Motorcycle drawn in black and gray pencil on pale cream textured sketchbook paper, with a complete silhouette and open margins.
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Motorcycle graphite study

One complete compact motorcycle in side three-quarter view, exactly two wheels, frame, fuel tank, seat, handlebar and visible engine block. Practice form, overlap and selective shading in graphite.

Things that moveMediumPencil50 min, at your pace
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A way into the drawing

  1. Establish the main shapes

    Place the two wheels and main frame direction.

  2. Connect the structure

    Fit the tank, seat and engine between the wheels.

  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 tryConnect the front fork to the handlebar and front wheel hub.