{"id":5365,"date":"2018-06-19T08:30:25","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T12:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/?p=5365"},"modified":"2020-07-14T10:55:36","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T14:55:36","slug":"how-to-draw-a-realistic-marble-with-colored-pencils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-realistic-marble-with-colored-pencils","title":{"rendered":"How to Draw a Realistic Marble with Colored Pencils"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top:3%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wr-Q39yDq9Y\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wrapperpage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideo\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetabletcontainer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetablet\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"orangecontainermobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorange\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebartop\">\n<div class=\"vertalign\">\n<div class=\"sidebarcarddescriptiondark\"><span>JOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span><br \/>\n    Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarbuttonholder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttonsmem\">START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:1.5em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttons\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">In his <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/colored-pencil-drawing-tutorials.html\">colored pencil drawing lesson<\/a>, we&#8217;ll take a look at drawing a realistic marble with colored pencils. Since we\u2019re dealing with transparency and reflection, some may find a subject such as this a bit challenging. But if we know what to look for on our subject, then the process is much easier.<\/div>\n<div class=\"featuredimage\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-drawing-marble.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a realistic marble with colored pencils\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-drawing-marble.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-drawing-marble-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-drawing-marble-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-drawing-marble-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Materials for this Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>For this lesson, we&#8217;ll use the softer, Prismacolor Premiere colored pencils. These buttery colored pencils layer exceptionally well and make burnishing a breeze. They get a bad reputation for breaking easily, but it&#8217;s a sacrifice that&#8217;s worth it considering how soft they are.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll work on toned Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper. This paper features a course texture on one side and a softer, less textured surface on the other. Both sides are suitable for accepting multiple, layered applications of colored pencils. For this demo, we\u2019ll use the softer, less textured side. <\/p>\n<p>A toned surface helps us to establish value relationships quickly. As we add colored pencil applications to the surface, we can make better decisions regarding the value since we already have a neutral midtone on which to work.   <\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:4%;width:92%;background-color:#EBEBEB;margin-bottom:2%;text-align:center;\">\n<strong>This lesson is featured in the June 2018 issue of Colored Pencil Magazine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:300px;margin:auto;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/coloredpencilmag.com\/product\/1806issue\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><buttonblue>Get your copy<\/buttonblue><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Capturing Reflection and Transparency with Colored Pencils<\/h2>\n<p>Capturing reflection and transparency in a drawing or painting is dependent on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/Value.html\">use of value<\/a>. Value, one of the seven elements of art, is the darkness or lightness of a color. The manner in which we develop and position values in a drawing is what ultimately leads to the illusion of light, form, and texture. Value is perhaps the most important element of art that we use in our drawings.  <\/p>\n<p>Reflective surfaces feature high contrast in value. We\u2019ll often see dark values positioned right next to light values. This is especially true in areas where we see strong highlights. If we manage to recreate this relationship of values in our drawing, then we have a good chance of creating the illusion of a reflective surface.<\/p>\n<p>Our marble is also partially transparent. The key to creating this illusion is also dependent on the positioning of values. In the case of our marble, we have several bands of color that meander through the middle. Since these bands fold slightly, we see subtle changes in value. These gradual folds create gradations of value and areas of shadow where they overlap. We\u2019ll also notice that these bands of color do not extend all the way to the top edges of the marble. Instead, we see a small band of a more neutral color along the top edge of the sphere.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the photo reference&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MarbleReferenceImage.jpg\" alt=\"Marble photo reference\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MarbleReferenceImage.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MarbleReferenceImage-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MarbleReferenceImage-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MarbleReferenceImage-399x300.jpg 399w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We also have strong light that passes through the marble\u2019s core. Because the marble is glass, this light is intensified as it passes through. In this case, this produces two distinct highlights on the surface behind the marble. These strong highlights are found within the core shadow and reflect the colors found within the marble itself. A core shadow still exists since parts of the marble are not transparent. <\/p>\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/how-to-draw-water-droplets.html\">How to Draw Water Droplets<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Draw the Contours<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ll start by first drawing a circle. If you have trouble drawing a circle freehand, you may use a circular object and trace a circle in place. In this case, I used a lid from a container of acrylic gel medium, but any circular object will do. <\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll use White or 10% French Grey to lay in the contours with a light touch. Be sure to apply a light touch so that you don\u2019t create indentations in the surface of the paper or make marks that may prove difficult to cover later. White is easily covered with subsequent applications of colored pencils if a light application is made. