Chestnut in a split husk

Practice a smooth rounded horse chestnut inside a split husk. Keep the nut open, use a few large husk points, and reserve gray for the inner split.

A way into the drawing

1. Start with the main forms

   Draw the rounded nut with a slightly flattened base.

2. Build the overlaps

   Wrap two opened husk halves around its lower edge.

3. Choose the finishing details

   Mark the pale base scar and a few large husk points; shade only the inner split.

A small thing to tryKeep the nut smooth so it contrasts with the sparse pointed husk edges.