In this lesson, we will be drawing a large and powerful ocean wave. We will make it brighter than in the photograph, add beautiful watercolor effects, highlight all the important aspects, and shift focus away from the secondary details.

Drawing Process

1. Study the Photo and prepare Materials:

Watercolor Sketchbook or Watercolor Paper on a Drawing Board: paper weight 200-300 gsm
Masking Tape: To secure the paper and create clean edges.
Medium-Sized Soft Brush and Synthetic Brush with sharp tip.
Watercolor Paints: Cobalt turquoise, Indanthrone blue, and any shade of green that you like, I used Green mist.
Palette or Saucer: For mixing your paints.
Water Container: Keep a container of clean water nearby for rinsing your brushes.
Paper Towel: For blotting excess water and paint.
Hairdryer (optional): To speed up the drying process.

2. Preparatory work:

Secure the paper with masking tape, make a light pencil sketch, and prepare your chosen paints on the palette.

3. The first part of watercolor Painting:

Start with the Sky: wet and paint the upper part of the picture.
Create Splashes: add splashes and draw the line with clean water along the edge of the drawing – the water will start to create splashes.
Draw the dark areas of the wave.
Add ripples at the lower part and blur it

4. Add details with Watercolor:

Add synthetic brush details: show the edge of the wave and its base, indicate the direction of the crashing wave, add small details to the bottom of the drawing.

5. Dry the Painting:

Dry the paper and remove the masking tape.

6. Admire and Share:

Congratulations, your sea wave watercolor painting is complete! Share your artwork in the class project gallery and enjoy the beautiful ocean scene you've created. And don’t forget to watch theprevious lessons from the marine series.

Reference:

Robin Karadayi

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