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Here’s how to present raindrops. This is a task which can include some improvisations and play. Let’s start!
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Sketch an oblong shape, with the one end pointing down to the direction of the rainfall. -
Sketch the pointed tail of the raindrop pointing to the opposite end of the oblong.Advertisement -
Draw an outline over the shape of the raindrop and erase the sketch marks. -
Fill and paint over the shape with white. -
Paint a light blue gradient over the shape as shown in the image. -
Paint a darker shade of blue over the shape as shown in the image. -
Add a white highlight on the raindrop to complete a 3-dimensional effect. -
Repeat the entire process to draw other raindrops as well.
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Sketch irregularly shaped oblongs or distorted circles. -
Draw an outline over the shape of the droplets and erase the sketch marks. -
Fill and paint over the shape with white. -
Paint a light blue gradient over the shape as shown in the image. -
Paint a darker shade of blue over the shape as shown in the image. -
Add a white highlight on the raindrop to complete a 3-dimensional effect. -
Add the color of the background surface to complete the drawing.
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QuestionHow do I draw falling rain in black and white for my cartoon?Community AnswerIf you draw thin, light, irregularly spaced, diagonal, dashed lines, they will look like rain. If you have room, adding some clouds above will help people recognize the rain even more. Good luck!
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QuestionHow do I draw it without paint?Community AnswerIf you don't want to use paint, you can use crayons, colored pencils, markers, pastels, or any other medium you prefer.
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QuestionHow do I draw a tear drop that dropped on paper?Community AnswerUse your HB pencil to sketch irregular shapes, then use it to shade in. Remember to use small, controlled, circular strokes! Use a 4B to create an outline and then use a white charcoal pencil to add highlights, or use a kneaded eraser to lift up some of the value.
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"How to give the drops the three dimensional look was helpful."
