A classic motorcycle

A study of a classic motorcycle with spoked wheels, an exposed engine, tank, and chrome exhaust on textured paper. Set both wheel ellipses on a shared ground plane and connect the frame.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the construction

   Set both wheel ellipses on a shared ground plane and connect the frame.

2. Resolve the main structure

   Build the engine, tank, saddle and fork around the wheel positions.

3. Develop the detail

   Attach the bars, headlight and exhaust, then organize the wheel spokes.

4. Control the values

   Separate rubber, painted surfaces and metal using controlled graphite values.

A small thing to tryKeep the front fork connected to the wheel axle and steering head.