One pair of binoculars in three-quarter view with two connected barrels, two eyepieces and a central bridge. Black and gray fineliner drawing on warm textured sketchbook paper.

Drawing referenceAbout reference use

Binoculars fine ink study

One pair of binoculars in three-quarter view with two connected barrels, two eyepieces and a central bridge. 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
Place two parallel barrel cylinders.
Connect the structure
Join them with the bridge and add the smaller eyepieces.
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 tryKeep both barrels aimed in the same direction.