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J Douglas Dalrymple / edge studios
@edge-studios.art
Make Art. Be Art. Live Art!

Chicagoland Artist, Maker, Art Model & Writer (Semi-Retired IT Exec)
- Watercolors, Digital, Jewelry, Wood Carving
- Figure Drawing, Pet Portraits
- 3D Design & Printing

https://linktr.ee/edgestudios.jdd

No NFTs
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We're 'official' now! We have a flag! 😎👍

www.ottawacenter.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
October 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My latest Substack - 'The Scaffolding of Artist Skills'
We can't build great art with vague hopes. We need the structure of Plein Air, the Figure, and the Sketchbook, and a community to hold the ladders.
open.substack.com/pub/jddalrym...

#artist #figuredrawing #pleinair #urbansketchng #sketchbook
October 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
October 24, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Charcoal Figure Drawing of Me by Nadia Simmons.
9/28 30 minute pose
October 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
“The Dialogue Disconnect” - A Public Square with No Common Ground (2025)
September 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Open Call for Art Models!

We're looking for professional & amateur art models for both in-studio and remote figure drawing sessions.

Follow the link below if you are interested in more info!

www.edge-studios.art/artmodelapp

#artmodel #figuredrawing #lifedrawing
September 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
My latest artwork... "The Wall on the Right" (2025) - Digital watercolor brushes in Procreate. Available as 16" x 16" Limited Edition (20) Prints on 90% Bamboo / 10% Cotton rag, Acid-free, archival 290 gsm paper
September 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
History shows that Artists have always been the most persistent voice for fighting against tyranny, and promoting human progress... Make Art that holds a mirror up to the broken society of our time! #resist #artist
September 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
August 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
'Self Portrait' 2022 - I painted this after my first Art modeling gigs
August 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
August 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Please join us for a relaxing and mindful life drawing session via Zoom on Sunday, August 24th @ 6:30 PM Central Time.

Here are some tips & tricks for artists attending:
www.edge-studios.art/tipsntricks

Register for this session at Silhouette & Shadow

www.silhouetteandshadow.org/life_session...
July 31, 2025 at 3:34 AM
July 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Join us at The Exchange for a relaxing and mindful life drawing session with returning Art Model Doug.

www.silhouetteandshadow.org/life_session...

#artmodel #figuredrawing #nudemodel #lifedrawing
July 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Drawings of me from Sunday's figure drawing session.

Come join us for the next session scheduled for 7/28 6:30 PM

www.silhouetteandshadow.org/users/edgest...

#artmodel #figuredrawing #nudeart
July 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
June 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you know of any artists or art classes looking for a chubby old guy art model, please send 'em my way!
#artmodel #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #artnude #artisticnude #nudemodel
April 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
April 20, 2025 at 11:29 PM
These images are available as 24"x24" protest signs 👍
Message me for details!
#resist #handsoff
April 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Trying to level up my portrait skills. Model: @queenjess_rising IG

#figuredrawing #artmodel
April 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Wow, never heard that take before. Anyone favoring the removal of IP laws is not a creator or maker, but an exploiter of others' work.

#fuckmusk #resist
April 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Bringing the human form to life. I offer professional art modeling services for figure and life drawing. With a passion for the arts, I provide diverse and engaging poses for artists of all levels.

➡️ DM for booking inquiries.

#figuredrawing #artmodel #lifedrawing #bodypositive #matureartmodel
April 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
April 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM