How To Paint Ocean Water with Watercolor Tutorial

Hey guys!
In this watercolor tutorial, I'll show you how to paint water with watercolor paints. I've been asked so often to create a watercolor seascape tutorial and to teach you how to paint ocean waves.

Finally, I think I have enough confidence to finish this watercolor demonstration!

Follow along as I create this watercolour seascape!
xo Dana

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[thewonderforest]

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[appleknocker]

Water has been (so far still is) a real challenge & thank you for showing how you do it in real time & how to leave whiter parts in the middle! Then times use the tip of the brush & how to soften (amount of water on brush) is very important & patience is correct!
You paint beautifully!

[dreamchairmusic]

Have to say I adore the ocean — can’t be too far away from it for very long! Lakes are fun but the ocean is ever changing and so expansive!

[KarenMiloneDesigns]

Ocean scenes are so calming. My favorite.

[lindas.martin]

Very nicely taught lesson. Sometimes es the teachers really do not not practice before they teach and I appreciate your taking the time and energy to to work on the lesson so that students will be more successful!

[elizabethlowemoncrieff]

I've been starting the same painting a gzillion times that has a sunset over water. This tutorial helped me know where to begin and that it IS time consuming. I always felt I over worked it but now know I must do many layers! Thank you!

[lumartwentyone]

I'd been painting oceans with some level of success and trying different videos as guides. I find yours as the most comprehensive and easiest to follow. You’ve really hit the mark here. Thanks much and keep them coming.

[chellerey]

I prefer oceans because of the power an ocean can exhibit. I’m always amazed at how the exact same area of ocean water changes so drastically during the same day and then absolutely explodes and becomes extremely dangerous during a storm. I love being in, on, and around the ocean. You never know what your going to get and you really need to except and respect the unique tendencies and traits of the ocean. Plus the sunrise and sunset on an ocean bursting with color is mind blowing. So in conclusion, the unpredictability of the ocean fascinates me and that’s why I LOVE it.
! Wonderful tutorial, your skill and technique knows no bounds!!

[jameswood]

I love this video, and have tried to do exactly the same about 50 times now. After the first layer, mine are always a disaster! U make it look so easy!

[swanriver]

I love all kinds of water....and for different reasons. I find I will go to different types of water to get what I need at different times. There’s the vastest and depth of the ocean, the stillness and serenity of a woodland lake, a powerful, rushing river, a slow, meandering stream. Each is beautiful in its own way and provides the perfect nurturing for a particular mood. Loved the tutorial, thanks!

[vickiehanners-gatchel]

I’ve watched many videos on painting water. This has absolutely been the best and most helpful using watercolors! I’m very happy to see you use white. It’s nearly impossible to achieve realistic waves and ripples without it. Thank you very much for your videos!

[watercolourmark]

Nice demo. I see so much water done with random light and dark, forgetting water is a 3D object; light hits the top creating shadow below it, on the side of the form. You nailed this, amazing result.

[MicheleEllis-wvgs]

I didn't realize that your book was on Watercolor Oceans, I'm very glad it is because you've done a fantastic job showing how its done, thank you so very much!

[dragonweengs]

I prefer the ocean 🌊 because I love the sound of the crashing waves and the smell of the ocean breeze. It’s so soothing and calming.

[ButacuPpucatuB]

I have a deep love for the ocean but also for waterfalls. I’m in love with the water in general. My zodiac sign is a fire element but here I am loving the water. I think water is life, it sustains it, but it also calms it. This tutorial was a delight to watch. Thank you for taking the time to teach us.

[conniephaneuf]

I love ocean water over lake water. I was raised at the beach in southwest California just a few blocks from the beach. I LOVE ocean! Thank you for this tutorial.

[franlin]

I am a beginner and so amazed of what the future can hold for me in watercolors. I have so much to learn. This ocean is just so realistic!

[jolivingston]

Definitely prefer the ocean, the sound of the waves is soothing. I brings me such peace.

[tamicassity]

I love paintings of ocean water over lakes, but if I want peaceful then definitely calm lakes. Love the water tutorial! As a beginner it helped me immensely

[leamartin]

I prefer the ocean, to the lake. I love the sounds that the waves make and the ocean soothes and relaxes me. I also love the beauty of the ocean and watching the dolphins.