Created during the University of Michigan STAMPS Pre-College Program after completing Drapery, this charcoal drawing explores the shape of the human back through the interplay of light and shadow. I focused on how tonal variations could define the body’s form without relying heavily on outlines. Building on my first experience with charcoal, I also challenged myself to avoid overworking the drawing. I became more intentional about each mark and learned to let areas of the drawing remain untouched.