Fearless Friday, Deep Blue Sea
This is a whimsical painting I did for the boys room at the beach
They are all about fishing!
A little tongue in cheek with an image of our boat heading the opposite direction from the fish…
I often just squeeze paint directly on the canvas and then use a brush to even it out, sort of a short cut
I started with a yellow green underpainting, this will bring some warmth to the blue water later
A light band for the sky
and then I laid in the ocean floor in sandy tones, darker blue for the ocean depths, a lighter band nearer the surface
I used short, wave like strokes to convey the water. and a soft shape near the horizon, depicts the impression of a boat
Darkening the water under the boat, for the shadows, helps define it
Next came a few more details to the boat, and adding the fish in simple shapes and tones of orange
The fish got a few details, eyes and fins
Starfish and grasses dot the ocean floor
Lots going on in the deep blue sea!
I made an inspiration board of elements I liked and just jumped in
My favorite thing about acrylic painting is that if you don’t like something, you can easily paint it out 🙂
You’ve just got to Be Fearless!
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I really like the painting! I would love to make a quilt resembling that picture! Great job!🐠🐟🐡
Thanks Michelle! A quilt would be adorable!
Love this Jenna and perfect for the boys room. Connor likes to fish, but it’s from a riverbank now LOL. Beautiful blues. Look forward to seeing you soon…….
me too!
Love it!!!
Jenna, I love your painting for the boys room, I bet they love it as well! Happy Weekend
I love the painting and being a non-artist, loved seeing your fascinating process. You are so talented Jenna 🙂
Jenna, Love your painting! I got a kick out the fish swimming in the opposite direction of the boat…my hubby can relate 🙂
It’s adorable! I really like your tip about using the green as an underpaint layer to add some depth. That’s a great idea! It came out fabulously!
thanks Hope! One of my artist friends always uses a red orange for her underpainting, and it gives the finished work so much warmth. I usually use black but I’m trying to expand my underpainting horizons 🙂 >
Your creation looks wonderful in the room. Great colors and such fun! Have a great week ahead
Thanks Lynn, the boys think it’s really funny… >
I love this painting so colorful and whimsical. I have some small canvas in my craft room and you have inspired me to try this painting. Thanks for the tutorial.
Oh good! Have fun! >
Wow- I love it! I have zero talent for painting! Love how colorful this is and the whimsy with the fish and your boat!
Thank you Liz!
Perfect beach decor!