Capture the beauty of sea wildlife with pen and watercolor paint under the tutelage of scientific illustrator Rachel Brooks. Moving through 5 different habitats?shoreline, coral reefs, open ocean, frozen seas, and mysteries of the deep?Rachel will teach how to use the popular combination of ink and watercolor to bring your 25 favorite ocean animals to life on the page. Start on the coast with a colorful starfish or green turtle, wade along with a dolphin or emperor penguin, and work your way to deeper waters with whale shark or giant squid. Draw and paint beautiful portraits of sea creatures using Rachel?s step-by-step instructions on stippling and shading techniques to get unique textures just right. Plus, with templates included, watercolorists can shortcut the challenges of accurate animal sketching, skipping straight to the fun part! These templates allow even beginners to create a professional-looking, impressive piece of art to display. This collection will be a great resource for people looking for fresh inspiration and instruction in their watercolor journey, particularly for those who love the ocean. This book will have 25 tutorials and 25 beauty photos plus step-by-step art scans.