In this exclusive realtime tutorial, we create a hyper realistic drawing of the **Michelangelo Statue** on 350 GSM paper (13×18 inches). The lesson starts with a precise 1-inch grid and careful outlining of curly hair, facial folds, and shadows before moving into shading. You’ll learn how to build smooth graphite bases with 6B and 8B powders, apply the graphite locking method for seamless gradients, and layer textures with stippling and curved strokes to mimic stone surfaces. Key techniques include creating curly hair clusters with highlights and contrasts, adding porous textures with dots and patches, refining wrinkles and facial details with pencils and erasers, and balancing sharp highlights with softer tones for a 3D stone effect. References are included in the Materials section.