Plaster casts have long been a cornerstone of classical art education — and for good reason. Their simplified white surfaces, strong form, and timeless elegance make them ideal for studying light, shadow, and structure. In my latest YouTube video, I take you through my charcoal drawing of a particularly challenging plaster cast head, from start to finish. This was a complex sculpture — a Roman or Ancient Greek-style mask, full of deep-set features, sharp planes, and flowing l