WEEK 10 ASSIGNMENT

Beginner ’s Guide to Drawing

Assignment 1
Plaster Cast Lay-ins

Fig. 1 First, draw the external contours of the cast. Fig. 2 Next, fill in the shadow shapes with a flat tone Fig. 3 Repeat the process for two (2) more drawings.
Then, block in the outlines of the shadow shapes. as much as possible with your remaining time.

Create three (3) lay-in drawings of plaster casts, using the 3D models or photo The lay-in is the first stage of a drawing.
references provided by NMA in this lesson. Draw each lay-in on a separate sheet of It serves as the foundation for the
paper. Keep the sizes of your drawings as close to life-size as possible. Spend 30 finished artwork. Don't forget to utilize
minutes on each drawing. Pay attention to the soft and hard edges; they will help your kneaded eraser to make correction
you better describe the forms of the casts. when needed.
Materials: Graphite, Conté, or charcoal pencil, kneaded eraser, newsprint papers.

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