Figure Drawing Session Series
Figure drawing is a foundational technical drawing skill. It builds on observation, anatomy and the practise of transforming what is in front of you onto the page.
Studies show that drawing from life can promote positive body-image and decrease the liklihood of dysfunctional body perception. This is true both for the artists and the model – “So, what’s it really like working as a… life model?”. 2 hours of creative and disciplined art can be calming, centralising and a great journey to go on with like-minded artists.
We held the first series of sessions in a bright studio in Halkirk, and are looking at putting on the next set. Get in touch if you would be interested in attending, modelling (clothed or nude), hosting or similar. We are particularly keen to put on a series of classes which celebrate bodies which are proud, diverse, brave, queer, healing and or underrepresented.
“Figure On Diversity: Benefits of Life Drawing and Representation in Arts Education” by Angela DeCarlis
Session 1 : Line
We provided attendees with a guide to these classes which gave materials suggestions, an explanation of the technique to be tried, and examples of work by well-known artists which show the technique.
This is meant to give those who havent tried life drawing before a structure to work within, and more experienced drawers a chance to go over well-practised skills.
Session 2 : Measuring
Pictured on the left: “Study” by Euan Uglow
Suggested kit: (9B, 6B, 4B, 2B, H, 4H, 6H), pencil sharpener, a pen such as a fine liner, sketch book/ paper
Clothed model with pose times ranging from 1min – 20 min
Session 3 : Angles
Pictured: “Essense of Shoshana”, Giacometti
Suggested kit: pencils, pencil sharpener, a pen, coloured pens/pencils/pastels anything else you might like, sketch book/ paper
Clothed model with pose times ranging from 5min – 30min
Session 4 : Light and shade
Pictured on the right: “Bather drying herself” by Degas
Suggested kit: pencils, pencil sharpener, a pen, coloured pens/pencils/pastels anything else you might like, sketch book/ paper
Clothed model with pose times ranging from 10min – 30 min
Session 5 : Colour
Pictured on the left: “Nude Sitting Female Model with Exposed Breasts” by Vilhelm Lundstrøm
Suggested kit: pencils, pencil sharpener, coloured pastels/crayons/inks
Nude model with pose times ranging from 20min – 45min
Session 6 : Portrait
Pictured: “Portrait of My Father”, Cezanne
Suggested kit: whatever medium you would like
Clothed model, 2 hour pose
