Black and gray marker drawing of a record player with a vinyl disc and curved tonearm on textured paper.

Drawing referenceAbout reference use

A record player

A study of a record player with a vinyl disc and curved tonearm on textured paper. Construct the low plinth and the platter ellipse.

Everyday objects Medium Marker45 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Establish the main forms
Construct the low plinth and the platter ellipse.
Build the structure
Center the vinyl disc and connect the tonearm to its rear pivot.
Develop selected details
Add selected groove rings and gray planes on the base and arm.

A small thing to tryKeep the platter, record and label ellipses concentric.