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Turn to page 12. We aren't drawing a masterpiece today. We are drawing a single, solitary egg. Why? Because an egg has no corners to hide behind—it is the ultimate test of light, shadow, and patience.

Everything in the known universe—from a Ferrari to your grandmother’s face—is just a collection of four shapes: (Everything round) The Cube (Everything with corners) The Cylinder (Legs, arms, trees, pipes) The Cone (Noses, mountain peaks, party hats) The Absolute Beginner's Big Book of Drawing and...

Don't get distracted by fancy art store aisles. You only need the "Holy Trinity": Turn to page 12