You are to find an image of an every day object and draw it in Illustrator. You are to use techniques that will create value and dimension to your object. I would like to see some curves in your object so you continue to practice with pen tool handles.

Here is a website that has a list of 40 detailed drawings using Illustrator. Take a look at this before you start creating your own object and take note of any techniques that you may be able to use.

Here are a few more websites with realistic Illustrator drawings.

http://www.instantshift.com/2010/04/30/70-excellent-fresh-adobe-illustrator-tutorials/

http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/?featureid=3243754

http://www.smashingapps.com/2011/02/08/50-fresh-and-useful-adobe-illustrator-tutorials.html

http://creativenerds.co.uk/tutorials/40-fresh-illustrator-tutorials-from-2011/

Make sure you find and download your image from Stock.Xchng.