In this exclusive real-time tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a realistic water droplet with surrounding ripples using graphite pencils and erasers. Starting with a soft base layer of graphite powder, we’ll carefully build depth through blending, shading, and circular motion techniques to mimic the natural flow of water. You’ll also practice creating crisp, reflective highlights with perfection and Mono Zero erasers, as well as adding sparkling effects with an electric eraser. This step-by-step process will help you master realistic textures, contrast, and the delicate shine that makes droplets look three-dimensional. References for this tutorial are included in the Materials section.