Title of Event: Open Figure Drawing
Date and Time of Event: April 20th 2023 at 7:30pm
Location of Event: Holmes Drawing Studio
1. Provide a brief detail-oriented technical description or summary of the event you attended:
This was an open figure drawing session in which artists could practice sketching nude models in various positions. The time frame for sketching would vary, starting from 2 minutes at the beginning, and increasing in time frames until the final sketch which was 20 minutes long. The models would be in different positions for each time frame and the artists would use their time to warm up and perfect different skills before the final sketch which would ideally be their best.
2. Use the section below to write a well-structured paragraph focusing on your personal critical insight / response to the event. How did you interpret or react to what was presented to you?
I enjoyed the opportunity to attend this session. I was very inspired by the skill of the artists around me who were all very proficient in sketching and were able to accomplish what their intended vision for the sketch was very quickly and in detail. The different positions of the models allowed the artists to work on different parts of the body and emphasize different positions and lighting changes that came with it. I was very intrigued by the way I found myself starting to view the way the human body was shaped, and it was insightful to see how I would recreate it in my sketches. I do wish that there was more instruction provided for beginners.
3.) What information, ideas, images, etc. most impressed you and why?
The idea of being on a time limit for something that is so technical impressed me the most. It showed me how you have to have a vision of what you want to produce, and any errors along the way would have to be incorporated into the final product. I was also impressed by this approach because I think it allows the artist to focus less on perfection and more on the feeling they get when sketching the model in front of them.
4. Overall, how would you rate this event (10 being the most worthwhile)?
6
5. Justify your rating in the question above:
The idea behind the event is good, but I think as a beginner it was slightly above what I was capable of doing and so I think the purpose of the event was a little bit lost on me.
