How to Draw Transparency
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
How do you draw transparency? This is a question that came from the Patreon community here.
Ummm, well.... I am not sure either so in today's video I explore that question by drawing a simple glass jar from observation.
I don't start with a clear answer. I start with curiosity. And isn't that what makes drawing so fun and exciting?
Instead of trying to have all the answers in advance, slow down. Really looking helps you understand glass and transparency. Distortions, reflections, highlights, shadows and how leaving parts of the paper white can all help you suggest transparency.
Because I'm not done exploring yet, I draw the same subject twice with different tools to see what changes and what stays the same.
This is not about tricks or perfect results. It is about observing, experimenting and learning by doing.
If you ever catch yourself thinking "how could I draw this?", that is your cue. Pick up your sketchbook and explore.
Materials used
Letterwish Sketchbook
Faber-Castell PITT oil based pencil, Extra Soft
Derwent Inktense water soluble pencil
Pentel Aquash waterbrush
Want an assignment this week? Find it on my Patreon page.
Tips
Look for distortions in the glass
Leave small white highlights untouched
Add just enough dark to suggest depth
Keep it loose and embrace the wonkiness
Have fun experimenting!
Curious what I did with those sticks and twigs in the jar? Watch this video next.nd then this one
