Rowboat fine ink study

One empty wooden rowboat in three-quarter view, tapered hull, open interior and cross benches, no oars or water. Practice clear contours and a few local shadows in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Set the pointed hull outline and open rim.

2. Connect the structure

   Join the inner hull and cross benches, keeping their ends on the same rim perspective.

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 seats spanning the boat interior rather than floating above it.