One curved croissant in three-quarter view, broad middle and two tapered ends, with overlapping dough bands. Black and gray fineliner drawing on warm textured sketchbook paper.

Drawing referenceAbout reference use

Croissant fine ink study

One curved croissant in three-quarter view, broad middle and two tapered ends, with overlapping dough bands. Practice form, overlap and selective shading in fine ink.

Food & drink Medium Fineliner40 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Establish the main shapes
Set the curved crescent envelope.
Connect the structure
Divide the body into broad wrapping dough bands.
Develop the drawing
Use selective interior marks and local shadow groups to explain the overlaps. Keep the lighter planes open rather than shading every surface.

A small thing to tryFollow the curve of the pastry with each band.