@theoriginalgrant.bsky.social was the model when I finally got to draw in-person with @gaymenssketch.bsky.social during a visit to SF this summer, and I was very excited to draw him again. Here's a drawing and some quick gesture sketches from a session two weeks ago. Pencil Oil pastel, chalk pastel

@thiccvirtualboy.bsky.social is another great, new model who posed for @gaymenssketch.bsky.social recently. From a session two weeks ago. Pencil & chalk pastel pencil on tan tone paper Chalk pastel Oil pastel & chalk pastel

I believe Jason (IG: j_lojo_sf) is pretty new to figurative modeling, and he absolutely nailed it here. From a session at the end of August with @gaymenssketch.bsky.social Oil pastel and chalk pastel Oil pastel Pencil and chalk pastel pencil on tan tone paper Chalk pastel pencil and color pencil

This was Daniel's first time as a figure drawing model, and he did a beautiful job. Another model that I hope works with us again! From a session in early Aug with @gaymenssketch.bsky.social Chalk pastel & chalk pastel pencil on black tone paper Watercolor and Micron pen India ink

(Oops, looks like my scheduler failed to post this a while back! Trying again now...) @justjoon.bsky.social always delivers, especially with the incredible acrobatic poses @gaymenssketch.bsky.social‬ gets him to do for gesture poses. Chalk pastel India ink Micron pen and dying marker Micron pen

@bmanuel.bsky.social from a session back in January promoting his new book, Hello Stranger. With @doableguys.bsky.social Mediums used: Chalk pastel pencil and color pencil Pencil and chalk pastel pencil on tan tone paper Chalk pastel on black tone paper Micron pen

Oops, I guess it's been a hot minute...! Here are a few of @jrtopdog.bsky.social though, from a session a couple of weeks ago with @gaymenssketch.bky.social. Jerry's new to modeling, and did a fantastic job. I hope to see him back sometime! Micron pen Chalk pastel Brush-tipped markers & Micron pens

Getting ready for #SomervilleOpenStudios tomorrow and Sunday (12 - 6 pm)! I'll be showing the goods* and peddling my wares**, alongside @mirthfulartsandvintage (IG). If you're in the Boston area, feel free to stop by! See the link in my bio for more. *(figure drawings) **(a few prints)

A few drawings of @jessiepegasis.bsky.social, who first modeled for us at the beginning of the year, and who I was very glad to see come back. These are from a session about two weeks ago with @gaymenssketch.bsky.social What I used: Pencil Chalk pastel India ink

From a small in-person gathering, with berkguy.bsky.social and Jonathan (IG: @bonnaburn) posing. The poses were the length of a 2 or so songs... took me a bit to get into this different timing, but eventually got into a bit of a Zen state. Micron pens Chalk pastel pencils & color pencils

CQ, from a session almost two weeks ago with @gaymenssketch.bsky.social What I used: India ink, ink wash, watercolor Chalk pastel India ink

Process post! Well, a little bit of one... I didn't start capturing this until I had pretty much finished up the watercolor/color pencil work and inking, so this really just captures the last home stretch. The model's @petarious.bsky.social, from a session with @gaymenssketch.bsky.social

@petarious.bsky.social! 😍 From a @gaymenssketch.bsky.social session a few weeks back. What I used: Watercolor pencils, color pencils, watercolor, india ink

@pixelplayful.bsky.social, from a session last month with @gaymenssketch.bsky.social. This was Leo's first time modeling with us, and IIRC their first time doing figure modeling at all? He did a wonderful job 😍 What I used: Chalk pastel Pencil Brush tip marker and Micron pen

@ilyaskhanxxx.bsky.social, from a session a few weeks ago. I was really feeling my newly cleaned off calligraphy pen this night... With @gaymenssketch.bsky.social What I used: Diluted India ink (with the calligraphy pen) Chalk pastel Brush-tipped marker and Micron pen Chalk pastel

Ryan posed for @gaymenssketch.bsky.social to raise funds for his AIDS Lifecycle Ride coming up this year, modeling for us at the end of January. Looks like he raised $300 in from class fees and tips from this session. 🙂 Chalk pastel Diluted india ink Brush tip marker and micron pen Chalk pastel

Alright! Time for something more recent. ...well, I guess the session was a month ago by now, but, well, they're from this year? Jorge (IG: @mr.corkscrew) from a session hosted by Miguel Angel Reyes (IG: @miguelangelreyesart) Mediums: Brush tip marker Brush tip marker and Micron pen Chalk pastel

@petarious.bsky.social, from an online session with @whoszoomingwho.bsky.social back in September. Mediums: Chalk pastel with a dash of color pencil for the first two. Pencil and chalk pastel pencil on tan tone paper.

justjoon.bsky.social, from a session run by @sfphotou.bsky.social back in October. Mediums: Pencil and chalk pastel pencil on grey tone paper. Chalk pastel and chalk pastel pencil on black tone paper. India ink. Chalk pastel.

Hey all! Starting off here with some work that was posted on IG but not Twitter. @daringandtrue.bsky.social, from a session with @sfphotou.bsky.social back in Oct. Mediums: Chalk pastel and chalk pastel pencil on black paper Chalk pastel pencil and color pencil on black paper India ink Chalk pastel