February 5, 2012 11:00 AM - 52 attended
Sketching Portraits at the Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (map)
There are a bunch of good drawing exhibits in the Met right now - Renaissance portraiture, the history of caricaturing, and a Rembrandt/Degas exhibit. I checked them out today and scouted stuff to sketch from.
We'll meet in the lobby, at 5th Ave & 82nd. Try to be punctual; if you miss us, text me at [masked].
The Met has a suggested donation of $25. Starving artists can pay whatever they like.
What makes our Meetups different from other art groups and classes? It's because we like to share our work, and talk, and enjoy the sights. Share tips and learn from people in a casual environment where all levels of artists are welcome!
- We sketch for a half hour or so and then share our drawings, and then sketch again, etc.
- It's best to bring media suited for a museum - a small sketchbook and nothing too fancy.
- We hand out nametags so everyone can meet one another!
- We take photos to share on the site later. Bring your camera!
- The event usually lasts three hours, but is not rigid.
- The Meetup is free and everyone at all skill levels is welcome!
Looking forward to sketching with you!
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Svetlana
Can you put my name at the waiting list? I can't miss this event! Thanks
Posted January 27 at 11:45 PM -
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Jesse Richards
It's true that technically only pencils are allowed, although we've never been reprimanded for using other media. Just be discreet and don't bring, say, your airbrush.
Posted January 29 at 1:56 PM -
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Adam Wasserman
Ellie, I'm sure the issue is they don't want media which will get into the air and mess up the art on the walls -- think pastel and charcoal dust.
Posted February 4 at 12:01 PM -
Ellie
Yes, Adam, that's what I thought. And...accidents DO happen. Sooo, I live across from Michael's, and now have a full set of pencils, erasers, sharpeners, highlighters, a small book. Oh...if only I could draw!!!
Posted February 4 at 1:28 PM -
Connie
I sketched with a ballpoint pen today and was, in fact, reprimanded by a guard, who barked "pencils only." It was totally worth it though ;)
Posted February 5 at 8:47 PM | 1 like -
Ravishing Rob
I wish i didn't have to cut my stay short but my head was killing me, cant wait for the next meet up ; )
Posted February 5 at 10:13 PM
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Stephanie CI loved the Ren Portrait exhibit and seeing the new American wing. Had a great time and was very inspired.
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EllieAs with my first experience, this was excellent. Nice people, good pace, so much to experience and try
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RenéeIt was a really nice, relaxed meetup. There was a variety of artwork to draw from and people to chat with.
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rosalind rowen rossiThis was fun and inspiring! Many thanks to Jesse and Rachel. With such a large group, I am sure it is not easy to organize these meet-ups and "herd" participants from one part of the museum to the next.
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LisaLThank you for organizing the event! It was a great catalyst to get out and observe beautiful art and to create some ourselves. I look forward to the next one!
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I just became a member and see you do not have a waiting list, so if there is an opening let me know since it says here RSVPs closed.