A first-timer's guide to Life Drawing

So, Why Life Drawing? 

“Sure, figure drawing is a way to build fundamental skills in art, but not something for an amateur like me,” I thought. Life drawing is something I saw in the movies. It’s something “real” artists did. With that easy gestural swish of the charcoal, beautiful, romantic images magically appeared on the page. Wow, right?

It’s Appropriate for ALL Skill Levels!

So, I took a deep breath and I tried Life Drawing for myself. It was hard. It was awkward, at first. My figures looked childish and alien. Drawing what you see is challenging and takes practice. The human form has endless angles and shapes I still can’t quite get. Like anything, though, the more you draw, the better you get. Just compare some of my earliest attempts, to where I progressed after a few months of practice. I’m definitely not good, yet, but I’m happy I can see improvement. 

A New Session of Life Drawing Starts Next Week

Next week, a new session of life drawing begins at the Hat Art Club and we still have a few spaces left. WIth only a five-week commitment, it's a great opportunity to practice your skills in a safe, welcoming studio with both draped (clothed) and undraped live models. 

COVID-19 Considerations

As an in-studio class, we’ve also made provisions to make sure people are distanced and kept safe during COVID-19. All class participants will have to wear a mask for their safety and the safety of others.

Read more about our protocols for using the studio during the pandemic HERE.

In-studio life drawing sessions begin Thursday, November 12.