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Arts Alliance of Stratford
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Arts Alliance of Stratford is a collective of artists, writers, musicians & other creatives in the Stratford, Connecticut area in the USA.


Use our Linktree to make art with us: linktr.ee/artsallianceofstratford
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Figure Drawing Via Zoom, Wednesday, December 17.

Our model will be Carly

5:45–9:00 PM EST
2:45–6:00 PM PST

Cost (USD):
Alliance members: $8
Non-members: $13

Register & pay: bit.ly/zoom-figure-drawing

Drawing by Isaac Israels.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art
A nude female model lies on her right side and leans on her elbows. Her head is supported by her right hand.
December 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Two Interpretations of our model, Olivia's long pose by Steven Bové.

1. Portrait in acrylics
2. Pencil drawing

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #acrylic #drawing #pencildrawing #blueskyart #art
A portrait of a nude female model as seen from her head, shoulders, and breasts. A nude female model sits on a table and leans back against a wall behind her. Her right knee is raised, and her left leg is flat. Her right hand rests on the edge of the table.
December 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Four artists interpreted Olivia's long pose.

1. David Bretter, oil pastel
2. Kim Casey, charcoal
3. Lyamel Moreta Espinosa, marker
4. Michael Pringleton, pencil

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #oilpastel #charcoaldrawing #marker #pencildrawing #blueskyart #art
A nude female model sits on a table and leans back against a wall behind her. Her right knee is raised, and her left leg is flat. Her right hand rests on the edge of the table. A nude female model sits on a table and leans back against a wall behind her. Her right knee is raised, and her left leg is flat. Her right hand rests on the edge of the table. A nude female model sits on a table and leans back against a wall behind her. Her right knee is raised, and her left leg is flat. Her right hand rests on the edge of the table. A nude female model sits on a table and leans back against a wall behind her. Her right knee is raised, and her left leg is flat. Her right hand rests on the edge of the table. An angel wing emerges from behind her left shoulder.
December 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Join us on Saturday, December 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM to meet the artist for the December Monthly Artist Spotlight, Ellen Thees.

Location:
Obodo Serendipity Books
3588 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut

#artshow #paintings #galleryshow #bookstore #openingreception #meettheartist #stratfordct
Two onions and a garlic clove are on a table.
December 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Long pose figure study on Zoom, with our model, Olivia, will be on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EST
2:45 – 6:00 PM PST

Cost (USD):
Alliance members: $8
Non-members: $13

Register: bit.ly/long-pose-figure-study.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #digitalart #blueskyart #art
A nude female model lies on her back. She props her torso up on both elbows and arches her back. Her right heel is on her left knee.
December 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Four different interpretations of our model, Magenta's poses by some of the artists who drew her.

1. David Bretter, oil pastel
2. Kim Casey, charcoal
3. Mike Pringleton, pencil
4. Steven Bové, acrylic on illustration board.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #oilpastel #pencildrawing #acrylic #blueskyart
A nude female model lies on her back and holds her left foot with her right hand. Her left hand is on her chest. A nude female model sits on the floor. Her right leg is on the floor, with her knee bent. Her left elbow is on her raised left knee, and her hand supports her head. A nude female model lies on her back and holds her left foot with her right hand. Her left hand is on her chest. Four views of a nude female model in various reclining positions.
December 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Four artists interpreted December's theme, "Spirits."

1. Michael Dziewulski - Cityscape, mixed media
2. Nan McConkey - The Ice King, digital illustration
3. Theresa Manus-Piccolo - Spirit, mixed media
4. Valery Sarosky - Rooming House, acrylic on canvas

#mixedmedia #acrylic #blueskyart #art
An abstract city is built into the side of a mountain. An elf wearing armor holds a sword. Blustery and fast-moving clouds pass over the ocean. An entryway between two stores in a downtown area reveals an open door. A flight of stairs can be seen past the open door, which leads to the second floor
December 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Four artists interpreted December's theme, "Spirits."

