Black and gray marker drawing of two overlapping macarons with domed shells, ruffled edges and filling bands on textured sketchbook paper.
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Two overlapping macarons

A study of two overlapping macarons with domed shells, ruffled edges and filling bands on textured sketchbook paper. Draw the two tilted shell ellipses with their overlap.

Food & drinkMediumMarker30 min, at your pace
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A way into the drawing

  1. Establish the main forms

    Draw the two tilted shell ellipses with their overlap.

  2. Build the structure

    Add matching lower shells and a narrow filling band to each.

  3. Develop selected details

    Indicate the ruffled feet in grouped marks and shade beneath the overlap.

A small thing to tryKeep the two shell halves aligned around the filling.