How to paint an Ocean Sunset with Autodesk Sketchbook Mobile

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Painting an Ocean Sunset with Autodesk Sketchbook Mobile

Materials Needed:

• Device with Autodesk Sketchbook Mobile app installed
• Stylus or finger for drawing on the device

Step 1: Setting up the Sky

1. Open Autodesk Sketchbook Mobile and select the inking pen tool.
2. Choose a blue sky color for the background.
3. Start at the top of the canvas and use three different shades of blue to create the sky.
4. Divide the color areas as demonstrated in the video.
5. Lock the sky layer and use the blending brush with a large size to blend the sky colors smoothly.

Step 2: Painting the Ocean

1. Create a new layer and use the selection tool to mark the ocean area.
2. Use the filling tool to color the ocean area with a dark blue shade.
3. Create another new layer for the waves.
4. Search for the hardline airbrush and adjust the settings to create wave patterns.
5. Use a red color to draw waves from left to right, starting with small waves in the distance and gradually increasing the brush size for larger waves.
6. Fill small areas of the ocean with waves and copy this layer to cover the entire ocean area.
7. Add irregularity by mirroring some waves.

Step 3: Adding Details

1. Create a new layer between the sky and ocean layers.
2. Use the inking pen to draw an island in the distance.
3. Create a second layer with a lighter gray color to add depth to the island.
4. Use the glow neon brush with orange color to represent the sun.

Step 4: Painting the Clouds

1. Create a new layer for the clouds.
2. Use the salty watercolor brush with a darker shade of the sky color to paint the clouds.
3. Divide the clouds and blend them using the smudge web brush.
4. Brighten the clouds above the sun using the flow airbrush.

Step 5: Finalizing the Waves

1. Return to the wave layer and mark the dark blue color of the ocean.
2. Use the inking pen to color the waves brighter.
3. Create shadows on the ocean layer with the flow airbrush.
4. Add reflections with the glow brush and glow neon brush.
5. Unlock the wave layer to complete the reflection effects.

Step 6: Finishing Touches

1. Review the entire painting for any adjustments or additional details.
2. Save your artwork and share it with others if desired.

By following these steps, you can create a beautiful ocean sunset painting using Autodesk Sketchbook Mobile. Feel free to experiment with colors and techniques to make the artwork your own.