How do you make something look shiny or reflective? Learn this easy technique on how to draw and shade surfaces so that they look like metal. Follow along as we draw a cute robot in Procreate and demonstrate this technique. We’ll also play around with Procreate 5x Gradient Maps to make colorful metallic surfaces, including silver, gold, and beyond!
Contents
About this Class
Introduction
About Metallic Surfaces
Before you start drawing, learn about what makes metallic objects look shiny and reflective.
Metallic Qualities
Shiny Shapes
Let's Draw a Metallic Robot
Now that you've learned about what makes metallic objects look metallic, you'll learn how to depict these ultra-shiny surfaces while drawing a fun robot.
Robot Sketch
Coloring Flat Shapes
Making Metallic Shading
Glassy Robot Eyes
Specular Highlights + Bevels
Get Flexible! Sectioning the Arms & Legs
Using Gradient Maps to Make Metal Colors
Wrapping Up
Share your robot creation and get some recommendations about other classes to take.