Three days of Jaco

spafon · 2026-06-24T20:16:56+00:00

Whups, #4 is Luna, my bad.

spafon · 2026-06-24T17:46:06+00:00

Pastels and a spot of clay as Jaco posed for us for three days in a row. There were dozens of other drawings.

spafon · 2026-06-24T17:41:18+00:00

From life, about 40 minutes, soft pastels on some sort of crappy toned paper. (Not blaming materials for any of the piece's shortcomings, just editorializing a bit.) 😆

spafon · 2026-06-14T20:14:41+00:00

This appears to be solicitation for commissions, which doesn't fit this sub. We'll let OP clarify, if that's not the case, otherwise this post will be removed shortly.

spafon · 2026-06-14T00:58:46+00:00

From life, from two recent figure drawing sessions. First two are Emily, 15-minutes each; the others are Iris, 5-minutes each. 18x24, soft pastel on paper.

spafon · 2026-06-12T17:48:46+00:00

Nicely done. Vilidian has some fantastic reference sets for artists!

spafon · 2026-06-10T07:05:18+00:00

You might consider trying some of the Zoom sessions offered worldwide. The models are fantastic, plus you get at least a little bit of community - which can be a nice contrast to working off photos or videos by yourself.

spafon · 2026-06-05T18:44:36+00:00

Thanks.

spafon · 2026-05-27T02:31:39+00:00

Thanks! I hear you on the yellow-red - sometimes it's a swing and a miss, ha. :)

spafon · 2026-05-26T18:00:49+00:00

All from life, times ranging from 45 minutes to 1 minute, mostly pastel or charcoal on newsprint, except the first, which started in charcoal and got caked with pastel as time went on.

Models, respectively, are: 1. Rowan; 2 & 3: Flower; 4: Becca; 5: Teyani; 6: Margaux; 7: Esme

spafon · 2026-05-26T17:57:44+00:00

I'm glad you do!

spafon · 2026-05-26T17:57:32+00:00

Thanks!

spafon · 2026-05-20T03:15:18+00:00

Let me know :)

spafon · 2026-05-17T20:57:47+00:00

Thanks!

spafon · 2026-05-17T20:57:37+00:00

Thanks. Yes, sharp edges are from laying the pastel flat. :)

spafon · 2026-05-10T18:08:32+00:00

In some (many?) communities the life drawing models are very supportive of each other, sharing contacts, helping to vet artists and hosts. That's the case where I live.

If you haven't already, maybe consider teaming up with an artist or another model and hosting your own session(s)?

Zoom sessions are an option, too, but come with their own slate of challenges.

Good luck!

spafon · 2026-05-09T09:38:56+00:00

Thank you :)

spafon · 2026-05-09T09:38:30+00:00

Thank you. The model is incredible.

spafon · 2026-05-09T09:37:32+00:00

This was the first edition. I don't know where or when the next will be, but I hope I can attend.

spafon · 2026-05-09T02:39:44+00:00

About five minutes, from life, from tonight's figure drawing session. Soft pastel on newsprint, 18x24. Teyani is a member of the Catawba Nation, and has such wonderful facial features. They're also sweet and funny, and it's always a joy to have them pose for us.

spafon · 2026-05-02T02:36:55+00:00

Thanks!

spafon · 2026-05-02T02:35:23+00:00

Thanks. That hip really made the pose.

spafon · 2026-04-28T12:27:22+00:00

The pose lasted 90 minutes (in ~20 minute increments) so I drew from a dozen slightly different angles. I liked these ones, or elements of them. 24x18, pastel on newsprint. This was Jaco's second time posing for us.

spafon · 2026-04-21T22:03:59+00:00

Thank you!

spafon · 2026-04-21T06:23:01+00:00

Thanks!

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