Figure drawing/painting in Dallas

The purpose of this post is to start an initial inquiry into what the demand would be for a non-instructed figure drawing/painting session in Dallas. I am anticipating the canvas stretching business to slow down a bit over the summer and so starting in the spring I may open my studio a couple days a week for people to come in and work.

Here are a couple advantages to working in an environment like this:
- Flexibility. You don’t have to commit to a semester of classes and you can come and go when you need to.
- Creativity. You have the opportunity to experiment without the academic pressures
- Convenience. We would most likely set up in the evenings so you could swing by after work.
- Cost effectiveness. It can get expensive hiring a model, so we would all share the cost of the model. Sessions may start at $15 for a 3 hour session.
- Camaraderie. You have the opportunity to engage with other artists in the original context of a non academic creative community.
- Improvement. While you don’t have to take constructive criticism, you will be among a group of people who are interested in portraying the figure and have struggled with some of the same things you are. You will undoubtedly be able to integrate some of their ideas into your work and improve.

So, if you are in the Dallas area and would be interested in coming to my studio for figure painting/drawing sessions, contact me or leave a comment. I’d love your input on how to better tailor the time to your needs. Also, if you have never taken a figure drawing or painting class, this may be a great opportunity to get your feet wet before committing to a great time commitment like a class.