Apply some layer styles to our newly created layer.

Create a sea illustration



Create a sea illustration



Create a sea illustration

I thought that we will do this one without grabbing a pen but think different).

Create a new layer and chose a basic 1 or 2 px brush.

Now, the task here is to create small surface lights. Surface lights are the top light gamma spots that stay on the very edge of the object.

Create a sea illustration



Create a sea illustration



Create a sea illustration



Create a sea illustration

I’ll finally do some color correction and text.

I will use only layer style on my text – Outer Glow, Mode: screen, Color: white.

Create a sea illustration



Create a sea illustration

And we are done here. Enjoy.

Create a sea illustration