Life Drawing

Sometimes I’ve labored over a picture for hours convinced I’ve got the proportions right and that this will be my opus. I have then drank too much tea, gone to the loo, and come back horrified at the wonky nostrils on a portrait that looked pretty human before.

Going to a life drawing class every Thursday has definitely helped me out with this problem, with the fact that it’s student-run being an added bonus. Having no teacher and free reign on the ipod has definitely improved my work, because I don’t have to think about getting the proportions of the model perfect, or what I’ll use the drawings for. There is a time limit for each pose so that the model doesn’t get sore, and that means I don’t have the time to obsess about tiny details like earrings or individual hair strands.

Classes are $5 or under, and are held in the evening from 6 till 8pm at Massey University Wellington in 2C06, (block 2, ground level, classroom 6). They are open to all members of the public- whether you're starting out as a beginner or looking to brush up on your drawing skills, so don’t worry, no one will judge you if your nostril depiction is a little off.