CorelDRAW Exercise: Realistic Water Drops

This exercise guides you in creating a realistic water drop effect.

Steps:

1. Create a Base Shape: Draw an ellipse for the water drop’s main body.
2. Add Highlights: Create a smaller ellipse within the first, offset slightly upwards. Fill with white for a highlight.
3. Add Shadows: Create a smaller ellipse at the bottom, offset slightly downwards. Fill with a darker shade of blue.
4. Refine Shape: Use the Shape Tool to adjust the nodes and handles, creating a more organic teardrop shape.
5. Transparency: Apply transparency to the highlight and shadow ellipses to blend them seamlessly.
6. Add Reflections: Create smaller ellipses within the main drop to simulate internal reflections.
7. Refine and Adjust: Use the Interactive Fill Tool to add subtle gradients and highlights for a more realistic look.

Key Considerations:

• The Shape Tool is crucial for creating a natural teardrop shape.
• Experiment with transparency levels and blending modes.
• Add subtle details like reflections and highlights to enhance realism.

Result: A visually striking and realistic water drop effect that can be used in various design projects.