1. Set up the layers from bottom to top:
- background
- birds
- waves
- details
Remember to lock the layers that you aren't currently drawing on to prevent accidentally drawing on a different layer.
2. On the background layer: choose your desired brush and create a blend of light blue hues for the sky. Make approximately the lower half of the page a darker sea blue colour for the waves.
3. On the waves layer: draw the overall shape and colour of the waves. Experiment with different brush styles and textures, but overall this layer can feel quite dreamy and well blended.
4. On the highlight layer: use lighter blue hues to shape the highlights on the waves. This is what really defines the shape of the waves.
5. On the birds layer: it is optional to add some seabirds, a small yacht or surfer using a thin brush. Also touch up the shapes of the clouds by adding very light blue or grey brush strokes.
