One closed backpack in three-quarter view, rounded main body, front pocket, top loop and a visible side strap. Black and gray fineliner drawing on warm textured sketchbook paper.

Drawing referenceAbout reference use

Backpack fine ink study

One closed backpack in three-quarter view, rounded main body, front pocket, top loop and a visible side strap. Practice structure, perspective and developed values in fine ink.

Everyday objects Challenging Fineliner70 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Establish the main shapes
Establish the rounded bag mass and base.
Connect the structure
Attach the front pocket, top loop and side strap.
Develop the drawing
Resolve the connected planes and overlaps, then build layered details and a full range of local values. Preserve clear paper highlights.

A small thing to tryLet the pocket follow the curvature of the bag.