Many of Ralph Larmann's students at Southern Arkansas University are apprehensive the first time they try drawing nude figures. So Mr. Larmann, an associate professor of art, offers meticulous instructions in an on-line Figure Drawing Lab to help them understand the basics -- from choosing the right pencil to developing hand-eye coordination.

"How to Get Started: A Primer," the first section of the on-line laboratory, explains such essentials...

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