Graphite pencil drawing of a small manual sharpener with a round front opening, top blade and one screw on pale textured sketchbook paper.

Pencil sharpener study

Practice drawing pencil sharpener with clear contours and a few selected details. Place the circular opening on the front and the blade on top. Add a single screw and restrained gray inside the opening.

Everyday objects Easy Pencil15 min, at your pace

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A way into the drawing

Start with the main forms
Draw a small block with a visible top and side plane.
Build the overlaps
Place the circular opening on the front and the blade on top.
Choose the finishing details
Add a single screw and restrained gray inside the opening.

A small thing to tryFollow each face angle when placing the blade and opening.

Pencil sharpener study

A way into the drawing

Start with the main forms

Build the overlaps

Choose the finishing details

Keep your pencil moving