A branching ginger root

A study of a branching ginger root with two cut ends on textured paper. Map the connected lobe directions and the two cut ends.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the construction

   Map the connected lobe directions and the two cut ends.

2. Resolve the main structure

   Round each knuckle and wrap the main folds around the branching forms.

3. Develop the detail

   Add selected fibrous marks on the cut faces and smaller skin creases.

4. Control the values

   Separate lobes with dark contact shadows and preserve pale curved highlights.

A small thing to tryKeep every branch attached to the central root before adding surface texture.