What are the 3 drawing techniques?
Sketching approaches
- Hatching and cross hatching. Hatching is one of the most basic drawing techniques.
- Tonal sketching. Unlike hatching and cross hatching, the tonal approach has no visible lines.
- Blending.
- Accent lines.
- Use your eraser to define form.
- Keep your paper smudge free with another sheet of paper.
How do you draw a reflection of water?
To draw a reflection on the water, you will need to begin by drawing the basic outline of the object above the surface of the water. Draw the objects shape faintly and once finished, bring your attention to drawing the refection directly beneath it. Repeat drawing the same shape and proportions except it should be drawn in reverse.
What are the rules for drawing in water?
Basic Rules of Drawing Reflections in Water A basic rule that you will need to follow when drawing reflections on the water, are that objects that are above the water will be lighter when drawn as reflections in the water. Subjects which are lighter and seem pale on land in your drawing will need to be rendered darker in the water.
What kind of pen do you use to draw waves?
Pen and ink is a medium which lends itself particularly well to the drawing and sketching of reflections and the surface of the water. Ballpoint pens, as well as fine line nips, are all great for drawing precise lines. To draw a basic drawing of a wave in pen follows this simple technique.
What’s the best way to paint a water scene?
Try using a palette knife yourself to blend and merge colours together when painting water. The crisper edges of colour created by a palette knife make for a great water reflection. Water moves constantly, and this will help to create the impression of movement with just a few strokes of the knife.