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-draw-marble-contours.jpg\" alt=\"Draw the contour lines for the marble\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-draw-marble-contours.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-draw-marble-contours-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-draw-marble-contours-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-draw-marble-contours-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the circle defined, we\u2019ll lightly define the shapes of color within the marble as well as the shapes of highlight and shadow with contour lines. After we\u2019ve established these shapes, we\u2019ll draw an elliptical shape for the cast shadow and add the shapes for the strong highlights. <\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t feel comfortable drawing the contours freehand, you can always transfer the information from the reference using a graphite transfer.<\/p>\n<h2>Layer Initial Colors<\/h2>\n<p>Starting with Scarlet Lake, we\u2019ll carefully begin filling in the local color in the red areas of the marble. As we do so, we should be careful not to overlap our locations of strongest highlight. These areas should be preserved so that our highlights remain strong and pure when they are added. The applications are light at first, using medium pressure to apply the color.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featuredimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/newmembersad.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<p>The yellow areas receive an application of Sunburst Yellow. Again, as this color is added, the highlights are avoided. Some of the Sunburst Yellow is applied over the bands of red to create additional interest and depth to the color, mainly in the areas where the value is slightly lighter. Sunburst Yellow is also applied within the strongest highlights found within the cast shadow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-draw-marble-colored-pencil-applications.jpg\" alt=\"Layer initial colored pencil applications to the marble\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-draw-marble-colored-pencil-applications.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-draw-marble-colored-pencil-applications-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-draw-marble-colored-pencil-applications-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-draw-marble-colored-pencil-applications-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With our initial reds and yellows in place, we can add the strong highlights with White. Heavier pressure is used in locations where the highlights are at their strongest. White is also applied within the strongest highlights found within the cast shadow.<\/p>\n<p>A combination of White and 10% French Grey is applied to the body of the marble on the left side. <\/p>\n<h2>Strengthen Colors<\/h2>\n<p>Now that our initial colors are in place, we can begin intensifying the color. In the darkest areas within the red bands, we\u2019ll add Tuscan Red. Once the Tuscan Red is in place, we\u2019ll go over the red bands again with another application of Scarlet Lake. In the lighter areas within the red bands, another application of Sunburst Yellow is applied. As we add these layered applications, we can refine the shapes of color and add any nuisances that we see.<\/p>\n<p>The tooth or texture of the paper is suitable for accepting multiple applications of color but produces a grainy texture. The surface texture of the marble should appear smooth. We can soften the texture to a degree by burnishing the applications that we have in place with a colourless blender. A colourless blender is simply a colored pencil void of pigment. When it is applied, the wax from the pencil blends and smooths the color already on the surface. It helps to eliminate the grainy appearance by working the medium into the texture of the paper. Using medium to heavy pressure, we\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/how-to-blend-colored-pencils.html\">burnish the colored pencil applications<\/a> in place with the colorless blender.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-marble-lesson-strengthen-colors.jpg\" alt=\"Begin strengthening colors with additional colored pencil applications\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-marble-lesson-strengthen-colors.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-marble-lesson-strengthen-colors-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-marble-lesson-strengthen-colors-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-marble-lesson-strengthen-colors-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Increase the Contrast<\/h2>\n<p>Now we can turn our attention to broadening the range of value and increasing the contrast. To do this, we\u2019ll begin adding Dark Umber to darken the shadows within the bands of color. Dark Umber is a dark brown and is chosen to keep the shadows warm. Black is avoided, since it tends to make colors appear flat and unnatural. <\/p>\n<p>Dark Umber is also used to reinforce the outer contour and to establish a base application within the darkest area on the lower left quadrant of the marble. A few specks of darker tone are also added with Dark Umber to communicate a few imperfections within the glass of the marble.<\/p>\n<p>After applying the Dark Umber, we can intensify the color further and brighten the red bands. Poppy Red is applied over the red bands with a medium to heavy pressure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-marble-increase-contrast.jpg\" alt=\"Increasing color contrast on the marble\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-marble-increase-contrast.