What is lifedrawing? It is the artistic study of the nude human figure from observation of a live model.   In my opinion, it is the best way to learn how to draw.

The studios I post meet at either the Dougherty Arts Center or at the Austin Visual Arts Association.

Tuesday and Thursday morning figure drawing studios from 9:30 am to 12:30 require an RSVP.

Wednesday afternoon studio also requires an RSVP.

The Sunday afternoon, Monday evening and Thursday evening  studios are first come/first served.

So, for my Tues/Wed/Thurs. studios: Please RSVP!!!! An rsvp is a commitment that you are indeed coming.  If you change plans, change the rsvp ASAP, even if you are just on the Waiting List.

Model fee is $5.00. CASH only, no checks. Yes, I accept change. Must be 18 or over.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, no oil paints or solvents.  I have more than one participant with either asthma or chemical sensitivities. Acrylics and watercolors are ok at both locations.

Thursday, Sunday and Monday are oil paint friendly, but you must use odorless solvents.

I have set up an rsvp system because I am not comfortable with the room filling up with what I consider too many people. Two reasons: 1. I want everyone to at least be able to see, and 2. above a certain number, I do not consider the room to be safe. I want everyone to be able to exit safely in an emergency. Hey, I'm a mom, I think of things like that.

Here are other regular options throughout the week:

Saturday:

Saturday morning, 9:00am-12:00, Jim McIntyre's long pose sesssion at the Hancock Recreation Center, 811 East 41st Street.

Sunday:

AVAA , 2:00-5:00 pm.  Usually 10 one-minute gestures, followed by two one-hour poses.

Monday:

AVAA has Monday evening lifedrawing, 7:00-10:00 pm. Check out the Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_172864042771059&ref=ts

Tuesday

Right now, my Tuesday morning is the only studio I know of.  Go to the calendar to rsvp.

Wednesday:

Right now, my Wednesday afternoon is the only studio I know of.  Go to the calendar to RSVP.

Thursday:

We have a Thursday afternoon and a Thursday evening studio at AVAA.  Go to the calendar to RSVP.  Or, check out the Thursday evening Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AVAAThursdayEvening/

Once a month venues:

Check out Dr. Sketchy's Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=146619802036908&ref=ts

Drink-n-Draw meets the last Sunday of every month, 5:00 pm, at Mr. Tramps European Sports Pub and Cafe, in Northwest Austin.  Check out their Meetup Group: http://www.meetup.com/Austin-Drink-n-Draw/

LIFEDRAWING CLASSES:

The Dougherty Arts School: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/dougherty-arts-school

Austin Museum of Art offers a life drawing class, not an open studio. Not for

Cordovan School of the Arts in Round Rock: http://www.cordovanarts.com/

The Art Institute of Austin: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/austin/about/

ACC offers life drawing classes for college credit. So do St. Ed's & UT. Concordia offers drawing classes, but I do not believe they have lifedrawing. UT now only allows its art majors to take studio classes.  And, good luck getting into the program!

If you live in San Marcos, you could contact the San Marcos Art League for info about opportunities there: http://www.sanmarcosartleague.org/ They are also on Facebook:

In Fredericksburg, there is the Fredericksburg Art School: http://www.fbgartschool.com/

We also have a group on flickr.com where some of us post drawings:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/austinlifedrawing/