At the center of the page, a large humpback whale is the main star, shown leaping out of the water with its textured belly and long fins. Around the base of the whale, you will find energetic water splashes that represent the power of its jump. The ocean waves below are drawn with flowing lines that suggest a gentle but moving sea.

In the background, a simple sailboat rests on the horizon, giving a sense of scale to the enormous whale. Above the water line, a smiling sun beams down from a sky filled with fluffy, rounded clouds. Every element, from the whale's barnacles to the ripples in the water, offers a chance to use different shades and textures to bring the ocean to life.

To make the humpback whale stand out, try using a mix of dark blues or grays for its back and a much lighter cream or pale blue for its pleated underbelly. You can use a bright white or very light blue for the water splashes to show the foam and spray. For the ocean waves, layering different shades of turquoise and deep sea blue will add depth to the water.

The sailboat is a perfect spot to add a pop of bright color, like red or yellow, so it does not get lost against the blue of the sea. Since the sun is shining, you might want to use warm oranges and yellows for the sky near the horizon. Using colored pencils can help you shade the rounded shapes of the clouds and give them a soft, airy look.