Tutorial : Watercolor : Marine landscape by Domandalas

I want to go on holiday !

To escape a little I choose to color a marine landscape … Watercolor is a perfect technique for this type of subject … I prepare my material.

I prepare therefore : a small pot full of water, 2 brushes: one detail brush, and one die brush.

I use a basic watercolor not too expensive bought in supermarket, it will fit very well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1

Here is the coloring page I chose.

It is a seascape, with beautiful seagulls in the foreground, an imposing lighthouse and beautiful seaside houses.

So it’s perfect for me ! I will think about the holidays that are coming while painting !

This coloring page is available on the website, you will access it by following this link.

 

 

 

 

Step 2

I wet the sky with water (without colors). Yes Yes … You will later discover why I use this technique. I paint in blue color, which will spread and give a non-uniform appearance.

A watercolor should be light, fluid. I make small circular movements with the brush. Then, I turn the sheet in all directions so that the color fuses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3

Then I do the same for the sea. No panic if the paper becomes curled. When the coloring will be finished and dry, it is necessary to deposit it between 2 books, and all will be well after few hours.

I let it dry.

I paint in blue on the edge of the sea to darken it.

I rinse my brush.

 

 

 

 

Step 4

I’ll use my two types of green color for the vegetation in background. Same technique: water, color, then movements of the leaf. I alternate emerald green and light green.

I rinse my brush.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 5

Let’s work on these beautiful gulls !

I add dark blue color a the end of the wings of the birds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 6

I finish the gulls with the sky blue color, the beak in yellow as well as the legs.

With each change of color, rinse the brush thoroughly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 7

I paint the lighthouse in a very warm red color, so that it can be seen from afar, then I sprinkle red on the rocks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 8

I paint the roofs of the seaside houses in the same color that I used for the lighthouse.

It’s better not to use too much different colors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 9

I now work on the finishes : brown around the roofs, purple around the windows, blue on the windows, orange for barriers, white for foam.

Oops, I forgot the big tree. Quick, a little of brown color, but I do not like. I turn green on.

There I am happy.

 

 

 

 

You can use all the colors you want, Realistic or not.

Unleash your imagination. The colors will arrive by themselves.

So, you will have a great time just as I just did.