Drawing & small studies
Drawing an object as a group of shapes
Begin with the outline
Choose a cup, a folded cloth or a small box. Look for the broadest shapes first. Light marks make it easier to adjust the drawing as you compare one part with another.
Compare spaces
Notice the empty spaces around and inside the object. Their shapes can help you see proportions that are difficult to judge by looking at the object alone.
Stop before polishing
Leave a short study unfinished when it has taught you something useful. Add a sentence about what you noticed, then try a second drawing from a slightly different angle.