How To: Draw a glass of water with charcoal and pencil

Drawing a glass of water is one of the most basic things you'll ever learn in art class, but it is also one of the most important studies you'll ever make about form, color, tone, and shape.

This drawing tutorial runs you through how to perfect a drawing of a glass of water using charcoal and pencil. Try to break down the drawing into elementary shapes like circles, cylinders, and squares.