demonstration wine glasses M AT E R I A L S paper Stonehenge
colors Periwinkle, Lilac, Violet, Cloud Blue, Clay Rose, Cool Grey 50%, White
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Drawing glassware is all about creating illusions. It is very important to draw from observation, not from memory. Our memories will trick us because we know glass to be “clear.� These wine glasses reflect surrounding colors, making them appear quite colorful. The shapes are very symmetrical, so it is helpful to visualize the center point of the stems to ensure accuracy in shape. Also refer to the ellipses instruction in chapter three when drawing the rims and bases.
CREATE THE LINE DRAWING With a mechanical pencil, either freehand sketch the wine glass shapes onto your drawing paper, or use an acetate grid overlay for more accuracy. Use a ruler to sketch the horizon, then draw light vertical lines down the middle of each glass. This will help you keep the shape equal on either side of the line.
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BEGIN LAYERING THE COLORS With a sharp point, layer the blue areas with Periwinkle. Use Lilac to create the lavender shapes in the glasses, the reflections below the glasses and the area above the horizon line. With Cool Grey 50%, draw the dark patterns in the glasses. Leave the bright highlight areas empty, with the white of the paper exposed. Note the areas of reflected light that the round shapes create along the edges of the glass and stems.
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FINISH THE DRAWING Deepen all the colors and add Cloud Blue to the tabletop using horizontal pencil strokes. To make the background stand out more against the glasses, add a touch of Clay Rose over the Lilac already applied. Burnish the tabletop with Cloud Blue to make it look glossy and reflective. Leave the background layered to give the drawing some textural contrast.
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