Naturalist Illustration Techniques: Whales in Watercolor

Dive into an ocean of watercolor and learn how to illustrate a majestic sea creature by exploring drawing and painting techniques with a splash of experimentation

• From The Shore, Gazing At The Horizon
• Testing The Waters
• Let’s Dive In
• There She Blows!
• Expanding Your Horizons
• Final project

The ocean is an infinite source of inspiration—from its picturesque skylines to the vast aquatic world beneath its surface. Whales are one of the most breathtaking underwater dwellers, known for their ability to communicate through song and their regal presence. Naturalist illustrator Antonia Reyes is captivated by these magical creatures and has dedicated a part of her work to illustrating them.

In this course, dive deep into the world of watercolor and illustration to capture the beauty of these sea animals. Brush up on your knowledge of whales, explore drawing and watercolor techniques, and add a bit of experimentation to your illustration process.

If you enjoy naturalist illustration of animals, you might also be interested in Antonia’s previous course Naturalist Bird Illustration with Watercolors.

• About Me
• Influences
• An Introduction to Whales
• Building a Reference Board
• Art Supplies for Drawing and Watercolor
• Techniques to Create Color and Texture
• Whale Structure and Preliminary Drawings
• Orca Whale 1
• Orca Whale 2
• Orca Whale Details
• Blue Whale 1
• Blue Whale 2
• Blue Whale Details
• Humpback Whale 1
• Humpback Whale 2
• Humpback Whale Details
• Going In Deeper
• A Final Story: Illustration As A Pathway To Explore Nature
• Naturalist Illustration Techniques: Whales in Watercolor