Seated person graphite study

One complete adult sitting on a plain low cube, hands resting on thighs, plain shirt and trousers, both feet visible. Practice form, overlap and selective shading in graphite.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Place the torso above the cube and bent thighs.

2. Connect the structure

   Connect the lower legs, feet and resting arms.

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 knees and feet connected through coherent leg bends.