How To Draw A Beach Easy
Have you ever wanted to draw a breathtaking beach scene, but found yourself feeling stuck and unable to get started? You’re in luck! I’m here to show you that drawing a beach is easier than you think.
In less than an hour, you can quickly and easily create your own beach scene ready to hang or display. All you need is a canvas, a few basic drawing supplies, and your imagination.
Let’s get started! Begin by swiping a bright wave of sandy-colored paint on your canvas. Let it spread freely, allowing it to slosh and spread around like the waves at the shore. It doesn’t need to be neat, in fact, the messier, the better!
Next, take a darker shade of the same color and layer it in thick patches to create shadows and depth. Make sweeping motions with your paintbrush, mimicking rolling waves as they break at the shore.
Now, it’s time to layer bright colors on top for that classic beachy look. Grab a few shades of blue to capture the ocean’s hue. The brighter the colors, the better! And don’t forget to add some thin white lines to simulate foamy whitecaps.
Creating Shoreline
There’s something about seeing the contrast between the sandy beach and the wild, elemental ocean that captures the attention of beach lovers everywhere. To capture this, start by painting rudimentary marks of land onto your canvas. Be sure to make it jagged and uneven to depict that unique rocky shoreline.
Start adding various colors and shapes. You don’t need to be exact here – planks of wood, driftwood logs and twisted branches can be added with quick brushstrokes or finger dabbing. For an added touch of artistic charm, add a few stars of seaweed and other beach-side trinkets.
It’s time to bring your beach to life! Dab some spots of bright yellow, orange, and red paint for vibrant beach umbrellas. If you want to capture a people scene, add quick figures traipsing through the sand, some kids playing in the waves, and perhaps a family digging deep for sandcrab treasures.
Take a few strokes of white paint to add a soft, gentle fog to the horizon. You can also use white paint to add light and texture, such as a cotton-like cloud or a flamingo-pink sunset. To finish off, add a few streaks of white and blue to represent waves crashing against the shore.
Adding Unique Character
The best thing about painting a beach is that you have the freedom to make your own up! Don’t like the look of one rock formation? Change it up! Keep layering in colors and elements until your beach has the perfect amount of personality.
For a whimsical touch, add a few clumps of white paint to represent glistening, sunny sand. Then, add a few silhouetted palm trees for a tropical, dreamy feeling. And don’t forget, a beachscape isn’t complete without a few seagulls! Take some brushstrokes of white, gray and black to add a few unique seagulls taking flight.
For an even more unique touch, create a mirror image of your beach by painting in the same elements with a totally different color palette. This will create an interesting visual contrast and will make your beach stand out!
And finally, look around you to get inspired. Place a few pieces of smooth, sea glass and colorful shells around the beach to add that feel-good touch of nature. This will give your beach the impression that it was just plucked from a shoreline somewhere.
Adding Details
Once your main elements are in place, it’s time for the finer details. Begin by lightly tracing the main elements using a thin point marker to give your beach a more finished look.
Now, use a variety of pastel colors to finish the details. Add subtle hints of sunset pink, light pink, faded orange and yellow to the darker blue sections of your painting. For textures, use a light brush to create swirling, wispy lines. This will bring life to the water, making it look like the tide is in constant motion.
Finally, use some simple patterns to add life and energy to your canvas. Think of this part like a puzzle. Take some snippets of inspiration from the shore, like shells, wood planks, and meandering rock formations, and break it up into small puzzle pieces. Arrange them into a unique pattern and voila! You have your own unique beach pattern.
Now it’s time to stand back and admire your masterpiece! You did it! In no time, you’ve brought a beautiful beach scene to life with your own two hands.
Finishing Touches
Once you are finished painting, stand back and admire your work. How does it make you feel? Excited? Calmed? Satisfied? If you are feeling something positive about your painting, that is exactly what you want for your finished masterpieces.
Now, take a few moments to admire your work and think about what you can improve. Are there any areas where you can add more detail? Should the colors be brighter or more subdued?
Lastly, take the time to seal it with a few layers of glossy varnish to keep it protected and prevent it from fading. And voila! You have your very own beach scene ready to be hung or displayed.
You’ve done it! Now that you know how to draw a beach easy, go ahead and take your painting skills to the next level. With just a few easy steps, you can create stunning beachscapes that will bring a little bit of summer serenity into your home year-round.
