In week four, Gary Meyer introduces light logic and rendering from imagination through a monochrome acrylic study of geometric forms. You’ll start by sketching a box, sphere, cone, and cylinder under a single light source, carefully plotting their cast shadows. Gary will demonstrate a structured painting process, beginning with a mid-tone background and gradually building up core shadows, highlights, and reflected light to create smooth transitions between planes. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid foundation in acrylic painting techniques and a clear approach to creating realistic lighting in your illustrations.

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