Week 5: The Cadaver I | New Masters Academy

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Instructor: Iliya Mirochnik
Subjects: Drawing
Topics: Head & Portrait
Mediums: Pencil
Duration: 2h 12m 19s

In week five, you will follow instructor Iliya Mirochnik as he analyzes and simplifies a plaster cast taken from a cadaver. You will explore the forms and anatomy of the head as it occurs in real life. You will focus on the construction and block-in of the shadow masses in your drawing.

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

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