Tea fine ink study

One plain teacup on a saucer in three-quarter view, open elliptical rim and one connected curved handle. Practice clear contours and a few local shadows in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Place the cup rim ellipse and shallow saucer ellipse.

2. Connect the structure

   Join the cup walls, base and single handle.

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 handle connected to the cup at two points.