Contrast and Shadows in Watercolour Refreshments (Sau Sau)

In this art class preview with food illustrator Sau Sau (@painting_sausau), learn to create lifelike refreshment illustrations, like iced coffee. She’ll show you techniques for contrast, shadow, and reflection. You’ll see how to work on realistic pieces that spring off the paper.

Topics Covered:

• Drawing accurately with the Etchr Mirror
• Painting wet-on-dry
• Blending on watercolour paper
• Choosing a good reference photo

Reference photo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xxAXN3flSPzeDK8E6grXgquke50fVbX0/view?usp=sharing 

Outline sketch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U78xQ0xieZ-DUOzqpDe0E39uFgu7Ufr3/view?usp=sharing

 In the 90-minute art class, Sau will teach:

• Increasing realism with highlights
• Determining proper shadow placement
• Enhancing food texture