Apple fine ink study

One apple in three-quarter view, slightly uneven rounded contour, recessed top, short stem and one leaf. Practice form, overlap and selective shading in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Establish the rounded body and shallow top hollow.

2. Connect the structure

   Join the stem and leaf to the recessed top.

3. Develop the drawing

   Use selective interior marks and local shadow groups to explain the overlaps. Keep the lighter planes open rather than shading every surface.

A small thing to tryUse the top hollow to explain the stem attachment.