Last night I attended my first gathering of the Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors. This orgainzation was founded in 1938. The group meets in this beautiful, historic home in downtown Dayton. I wasn't sure what to expect so I went without art supplies. I guess I thought this evening was to be more like an open studio event, where you meet the artists and discuss their art.
There are four rooms on the main floor (plus a tiny kitchen) that are used as gallery space for Society members to exhibit their art. There are four large bedrooms upstairs which are used as studio space for working artists. No one was in residence that evening but it was exciting to see some of the finished works. I got there early and was given the full tour.
Around 6PM the member artists and model arrived and the drawing began. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that there would be actual drawing happening and I was pleased that I could remain and observe. Since I have never done portrait art I found it so interesting to see how the different artists interpreted what they saw from their perspective.
I haven't decided whether I want to join or not but I had a wonderful time and learned a lot.
Thank you, Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors, for sharing your talents with me.
6 comments:
That looks like alot of fun Kate! It would be intimidating for me. Let us know what you decide!
Interesting. Didnt it say to bring supplies? I am not sure I would like a class like that. I like to do my own thing, but its fun to be with other Artists and this is a lovely place to work in. If it isnt this one you want to join keep looking there probably are other groups to join. Did you have far to go?
What a beautiful space!
It could be interesting,,it might be fun to try your hand at portraiture or figure drawing.
I've always said that any drawing is such good practice, but I don't follow my own advice.
:-)
But I am glad you went, and that you showed us. I'm sure it was worth the effort just to get a good look at this place,,,just beautiful!
looks like a lovely space.
years ago i too model drawing (they were nude though, not dressed) and I must say I learned a lot about drawing the human form which is difficult sometimes. Drawing from a live model as opposed to a photo is enriching really as you are seeing the person in three dimensions rather that a flat shape on the photo.
But I can understand how some would balk at this. I remember having my drawings in a class after drawing class and a student being shocked that we drew from live and nude models. ah well.
What inspiration they would be. You would learn so much too. I would go if I could. :)
It would be great to be able to draw from life - give it a go, I say!!
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