Orbital satellite fine ink study

One compact orbital satellite in three-quarter view, central box body, two rectangular solar panels and a small dish antenna. Practice form, overlap and selective shading in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Construct the central box and two panel planes.

2. Connect the structure

   Join both panels with short arms and attach the dish.

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 tryKeep the panels attached to opposite sides of the body.