Drawing Water and Glass
Observational still-life drawing
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
examples:
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.


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