In this exclusive real-time tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a realistic glass of water with graphite pencils on 250 GSM sketchbook paper. Starting with a 10×10 inch area, we use geometric construction to outline the tapered glass, rim, water level, and cast shadow. You’ll practice shading with B and 8B pencils, creating smooth gradients and subtle ripple textures that suggest transparency. Blending with brushes and tissue refines the tones, while highlights with the Mono Zero eraser add glossy reflections and depth. This lesson is a focused study of symmetry, light, and transparent textures. References are included in the Materials section.