Cast drawing is the practice of drawing from plaster casts of classical sculptures. It follows the process of making master copies, and thus literally adds another dimension to the student’s awareness and abilities. Where the two-dimensional master copy allows a student to closely examine the execution of a two-dimensional work, cast drawing allows the student to practice translating the three-dimensions he/she observes into two dimensions on the paper.
Cast drawing is useful for beginners because it forms an entryway to transform the three-dimensional world into a compelling two-dimensional image. It is the bridge between master copies and learning to draw from life. Once a student has learned to draw a cast well, he can draw anything.
Home Work for Study Hall
Day-10 / July 18
Day-11 / July 19
Day-13 & 14 / July 22-23
Reading: Drawing Heads and Faces
(Page 103-109 / How to Draw What You See)