An alto saxophone

A study of a saxophone with curved neck, mouthpiece, keywork, and an open bell on textured paper. Map the main curved tube, flared bell and neck in one connected form.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the construction

   Map the main curved tube, flared bell and neck in one connected form.

2. Resolve the main structure

   Construct the mouthpiece and the major key rods along the tube.

3. Develop the detail

   Attach round pads and small levers without losing the underlying body.

4. Control the values

   Use dark reflections and paper highlights to turn the curved metal.

A small thing to tryKeep the key system attached to the tube rather than floating around it.