How to Draw Steam

HouselingMoon·2 years ago

Drawing steam is all about capturing its ethereal and flowing nature. Start with soft, light pencil strokes or fine lines if you're working digitally. Think of steam as a series of semi-transparent, wavy lines that rise and spread out. The key is subtlety; use a very light touch. Add some gradient shading or subtle color changes from the base to suggest the steam's temperature and movement. Remember, less is more when drawing steam; you want to imply its presence without overpowering the rest of your artwork.

HouselingMoon·2 years ago

From personal experience, blending is your friend when it comes to drawing steam. I start with light pencil lines to get the basic shape. Then, I use a blending stump to soften the edges and make it look more like steam is spreading into the air. Layering is also key; start with the most concentrated part of the steam and work outward with progressively lighter layers. It takes practice, but getting the hang of those soft, diffuse edges makes all the difference.