A reflective trumpet

A study of a trumpet with three valves, curved tubing and a flared bell on textured paper. Trace the mouthpiece, main tube loop and flared bell as one connected instrument.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the construction

   Trace the mouthpiece, main tube loop and flared bell as one connected instrument.

2. Resolve the main structure

   Place three aligned valve casings and their top buttons.

3. Develop the detail

   Attach the tuning slides and clarify front-and-back tube overlaps.

4. Control the values

   Use dark reflection bands and narrow paper highlights to describe the metal.

A small thing to tryFollow the main tubing continuously before adding valve details.