One rain boot in side three-quarter view, open shaft, curved ankle, rounded toe and a thick sole. Black and gray fineliner drawing on warm textured sketchbook paper.

Drawing referenceAbout reference use

Rain boot fine ink study

One rain boot in side three-quarter view, open shaft, curved ankle, rounded toe and a thick sole. Practice structure, perspective and developed values in fine ink.

Everyday objects Challenging Fineliner70 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Establish the main shapes
Map the tall shaft and broad foot shape.
Connect the structure
Join the ankle curve, shaft opening and continuous sole.
Develop the drawing
Resolve the connected planes and overlaps, then build layered details and a full range of local values. Preserve clear paper highlights.

A small thing to tryKeep the sole thickness consistent around the toe.