In this seascape lesson, I walk you through a full watercolor painting built around two big ideas: strong depth of field and intense, juicy color. I keep it practical—starting with a simple sketch so the composition reads clearly, then I move straight into big watery washes that do the heavy lifting. The goal is to get that ocean-and-sky feeling fast, without overworking every inch of the paper. As I paint, I talk through how I mix my colors (so you can push saturation without turning everything muddy), and how I control water so the washes stay loose but still land exactly where I want them. You’ll see me build distance by keeping the background softer and simpler, then saving the strongest contrast and the cleanest edges for the foreground. If you want a seascape that feels deep, bold, and confident—this is the exact process I use.