Here is an arrangement of simple ordinary objects. The point of drawing them is to help understand how different light sources show off basic forms: cubes, cones, spheres and cylinders and variations. Draw them in pen to get the hang of which direction to draw lines to describe the form with speed and minimum marks. … Read more

Just to limber up, try copying the logo above freehand using any pen on any old scrap of paper. Use a pencil first if you like, then overwrite with the pen. Keep it as smooth and free-flowing as possible. This is probably more difficult than you think. You might then like to have a go … Read more