Monday, September 10, 2018

All Things Must Pass

Fredericksburg Figure Drawing will no longer be meeting. Started eight years ago by local artist Susan Ishii and then continued by Bruce Day, Fredericksburg Figure Drawing has been the go to place for area artists interested in working from the live nude. Anyone who has participated over the years knows the excitement and congeniality of a live session.


Early Days

For those in need of a life drawing fix, there has been discussion of continuing some form of live figure drawing at Art First on Caroline Street. Another option is The Art League School in Alexandria, VA. They host multiple open figure sessions throughout the week. There are venues in Richmond, VA and some scattered around the area. Perhaps, one might even start their own small group.




Sunday, May 13, 2018

Cancelation

Our Monday, May 14th figure drawing session is canceled due to the heat. 

Regular attendees of figure drawing at 923 1/2 Caroline Street know the space isn't conducive to extremes in temperature. With no central heating or air conditioning makeshift solutions only go so far. 90 plus degrees is too far.

Here is hoping everyone can find a cool place and a willing model over the summer. Check this space in September.




Monday, April 30, 2018

Unpredictable

No two live figure drawing sessions are alike. The mix of artists, the mood of the model and any number of other variables all combine to give every session its own unique character. What all sessions have in common, however, is that they provide an opportunity to connect ones art directly to our humanity. There simply no substitute for working from the live nude. 

Our next and final session for the season will be Monday, May 14th at 7:00pm. 


Suzanne Scherr


Bruce Day



Thursday, April 12, 2018

Deep Tracks

The background music for Monday's session was a deep tracks rock and roll station. The conversation with the model touched on some deep topics. Drawing seemed to take everyone to a good place.

Our next session will be Monday, April 23rd. We will host a female model.


Suzanne Scherr
Carolyn Cameron

Paul Tebo

Bruce Day


Thursday, March 29, 2018

Good Vibes

The energy in the room at 923 1/2 Caroline Street Monday night was palpable. The model brought it. The eleven attending artists brought it. The work showed it.

Our next session will be Monday, April 9th. We will host a female model.


Kimberly DiNatle
N. D. Jones
Susan Ishii
Chris O'Kelley
Bruce Day





Thursday, March 15, 2018

Latecomers

Several artists arrived late for Monday's figure drawing session. Busy schedules, threatening weather - who knows. Working in a group requires one to be flexible and deal with changing circumstances. Once settled in everyone enjoyed the excellent poses of a veteran model.

Our next session will be Monday, March 26th at 7:00pm. There will be a female model.


Susan Ishii
Ed King
Paul Tebo

Bruce Day

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Kindred Spirits

Fredericksburg Figure Drawing first met eight years ago. Of the ten artists attending Monday's session, not a single one was from that founding group. New artists continue to find life drawing in Fredericksburg. Past or present, we are all kindred spirits sharing a passion for the live nude.

Speaking of new, those who attended were treated to wonderful poses from a terrific new model.

Our next meeting will be Monday, March 12th at 7:00. We will host a male model.


Carolyn Cameron
Suzanne Scherr

Paul Tebo

Bruce Day

Chris O'Kelley

Kimberly DiNatale




Thursday, January 25, 2018

Worth the Wait

After missing two sessions due to holidays and weather issues, Fredericksburg Figure Drawing returned with a flourish. Artists attending Mondays session were introduced to a terrific new female model. Her poses, combined with those of a favorite male model, made for an extremely challenging and rewarding evening. 

Due to a scheduling conflict there will be no session February 12th. Our next meeting will be Monday, February 26th at 7:00pm. We will host a female model. 


Chris O'Kelley

Paul Tebo

Carolyn Cameron

Bruce Day


Saturday, January 13, 2018

Try Again

Our two model session has been rescheduled for 7:00pm Monday, January 22nd at 923 1/2 Caroline St. Let's hope the weather is more cooperative this time around!

Monday, January 8, 2018

Cancellation

Tonights figure drawing session is cancelled due to the weather. Freezing rain is in the forecast and for the safety of everyone the session will be rescheduled.