Figure drawing

We're very sorry, but we still cannot meet safely for figure drawing.  We'll see what happens in 2021.  We hope everyone is well, financially and health-wise, and finding other outlets for our creativity.  

Here are some options for drawing.  If you have other suggestions to post here, please email  Christie.Washburn@gmail.com or Janet.Hamlin@gmail.com

 Art Students League, NYC offers Zoom figure drawing

AJ the model is conducting zoom sessions Sunday mornings and other times:

A small group of artists from another drawing group I was modeling at are starting to have longer pose sessions online via zoom.  We are meeting a couple of times a week at random days/times whenever artists are available.  We are usually having one morning session and one evening session per week.  The theme so far is working on longer poses with the model. Usually starting with an hour of shorter poses and then 2 hours of one or several longer pose.  Some artists like short online sessions and others prefer long so making it as flexible as possible for the artists. 

Sunday Morning  10am-1pm

We are using Paypal for donations it is $5 per hour to draw for up to 3 hours for $15 per session.

If your interested in attending let AJ know:  <ajtra@hotmail.com>

Lauren Rudolf has drawing classes - https://www.laurenrudolph.com/

I am offering both private and group lessons through zoom. If this is something you would be interested in, please contact me to discuss what you would be interested in pursuing. We can work on portraiture or any subject matter you would like to explore. I work with adults and younger students as well.

Group Classes $25 per student with a minimum of 4 students

Private Lessons $80 per class or $300 for 4 classes

A new online figure drawing resource

https://silhouetteandshadow.org/ 

   

Online session this Sunday, as well as ongoing- info here

A small group of artists from another drawing group are starting to have longer pose sessions online via zoom.

If any artists would like to attend please email Aj directly for more info

ajtra@hotmail.com

We are meeting a couple of times a week at random days/times whenever artists are available.

We are usually having one morning session and one evening session per week.

The theme so far is working on longer poses with the model. Usually starting with an hour of shorter poses and then 2 hours of one or several longer pose.

The next session is this Sunday Morning

July 26th via zoom 10am-1pm

We are using Paypal for donations it is $5 per hour to draw for up to 3 hours for $15 per session.

Some artists like short online sessions and others prefer long so making it as flexible as possible for the artists.

If your interested in attending let me know.

Or if you know any other artists that may be interested please feel free to forward the info.

thanks!

Aj

free online model resource July 17-31

Hello artists,

This is a new online figure drawing resource I've just become aware of. They have a free promotion
July 17-31. Check it out at:
https://silhouetteandshadow.org/

Dan Dugan

Dan Dugan ran figure drawing in Nyack at the Hopper House for years before he moved on and I took over as a volunteer in 2008. From time to time he would come to our sessions, or I’d see him at an Art Fair, surrounded by his fluid and lovely drawings. Thank you, Dan, for all you did to keep the arts going in Nyack. Rest In Peace.

Rockland Center for the Arts

May 14 at 4:19 PM · 

In Memory of Dan Dugan

We are saddened to share the news that artist and RoCA instructor Dan Dugan recently passed away from coronavirus complications. For more than 20 years, Dan was a fixture as a well-loved teacher of our Drawing and Painting the Human Figure and Introduction to Drawing classes. He taught with a patient, non-invasive style—“coaching,” as he explained it—meant to guide his students through their work.

Dan Dugan was a former assistant to Professor Roger Hendricks at SUNY Purchase. He was widely exhibited in the NY/NJ area and taught in Montreal, Canada, Cairns, Australia and Eastchester, New York. Dan was an exceptional fine artist as well as a photographer who specialized in alternative processes. He was also a teacher and practitioner of massage therapy.

Dan was a kind, good-humored soul. On his Facebook page, he describes himself thus: “I’m an explorer.” It could be said that his life was one of openness to the endless wonder in life. His wry bearded grin will be dearly missed.

