A mirror is a smooth surface that reflects light or other radiation. It comes in a wide variety of forms and types. And since the mirror has the ability to reflect objects, it is better to learn to draw it without reflection, which is not at all difficult to do.
How to draw a mirror
To draw a mirror, you will need: a landscape sheet, an eraser, a ruler, medium (HB) and soft (B) pencils. And here's how to draw a mirror with a pencil:
- First, draw a rectangle 11 x 18 cm on paper, slightly round its edges.
- 2 cm away from each edge, inside the rectangle we draw another one of the same. Thus we get the frame of the mirror.
- Use a soft pencil to paint over the inner rectangle, making soft and smooth lines.
- With a medium pencil, paint over half of the mirror on the left.
- Lightly blend the painted parts. This can be done with a finger or a small piece of paper.
- Add a few lines again in the upper left and lower right corner of the mirror.
Make a pattern inside the frame. For example, you can draw an ornament in the form of waves consisting of semicircles or curls. To the left of the frame add a little shadow and blend it.
How to draw a reflected object
Drawing an object reflected in a mirror is a little more difficult. For example, try to draw a vase. Place it on the left side of the mirror to make the composition look more interesting. The reflection will repeat the shape of the vase, but with a slight slope. Draw the silhouette of a vase in the mirror, paint it with a medium pencil. Make the left side of the vase a little darker, add a shadow.
How to draw a mirror with a pen
If you want to draw a fabulous mirror with a pen, then you will need the same materials as for a large mirror.
To begin, mark the place on the sheet in the form of a rectangle where your mirror will be, making light, barely noticeable lines. Then divide this rectangle into three parts with lines.
Make the bottom element a little larger than the rest. At this point there will be a pen. Wipe the line at the top of the rectangle. You should get two rectangles of different sizes.
Through the center of both rectangles draw a vertical line. Then, through the center of the upper quadrangle, make another horizontal line. In places where the lines are in contact with the sides of the rectangle, put the dots. At these points we draw an oval. After that, inside we draw another oval.
We divide the inner oval into two fragments with a diagonal line. The upper part should be slightly larger. It should be painted over with a soft pencil and shaded, leaving a small bright area below. Then we make the top of the mirror a little darker.
The pen can be drawn in different shapes. For example, in the form of an elongated rectangle. You can make the handle to the bottom expand and resemble a drop in shape. The frame can also be designed as you wish. For example, by drawing wavy lines or a pattern of circles of different shapes.