Step by Step: Watercolor

Yellow Car at the Shore

  • Step One

    Prep the paper. Line the edges with masking tape.

  • Step Two

    Outline the car.

  • Step Three

    Add detail to the car.

  • Step Four

    Draw horizontal lines outline the sidewalk, horizon and add the fence.

  • Step Five

    Add two palm trees slightly curved inward.

  • Step Six

    Paint the water a solid blue.

  • Step Seven

    Create a gradient for the sky moving from darker to lighter as it reaches the horizon line.

  • Step Eight

    Paint the road light grey, curb a darker grey and the sidewalk should be an even lighter grey. Then paint the fence and palm trees.

  • Step Nine

    Paint the car including the wheels and lights

  • Step Ten

    Once completely dry, remove the tape while being cautious not to tear the paper