I’ve got so used to static models, tonight’s movement was a challenge
A majority of our life drawing models are dancers, and it seems that this proves to make for someone who can hold quite challenging poses for a long time with barely the slightest movement.
Although there was a fair amount of movement this evening, the interesting physique of the model (a gymnast) made up for it. Also probably a good reminder to keep things moving, and not to be precious as the pose can (and will) change at anytime.
Our model tonight was called Diego.
Giving me guidance, my class tutor is Frank Gambino, trained as a graphic designer, however in recent years his main practise is in portraiture and figure studies. Frank’s studio is in Belsize Park, London, where he works on commissions and runs popular life drawing classes. However, conveniently for me, he is also running classes in East London, at the Tokarska Gallery.
The Tokarska Gallery, a contemporary art gallery run by emerging artist Nadiya Pavliv-Tokarska.