Monday, February 25, 2013

More ...

A great night, I never get enough of the group and our models and look at me ... no waiting for the blog. Insomnia let's you get a lot of things done!

We had a marvelous model tonight, thank you Sarah and thank you all for coming and best wishes to those who couldn't make it.

Next week, Anna Page will be posing for us on Monday, March 4th. Les will be posing on Monday, March 11th. Hope to see you all then. 

Ed King
Ed King
Ashley Buyers 
Ashley Buyers 
Anita Holle 
Anita Holle 
Bruce Day
Bruce Day
Bruce Day
Matt Austin
Matt Austin
Ria Firth
Ria Firth 
Sally Rhone-Kubarek 
Sally Rhone-Kubarek 
Sally Rhone-Kubarek  
Susan Ishii

artists maintain the copyright to all image posted

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Bizeeee

Sorry (again) for the very, very late posting, I've been inhaling plaster dust, misplaced my camera and lost my drawings from last week. Oy! However, last Monday was fun, although we missed a few of you ... and you know who you are.

Keith was a great model and the evening was a lot of fun. 

Sarah will be posing for us on Monday, February 25th (tomorrow already!).
Anna Page will be posing on Monday, March 4th.

Bruce Day
Bruce Day
Bruce Day
Matt Austin
Matt Austin
Ed King
Ed King
Sally Rhone-Kubarek
Sally Rhone-Kubarek
Sally Rhone-Kubarek

artists maintain the copyright to all images posted

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The Group Dynamic

Posting on this blog each week is good therapy, it forces me to reflect on the 2 1/2 hours we spend together every Monday night, for almost 3 years now, and realize how much more we all get out of drawing in a group than just practice. It's about being with supportive peers who inspire, console and bolster us. Painting, like a lot of creative endeavors, can be isolating and when we surround ourselves with those who have similar goals, we're infused with a fresh energy. Someone in the group will always inspire, share a great idea, offer a solution or provide a creative spark that keeps us going. I think it's also what keeps us coming back for more.

It was another awesome night in the bookstore and everyone created some outstanding work. We are so fortunate to have this resource and our lovely Janet, who is always such a joy to draw and always gives us the most perfect poses.

Keith will be posing for us on Monday, February 18th. Hope to see you there.

Susan Ohle
Susan Ohle

Ashley Buyers
Ashley Buyers
Barbara Deal
Barbara Deal
Barbara Deal
Bruce Day 
Bruce Day 
Bruce Day 
Ed King
Ed King 
Ed King
Ed King
Ria Firth
Ria Firth
Sally Rhone-Kubarek
Sally Rhone-Kubarek
Susan Ishii
Susan Ishii
Susan Ishii



Artists maintain the copyright to all images posted.




Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Uncomfortable ... on Purpose

We had a smaller group on Monday, which I enjoy on occasion. It was a very intimate and relaxed session.
We had a wonderful, new model and during the last pose I ended up at his feet. Like a lot of artists, foreshortening fills me with dread, but I know it's one of the challenges that will make me evolve as a better artist. We all need to push ourselves out of our comfort zones in order to grow ... so, it's feet (or head) first - for awhile.

 click here for a lesson on foreshortening ...


Janet will be posing for us on Monday, February 11th and Keith will be posing on Monday , February 18th.

Bruce Day
Bruce Day
Bruce Day
Ed King
(quick gesture pose)
Ed King
Ed King
Ed King
Matt Austin
Matt Austin
Susan Ishii
Susan Ishii


artists maintain the copyright to all images posted.