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 form, overlap and selective shading 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

   Use selective interior marks and local shadow groups to explain the overlaps. Keep the lighter planes open rather than shading every surface.

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