Tomarrow I am going to a nude life drawing class at 10am, to 1pm. I wanted to know any tips or suggestions because it is my first time. The place where it is says people bring their own supplies like charcoal or paint, and I'm taking charcoal. I was wondering if they have chairs, or we sit on the floor, or do they have stands when u draw for ur paper. I am taking my big notebook because I didn't know, but maybe if you've gone to one you can tell me about it. Thanks much.
2006-09-19 18:49:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
large easels may be provided for mega-large pads of like 30" x 70" or even larger sizes. otherwise, i would expect chairs, stools and perhaps even desks. artists are normally encouraged to move about the room as they see fit.
2006-09-19 19:06:01 · answer #1 · answered by ỉη ץ٥ڵ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When they say bring your own supplies, they only mean your drawing or painting things. charcoal, paper, etc. The school or institute will supply everything else. (Somewhere to stand/sit an easel etc.) All you have to do is bring your stuff, an enthusiasm to draw and an open mind.
When I first ever saw a nude model I thought that I would get the giggles. That passes very quickly. Soon you will be so engrossed in the shapes, shadows and angles of that body - you won't remember that it is a naked person. In fact, my first model was a man, and I was so enjoying the shadows and muscles, that it wasn't until I got to his bits and pieces in the drawing that I noticed he had shaved his entire body and that the only hair he had was on his head!!!
You are going to love life drawing.
2006-09-19 21:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by sarah b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm answering this after the fact and I'm curious how your class went. I model for life/figure drawing classes and worked at a few first classes over the past few weeks. You can always tell the first-time artists... they are usually looking everywhere but at the model.
All of the classes I've work for have had at the very least horse-type easels where you sit like your on a saddle. Some have had the horse easels and drawing boards, while a very rare few have had the horse easels, drawing boards, and stand up easels. Your mileage may vary. Ive never seen anyone sitting on the floor in a classroom situation. In fact only one time did and artist sit on the floor.. she wanted the perspective of looking up on the model.
Hope your life/figure drawing experience is a good one.
Bob
2006-09-22 04:48:53 · answer #3 · answered by BobParker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a hard drawing board to go with the notebook, it might be good. If it doesn't have clips, you could use large bulldog clips to keep the paper in place. Or just tape (but it is a little slower).
On you first (and second and third) time, be as loose as you can. Don't get fussy with details or worried when you are getting out of proportion. Figure drawing is very difficult and takes years to master. So relax as much as posssible and enjoy the process without being critical of yourself.
2006-09-19 19:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by Easy B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the class. Most are just like any other art class. They have tables and chairs or easels with chairs or stools. Bringing your own pad and charcoal is the right thing to do. But the best thing is to call and ask the school or teacher what to expect.
2006-09-19 18:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by lostindesmondseyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My art class was very laid back some of us sat on the floor while others sat in chairs..it really was a Lot of fun the first time we had a nude model...he was a piece of art work I tell ya..what a bod..brings tears to my eyes..just smile and enjoy ..but don't stare.
2006-09-19 18:59:10 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question sure brings back memories. Attended Art Institute of Pittsburgh in the 70's and we drew nude models all the time. Don't do anything to embarrass yourself or the model. They are getting paid to sit still and it is really hard to sit perfectly still for a long period of time. Enjoy the experience. You will long remember.The human body is very beautiful to draw. They used hookers in our day and they were ugly. The instructor used to put a bag over the woman's head and that was disrespectful. We didn't even get to see the guy models naked back then.
2006-09-19 19:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Enjoy nudity. Enjoy drawing nudity.
In some cultures naked people or partially naked people, for example on the beach, bare breasts and private parts, is not a problem and is expected. For example the French routinely participate in nude beach experiences.
2006-09-21 15:15:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
just dont whistle or hoot.
most places have desks and easles they wont make you sit on the floor that would be a bad angle lol
2006-09-19 18:52:47 · answer #9 · answered by knowitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