I had an opportunity to cover for an existing life drawing group, as coordinator, and jumped at the chance. This was the RAM (Register of Artists’ Models) audition session on Wednesday 13th January, at Islington Arts Factory. I knew this could be a chance to bring in a bit of Spirited Bodies, as new lifeContinue reading “Life modelling workshop at Islington Arts Factory”
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Communicating a Pose: from Model to Artist (to canvas)
My practical application of life drawing techniques is pretty ropey. I’ve heard and seen a lot; but done – there I lack. When instructing others on how to draw me I explain – “Convey my essence, what does the pose feel like? Express that with your charcoal marks!” Today I observed the communication process again.Continue reading “Communicating a Pose: from Model to Artist (to canvas)”
John turned up to a meeting, and made us look good!
Seriously, we couldn’t have paid him to big us up more! And he wrote this about us on Streetlife: “I participated in Spirited Bodies’ last event at Battersea Arts Centre; it was one of the best, and most interesting, things I have done this year. If you have any curiosity about what it would beContinue reading “John turned up to a meeting, and made us look good!”
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”
Examples of Life Modelling Poses
Here are some pictures of recent poses I have done. If you are about to try life modelling for the 1st time and have not seen a model posing, this can give you some ideas for how to pose. It is a very individual activity however and must be necessarily adapted to suit each model.Continue reading “Examples of Life Modelling Poses”
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