Spellbook graphite study

One closed fantasy spellbook in three-quarter view, thick covers, visible page block, a clasp and one ribbon bookmark; no lettering or symbols. Practice form, overlap and selective shading in graphite.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Construct the closed book as a shallow box.

2. Connect the structure

   Separate the covers, page block, clasp and ribbon.

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 page edges parallel to the cover planes.