How to Draw a Laboratory
Drawing a laboratory is simplified if you use a few basic techniques. And with a little bit of creativity, you can recreate any laboratory scene and make it pop with vibrancy. Plus, this is an incredibly easy task and with the right materials, you can make your lab drawing something to brag about.
Develop Your Digital Art palette
The first and most important step to creating any masterpiece is to have an appropriate art palette. Now, most digital art platforms come with a range of software instruments that you can use to draw a laboratory. You can select from a range of tools- ranging from iPad Pro tools to Adobe Photoshop tools- that allow you to draw with precision, adding depth to your work.
Once you pick the perfect tools for your laboratory drawing, the next step is to bring in the pieces that make a laboratory work – test tubes, beakers, and the like. With digital software, you can stock up on a range of magazines, websites, and online images to provide inspiration and help you create a scientifically accurate lab setting.
Once you have an array of images on hand, make sure to assign a colour to each element that you’ve collected. Make sure that the colours are accurately matched to the substances you’re trying to replicate and be sure not to forget the smaller elements! Once you’ve done this, you’re ready to move onto the next step.
Define Layers And Measurements
The second step of your laboratory drawing entails adding layers and measurements to the ingredients of your lab. Thankfully the digital art platform makes this easy to do, as you merely have to adjust the thickness of the line, the size of the brush, the amount of opacity, and so on.
A key element in making your artwork look more sophisticated and scientifically accurate is to ensure that your measurements are correct. Make sure to do some research on chemical solutions, microscope measurements and the like, to be sure that your drawing is accurately portraying a lab environment. There’s nothing worse than an artistically accurate drawing, but with inaccurate measurements!
Once you’ve established the fundamental layers of your lab environment, it’s time to move onto the next step- adding texture and colour to the drawing.
Add Texture and Colour
The third step involves giving your drawing a bit of life and vibrance using texture and colour. Fortunately, the digital platform makes this step a breeze. You merely have to select the colour palettes and brushes that will help you give your lab drawing the vibrancy it needs.
Take your time to select the colours you want to use, and make sure to stay within the elements of the lab. For example, if you’re creating a chemistry lab, use colours that vividly indicate the different elements and substances that the lab entails. Moreover, make sure to add some texture to the drawing, to make it look more realistic.
Once you’ve added color and texture, it’s time to apply the finishing touches to your lab drawing, and move onto the next step.
Bring It Together
The fourth and last step involves bringing your artwork together and giving your lab a vibrant, professional finish. Now, depending on the platform you’re using, you can use filters to give your drawing a pop of color and a professional finish. If you’re using Photoshop, for instance, you can apply bright filters or even a bit of noise, to give your drawing a lifelike feeling.
Once you’ve perfected and polished your drawing to perfection, it’s ready to be put up for display. Just like that, you’re a laboratory master and can proudly share your work with the world.
Closing Process and Details
Last but not least, make sure to take the time to close off the process by writing down all the elements that you’ve used, the sizes, colors and filters you’ve dedicated to each element. Doing so will help you replicate the process step by step, in case you want to develop another laboratory scene.
Now that you’ve brought your lab drawing to life, all that’s left is to appreciate it and to be proud of your artwork. So, give it another look and be sure to be proud of your digitally created masterpieces. From here on, you’re a laboratory art pro!
