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How to Draw a Vase Download ArticleExplore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Questions & Answers Video Tips and Warnings Related Articles Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson
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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 190,398 times.
If you enjoy drawing it's very useful if you know how to draw a vase. You can use it in a still life with fruit or draw in a beautiful bouquet of flowers. This basic method can be used to draw many other things but the simplicity of the vase makes it a good starting point.
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1 Lightly draw an oval for the guideline of the object. Follow the shape of the vase or picture. You may want to the bottom a little flatter, the bottom half of an ellipse. Read about how to draw a cylinder for more information on getting the perspective right for the top and bottom edges of the vase.
2 Now, pressing harder, draw the rim and the rest of the outline, trying to make it look as smooth as possible. Advertisement
3 Erase the excess lines or construction lines from the first step.
4 Draw details, such as artwork on the surface.
5 Color in. For a realistic look, add highlights, shading, and shadow.
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Question How do I draw a flower in a vase? Community Answer It really depends on the angle you are making your vase. If you're making the one shown above, then you've got to draw the stem behind the line of your rim, meaning that the stem should look like it's been inserted into the vase. When you have done that, draw your flower on top of the stem. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 12 Helpful 23
Question How do I draw a transparent glass vase? Community Answer Follow the same steps, but don't color the vase in. Or you could outline the vase and color it the same color as the background. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 14 Helpful 17
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If you want, put the rest of the scene in place. Draw the flowers, the table underneath, and the background items. This is called a still life. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 2
Shading is the key to making your drawing look more realistic. When coloring, use lighter colors on the spot that is facing the light, and darker on the other side. Look at the object or the photo. This one has two light sources, so the vase and the candles each have two bright areas, in lighter colors, with darker colors and shadows elsewhere. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 1
Vases come in lots of shapes and sizes. Try several. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 4
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If it doesn't come out quite right at first don't give up. Art is about more than making something look exactly the way it looks in real life. Thanks Helpful 22 Not Helpful 5
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Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 190,398 times. 182 votes - 66% Co-authors: 27Updated: December 8, 2025 Views: 190,398 Categories: Drawing Objects
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1 Lightly draw an oval for the guideline of the object. Follow the shape of the vase or picture. You may want to the bottom a little flatter, the bottom half of an ellipse. Read about how to draw a cylinder for more information on getting the perspective right for the top and bottom edges of the vase. 
2 Now, pressing harder, draw the rim and the rest of the outline, trying to make it look as smooth as possible. Advertisement 
3 Erase the excess lines or construction lines from the first step. 
4 Draw details, such as artwork on the surface. 
5 Color in. For a realistic look, add highlights, shading, and shadow. Advertisement 
Community Answer It really depends on the angle you are making your vase. If you're making the one shown above, then you've got to draw the stem behind the line of your rim, meaning that the stem should look like it's been inserted into the vase. When you have done that, draw your flower on top of the stem. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 12 Helpful 23 
Community Answer Follow the same steps, but don't color the vase in. Or you could outline the vase and color it the same color as the background. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 14 Helpful 17 
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