Essential Drawing Skills | Blocking-In | Why is it important?

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Explains blocking-in (laying down big proportions and angles before detail) and why it prevents drawing errors, with a short clear demonstration.

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What 'blocking in' is and why it underpins accurate drawing.

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Video by Alphonso Dunn, played through YouTube's embedded player.

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