In week five, you explore the concept of allegory through the “Seduction of Perseus” pose, with Patrick demonstrating the technical nuances of sharpening charcoal pencils. He introduces the “internal art engine,” focusing on the mileage and fundamentals of drawing, and the “external art engine” to evaluate and refine your work. You’ll learn how to analyze and post-analyze references using the “What’s Wrong With This Photo” (WWWTP) method. By the end of this lesson, you’ll apply these principles to begin and refine Amanda’s final drawing, progressing through stages of lay-in and rendering while bringing depth and shadows into your figure work.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.