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A Feeling of Intimacy & Communion
“A feeling of coming together, sharing in intimacy and real connection more pure and truthful than many everyday personal exchanges”, this is a quote from Kim, one of our models at Telegraph Hill,...
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It Seemed Incredibly Normal to Stand Around Unburdened by Clothes
“It’ll be ok, I told myself that morning, I’m sure Esther will reassure us, tell us what to do, she’ll make it all work. Then there was train trouble at King’s Cross and I ended up rushing in after...
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Francis Wardale’s Artwork from Mortlake
I enjoy life drawing but this gives me the chance to draw people in more complex compositions than you get in a life class. I enjoy the challenge of trying to record the groupings of models with only a...
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Communicating a Pose: from Model to Artist (to canvas)
My practical application of life drawing techniques is pretty ropey. I’ve heard and seen a lot; but done – there I lack. When instructing others on how to draw me I explain – “Convey my essence, what...
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Hello, I am the model, now let’s put you on a Pedestal
Tomorrow is our 1st workshop of the season and Steve who modelled with us in Mortlake is kindly stepping into the breach; as the new models arrive he will be in pose, greeting them with a cracker to...
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What to expect at Spirited Bodies – 20/10/12
For those of you who were not at the last event we did at Battersea Arts Centre, there are a few aspects of this event which I need to inform you of. Timing of Poses at the Drawing Theatre Poses …...
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Performance Preparation
Tonight I was asked to break the rules of almost a century of Old School Life Drawing tradition! Elation and Joy! Hesketh Hubbard at the Mall Galleries have a well worn routine. They are a big life...
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Life Drawing Therapeutic for Older People
Today I modelled at Jackson’s Lane community and arts centre in Highgate, North London. The group is for older people, 55+, but most are in their 70s and 80s. I was touched when Edna, an 87 year old...
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Silence is Golden; & Edinburgh Calling
Towards the end of July Spirited Bodies will be visiting Edinburgh to spread our message of nude liberation! We will be sowing seeds; giving workshops and presentations, networking and leafleting. In...
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Introducing LaDawn to the Spirited Bodies team
I wish I could remember with greater clarity that moment when I thought life modelling would be a good experience for me. But the fact is I don’t. I do remember being adrift. I had been suffering...
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