Now we will move on to shading the ear. This is mostly a matter of outlining and shading carefully selected darker layers over the lighter areas.

Sticking with the 2B pencil, outline and shade the V-shape found at the lower ear.

Work your way up to shading the top of the ear. Shade the middle of the ear too. Use a variety of tones to build up more realism.

Use the sharp point of your pencil to better define the coil, or helix, around the outer edge of the ear. Leave a little space between it and this other part so it looks like two sections going down.

Add a little more shading on the earlobe. Finish up by placing the shadow that is found under and behind the lobe. Make the darkest tones closest to the ear.