Life Modelling as part of (re)Discovering Life!

Today I spoke to Liz who modelled with us at Mortlake. It was her first time, and is as she describes part of a journey of transformation for her. “I had never heard of life modelling before, until I met Morimda.” Morimda is our friend who 1st came up with the idea for Spirited Bodies.Continue reading “Life Modelling as part of (re)Discovering Life!”

Francis Wardale’s Artwork from Mortlake

I enjoy life drawing but this gives me the chance to draw people in more complex compositions than you get in a life class. I enjoy the challenge of trying to record the groupings of models with only a limited time. (Of course I make it difficult for myself by trying to include as manyContinue reading “Francis Wardale’s Artwork from Mortlake”

Originally posted on Tom – artist's model:
Tom with Esther Bunting at Spirited Bodies I joined four other models at Spirited Bodies as part of the Notting Hill Visual Arts Festival for a life drawing session at the Flyover Space. Spirited Bodies runs life drawing sessions aimed at giving new models the confidence to…

Pretty in Portobello

We really admired the artwork from this event There is a lot more to follow. Truly, artists had a very free style in Ladbroke Grove and we salute that. Just 5 models finally made focus a little clearer, and me being one of them made working out poses with the group nice and easy.

A Few Tips For Life Models From Andre R, plus images by Rob Black

Andre took part in last Saturday’s multi-life modelling event in Mortlake and would like to share this advice which is particularly good for those new to life modelling; It’s a good idea to stretch thoroughly before a posing session.  Calves, thighs, hamstrings, neck, back and shoulders are all vital.  This helps muscles from seizing upContinue reading “A Few Tips For Life Models From Andre R, plus images by Rob Black”