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Martin xxShawxx

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I’ve joined an art group. They have a live model this Saturday… eleven quid to go.  I ask a few questions about it… how long in one position, what facilities… etc. They replied, they move after twenty minutes to a completely different position. I class myself as pretty fast at portraits, but twenty minutes? Added to this, I asked about taking photos and they played it down, as if it is a no-no in general, plus they slated Sky art as doing the same thing. Thing is I use photos for all my work. As I’m a worker, seven days mostly, I don’t have time for live painting.  Am I cheating? I feel a tad inferior. In my defence I draw with a brush, never flesh it out with a pencil, so I know live painting would suit me as much as anything else. I would also feel a bit under pressure as they asked about my artist past, and I informed them I won an award last year. All eyes on me then! Is I worth me going with all this in mind, especially with the twenty minute model shift

Alan Bickley

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Obviously nobody is going to complete a full blown figure drawing or even a portrait in 20 minutes, certainly not to any degree of finish - so it’s more of an exercise in rapid sketching. These can be very rewarding Martin, I wouldn’t be too discouraged. So, we’re looking at charcoal, pastel, brush and ink with perhaps wash, even a rapid oil sketch at a push, and so on… Sounds great to me, and you’ve already got the experience of drawing with a brush. Forget about all eyes being on you… there could, and probably will be others with similar experience, or more … but does that really matter anyway? No, it doesn’t! As for using iPads and the like, I totally agree with their statement here. You’ve got a live model sitting in front of you, why on earth would anyone want to work from a digital image… makes no sense and Sky Arts should have put a stop to this years ago! Let us know how you get on…
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Martin xxShawxx

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Thanks Alan. Think I’ll go. Maybe post my result on here. Don’t hold your breath for anything divine. 

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Martin xxShawxx

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Gonna do a rapid oil like you say, then hone. Can’t wait now.

Alan Bickley

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That’s probably the way I would go also… obviously the Zorn palette comes to mind - I would have my four colours laid out on my palette well before the sitting, with a good range of shades/colour mixes all ready to go! Exciting stuff indeed!
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Martin xxShawxx

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Zorn pallets. Gotta look that up. Superb Alan. Luv ya, bud
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Zorn, yes! Gonna set my pallet up before I go

Denise Cat

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Best of luck Martin. Sounds like an excellent learning opportunity so I wouldn't be to worried about the expectations of the group. I'm not use to rapid sketching but recently enjoyed a free zoom session put on by the National Gallery. 20 minute poses. A lot to think about in 20 mins. You have nothing to loose and everything to gain from an experience like this.