Question

Draw a memory drawing of any one of the following by pencil. The drawing should not be less than 15 cm. 
(a) Carrot 
(b) Mango with leaves 
(c) Radish with leaves 
While making the drawing, keep in view the following points : 
(i) Beauty of Line 
(ii) Resemblance of the figure
 

Hint:

To make the drawing more dynamic, draw the leaves at different angles. One can be pointing upwards, and another can be curving downwards. This adds variety and makes the composition more interesting than having all leaves lying flat.

Answer 1

Step 1: Understanding the Task 
The objective is to draw a mango with its leaves from memory. The drawing must be larger than 15 cm and will be evaluated on the realism of the shapes and the artistic quality of the lines. 
Step 2: Execution for "Resemblance of the figure" 
This focuses on capturing the unique shape, texture, and form of a mango and its leaves. 
Basic Shapes: Start by lightly sketching the characteristic shape of a mango, which is an asymmetrical oval or kidney shape, slightly pointed at one end. For the leaves, sketch a central vein line and then draw the long, slender, lance-like shape around it. Mango leaves often have a slight wave to their edges. 
Composition: Don't just place the leaves next to the mango. Draw a small stem attached to the top of the mango, and have the leaves attached to this stem. Overlap one of the leaves slightly in front of the mango to create a sense of depth. 
Shading and Form: Shade the mango to make it look round and solid. Observe where the light hits it and leave that area as a highlight. Gradually make the shading darker on the side away from the light. Add subtle texture to the skin. For the leaves, shade them lightly, making them darker near the central vein and where they overlap. Draw the veins clearly. Add a cast shadow underneath the mango and leaves. 
Step 3: Execution for "Beauty of Line" 
This is about making the drawing visually appealing through skillful linework. 
Line Quality: Use smooth, flowing, organic lines for the outline of the mango and the leaves. Avoid straight, rigid lines as these are natural objects. The main outline should be a clean, continuous curve. 
Line Variation: Use varied line weights. The outline of the mango could be slightly darker and thicker to make it stand out. The veins of the leaves should be drawn with very fine, light lines. The lines on the shadow side of the mango can be softer and thicker than those on the lit side. 
Expressive Lines: The lines should help to describe the form. The curve of your pencil strokes when shading the mango should follow its round shape, enhancing its three-dimensional feel.