Whale with Water Spout

Whale with Water Spout is a classic sea-life motif. These images offer plenty of room for blues, teals, and greens. For gradients, layer two or three shades and blend gently. Scales, fins, and water bubbles are small detail areas that bring the image to life.

The whale itself looks best in dark blue-gray or navy blue, while keeping its belly lighter in white or light gray. Color the water fountain in various shades of blue—use light blue for the upper, splashy parts and deeper blue for the shadowed areas. The ocean in the background gets a rich dark blue, and the sky shines in soft light blue or white. Add fine white highlights to the water droplets to make them look especially lively and three-dimensional.

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