In week five, instructor Leo Mancini-Hresko will demonstrate drawing a plaster cast with charcoal. You will learn how to measure nature visually before double-checking its accuracy using a plumb line. As Leo blocks in the contours, you will often hear the term “visual cone”; it reminds you to step back from your artwork in order to see the drawing more clearly and make necessary adjustments.

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