Black and gray marker drawing of an open pea pod containing six rounded peas on textured paper.

Drawing referenceAbout reference use

Six peas in a pod

A study of an open pea pod containing six rounded peas on textured paper. Draw the long curved envelope of the opened pod.

Food & drink Medium Marker35 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Establish the main forms
Draw the long curved envelope of the opened pod.
Build the structure
Nest six peas inside and wrap the two shell edges around them.
Develop selected details
Show the rim thickness, curled stem and small gray contact shadows.

A small thing to tryKeep the pea centers following the same curve as the pod.