(Which I never do, BTW. It's rude and intrusive. It's abuse. Just so we're clear.)
This is one hour's work, using a 0.3mm pen on medium texture drawing paper.
You'll notice there is no clear line for the inner sleeve. That's because I cannot see it in the photograph. What you want to do is forget what you know should be present and draw just what you see. Trust me, when it's done the sleeve will be there - not delineated but indicated. You'll "see" it, and so will everyone else in spite of the contour not being present.
The cuff looks nice! The pocket area may need more work but for now it will do. because the image is dark, jt's difficult to exactly follow each shape made by the tonal shifts. I'm doing my best but not fussing to get each shape right. It's more important to capture the fel of the leather. pay attention to the rhythm of the light reflected off the surface. It's not the same as is is for hair or skin or other fabrics. get a feel for it and then it will flow.
I started with that corner because I am right-handed: when I move to areas further leftward on the page I won't be rubbing my arm across what I've already done and possibly smudging it. I should be using a barrier between my hand and the page to prevet skin oil from discoloring the page, but what the hell - I've only just started.
If I stop at one hour, I might be able to get more in later than my usual two hours + eyestrain.
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