1. Charles Lautier - Forest Nymph, colored pencil
2. David Bretter - Horse Skull, oil pastels
3. Donna Osterby Brien - The Holy Spirit, acrylic on paper
4. Marie Dallas - Butterfly Trees, acrylic and collage

#spirits #blueskyart #acrylic #art
A wood nymph with horns and wings walks in the forest. A horse skull adorned with a ruby in its eye socket and scarves at its base is mounted at the top of a horse costume. Six people of various races pray as a flame representing the Holy Spirit glows above their heads. Two trees side by side are full of butterflies.
December 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Support the arts in Stratford!

Pick up a reusable "Give Back" bag from the Stratford Stop & Shop throughout December. For every bag sold, the Alliance receives $1.

Donations are only counted from purchases made at the Stratford, CT, store.

#supportthearts #communitybagprogram #art #stratfordct
A display of reusable tote bags hangs from a pole in a supermarket checkout lane. The words "Give Back" are printed on the bags. Above the bags display is a small sign which says "Support the arts in Stratford. During December 2025, buy this bag, and Stop & Shop will donate $1.00 to Arts Alliance of Stratford."
December 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Figure Drawing Via Zoom, Wednesday, December 3.

Our model will be Magenta

5:45–9:00 PM EST
2:45–6:00 PM PST

Cost (USD):
Alliance members: $8
Non-members: $13

Register & pay: bit.ly/zoom-figure-drawing

Pastel drawing: Martin Campos.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art
A nude female model is lying on her right side and leaning on her right elbow. Her knees are drawn up and bent so her lower legs are parallel with her torso and hips. She wears thigh-high boots.
November 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Two more artists interpreted Nicole's seated long pose.

1. Kelsi Schmottlach, colored pencil
2. Tyese Williams, acrylic markers on paper

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #coloredpencils #acrylicmarkers #blueskyart #stratfordct #art
A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle. A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle.
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Four artists interpreted Nicole's seated long pose.

1. @asketchbook91.bsky.social, colored pencil & crayon
2. David Bretter, pastel
3. John Laverack, watercolor
4. Judith de Graffenreid, watercolor

#figuredrawing #drawing #coloredpencil #crayon #watercolor #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle. A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle. A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle. A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle.
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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In-Person Figure Drawing at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut (NOTE: third floor)

Model: Nicole

Tuesday, November 25, 2025, @ 6:15 – 8:45 PM Eastern Time.

More details are at bit.ly/stfd-figure-drawing2

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
A nude female model is lying on her back on a blanket. Her right arm is lying flat on the blanket by her side. Her head is turned to face over her right shoulder. Her hips are swiveled slightly to her left, and both knees are bent.
November 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Join us at our December art challenge and artist networking event at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT.

The challenge theme is "Spirits"

Attend in person or on Zoom.

Free with registration: Use the Linktree in our profile.

#artchallenge #showyourart #spirits #drinks #mood #statfordct
A forest sprite with wings walks among the trees.
November 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Our November 19 Figure Drawing Via Zoom was abruptly cancelled when, Cleo, our Ukrainian model, had to take shelter from a Russian bombing attack.

She very generously offered our artists a reference pack of her poses.

Mike Pringleton sent us his drawings.

#figuredrawing #ukrainewar #blueskyart
A nude female model with wings dances through the air. Two views of a nude female model in graceful dance poses. Four views of a nude female model in graceful dance poses.
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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We had to cancel this Zoom figure drawing session at the last minute.

Cleo, our model, lives in western Ukraine. Minutes before the start, she told me that her city was under Russian attack, and she had to find shelter.

All who registered will be moved to the next session.

#figuredrawing #warzone
A nude female model is partly covered by a banner that reads, "Cancelled due to Russian bombing."
November 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Figure Drawing Via Zoom, Wednesday, November 19.

Our model will be Cleo

5:45–9:00 PM EST
2:45–6:00 PM PST

Cost (USD):
Alliance members: $8
Non-members: $13

Register & pay: bit.ly/zoom-figure-drawing

Procreate painting: Mark Hannon.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art
A nude female model is lying on her back. Her hips are swiveled to her right. Her right leg is flat on the floor, and her left knee is raised. Both knees are bent, and her left foot is on the floor just past her right knee. Her left arm lies on the floor, perpendicular to her torso, and her right arm reaches back, with her elbow bent so her forearm touches the top of her head.
November 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Two more artists interpreted Elya's seated long pose.

