Hot air balloon fine ink study

One complete hot-air balloon with a broad envelope, a small basket and four suspension lines, no scenery. Practice clear contours and a few local shadows in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Place the large envelope above a small basket.

2. Connect the structure

   Connect the tapering envelope base and four suspension lines.

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 tryKeep the basket suspended directly below the envelope.