I can't wait to start figure drawing. All I've done since I've started drawing again are brief poses from a group that gets together and poses for each other, clothed.

You don’t get to pick the pose and you do get a great deal of foreshortened limbs. It’s wonderfully challenging.

I’ve had several life drawing classes in years past but never once had an older male model.

We had the opportunity to draw men and women, slim, fat, muscular, old and young, and of all races.

The classes were in the Community College. 3 hour classes on Saturdays.

One interesting thing was when I went to other colleges and looked at what the students posted I would recognize many of the models.

would feel differently. I’m just wary of some people being offended.

If that's what you saw in him, you captured him perfectly!

He had some excellent poses and could hold them for as long as needed, which is usually an hour or so. To me he seemed to be off in a daydream with a far away look in his eyes. But he never talked or interacted with any of the artists. But that’s not odd.

When the models pose in one position for an hour or more they tend to look disengaged.

Seriously--its a nice study.

I recently bought a sketch book and charcoal. Haven't done anything yet, trying to get the time. Been away from it for years.

You’ll find that you’ve mysteriously developed artistically. That’s because your subconscious doesn’t stop learning. Everyone here would love to see your work, no matter what level you think you’re on. Good luck! It’s a great place to post!

try to enlighten. Art enlightens, even when it is provocative.

Art is art.

Vital to express the feelings humans have. It is the most ancient form of communication and fundamental inner life. It’s the practice of magic that can conjure a subconscious reaction in others. And the most amazing thing about it is that everyone does it in their own unique way.

I hope you archive your work better than I did. While I had done some very sensitive figure work in college, over the years the lines have blurred - charcoal does that eventually - even with fixative-and the paper has deteriorated. You do beautiful work, thanks for sharing!

I use fixative, but most of my drawings have been sealed in sturdy laminated plastic. They’ve survived well, considering that all my figure drawings and some portraits like this one are 20 to 40 years old. I’m very glad I took that precaution!