During the break in the life-drawing class a few of us talked to the model. She said most people had no idea what life drawing was and believed that nude modeling was akin to porn! When asked what she did for a living her answer was “posing for people who were learning anatomy”.
First, It never occurred to me that most people weren’t familiar with life drawing. Second, her answer made sense. When drawing a nude model students are intensely focused on the anatomy, the line & shading that emphasizes or de-emphasizes the muscle structure, the curve of the spine and the “personality” of the pose – not on nudity.
It’s a bit like reading an engrossing story. Your focus is on the plot line, the images created, the messages conveyed, not whether the” book” is hard-covered, paperback or on a tablet.
I was pleased with this sketch as it catches the likeness of the model.
Water-color pencil
Wasn’t so pleased with this sketch so I took out colored crayons and just scribbled. Still not pleased but it was fun!
Water-soluable crayon
CURIOUS to the MAX 
I agree, your first drawing is really well rendered. You’re learning to handle your pencils with more restraint so the art speaks instead of the media. Great progress, Judy.
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Thanks Shari! Toooooooo much restraint is not a good thing for me! and that’s probably why I went nuts on the second sketch!!!!!!!!!
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I’ve had a couple of friends who have modelled for life drawing. They loved it and I think they’d describe the experience much as your model did.
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Leggy P!
If I were 20 years younger I might consider modeling . . . well maybe 40 years . . . The pay isn’t bad. $20/hour and all the students take up a collection which amounts to about $40!!!
Of course holding a pose for 20 minutes isn’t as easy as it sounds . . . maybe 50 years younger . . .
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Sent from my iPhone Linda
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Linda,
xxxxx O
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