How to Draw Transparent Objects - The Art League School

Art League instructor Scott Hutchison demonstrates a simple approach to drawing a transparent glass vase using charcoal, eraser, and white conte.
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[@gatanegracreations]

So, so helpful! I wish someone had explained this to me in my class!

[@sheetalmudaliar]

thank you so much for showing how to do it.

[@michedaisy]

😂 no fear!!! Bold move with the soft dark charcoal. I love it. 😍

[@CristinaViviArt]

The video is really useful. I also worked on transparent mediums such as glass vases, but I never used this technique. Thank you for sharing this.

[@rhondaarthur7585]

Great video, thanks and have a wonderful and safe day.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jackie3969]

Finally I understand!!!!!! Thank you!

[@user-uo5me1nl1x]

Hi friend please see my art video

[@sheetalmudaliar]

Thankyou so much. Amazing..

[@kayg_loves4811]

But what if your background cloth had print .. I’m drawing a clear vase with flowers inside of it for class and it is very difficult

[@sheetalmudaliar]

god!i have no words.you are awesome.love it.i wish i could do it at least half of how you did!

[@janetteruiz9347]

Wow with my art class we drew the shape with charcoal but you used white charcoal orr an easier? Either way useful! Bc as my prof says: "line does not exist" xd

[@honestmedia2422]

Super sir

[@jcepri]

I thought you're not supposed to touch the paper because the oils will mess it up.

[@veeeclipse3094]

Nice form, but it is not symmetrical.

[@renzo6490]

Blowing on the paper to remove charcoal dust? If any tiny bit of spit hits the drawing, it will leave an indelible dark spot. I'm dismayed to see that Mr Hutchison hasn't acknowledged any of the comments if only to show us that he does read them. I think it is difficult to do something AND talk about what you're doing at the same time. I would recommend filming the doing first, then writing out a text that clearly explains the action and then narrating the film later.

[@ptaradactletime11]

i would recommend understanding this is how one professional chose to represent this topic and id love to see your video telling us how to do it.

[@meeyee7654]

May i know how to remove the charcoal dust??

[@renzo6490]

@@meeyee7654 You can tap on the paper to make the dust fall. If that isn't satisfactory, go ahead and blow the dust away but be careful !!

[@meeyee7654]

@@renzo6490 ok, thanks!

[@TheJudeJane]

@@renzo6490 ⚠️Never blow away pigment particles! Wear a mask to protect against breathing in unseen pigment “dust”. Protects your paper if you tap particles loose, yes, but use caution! Pastel, Conté crayon, charcoal, etc. should be used with great care to avoid breathing in toxins present in these materials. Use soft brushes to move the particles and to blend them on paper, and WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY after using. Never smoke 🚭or eat while using materials to avoid ingesting the air-born particles. Wear a mask. Regardless of product labeling that touts these are safe to use, I recommend ventilation,wearing a mask, no touching! Your lungs will thank you later!!