Video Transcript

Hi, I'm Aaron, a graduate from the University of Arts in Philadelphia, I've my B.F.A in Drawing and Painting. And today, we're going to focus on how to draw an envelope. And I'm going to use compressed charcoal. And any marks that you're unhappy with can be erased simply using a kneaded erasers. Okay, I'm going to start by representing the most recognize form of the envelope which is from the back. The envelope is a simple folded paper form and just have a top flap which is the first thing you may notice and then a side, two sides and then a bottom flap. And they will just be a two straight lines going from the bottom corners of the envelope to a point just above the middle. And that in it's the most basic form is an envelope. But, we can do a little better than that; so, we're going to show it from a side deg and we'll view being open. Starting again at the side of the envelope and its top and bottom we received back in those days. And this one I'm going to do very lightly 'cause that line will be erased. The top of the envelope is open; then, we have the bottom flap and the two sides. There will be a letter enclosed. Now, you can give it a little bit more of a special feel by shading it just a little bit. Even though the paper is flat, light can be thrown around on it, creating some very subtle shadows. And any marks that you're unhappy with can be erased simply using a kneaded eraser; just the best eraser to use for compressed charcoal. It picks up the most of the material compared with a gum eraser or a pencil eraser. And there is our envelope.