Casts for Drawing

The tradition of drawing sculptures has a long history, and can be traced back further than Michelangelo, who was taught to draw by copying ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. When access to the original sculptures was limited, art students turned to replicating plaster casts of the artworks. This is how the traditional academic technique of drawing sculptures became known as "cast drawing" in art education.

Cast drawing is still very much alive today, with art students all over the world learning the fundamentals of portrait drawing through this traditional academic practice.

The Nicholas H Wood studio has an ever-growing collection of plaster casts which are ideal for drawing and painting. Our art reference casts are high quality, affordable and we offer fast worldwide shipping, with casts expertly packed in eco-friendly packaging.

Nick was introduced to cast drawing as a student at Charles Cecil Studios private atelier, and enjoyed teaching beginners the process. So, if you have any questions about cast drawing, please do send us an email, we're here to help :)

The artwork is just so beautiful. I'm currently at art school (atelier) and bought this to practice my drawing from life in my own time. The craftsmanship is fantastic, and getting a cast from a trained artist is essential so when drawing you're learning from quality form and knowledge. The delivery was lightning fast and packed well enough to probably have the box fall of a building and still keep the cast intact haha. So happy with this!

JV

I'm very happy with the quality of the cast! As well as with friendly and concerned correspondence with the shop owner! Top service! As an drawing class teacher I'm very pleased to be able to add this famous death mask to the collection of plaster casts of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp - Part Time Art Education - KASKA DKO

Ned 'n' Francy

The quality of the cast is absolutely incredible, and it was so securely packaged that the cast didn’t have any issues during transit! Nick is a fantastic artist and honestly… I didn’t expect the casts to be so big! I’m so so happy, I can’t wait to start painting again… thank you!

Trini-Kristine

This is such a beautiful piece, I love it very much. Now it sits in my studio for drawing. Delivery went quickly and smoothly. Thank you very much Nicholas :)

Jola

Absolutely stunning Virgin Mary face, totally stunning quality, an absolutely beautiful piece of work. My entire experience in purchasing this item was wonderful. At every stage I was kept informed, even to the exact point of delivery. The packaging for the item was as one would only hope for (does not always happen with some suppliers), immaculate arrival and totally stunning. Thank you.

Sally
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