Draw your favorite mug!
Place your mug on a flat surface. You will want to see it from a static angle, so that you can get a sense of how it sits in space.
Notice in this picture that there are shadows and highlights. See if you can incorporate those into your sketch by using the following ideas:
- Use a different color to shade in the shadows.
- Try using lines or hatching.
- If you are using a pencil, smudge those areas with your finger.
- Or, use more pressure with your drawing tool, unless it is a pen or marker. (Pressure can damage the nib.)
- Below you will see how I use lines to create shadows and volume in this simple line drawing.
Just remember to experiment and play. Don’t be too hard on yourself and don’t compare your work with another person’s work. The best thing to do is to compare your work with your own over time to see your growth! It’s your personal journey.
Have fun!
Oh! I almost forgot the best part– After you complete your sketch, fill your mug with your favorite beverage. Savor every sip and swallow.
Feel free to share your work and ask questions along the way.
In creative adventures,
Autumn
