Crystal ball fine ink study

One transparent crystal ball resting in a low three-footed stand, with broad curved reflection bands only, no scene inside. Practice structure, perspective and developed values in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Draw a circle over the shallow stand.

2. Connect the structure

   Connect three stand feet and curve the reflection bands around the ball.

3. Develop the drawing

   Resolve the connected planes and overlaps, then build layered details and a full range of local values. Preserve clear paper highlights.

A small thing to tryLeave most of the ball as open paper.