[photo from Dan Dugan's facebook page]

StayHome Gallery May 2020

from Lauren

 from Isaac

from Cheryl

from Janet

from Anatoly




from Allan

from Christie

Stop the Spread Gallery April 2020

It's a good time to do art work!  Look out the window, or in the mirror, or inside your head.

Send pictures to
Christie.washburn@gmail.com   or
Janet.Hamlin@gmail.com

from Janet

from Isaac

from Cheryl

from Allan

from Anatoly

from Christie

Stay Home Gallery April 2020

Posting most recent self-portraits, plus the older ones.  Please send more!
christie.washburn@gmail.com
Janet.hamlin@gmail.com

Allan

Cheryl

Christie

In case you missed it, 

Dan Springer is Hopper House artist of the month online.  You can see his presentation here:

http://www.edwardhopperhouse.org/dan-springer-april-2020.html

Anatoly

Christie, in Pennsylvania

Allan, in South Carolina

StayHome Gallery

Has anyone else done self-portraits, or other work?  Please email to myself or Janet so we can post it:
christie.washburn@gmail.com
janet.hamlin@gmail.com

from Allan, in South Carolina

from Christie, in Pennsylvania

from Anatoly, Selfy in the time of Coronavirus


Cheryl Herndon also sent some information:

The Morgan has teamed up with The Art Students League of New York for a portrait-making competition! To enter, create and share a self-portrait or portrait of a friend/companion/significant other/roommate on Instagram, tag @themorganlibrary and @aslnyc

Dan Springer is Hopper House artist of the month online.  You can see his presentation here:

http://www.edwardhopperhouse.org/dan-springer-april-2020.html

Drawings at the Morgan Library

Note from Cheryl Herndon:

While cruising the internet over the weekend, I found that The Morgan Library in NYC (themorgan.org) has numerous collections (including drawings by many renowned artists) available to browse while were all maintaining social distancing.

Browse and enjoy!

... For instance: Paul Cezanne SketchBook, Portrait Drawings from Durer to Picasso, Degas Drawings and Sketchbooks and many more 

Self-portraits

Allan in South Carolina!

from Christie, in Pennsylvania

Online figure drawing option- THIS SATURDAY MARCH 28

Hello artists,

We hope this finds you all safe and healthy. Here is an option that one of our

artists, Trine Giaever, shared with us. It costs $10. Details below.

Live Stream | Lauren Redding (MFA 2011)

About: In lieu of our usual Open Life Drawing sessions on Saturdays, H&R Studio is presenting a Short Pose Gesture Drawing Livestream. H&R Studio will livestream a live model, working in short gesture poses, for two hours in real time. This livestream format is ideal for quickly-changing, dynamic poses as opposed to a long pose. You simply tune in and draw from home. The model will wear a Speedo as this format is more public than traditional nude modeling.

Cost: $10.00, paid via H&R Studio’s website

Date: This Saturday, March 28th

Time: 10 AM-12 Noon EST

Registration: https://handrstudio.com/livestream-demonstrations/gesture-drawing-livestream (Participants will be emailed a private link to the livestream upon receipt of registration)

Contact for questions: HarveyandReddingStudio@gmail.com

No figure drawing for April

We are so sorry, but feel it's necessary to cancel figure drawing for the month of April, at least.  We will update later about May and June.  Please add your email to follow the blog, if you don't already.

It's a difficult time for everyone.  Please stay healthy, and in touch with your friends and family.  Try a self-portrait!  You can send it to me or Janet, to post on this blog.   

Janet, Christie, Sandy, Lauren, Dan, Bill

March 12, 2020 - Mavis

Mavis inspired us, as she always does.  We drew, taking precautions around wiping surfaces down and washing hands.  However, we will not meet for the next 3 weeks at least.  Please subscribe to the blog for updates.  And stay healthy!

Among the artists present were Adrian Menichelli, Diana, Peter Bellen, Peter Vecchio, Myles Aronowitz, Emily Clark, Shelly Luan, Edi, Debbie Herman, Lauren Boer, Sandy Bandes, and Christie Washburn.