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-marble-increase-contrast-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-marble-increase-contrast-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-marble-increase-contrast-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll also apply another application of 10% French Grey and White over the left side of the marble. After these applications are made, they are burnished again with the colourless blender, lessening the grainy appearance produced by the texture of the paper.<\/p>\n<h2>Additional Contrast<\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned before, we are avoiding using black. Black, when used on its own in a color drawing, can flatten a drawing and command unwanted attention. Dark Umber on its own however, is too warm for some of our darker values. Fortunately, we can combine Dark Umber with Indigo Blue to produce a more natural \u201cblack\u201d. This combination also adds a bit more flexibility. If we want the black to appear cooler, we\u2019ll allow Indigo Blue to dominate. If we want the black to be warmer, we\u2019ll simply allow the Dark Umber to dominate.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>The Colored Pencil Course<\/span><br \/>\n     Learn how to use colored pencils like a pro. Learn a variety of techniques and explore several different subjects through concise and \u201ceasy to digest\u201d modules. <br \/>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-colored-pencil-course\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p>     <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<p>Using Indigo Blue, we\u2019ll go over the darkest portion on the marble in the lower left quadrant where we previously applied Dark Umber. If you find that this application produces a result that is too cool, simply add another layer of Dark Umber.<\/p>\n<p>The strong highlights within this area of dark value are not without a hint of color. A light application of Indigo Blue is applied over portions of the highlight with a light touch before applying another layer of White. A touch of Sunburst Yellow #917 is applied over the warmer sections of highlight in this area as well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/marble-enhance-colors.jpg\" alt=\"Further increasing contrast with colored pencils\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/marble-enhance-colors.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/marble-enhance-colors-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/marble-enhance-colors-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/marble-enhance-colors-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Drawing the Cast Shadow<\/h2>\n<p>Now we\u2019re ready to begin adding colors to the cast shadow. We\u2019ll start by first adding additional colors to the highlighted portions. A bit more of Sunburst Yellow and White is added first, followed by a touch of Orange.<\/p>\n<p>Next we\u2019ll add Dark Umber to the rest of the shape, applying more pressure to the pencil in the darkest areas of shadow. Over the top, we\u2019ll apply Indigo Blue #901 in the areas where the shadow is at its strongest.<\/p>\n<p>The shadow slightly fades around the outer edge, so the pressure that we place on the pencil should also reflect this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-the-cast-shadow.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing the cast shadow behind the marble\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-the-cast-shadow.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-the-cast-shadow-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-the-cast-shadow-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-the-cast-shadow-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Darkening the Cast Shadow<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ll continue gradually and patiently layering applications of Dark Umber and Indigo Blue to progressively build a darker tone. We\u2019ll allow a bit more of the texture of the paper to show through in this case, so that it can contrast the smoother texture of the marble. Nonetheless, we\u2019ll still burnish these applications with the colourless blender, allowing the blues and browns to mix. The blender is also used to soften transitions from dark to light where the darkest values meet the lighter highlights. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/darken-the-cast-shadow.jpg\" alt=\"Darken the cast shadow begind the marble with colored pencils\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/darken-the-cast-shadow.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/darken-the-cast-shadow-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/darken-the-cast-shadow-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/darken-the-cast-shadow-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I like to include a bit of color in <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/shading-techniques-basics.html\">cast shadows<\/a>. In this case, I\u2019m allowing some of the Indigo Blue to dominate portions of the cast shadow. By doing so, the cast shadow contrasts with the warmer colors of the marble. This is simply an artistic decision.<\/p>\n<h2>Finishing the Colored Pencil Drawing of a Marble<\/h2>\n<p>Lastly, we need to increase the contrast within the cast shadow. Working in from the outer edges of the shadow, we\u2019ll add a medium application of 20% Warm Grey.  This lightens the value slightly and also smooths the texture a bit more. We\u2019ll also apply this color around the entire outer edge of the cast shadow to help smooth the transition from shadow to raw paper. <\/p>\n<p>In the darkest areas of shadow right underneath the marble, a bit of 90% Warm Grey is applied to darken the tone further. <\/p>\n<p>Now our drawing of a single marble is complete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-drawing-marble.jpg\" alt=\"How to draw a realistic marble with colored pencils\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-drawing-marble.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-drawing-marble-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-drawing-marble-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/colored-pencil-drawing-marble-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;clear:both;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimagenews\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>Like This Lesson?<\/span><br \/>If so, join over 36,000 others that receive our newsletter with new drawing and painting lessons. 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