamy experience of observing and listening to the sea

My dear Joe, of all the artists I have seen on You Tube you are one of the best. I mean it! You are the perfect teacher of art, and I love your technique. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

I always love to listen and watch your excellent artistry and redemption. A wondrous heartfelt labor of love.

Love your style of both painting and teaching.

Whenever I get stuck on how to paint waves and the sea your videos help and inspire me to get it right. Thank you.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

I loved what you said between 8:20 and 8:30. I keep looking at my work at the moment questioning my work. it's a relief you do too, but obviously as a spectator, I see nothing wrong in your picture. You do, but you have a lovely way of taking your painting as it comes and not worrying. It's very reassuring, so thank you:)

How fun! I love doing murals! We painted a beach on wood today.

Love it! Just beautiful work...and so helpful...Thank you!

I've been watching videos on painting seascapes. I really like your technique and agree with you when you say no one should copy but to build their own techniques. I can see some things I like here and also in other videos. Bottom line, we are individuals but we all need teaching!! Thanks; really enjoyed this.

Beautiful work! Loving all the blues and greens. Perfect guide for me trying to do a similar painting :)

This is absolutely amazing!!! I like the way you did that smiley face to create the waves!! Very cool techniques!!!

Thank you for sharing your techniques! You are so talented in a big way and I don’t perceive wrongs in your paintings only rights. Painting a mural is something that I feel so beyond me but you do it with ease! Again, thank you!

I'm learning far more from you than the time I wasted at The School of Visual Arts decades ago. You are fabulous painter and humble teacher. My son's who are also artistically inclined come to visit me and we watch your videos together. I'll be ordering full versions from your website for them as presents. Thank you so very much. Have a wonderful summer.

I love how you paint, you are one of the best and you make it look simple. Thanks for the lesson. Stay blessed. Keep in touch.

Brilliant! Thank you for this beautiful painting.

What an incredibly talented young man you are! That was so enjoyable, thankyou!

WoW...........Lots of Respect for Muraljoe!

This is phenomenal! Absolutely amazing.

Mural Joe ,it is nice 2 see young people doing great things .Man ,you have it together!

Painting a seascape for my mother. Your video helped to calm my nerves. I like the 'no right painting' and mentally I have joined that club. Thanks

Joe ~ you are an incredible artist! Thank you for explaining as you paint!

Nice. Totally gonna use that quote... "One thing I can tell you is that my paintings are wrong. They always are. Whats fun are the little things that are right...So! Feel free to do a million wrong paintings. Join the club." That is gold.

Water is one of the hardest things to paint and have it look really good. You have nailed it!!!!! Beautiful!!

I can't see anything wrong with this Joe! it's brilliant🤗🖌🎨 and it will make me look closer at colours and how waves move next time I go to the beach💎

Thank you! Love your technique! By looking at the waves you paint I can feel the waves splashing on my back when I was body surfing in the ocean:)!

I've always wanted to know how to make the light shine through the wave, and you have shown that and so much more - great work, thanks!

Thank you Joe, need more teachers like you ;) I learnt a lot. much appreciated.

Beautiful and funny rhythms from painting these patterns of sea foam - and it seem to be quite a meditative job - nice listening to rhythms from waves

I so appreciate the details about what you do and why you do it.

Absolutely Wonderful Joe!

One of the best beach paintings I've seen!