Black and gray marker drawing of a diagonal flashlight with a wide lens rim, oval switch and two grip bands on pale textured sketchbook paper.
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Flashlight study

Practice drawing flashlight with clear contours and a few selected details. Widen the head and add the oval lens rim at its end. Place the small switch and two grip bands with a little gray beneath the head.

Everyday objectsEasyMarker15 min, at your pace
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A way into the drawing

  1. Start with the main forms

    Draw two long slightly converging edges for the body.

  2. Build the overlaps

    Widen the head and add the oval lens rim at its end.

  3. Choose the finishing details

    Place the small switch and two grip bands with a little gray beneath the head.

A small thing to tryMatch the lens ellipse to the direction of the cylinder.