Section 1: Drawing an Ocean
Do you have a love for the sea? Capturing the serene beauty of an ocean can seem daunting at first, but with a few simple steps, you can draw a stunning representation of the ocean in no time. All you need is a pencil and your imagination to create an awe-inspiring ocean scene.
Begin with a broad outline of the sky, horizon and sea. Using light, flowing strokes, start sketching the sky and then the horizon. Gradually move down towards the sea, but stop at the horizon. Make sure to create soft and even curves to represent the wavy horizon line.
Next, put in details of the sky and the clouds. You can add a few squiggly lines or shapes to show movement, texture and contrast. Then, add in a few details of the sea. Use short, choppy strokes to make the water look choppy and energetic. Keep in mind the light and shadow to give your painting depth, as well as an exciting effect.
Once you’ve finished up the details of the ocean, take a few moments to admire your masterpiece. You’ll be amazed by the stunning ocean scene you created.
Section 2: Capturing the Color of the Ocean
Now let’s add a bit of colour to the ocean. Start by painting a wash of blue across the entire surface. To create an even blend of the blue, use a small brush and try to ensure that you don’t miss any spot. You can also use a sponge to dab the paint on and create an interesting effect.
To create ocean waves, use a palette knife to create undulating, wavy lines. Make sure to avoid straight lines and angles. If you want to add a touch of white deeper in the ocean, use a light gray pigment and dab it on to show light reflecting from underneath.
Foam is essential in adding texture to your painting. Paint on some white with a small brush, and then use a paper towel to lightly tap the foam until it reaches the desired affect. If you want even more detail, use a tiny brush for more precise strokes.
Be sure to use different shades of blue and green to make the ocean more vibrant. Blend in different shades of those colors so the ocean shimmer in the light. By now you should have a stunning painting of an ocean, full of life and color.
Section 3: Adding Sea Creatures
Let’s make your sea scene come alive by adding sea creatures! On the calmer parts of the ocean, use a small brush to add some small fish in silver and blue. Sprinkle in a few turtles and swimming whales in the middle of the ocean to fill it up with life. Don’t forget to add the ripples that come with the movement of the animals.
In the deeper corners of the ocean use a toothbrush to fluff up the paint to make it look like the ocean floor. Then, with a darker shade of blue, paint in coral, seaweed and kelp for more details. Draw in little sea stars and anemones to make the ocean even more alive.
Now, if you want to take your painting to the next level, try adding a few more details. Paint in the shadows of the animals, draw the scales of the fish, and the ridges of the turtle’s shell. Little details like those will make your painting look even more realistic.
Section 4: Finishing Touches
You’re nearly done ! Now all you have to do is add a few finishing touches. Using a paintbrush and gray pigment, paint in a few light splashes to add texture. For a sun-kissed ocean, you can use yellow to paint in some reflections; this will add warmth and life to your painting.
Finally, you’ll want to add subtle highlights to the painting to make it look even more realistic. You can use a white-gold pen or a white gel pen. Sketch some dynamic lines to make the surface of the water glisten in the light. After that, your painting of an ocean should be complete.
Congratulations ! You’ve just made an amazing painting of the ocean. It’s time to stand back, admire your work, and bask in the beauty of your art.
Do you have a love for the sea? Capturing the serene beauty of an ocean can seem daunting at first, but with a few simple steps, you can draw a stunning representation of the ocean in no time. All you need is a pencil and your imagination to create an awe-inspiring ocean scene.
Begin with a broad outline of the sky, horizon and sea. Using light, flowing strokes, start sketching the sky and then the horizon. Gradually move down towards the sea, but stop at the horizon. Make sure to create soft and even curves to represent the wavy horizon line.
Next, put in details of the sky and the clouds. You can add a few squiggly lines or shapes to show movement, texture and contrast. Then, add in a few details of the sea. Use short, choppy strokes to make the water look choppy and energetic. Keep in mind the light and shadow to give your painting depth, as well as an exciting effect.
Once you’ve finished up the details of the ocean, take a few moments to admire your masterpiece. You’ll be amazed by the stunning ocean scene you created.
Section 2: Capturing the Color of the Ocean
Now let’s add a bit of colour to the ocean. Start by painting a wash of blue across the entire surface. To create an even blend of the blue, use a small brush and try to ensure that you don’t miss any spot. You can also use a sponge to dab the paint on and create an interesting effect.
To create ocean waves, use a palette knife to create undulating, wavy lines. Make sure to avoid straight lines and angles. If you want to add a touch of white deeper in the ocean, use a light gray pigment and dab it on to show light reflecting from underneath.
Foam is essential in adding texture to your painting. Paint on some white with a small brush, and then use a paper towel to lightly tap the foam until it reaches the desired affect. If you want even more detail, use a tiny brush for more precise strokes.
Be sure to use different shades of blue and green to make the ocean more vibrant. Blend in different shades of those colors so the ocean shimmer in the light. By now you should have a stunning painting of an ocean, full of life and color.
Section 3: Adding Sea Creatures
Let’s make your sea scene come alive by adding sea creatures! On the calmer parts of the ocean, use a small brush to add some small fish in silver and blue. Sprinkle in a few turtles and swimming whales in the middle of the ocean to fill it up with life. Don’t forget to add the ripples that come with the movement of the animals.
In the deeper corners of the ocean use a toothbrush to fluff up the paint to make it look like the ocean floor. Then, with a darker shade of blue, paint in coral, seaweed and kelp for more details. Draw in little sea stars and anemones to make the ocean even more alive.
Now, if you want to take your painting to the next level, try adding a few more details. Paint in the shadows of the animals, draw the scales of the fish, and the ridges of the turtle’s shell. Little details like those will make your painting look even more realistic.
Section 4: Finishing Touches
You’re nearly done ! Now all you have to do is add a few finishing touches. Using a paintbrush and gray pigment, paint in a few light splashes to add texture. For a sun-kissed ocean, you can use yellow to paint in some reflections; this will add warmth and life to your painting.
Finally, you’ll want to add subtle highlights to the painting to make it look even more realistic. You can use a white-gold pen or a white gel pen. Sketch some dynamic lines to make the surface of the water glisten in the light. After that, your painting of an ocean should be complete.
Congratulations ! You’ve just made an amazing painting of the ocean. It’s time to stand back, admire your work, and bask in the beauty of your art.
