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Contour & gesture · 3 of 4 · 6 min

Draw the holes

The chair is hard because the legs are thin. The spaces between them are simple shapes, and they are easier to see.

1
Name the gaps
Under the seat, between the legs, inside the back. Each gap has a shape. Draw that shape as if it were a solid object.
2
The wood is the leftover
When the holes are the right width, the legs appear on their own. Do not start with the legs and hope the gaps behave.
3
Compare widths
Ask which gap is wider: under the seat, or between the feet. Draw that ratio before you add detail.

Critique

The space under the seat is a clear shape
The gap between the feet is wider than the gap at the seat
The back opening is drawn, not implied
Legs are a consequence of the gaps, not the starting point

Three weights Thirty-second poses

Drill

Guide

Draw the enclosed gaps first. Leave the wood as what remains.