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| Wednesday Night charcoal/pastel 22.5 s 14 |
I have heard it said that musicians tend to work well together as being a part of a greater good, a greater sound, if you will, is in their nature. As for visual artists, well...they kind of have their own personal thing going on so the individuality sometimes gets in the way. It seems to be true to some degree. But there is nothing like the silent communion that fills the air on our model nights where artists of varying mediums and experience take to the easel to hone their skills and draw from a common model. It really is wonderful to be in the company of so many fine artists who have no need for idle chatter and choose to spend that few hours doing what they love most. Very satisfying.
As for me, I love these nights, as I usually set a playful goal for myself...one that may help me to solve problems on the canvas or paper later on down the line. Last Wednesday evening, Jamie was our model....she is absolutely excellent! Her professionalism and high regard for working time is to be admired. I have painted Jamie many times in the past, and I have to say, that I really enjoyed working with her again.
It is always a delight to see so many individual takes on the model....just don't ask us to collaborate.
