After 3 weeks away from class I wondered if I’d struggle with tonight’s life class.
I was pretty confident that after getting used to a weekly life drawing sessions, 3 weeks of abstinence would throw my timings right out the window. But I was quite surprised by an en enjoyable session, but still slowing down in the longer poses.
Charcoal felt better, courser – I think I only used one stick, I think I’ll have to look out for this in the future.
Our model tonight was called Simea.
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.