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This article was co-authored by Mark Weiser. Mark Weiser is an Artist and Gallery Manager for DKW Art Gallery based in Marion, Iowa. He and his wife Deb manage the gallery, which boasts a variety of art, including paintings, ceramics, and photography. The gallery also provides art classes for the community, hosts shows, and runs events that build awareness of regional artists of all ages. Mark has also owned and operated art galleries in Florida and Georgia. He creates carved slate and wood pieces inspired by Irish and Celtic art, featuring the Gaelic language done in the ancient Ogham alphabet. Some of Mark's previous clients include CNN, Pinnacle Bank, and Collins Aerospace. He received a BS in Business Administration with minors in Education and Psychology from Emporia State University.
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A bucket is a good drawing exercise for learning perspective. It's a simple shape, but with a dimension that's helpful to learn. You'll improve your drawing by learning to draw a bucket. See Step One for more specific instructions.
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![Step 1 Draw an ellipse or oval, horizontally.]()
Draw an ellipse or oval, horizontally. -
![Step 2 Draw two lines slanting inwards from the edges of the ellipse.]()
Draw two lines slanting inwards from the edges of the ellipse.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Draw a curve connecting the bottom of the two slanted lines.]()
Draw a curve connecting the bottom of the two slanted lines. This curve follows the bottom half of the ellipse that started the bucket. -
![Step 4 Draw a circle and a loop for a handle.]()
Draw a circle and a loop for a handle. Remember that the handle goes outside the bucket, and that you can't see the part of the handle that's behind the bucket. -
![Step 5 Put some liquid in the bucket.]()
Put some liquid in the bucket. The liquid follows the top curve of the bucket and goes all the way to the front edge. -
![Step 6 If you want, try adding some shading and shadow to the bucket.]()
If you want, try adding some shading and shadow to the bucket. Decide which side the light is on, then darken parts more that are further from the light. -
![Step 7 Finished.]()
Finished.
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Use a pencil to draw the initial shape if you want to be able to erase. Then, darken and color however you want.Thanks
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You can use a ruler if you cannot draw straight lines.Thanks
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Draw BIG! It's easiest to control and see what you're doing, that way.Thanks
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