A good turnout and a great model on Monday. Many thanks to Janet, a great, great model and we're so lucky to have her pose for us. We welcomed a new artist and had a wonderful night of drawing.
Here are a few reasons to make Figure Drawing part of your regular routine from "11 Reasons for Drawing Models & Attending Life Drawing Sessions":
Maintaining the practice (& discipline) of the artist Drawing the figure from life on a regular basis keeps an artist's visual & spatial abilities in good form.
Improve overall drawing skills "If you can draw the figure, you can draw anything" is the oft-repreated (& very true) adage. There are lessons in foreshortening, movement, weight, anatomical and structural complexity.
An Authentic Experience in a Digital Era In an electronic age of increasing disassociation from authentic sensation, the direct experience of drawing from the live, human subject yields important insights unattainable by other means.
Better Than Photographs Photos are static, momentary documents that lock in a pose from a single, monocular position; the photo does not offer the subtle variations in vantage point possible when working from life that enable an artist to grasp the three-dimensional form of the body.
Draw Better From Photographs (and Memory)
Frequent practice with drawing the life model imparts knowledge; successful observational drawing is not simply about seeing, but understanding what is seen.
Learn From Others Drawing with a group offers variety of approaches to a single subject. Most attendees, some of whom are accomplished professionals, will be happy to share information about their working methods and if requested, to comment or give advice on another's drawing.
Network with Other Artists Attending artist's drawing groups is an excellent way to access one's local art scene and make important contacts.
... not to mention the support, camaraderie, and friendship.
Les will pose for the group on Monday, June 10th.
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| Susan Ohle |
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| Susan Ohle |
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| Matt Austin |
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| Matt Austin |
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| Anita Holle |
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| Sam Szymanski |
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| Sam Szymanski |
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| Sam Szymanski |
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| Sam Szymanski |
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| Sam Szymanski |
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| Bruce Day |
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| Bruce Day |
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| Bruce Day |
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| Ed King |
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| Ed King |
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| Susan Ishii |
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Susan Ishii
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Thank you for reminding us in linear why we love to draw the model. The wonder of mind/eye/hand connection is in itself a miracle.
ReplyDeleteAnita Holle