Pencil drawing of a magnifying glass with an oval metal rim, reflected light, and a wooden handle on textured paper.

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A magnifying glass

A study of a magnifying glass with an oval metal rim, reflected light, and a wooden handle on textured paper. Draw the lens ellipse and align the handle with its attachment.

Everyday objects Medium Pencil35 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Establish the main forms
Draw the lens ellipse and align the handle with its attachment.
Build the structure
Add the rim thickness and round the handle into a solid form.
Develop selected details
Reserve glass highlights and shade the metal rim and contact edge.

A small thing to tryUse nested ellipses with the same tilt for the rim.