Croquis from Home Absalon Radio CPH

This session we take inspiration from Auguste Rodin, who was better known as a sculptor and artist, but, what about his life drawing sessions with his live-in muses? We read from "Auguste Rodin, Exotic Drawings" by Anne Marie Bonnet.

May, one of the organizers of Life Drawing Manchester, joins this week's session to talk about what it has been like to move their physical sessions to the online platforms we have all become familiar with recently. How has their dependancy on models changed? Life Drawing Manchester has bi- weekly croquis sessions often with a theme. Find them on instagram by searching for Life Drawing Manchester

At times, and specifically, more recently, William uses life drawing to compliment his poems. William is a decorated writer and poet who has found his way to life drawing. He focuses just as much on the emotions in the room as he does the human form. To learn more about William check out his instagram or website by searching for @williameatonworld

During this session, Sharon from Croquis Corner joins to teach us how to setup our rooms for a session. She shares her story of how life drawing helps her battle PTSD and loneliness. Sharon runs Zoom session weekly. You can find her on insta: @croquiscorner

Maria recently began working as a life drawing model. She found her way to it through a photographer and thought it was a good idea during quarantine. She uses her background in aerial acrobatics to influence her modeling poses. She gives advice and discusses how she prepares her poses before her sessions and builds a relationship with the artists who illustrate her. You can find her on insta: @whatifwefly_model

Ann Marshall is a full-time commercial artist working from New York. She joined us to talk about working quick, satisfying private clients and the transition from her art studies at School of Visual Arts to the commercial world of deadlines and e-mails. She can be found and contacted through her insta: @annmarshallart and/ or annmarshallart.com