Crystal ball graphite study

One transparent crystal ball resting in a low three-footed stand, with broad curved reflection bands only, no scene inside. Practice clear contours and a few local shadows in graphite.

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

   Refine the clear outer contour, add only the most useful interior details and place a few small local shadows. Leave most of the paper open.

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