Beginner’s Series: Drawing Basic Forms – Metal & Glass What’s included: 1 hour step-by-step lesson on drawing glass and metal Bonus time-lapse demonstration Downloadable photo reference resources Access to the online forum “Joan’s Art Room” for sharing work and discussion More details: In this lesson, Joan introduces the fundamentals of drawing reflective surfaces, focusing on glass and metal while keeping the approach clear, structured, and beginner-friendly. Building on the basic forms covered earlier in the series, students learn how light, tone, and edges behave differently when working with shiny and transparent objects. The lesson begins with a simple glass. Joan demonstrates how to construct the form accurately before exploring how to suggest transparency using careful tonal shifts, sharp contrasts, and restrained line work. Students are encouraged to concentrate on observation rather than detail, learning how to describe glass convincingly without overworking the drawing. The second half of the lesson moves on to metal, using a spoon as the subject. Joan shows how metal reflects its surroundings, explaining how to simplify complex reflections into clear tonal shapes. The emphasis is on seeing abstract patterns of light and dark, rather than drawing what we think we see. As with the rest of the series, students are encouraged to share their construction drawings and finished work in Joan’s Art Room, helping to build confidence and good drawing habits through community support. By the end of the lesson, students will have a solid understanding of how to approach both glass and metal, gaining practical tools they can apply to still life, portraiture, and more complex compositions. This course is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their drawing foundations, and it also makes a thoughtful creative gift for someone keen to learn how to draw with confidence and clarity.