One twin-bell alarm clock in three-quarter view, plain circular face with two hands and no numerals, two bells and two feet. Black and gray fineliner drawing on warm textured sketchbook paper.
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Alarm clock fine ink study

One twin-bell alarm clock in three-quarter view, plain circular face with two hands and no numerals, two bells and two feet. Practice clear contours and a few local shadows in fine ink.

Everyday objectsEasyFineliner20 min, at your pace
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A way into the drawing

  1. Establish the main shapes

    Draw the clock body and tilted face ellipse.

  2. Connect the structure

    Attach the two bells and feet, then place two clock hands.

  3. Develop the drawing

    Refine the clear outer contour, add only the most useful interior details and place a few small local shadows. Leave most of the paper open.

A small thing to tryKeep both bells connected to the clock housing.