Life drawing
Drawing a live model at a class, from two-minute gestures to longer poses.
Life drawing
- To start
- $10
- Each month
- $40
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 2 hours or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- It comes with people built in.
- You could spend a lifetime getting better.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to make things
Maybe not if
- You only have short gaps in your day
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
What it feels like
Life drawingAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$10Cheaper to start than 75% of hobbies
$40Over a year, more than the kit
$490About $5 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Go to a drop-in class and draw quick two-minute poses with charcoal.
2 hours or moreA local facilityEasy to start
Questions
How much does life drawing cost to start?
About $10 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $40 a month once you are going.
How much time does life drawing take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 2 hours or more.
Where do people do life drawing?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is life drawing good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Go to a drop-in class and draw quick two-minute poses with charcoal.
Do I need other people for life drawing?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.