TLDC RISE Croydon

"The Collective's extraordinary modelling rising again at Croydon's Rise Gallery"

by Carla Tofano

Tarzan!

by Jason Atomic

On Friday March 11th The Life Drawing Collective teamed up with Orbital Comics, in London’s West End, to bring us an epic Tarzan themed life drawing experience.

The Life Drawing Collective: La Queen of Opar, Jane and Tarzan

La Mort Exquise: nude living art in the house of God

By Carla Tofano

Last Friday, 4th of March, was a glorious day. I didn't have to run from one point of the city to the next - as we all busy Londoners usually have to - because on that peaceful day I only had an unmissable appointment: with The Life Drawing Collective in the church. 

A few months ago we received an invitation that we couldn't resist from Anne Noble Partridge, who suggested to Andrew, Manko and myself the option of doing - in collaboration with London Drawing - a life drawing event right at the altar of St. Pancras Church.

The Life Drawing Collective with London Drawing artists. Photo: Jason Atomic

The Rite Of Spring

by Manko

On Valentines we held a very special session, which due to a popular demand we are revisiting this Sunday, March the 6th, at Resistance Gallery. Do keep reading after the break below and let the photos convince you why you should not miss it!

"An Afternoon with The Life Drawing Collective" review

We are happy to share with you this generous review written by Sabrina Selkis who joined us for our Horror Special session at Resistance Gallery recently. This review will take you through the experience of drawing from life so accurately that you'll practically feel you were there with us!

Vampire Andrew attacks the tragic heroine Manko, with Carla as a vampire hunter. 30 min pose.

The Etiquette Of The Unclothed Model

By Andrew Crayford

Some people are genuinely surprised that we are able to model so intimately together as a Collective..The notion that male and female models can be so tactile and physical without any sexual connotation seems quite alien to most.

Artist feature - Talia

Today we'd like to start a series of artist features!

One of our V.I.A.s, (Very Important Artists), Talia Al Ghul aka Hybrid Desire, has been attending the sessions of our Collective since the start. We love her expressive style, delicious line work and exquisitely personal portraiture.

pose inspired by Rubens Venus (Carla) and Adonis (Andrew), with Manko as cupid