Magic key fine ink study

One large ornate fantasy key with a rounded bow, a straight shaft and three broad teeth; no text or symbols. Practice structure, perspective and developed values in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Set the bow shape and straight shaft axis.

2. Connect the structure

   Join the shaft to the bow and attach three broad teeth.

3. Develop the drawing

   Resolve the connected planes and overlaps, then build layered details and a full range of local values. Preserve clear paper highlights.

A small thing to tryKeep the shaft and teeth part of one continuous solid.