"Repetition is the mother of skill."

Much like an athlete or musician, the visual artist must continue to build up and maintain his or her skills through diligent practice of the fundamental concepts of art. It is a never ending process.

Artists study the figure to learn how to represent it. They draw from life because it is the only constant. Even an untrained eye can tell when something does not represent life. Therefore this is why we draw from it. We work to learn the anatomy or to provide a basis for finished paintings or sculpture. Even in more sylized media such as Comic books, cartooning, portraiture and even non-representational arts - understanding the human figure is crucial. You must master the rules before you can bend them.

Unfortunately, there are not many venues to learn the figurative arts in West Texas, especially in an inspiring and representational format. The Lubbock SketchClub figure-drawing group is working to change that.

Our focus is on representing the human form accurately. We work as a group studying the lessons of traditional masters, applying them to living models. This is not a class... but you will learn. All skill levels are invited to join.

"What to expect."

Many artists experience frustration when they first start drawing from life, especially if its been a while since you have tried it or if you have never tried it. It is the hand struggling to translate what the eye sees. It is also the eye learning to see more than what it imagines it sees. Learning and understanding this is a process.

The challenge is to fall in love with that process instead of the results. The reults are a side-effect of learning to enjoy the struggle. Keep this in mind as you begin. After several consistent weeks you will start to notice how dramatically and incredibly your skills improve. Continue the pattern, and your skills will grow exponentially. This repetition is crucial to growth. Being around other artists in the same process is equally important. This is what we are all about. We hope that you will join us. -Will Terrell

If you are interested in modeling for us, or know someone that is. We are always looking for models. This is a unique opportunity, in a fun, professional environment, working with professional artists. It pays $10 an hour for 3 hour sessions. But there is a waiting list, so it may take time to get you in.

For more information contact us Email: sketchclub@gmail.com

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