‘The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.’ Pablo Picasso

The practice of drawing live from the model has been a core artistic practice for centuries, as it has been for me for decades. It is profoundly empowering and at the same time humbling. I thoroughly recommend the practice to anyone beginning their artistic journey, or continuing.

If you are interested in locating a life drawing group on the Sunshine Coast, Australia - here is a list of venues:

Maroochydore Life Drawing / Art of Phi Studio & Gallery

Untutored sessions weekly. Tutored sessions and workshops as advised.

Wednesday nights 6:00 until 8:30pm - Short Pose (a mix of 5, 10, 15 and up to 30 minute poses) $25.00 cards accepted.

Contact: Scott Betteridge 0421 342 632 or Cam Crossley 0417 364 908

Location: Unit 15, 82 Sugar Road Maroochydore 4558 (under Ken Mills Toyota)

Instagram: @artofphi

Facebook: @Maroochydore Life Drawing @Art of Phi Studio and Gallery

The Joy Collective

Untutored sessions every week.

Every Wednesday 6:00pm until 8:00pm - Short Pose format (bookings required). Materials provided. Free tea and hot chocolate! Cost is $25.00 per person. BYO.

Contact: Evelyn Joy 0493 223 118

Location: 1/37 Coral Street Maleny 4552

Instagram: @thejoy.collective

Email: info@tjoyc.com.au

Website for booking: tjoyc.com.au