The current drop-in sessions of Cumberland Lifers meet weekly on Thursday evenings 7pm-9:30pm during winter until beginning of March. Cost is $10 usually, sometimes less depending on turnout. For more info and to get on our emailing list contact cpowsey@shaw.ca
If you are interested in drawing with the Comox Life Drawing Group contact info@marinerslookout.ca
If you are interested in the Campbell River Open Studio drawing group contact contact@crartgallery.ca
If you are interested in the TOSH Qualicum Beach life drawing group contact qbtosh@shaw.ca
If you are interested in life drawing at The Muir Gallery in Courtenay contact info@comoxvalleyarts.org
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Mehdi Naimi and the Oceanside Arts Council would like to invite the artists in the Lifers Group or any other regional life drawing groups to take part in a nude/figure art show at the Oceanside Community Arts Council art gallery (http://www.oceansideartscouncil.com/) in March of 2012.
'The show will run for the whole month and we can have a reception on the first Friday evening in March. So the show will be semi-informal in the sense that not all works have to be framed. But they should be ready to be hung. We can tack or stick works-on-paper to the wall. We will have to limit the number of works depending on the numbers and the works can be for sale. (The gallery takes a commission of 30%) . Anything else you need to know? Ask me.'
Mehdi Naimi email artandplay@gmail.com
(See Mehdi's professional website in Lifer's Links down below)
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Please find attached information and map regarding an interesting drawing opportunity on MONDAY DEC 12th that could become an ongoing event if there is continued interest. Apparently there are the required number of artists committed to showing up and paying the modest donation to the Therapeutic Riding Association. If there are others out there interested in getting on board contact Pauline Battle at:
I have yet to hear from one last person, but as time is flying by we will book the MONDAY Dec12th at the barn 4:30 - 6:30
Show up at the barn, come inside and gather at the long table. We will collect the $10.00 fee and have a sign in sheet. Dress warmly, Laureli will put the heat on for us and we can sit close by the heat source or we can place our chairs around the subject in the indoor ring. No supplies are included so bring what you require. We will have a horse stand for the first part of the session and can also l put him on the lunge so he will be in motion. You may bring a camera and take photos if you require.
THE BARN IS AT 4839 HEADQUARTER RD. IN COURTENAY, behind and over from the Curling Rink (across from Vanier). Your drawing fee will be a donation to the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society. If this session works we can book another session or make it a weekly or monthly event.
Thanks for your support.
Pauline Battle
Monday, November 28, 2011
Nov. 28th, drawing at the Muir.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
The Comox Valley Arts Council has begun evening life drawing classes in Muir Gallery . I went there for their evening session this week. Good set up. Good lighting.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Scott Hamilton lives in the valley. He does fine woodworking and furniture design, which you can see HERE. He also has a drawing project underway. 100 drawings in 20 weeks...you can visit his blog HERE and if you leave a comment he will apparently draw you from any profile pictures you have online.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
As an adolescent in the '70's, I vaguely remember exploring this tome that belonged to a friends parents after we unearthed it from the bottom of a drawer when they were away. I remember being mesmerized...by the line quality of the exquisite and beautifully rendered figurative ink drawings. The original edition is celebrating it's 40th anniversary. Read about how the book was illustrated and view an interview with one of the illustrators, Chris Foss on the BBC...HERE.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Michael M Ward
Friday, November 4, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
October 27th drawing session
Saturday, October 22, 2011
My daughter with a Roma horse in the south of France.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Figurative artist John Newman is featured as part of a CBC program Tapestry. You can listen to the episode 'When Mind and Medicine Meet' HERE.
Newman is represented by the Kinsman-Robinson Gallery in Toronto and there is a link to his work at the Gallery Website HERE.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
(Click on the above images to enlarge and visit the pdf files online)
Hello,
I understand that your organization holds life drawing sessions, and would like to let you know about our call to artists for our annual international competition Au Naturel: the Nude in the 21st Century. If you would like to pass this information on to artists that you think may be interested in our competition, the guidelines for entering can be found at the following link:
http://www.aunaturelart.com/pdf/Au_Naturel_Prospectus_2012.pdf
For more information and to view images from previous competitions, please visit our website at:
www.aunaturelart.com
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you so much,
Kristin Shauck
Founding Director of Au Naturel
Clatsop Community College
1651 Lexington Ave.
Astoria, OR 97103 USA
503-338-2472
Saturday, September 24, 2011
The Comox Valley Community Arts Council is excited to offer weekly life drawing sessions at the Muir Gallery. These two-hour, non-instructional sessions are offered with the artists in mind - keep your drawing skills sharp with weekly practice with a live model! Bring all of your own materials - model and tables will be provided. Some paper available at a nominal charge.
Cost: $15 drop-in ($10 for CVCAC members. Not a member yet? Find out about our membership!). Donations to the Muir Gallery gratefully accepted.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Life Drawing Sessions
Fridays 10:00 to 1:00
Starting Friday, September 16
$10.00 drop in
or prepay $112.00 for September 16 to December 16
All mediums, all levels, practice sessions with short and long poses, self directed, great comradeship with fellow artists.
The Old School House Art Centre
122 Fern Road West
Qualicum Beach, B.C
Phone: 250-752-6133
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
For the love of life and beauty
Hello artistic people! I am a 24 year old newly engaged newly pregnant gal who’s got a flair for modeling (or.. staying perfectly still!)