1. Elizabeth Stocker, ink and watercolor
2. Steven Bové, acrylic on illustration board

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #inkdrawing #watercolor #acrylic
A nude female model kneels on a bed and leans back against the headboard. Her right elbow rests on the headboard, and her hand hangs down. Her left hand is on her left ankle. A nude female model kneels on a bed and leans back against the headboard. Her right elbow rests on the headboard, and her hand hangs down. Her left hand is on her left ankle.
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Four artists interpreted Elya's long pose.

1. Andreas Johns, charcoal
2. David Vogt, pencil
3. Gregory Lanzera, digital painting
4. Mike Pringleton, pencil

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #charcoaldrawing #pencildrawing #digitalart #blueskyart #art
A nude female model kneels on a bed and leans back against the headboard. Her right elbow rests on the headboard, and her hand hangs down. Her left hand is on her left ankle. A nude female model kneels on a bed and leans back against the headboard. Her right elbow rests on the headboard, and her hand hangs down. Her left hand is on her left ankle. A nude female model kneels on a bed and leans back against the headboard. Her right elbow rests on the headboard, and her hand hangs down. Her left hand is on her left ankle. A nude female model with elf ears kneels on a throne and leans back against an ornate back with a moon and wings motif. Her right elbow rests on the moon, and her hand hangs down. Her left hand is on her left ankle.
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Long pose figure study on Zoom, with our model, Elya, will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EST
2:45 – 6:00 PM PST

Cost (USD):
Alliance members: $8
Non-members: $13

Register & pay: bit.ly/long-pose-figure-study.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #digitalart #blueskyart #art
A nude female model lies on her left side with both hands near her head. Her left leg is straight, while her right thigh is drawn up, and her knee is bent.
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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CALL FOR ARTISTS
Theme: LOVE.

The show runs:
January 19 – February 20, 2026

Deadline to submit
January 13

Opening Reception:
January 19, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Sterling Community Center
293 Main Street, Stratford, CT

tinyurl.com/cfa-love-art-show

#callforartists #artshow #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
Two hands touch each other at their thumb tips and fingertips. The fingertips at the top curl down so the opening between the two hands forms a heart shape.
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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We had a lively class for "Pro Tips for Drawing the Portrait at Open Door Tea, in Stratford, Saturday, November 8.

Instructor Tyler Rutherford provided the students with a solid foundation for drawing the human head and face.

#portraitdrawing #drawing #blueskyart #teashop #art #stratfordct
An artist sketches on a drawing pad, which lies flat on a large table. An art student draws several versions of a human head on a page of her drawing pad. A drawing of a human head is on the page of an open drawing pad. A plate of food is seen to the left of the pad, and a cup of tea to its right. A drawing of a man is on a page of an open drawing pad. To the left of the drawing is a photograph of the man the art student is drawing.
November 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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The Monthly Artist Spotlight is back, now being hosted by Obodo Serendipity #books.

The opening reception was on Saturday, Nov. 8, and Stratford's new mayor-elect, David Chess, stopped by.

Debbie Gilbert Taylor's #artwork will be on display through November 28.

#artshow #blueskyart #stratfordct
A man and a woman pose for a photo inside a bookstore. Two women discuss something they are looking at on a tablet screen. A man and a woman are engaged in a discussion inside a bookstore. The man holds a water bottle in his left hand and a small plate of food in his right. A man and a woman stand on either side of a refreshment table at an art opening, inside a bookstore. They are engaged in a discussion.
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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At the end of "Learn to Draw Manga Characters," the students posed with the instructor, Jedidiah, and held up their characters.

One student who had been shielding her artwork presented him with her drawing of him.

#artclass #drawing #mangaart #animeart #comics #cartooning #stratforct
A group of art students posed with the teacher and held up their drawings. A drawing of an artist at his easel. An art teacher looks at the work of his student.
November 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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We have a full class of young artists who are learning to draw manga and anime characters from instructor Jedidiah Walker at Obodo Serendipity Books in Stratford.

Part of the Bridgeport Art Trail.

#artclass #drawing #manga #animeart #comics #stratfordct
An art teacher shows the class how to draw manga characters. A manga character drawn on a sketch pad. A young art student colors in a manga character. A cute girl character drawn on a sketch pad.
November 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM