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Mark
@hannonart.bsky.social
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Artist and President of @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social in Stratford, Connecticut, USA.

I'm here to show the art I make.
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Join us on Zoom to draw our model, Magenta.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #pasteldrawing #drawing #blueskyart #art
artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 17h
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 5:52 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
Happy #caturday

#cats #catsofbluesky
A tabby cat straddles another cat on a cat tree platform.
November 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
A long pose Procreate painting, and four 5-minute drawings of our model, Nicole.

From in-person figure drawing on November 25, 2025, hosted by @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #procreate #digitalart #blueskyart #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. Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she stands with her right hand behind her head, and her left arm by her side. In the second view, she kneels with both hands on her head. In the third view, she sits on the floor and leans to the right on her right arm. Her legs are together and her knees bent, so her feet are behind her. In the fourth view, she sits on the floor and leans her upper body forward onto both elbows. Her right leg is under her torso, and her left leg extends straight behind her.
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Daniel Boris.
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
hannonart.bsky.social
The fact that their mom kept this stuff for all those years is the kicker.
Superman edition found in mum's attic is most valuable comic ever at $9.12m
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a new record after Man of Steel comic found in a California home is auctioned.
www.bbc.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
Happy #caturday

#cats #catsofbluesky
Two cats sleep on a lap.
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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forbes.com
In a Truth Social post, Trump called for Kimmel to be taken off air again, accusing the late-night host of being “biased” and claiming he has “very poor” TV ratings.
Kimmel Reacts To Trump Calling For His Firing—Mocks President’s Poor Approval Ratings
In a Truth Social post, Trump called for Kimmel to be taken off air again, accusing the late-night host of being “biased” and claiming he has “very poor” TV ratings.
www.forbes.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
hannonart.bsky.social
The #procreate app isn't updated often, but the most recent update happened just before this #figuredrawing session, hosted by @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social with out model Danielle.

What you see is me trying to get my head around the new brush engine.

#lifedrawing #procreate #blueskyart #art
A nude female model sits on the floor. Her right leg is on the floor with her knee bent. Her left knee is raised, and her foot is in front of her right ankle. Her right hand is on her right thigh, and her left hand is on her left shin. A nude female model lies on her left side and leans on her left elbow. A nude female model lies on her stomach and leans on both elbows. Her hands support her head, and her ankles are crossed. Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on her heels and tilts her head back. Both arms are by her side. In the second view, she sits on the floor, leaning on her right arm. Her left hand is on her left thigh. In the third view, she crouches and stands on the balls of her feet. Her hands are on her knees. In the fourth view, she stands and holds her hands above her head, and clasps her fingers.
November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social
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
hannonart.bsky.social
A Procreate long pose painting, and four 5-minute warm-up drawings of our model, Elya.

From an November 12, 2025, long pose Zoom figure drawing session on Zoom hosted by
@artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social
.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #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. Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she kneels on her left knee. Her left hand is behind her head, and her right hand is on her right thigh. In the second view, she sits on her heels and places her right hand behind her head, and her left hand is behind her back. In the third view, she sits on the floor cross-legged and leans her torso forward. In the fourth view, she sits on her heels and leans sideways onto her right arm. Her left wrist is on her head.
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
A Procreate painting, drawings, and gestures of our model, Mike.

From an November 11, 2025, in-person figure drawing session hosted by The Nest Arts Factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #procreate #digitalart #drawing #blueskyart #art #bridgeportct
A nude male model sits on a pile of cushions. His right foot is on the floor, his left elbow is on his left knee, and his left hand is on his forehead. Three views of a nude male model. In the first view, he stands with his shoulders hunched up and his hands out to either side in an imploring gesture. In the second view, he sits on the floor with his left knee raised and his right leg extended on the floor, with his knee bent so that his ankle is positioned behind his left heel. He leans to his side on his right arm, and his left hand is on his head. In the third view, he stands and leans against a wall with his right hand. He reaches up with his left hand. Four views of a nude male model. In the first view, he sits on a low stool with both feet on the floor, and reaches up with both hands. In the second view, he stands in a semi-crouch in a defensive gesture. In the third view, he stands on his left foot with his right foot on a low stool behind him. Both arms are by his side. In the fourth view, he stands in a semi-crouch and holds his hands in front of him with his palms up, in an asking gesture.
November 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social
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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artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social
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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artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social
Long pose figure study on Zoom, with our model, Elya, will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EDT
2:45 – 6:00 PM PDT

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 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 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
Happy #caturday

#cats #catsofbluesky
Two cats sit on a platform on a cat tree.
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
Procreate paintings, drawings, and gesture drawings of our model, Emory.

From a November 5, 2025, Figure Drawing Via Zoom session hosted by @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart #digitaldrawing #blueskyart #art
A nude female model lies on the seat of an armchair with her feet on the top of the chair's back, and both hands on the arms. Her head hangs down over the seat's edge. Three views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on the floor with her thighs flat on the floor and her knees bent. The soles of her feet are touching, and her hands are on her knees. In the second view, she sits on a low stool with her right foot on the edge of the stool. Her right elbow rests on her right knee, and her left hand is on the edge of the stool's seat behind her. In the third view, she sits on a low stool and hunches over, so her face is above her knees. Both arms hang down. A nude female model stands with her weight on her right leg and her left toes pointed on the floor. Her hands are clasped in front of her. Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on a low stool with her elbows on her knees. Her head rests in her hands. In the second view, she stands with her right foot on a low stool. Her right hand is on her knee, and her left hand holds the end of her ponytail. In the fourth view, she stands with her left foot on a low stool behind her. Her right arm wraps around her torso, and her left hand is on her right shoulder.
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
Title: Symbiosis

This #krita painting of a clownfish and sea anemone was made for the November art challenge event hosted by @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social.

The theme: "Family & Friends."

Are these two friends? They depend on each other, an aspect of friendship.

#artchallenge #blueskayart #art
A clownfish swims near a sea anemone in a reef,
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
Beep beep!

#coyote #roadrunner #acme #cartoons
Coyote vs Road Runner… nature imitating Looney Tunes 😂🌵
YouTube video by Animalia Show
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November 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social
Join us at our November art challenge and artist networking event at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT.

The challenge theme is "Family & Friends"

Attend in person or on Zoom.

Free with registration: Use the Linktree in our profile.

#artchallenge #showyourart #family #friends #statfordct
As the sun casts its golden glow across the savanna, a rhinoceros and oxpecker bird demonstrate one of nature's most fascinating partnerships. The small black bird perches confidently near the massive rhino's face, creating a striking contrast in size.
November 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
Early voting in Stratford, Connecticut.
A sticker applied to my sweater that says, "I voted today."
November 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
Join us on Zoom to draw our model Emory on Zoom.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #blueskyart #art
artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 28d
Figure Drawing Via Zoom, Wednesday, November 5.

Our model will be Emory

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 Stanislaw Sawiczewski.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art
A female nude model lies on her left side. Her torso swivels to her left so she can face the floor and lean on both elbows.
November 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
Happy #caturday!

#cats #catsofbluesky
A woman sits on a couch, resting her feet on two pillows on a coffee table. One cat sleeps on her lap and another on her shins.
November 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
On the last day of October, my final #inktober drawing.

Random sketchbook doodle.

#doodling #drawing #penandink #sketching #blueskyart #art
A woman with long, straight hair sits at a table, resting her head in her hand, and looks bored.
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
hannonart.bsky.social
Like the character of Charlie Gordon in the short story "Flowers for Algernon," this will be short-lived.

#spelling #games #wordgames #genius
I got Genius!
How many words can you make with 7 letters?
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM