Nov 2, 2009

EDM #205 - Draw a soda can.

It's getting really hot here in Canberra. Thankfully, the Boy keeps refreshing mini-cans (200mls - the perfect size, not too much, not too little!) of icy-cold Coke in his fridge for such occasions. And here are a few sketches.



The first one is more of an example of how I didn't look at perspective, hence a very wonky coaster under the can! I was really disappointed, as I was enjoying myself until then!



In the second, I was too scared (!!!) to draw the logo in case I stuffed it up! Also wish I could do better reflections. By the time I drew the second one, the coaster had been replaced by a placemat.

These are both done with my favourite medium, dry sanguine pencil.

6 comments:

  1. Pastel pencil is another interesting medium I'd love to try someday. That's probably the reason why I am building confidence by using basic graphite I guess.
    But the drawings are great! :) I really like them, and I thought that with or without logo they still look good ^^

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  2. I learning too. Your art is great. You did a good job on this one. Check out your local library for books that can teach about reflections.

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  3. Try not to think of the object as you draw, i.e., don't think "coaster" or "logo" - think instead, shape, line, form, etc. For example, "what shape is that under that round cylindrical object (read: can)?" The idea is to just "see" instead of letting your mind define the objects as "can", "logo", or "coaster". I know you can draw based therefore you know how to "see". Maybe today was just an off day - so don't be too hard on yourself. Remember, this is supposed to be fun!

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  4. I think the can looks pretty good. I love looking at sketches done with the sanguine pencil, I should give it a try someday. Thanks to Trish and Ramona, good advice!

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  5. It´s nice your work. I am not an authority in shadows and have always doing it so naif! If you find a tutorial, please, let me know!

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  6. My new motto is "don't be scared!" I see EDM as a great place to learn.

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