Your Academic Drawing Kit contains everything you need to create your first academic drawing. The materials, the model to copy, the paper in the same shade as the model, and the course to discovering a unique drawing method used in the academies that train students to draw at the highest level.

The Introduction to Academic Drawing course tells you all about a forgotten technique from the 19th century. You’ll discover how to sharpen and use your charcoal, how the plumb line gives you the right proportions, and many tips for success.

The kit includes:

• The lithographed model, measuring 30×40 cm, is taken from Charles Bargue’s drawing course, plate I-14 Reaper’s Hand.     The drawing of the reaper’s hand is the actual size of the drawing on the original plate.
• Charcoal from NITRAM which is the best in the world, adopted by most of classical academies.
• A sharpening bloc, you’ll get a video showing you how to sharpen your charcoal. Which is very important.
• A kneadable eraser in its protective case, specially designed for erasing charcoal.
• A plate with two block-in stages will be very useful for starting your drawing.
• Two sheets of drawing paper, so that you have a spare if you have any problems, and you can order more if you wish.
• Two washers and thread to make your own plumb lines.

• A descriptive booklet is included, with a QR code for easy access to the Online Course and bonus videos to help you get started quickly with academic drawing.

• Everything is protected by a resistant and elegant black box.