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5 Nudes: Natie
Five life drawings of one model
Of all the models I have drawn, the one I regret not drawing enough would have to be Natalie (Natie). That is not to say I didn’t draw her much, I have many drawings of her over a period of ten years or so, but that didn’t seem enough to properly capture her serene persona. Even as a woman in her early twenties Natie brought a calm gravitas to the life room. Always pleasant and smiling, she was a warm presence and an excellent subject (despite saying she was freezing most of the time!). As far as I know, she has not posed for a while, as often happens when a model settles down or gets a full time job, and it is our loss as a drawing group. Natie’s wonderful, womanly shape and reflective, pale skin were a joy to draw and paint, and I hope I captured at least a fraction of her grace in the following selection.
1 Natalie Turning
In my earliest drawing of Natalie I am positioned behind her with her back in shadow. She has turned a simple standing pose into something special with the merest twist to her torso to place the back of her hand on her spine. It is a graceful hand she presents and I always respond well to these little details that…