As a lover of art and beauty I can’t imagine anything more beautiful or true than that of a transforming pregnant body. This sacred path from woman to mother is now profoundly represented in my pregnant body and I would love to share this with others who seek such beauty in form.
I am offering 3 drawing sessions over the next 3-4 months. The first at 23 weeks pregnant (5 months) the second at 29/30 weeks (6.5 months) and the third at 35/36 weeks (8 months)
The first of these sessions will be held on Monday, August 22nd from 6:30pm- 8:30pm at 237 5th street in a clothing store called Fiction. Bring a chair to sit on and a surface to draw on. (Location and date of future sessions to be discussed later on)
If you know this is something you’d love to be a part of and are flexible enough to commit to all 3 sessions, I am offering all 3 for $40. I will keep track with a receipt book and can refund if something comes up. If you can only commit to one the drop-in fee will be $15/per session.
I hope all of you are having a wonderful summer and that it doesn’t keep you from occasionally checking your email!
You can contact me by email ~ joyfrog@hotmail.com~
Thanks very much and talk to you soon J
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
www.markthurman.ca
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
an article in 'In Focus' Magazine by Ian Lidster with photos by Boomer Jerrit provides insight into being a life model for artists. If you life draw in any of the valley's life drawing groups some of the people you draw are interviewed about the trials and rewards of modelling.
Look for the item in the current edition of 'In Focus' or read it online HERE.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
I am hoping to fill the Monday sessions before taking names for the Tuesday.
Email Henri your preferences, 1st and 2nd choice, and I'll do my best to fit you in.
You might take part once a day over the two days,
one day only, morning, afternoon and/or evening session.
The fee would be a flat $10 per 2.5 hour session.
Reserving a space requires pre-payment to ensure that the model's fees are covered.
Monday and Tuesday
Monday, April 4, 2011
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Model booked
6-2 minute poses, 2-20 minute poses and 1-1 hour pose
1/2 hour break
8 participants
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Model booked
6-2 minute poses and 3-1/2 hour pose
2-15 minute breaks
8 participants
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
6-2 minute poses, 2-20 minute poses and 1-1 hour pose
1/2 hour break
8 participants
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
6-2 minute poses and 3-1/2 hour pose
2-15 minute breaks
8 participants
info@marinerslookout.ca
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
There is show currently running on CTV networks that involves having several artists paint or draw a portrait of a well known individual. At the end of the session the subject chooses her or his favourite drawing. Click HERE for a link to the show's upcoming air dates and also links to other info on the series.
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Friday, February 25, 2011
You can visit Mark Gilbert's website HERE.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The current drop-in sessions of Cumberland Lifers meet weekly on Thursday evenings 7pm-9:30pm at the The Cumberland Junior School January 20th to April 28th. Cost is $10 usually, sometimes less depending on turnout. For more info and to get on our emailing list contact cpowsey@shaw.ca
If you are interested in drawing with the Comox Life Drawing Group contact info@marinerslookout.ca
If you are interested in the Campbell River Open Studio drawing group contact contact@crartgallery.ca
If you are interested in the TOSH Qualicum Beach life drawing group contact qbtosh@shaw.ca
If you are interested in life drawing at The Muir Gallery in Courtenay contact info@comoxvalleyarts.org
Links to Lifer Contributors Websites
- Aline Hoffart
- Anya McLeod
- April Dyck
- Becky Wortman
- Brian Buckrell
- Carey Anderson
- Clive Powsey
- Corre Alice
- Corre Alice Gallery at Freelones
- Dorothy Manser
- Gillian Benard
- Helen Utsal
- Helen Yogini / Inspired Earth Projects
- Holly Grimm
- Jennifer Weber
- Jessica Titley
- Joe Gilland Website and Bloglinks
- Joe Ziner
- Joyce Lindemulder
- Judy Perrin
- Karen Martin Sampson
- Karen Martin Sampson Blog
- Lost Boys Learning
- Lost Boys Studios
- Lucy Schappy
- Marilyn Timms
- Mehdi Naimi
- Myshree Tsai
- Random Design Studio
- Roger Albert
- Sophie Skapski
- Teresa Knight
- Tim Gardner
- Tracy Kobus
Interesting Drawing Links
- Aardman Anim. life drawing
- Airport Drawers (Life Drawing)
- Au Natureal Art: The Nude in the Twenty-first Century
- Basic Inquiry Lifedrawing, Vancouver
- Bibliodyssey
- Bill Tomlinson Drawings
- Bodyscape/ Oliver Duhamel and a directory of life modelling groups worldwide
- Bristol Life Drawing
- Chloepiene
- ColourLovers
- Comox/Courtenay Plein Air Group
- Donald O. Colley
- Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Blog
- Drawing Society of Canada
- Drawn!
- Eric Fischl
- Figurative Art Blog
- In the footsteps of the masters
- Lines and Colours
- Making a Mark
- Matt Jones
- Modele Vivant; a list of life drawing groups Canada wide
- Morbid Anatomy
- Museum of Forgotton Art Supplies
- Nick Raynolds
- Oscar Grillo
- Peter Moehrle
- Posemaniacs
- Project Gutenberg
- Rocket Fiction
- Scott Hamilton/100 portraits in 20 weeks
- Sublime Things
- The Art Model Handbook by Andrew Cahner
- Thomas Hendry
- Wendy Artin
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