Life drawing online, 20 April 2024
Having posed for London Drawing at three different venues in the past month it was now my turn to supply the setting. Modelling for their online life drawing this Saturday morning and the following Tuesday evening, I would be welcoming virtual visitors into the dedicated studio space of my own home.
Artwork by Carol Smith.
Artwork by Carol Smith.
I’d recently revamped one end of the room especially for my online work. On the wall facing its large window I’d fitted a curtain pole high above the radiator then hung light (cream) and dark (aubergine) curtains at either end as alternative backdrops. Behind these I fitted another pole for hanging a colourful hippy sheet as an exotic option.
Artwork by Jean.
Artwork by Jean.
Artwork by Mary F.
Artwork by Shaun.
Artwork by Shaun.
Artwork by Shaun.
This session would be my first working with Macclesfield Art Tutor, artist Susannah Pal. Before starting we shared ideas and tested options. Susannah favoured the light backdrop, so we stuck with that. When our artists joined us, we treated them to quick poses: 10 minutes, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 5, 5, 5, 15 and 5 minutes up to a short break.
Artwork by Peter.
20-minute, 20-minute, and 5-minute poses brought the session to a close. There was time left to admire the artworks of anyone willing to hold them in front of their camera, after which we all quit Zoom and I was once more alone… as I had been all along. It’s still a curious practice for me, but I’m increasingly loving it and hope to do more.
steve ritter 