Orange fine ink study

One orange with a small peeled flap at the top exposing two broad segments; otherwise a complete round fruit. Practice clear contours and a few local shadows in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Place the round fruit and curved peel flap.

2. Connect the structure

   Separate the exposed segments from the thicker peel edge.

3. Develop the drawing

   Refine the clear outer contour, add only the most useful interior details and place a few small local shadows. Leave most of the paper open.

A small thing to tryKeep the peel thickness visible at the lifted flap.