Reflective objects

reflections on household objects, silver spoons: Several shots taken on black quilted placemat background, silver soupspoons from silver drawer. One example. Others taken outdoors on bubble wrap, some with stainless steel forks and knives, etc. Some of reflecting and refracting glassware objects, scenes through glassware, empty or containing water or beverages.

This still life lesson illustrates a step by step technique for painting reflections.

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By Carrie Lewis in Art Tutorials > Drawing Tips When drawing a traditional still life, if you want to create an accurate likeness you MUST be able to see and re-create the object’s shape, form (mass), value, and color. With reflective objects, however, other factors must also be considered. Here are 4 rules to remember every time you draw something shiny, metallic, or reflective: 1. Things around a reflective object are also seen in it The environment or setting in which you […]