See through water

observational drawing

by JuliannaKunstler.com

WI State Standards:

AA Cr11h
Plan: Formulate original concepts by practice, experimentation, and revision. (planning/experimentation)
AA Cr12h
Make: Create works of art that introduce students to media, care of tools, and basic craftsmanship skills.
(skills)
AA Pr10h
Develop meaning: Create s body of work incorporating personal, historical, and contemporary art to communicate one or morepoints of view.
(aesthetics / communication)

Learning objectives

draw from observation
form construction
Chiaroscuro pattern
Reflections, glass and water drawing
Molding forms with colored pencils
Proportions and scaling
Sequence of coloring objects
Coloring and blending technique challenge

Set up a still life with:

at least 2 glass objects
2 pieces of fruit.

Place a white background behind the set.

steps:

1. sketching - form building, value planning

2. drawing outlines (colored paper)

3. colored pencils

GALLERY

STEPS

You sketch should be detailed and accurate.

Form building is important:

Draw axis for each symmetrical form

Draw ovals carefully. Check for symmetry and round corners.

Everything should fit in to the drawing.

Include shadows , highlights, reflections and see-through details.

In your sketch: shade the darkest areas for value reference.

Redraw the still-life onto a colored paper.

Use only fine lines.

Include all important outlines.

Start coloring.

Use solid full-strength coloring. Blend and mix colors to achieve the perfect tones.

Be accurate about all colors and tones.

Include background coloring - it is important for color and tone reference.

Compare the colors of actual objects with a "see through water" colors.

credits: http://how-to-sketch.com