A perforated metal colander

A study of a metal colander with two loop handles, three feet and curved rows of holes on textured paper. Construct the rim ellipse and the rounded bowl underneath.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the construction

   Construct the rim ellipse and the rounded bowl underneath.

2. Resolve the main structure

   Attach the two handles and three supporting feet around the bowl.

3. Develop the detail

   Arrange perforation rows so their spacing compresses around the curved sides.

4. Control the values

   Separate dark holes from lighter reflected metal with a deliberate graphite value range.

A small thing to tryKeep the large bowl volume readable before filling it with perforations.