13. Begin with sketches in pencil

14. You can try manipulating the same sketches in photo editing software's, by adding colours and tones to it.

 

15. You may finally land up with an image that works as a reference point for your artwork.

On selecting the material, in this case paper - try capturing the look and feel of the sunset over the waves through sketches. Sketches can begin with being abstract, but should slowly span out to be an accurate visualization of the artwork. Use different colours while sketching or try editing the sketch in a software like Photoshop where you can compare various colours and shades on different layers.

16. Final edited sketch to be used as a reference to create art work.

An almost final sketch or image can work as the reference point for the artwork to begin. The sketch requires strips of paper to be pasted close to each other in order to allow for the reflections to fall upon one another - creating a wider palette of colours and hues. This technique ensures that the illusion of a sunset is created aptly.