*Note: I used DecoArt Cobalt Turquoise Hue which is similar to a phthalo turquoise. Paint the “under water” background with phthalo blue, *phthalo turquoise and titanium white. Picture Directions For Underwater Painting: 1. Use “turquoise” if using Liquitex BASICS.ĭirections At A Glance: Video For Underwater Painting: Project Type: Acrylic Painting / Category: Ocean Color Palette:įor this underwater painting I used two different types of blue: phthalo blue and phthalo turquoise. If desired, paint some pink coral using medium magenta, primary red and titanium white.Paint bubbles using a small round brush and titanium white.Paint the yellow areas in with a round brush and primary yellow.Wait for the white to dry and then paint the black stripes on the angelfish.Paint the fish shapes a solid titanium white.Outline your drawing with a piece of chalk so the fish shapes are more visible.Wait for the background to dry and then draw or transfer the angelfish using the traceable and a sheet of graphite paper.Stroke each ray down starting from the top middle. Do this before the blue background drys so the white can blend with the blues. Paint the light rays starting at the top with a 12 bright brush and titanium white.The ocean top will be lightest so keep blending the white until it gets nice and bright at the very top. Then blend titanium white in with the turquoise.Go up about 5 inches with the phthalo blue and then blend turquoise into the blue as you work your way to the top of the canvas.Start at the bottom with phthalo blue and paint curved strokes. Paint the under water background by using a combo of turquoise, phthalo blue and white acrylic paint.

Blue turquoise dream catcher background