I just thought I'd keep you posted about the Life drawing classes down at the new studio in Holmfirth. We're all settled in to our new classroom now which is nestled in amongst the studios of about a dozen other artists here at the Sculpture Lounge.

For ten sessions of drawing the nude from 6.30-8.30 every Thursday or Monday the cost is £125 including basic materials. Because there are two classes you have plenty of opportunities to catch up if you have to miss one or two sessions. I always feel it important to stress that no experience is required- I keep my classes small so I can individually attend to a student's needs. If you want to be left alone with occasional guidance, that's fine too!

The activities in the room can be quite varied- many people like to paint, use collage or other media. You can be directed or take your own approach- some enjoy portraiture or may focus on details, others like to develop a style or take a rigorously academic stance. These classes are booking for an immediate start and there will be some interruptions to the timetable through summer as I will be teaching some intensive masterclasses, including my Tuscan painting class. If you think you might be able to make it but aren't sure about the dates, don't hesitate to get in touch:

jamiefrost@me.com
07842111688

Father's Day den building.

Lovely den building project with family groups as part of Holmfirth arts festival. The festival is on all week. You should check it out.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

iPad drawing

Back to blogging. Here's an iPad sketch made very quickly in the life class today.


I'm very impressed with the software which is called inspire pro. Hopefully they'll send me a t-shirt now I've mentioned them.

Sketch

Squeezing the art making in between packing boxes for the studio move and working on prep for a whole host of commissions and exhibitions at the moment. Heres a portrait from last week.

Just a reminder about the life drawing day I've got arranged 

-we're about half full but there are still plenty of places.

A couple of sculptures I've been working on today- a draped figure with two halves of a globe, for a private client. This idea has been worked up from the client's concepts. This maquette has been made to get accurate quotes from bronze foundries for casting roughly half life size.

Also, three views of my ongoing 'Rape of a Sabine' cover version, possibly to cast in bronze for the gallery market.

I've arranged a full day of Life drawing at my new project space in Bradford/Leeds. It's an excellent opportunity for professionals and amateurs alike, the dab hand project space will host a full day (9-5 including breaks) of life drawing, painting and sculpture in October. 

There will be two models (1 male, 1 female) in two separate set-ups. Artists will be free to move between the ‘sets’ as they see fit. There will be one pose all day from each model and it is untutored, so this is primarily an opportunity to make sustained studies. Price for the full day is £35, including tea and coffee. Artists are welcome to bring their own lunch or take advantage of local eateries- there will be a 45 minute lunch break.

Please click the link to find out more. I look forward to hearing from you,

Jamie

http://www.dabhandstudios.co.uk/Life_drawing_day.html