July 2, 2009 Grand finale part 1

What a grand finale indeed! A great turnout and such creativity. Scroll all the way down.. it's just wonderful. A word of thanks to my assistants who helped out as well: Christine Etienne, Carol Chung and Liz Sayles. Also, to our anonymous donor, who has kept us in cookies and coffee among other things. And to each of you that comes to draw for the love of it, what a pleasure to meet many of you, and be inspired by your creativity. May you all have a lovely summer! Participants in this session include: Quentin McCaffrey, Mariet VanderHeide, Jane Kelman, Christine Etienne, Philippa Michel, Lisa Oliviere, A.J. Paullay, Donna Moody, and Janet Hamlin

July 2, 2009 Grand finale part 2

Quentin McCaffrey, Mariet VanderHeide, Jane Kelman, Christine Etienne, Philippa Michel, Lisa Oliviere, A.J. Paullay, Donna Moody, and Janet Hamlin. Keep scrolling down- there's more.

July 2, 2009 Grand finale until the Fall

Talk about a grand finale indeed! We have had a great turnout and the energy was humming. Our model was Bobbi, and the participants include Quentin McCaffrey, Mariet VanderHeide, Jane Kelman, Christine Etienne, Philippa Michel, Lisa Oliviere, A.J. Paullay, Donna Moody, and Janet Hamlin. We start the sessions back up September 17. Have a lovely summer, and I will post any drawing venues I hear of over summer.

June 25, 2009 -new model, great work

Our artists here include: Christine Etienne, Mariet VanderHeide, Tom J., Mery Mcloryd, A.J. Paullay, Quentin J. McCaffrey, Marcia Heider, Christie Washburn, Philippa Michel, and Janet Hamlin, and the model was Cait. We have one more session coming up this thursday July 2, then have our summer break, returning September 17. I will post any other drawing session options on this blog, so check it from time to time; Dan Dugan may host or have options, and if anyone knows of alternative sessions elsewhere please let me know- I'll be happy to post.

June 25, 2009

Artists whose work is shown here includes: Christine Etienne, Mariet VanderHeide, Tom J., Mery Mcloryd, A.J. Paullay, Quentin J. McCaffrey, Marcia Heider, Christie Washburn, Philippa Michel, and Janet Hamlin.

Another great session-June 25, 2009

A wonderful model, Cait, and the energy was abuzz. Participants include: Christine Etienne, Mariet VanderHeide, Tom J., Mery Mcloryd, A.J. Paullay, Quentin J. McCaffrey, Marcia Heider, Christie Washburn, Philippa Michel, and Janet Hamlin.

Important updates

Hello fellow artists, A few updates to tell you about as summer fast approaches. Our upcoming session will be hosted by Dan Dugan with what he promises to be 'a spectacular model', June 18th. Please, those that can participate come on down; I believe he'll be giving out options for summer workshops and we need a robust turnout to cover the expense of having him host. Our new (used) spotlight has arrived and makes a noticeable difference in the experience of drawing the model. Thanks to all of you, the funds we generated from our drawing sessions were used to purchase it. As a completely non-profit self-sustaining workshop I am thrilled that we were able to do this. That said, lately our numbers have dwindled somewhat, due I'm sure to year's end and summer's approach. I do hope there is enough interest to continue the program. I am open to any and all feedback to make this a rich and enjoyable experience. We are beginning to add props and I have a wider variety of models that I'll rotate in. Please note that as if this email we have 3 sessions left before breaking over the summer, our last session is July 2. We will start up again September 17 and continue weekly from that point on, given continued interest. It has been such a great pleasure to meet each of you. I hope this finds you all well, best, Janet

june 4th drawing session

Models Eugene Moli and Les Treboney were wonderful to draw - our new spot adds quite a bit as well. Next week's session, June 18th, will be facilitated by Dan Dugan who promises a spectacular model. Please bear that in mind. Also, a reminder, we will break over the summer. JULY 2 is final session until we start up on SEPT 17 with a flourish.

June 4th drawing session

Two new models to our venue brought out some very nice compositions. Next week June 18th Dan Dugan will be facilitating, a real treat as he promises a spectacular model for the session.

May 28 2009 drawing session - debuting the new spot

Our program just purchased a Mole Richardson baby spot fresnel and stand- I'm really pleased. What a difference this spot makes, and it's been on my list of something we needed for some time now. A new one is over $600 and we were able to procure ours for $272.00. We are always open to props being donated; artist Christie Washburn brought in colorful fabrics which add some zest to the model as more participants are using color during our figure studies. Participants in this session include: Jessica Butler, Jim McNaughton, Rachel Gordon Bernsteinn, Lin Snider, Christie Wasbhburn, Janet Hamlin, A.J. Pauley.