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Semi-retired web/graphic designer, I now make the time to get back to making art.

President Arts Alliance of Stratford in Stratford, Connecticut, USA.

The Alliance […]

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Happy Caturday from Pepper.

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A cat sits on a sofa. A TV screen showing a pot with something being cooked can be seen in the background.
January 31, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

A Procreate long pose painting, and four 5-minute warm-up drawings of our model, Damián.

From a January 28, 2026, long pose figure drawing session hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate […]

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A nude male model sits on a sofa with his right knee raised and his left leg flat on the seat. His left knee is bent, so his heel is next to the base of his right thigh. His right upper arm is on his right knee, and his right hand supports his head. His left hand rests on the arm of the sofa. Four views of a nude male model. In the first view, he stands with his left hand on his hip, and his right arm raised to shoulder height. In the second view, he stands with his right toes on a footstool. His left hand is on his hip, and his right hand is on his right thigh. In the third view, he sits in a chair with his right hand on his right knee and his left hand on his hip. In the fourth view, he is on his hands and knees.
January 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

Procreate paintings, drawings, and gestures of our model, Greg.

From an in-person figure drawing session hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing […]

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A nude male model sits on a folding chair with his hands on his thighs. A nude male model sits on a tall stool, with his forearms crossed across his lap. Three views of a nude male model. In the first view, he reclines on his left side, resting on his left elbow. His right knee is raised, and his right forearm crosses his stomach. In the second view, he sits on a folding chair, his right knee raised to his chest. His left foot is on the floor, and both hands are crossed on his left thigh. In the third view, he sits on the floor and leans back on both hands. His right leg is straight, and his left knee is raised. Four views of a nude male model. In the first view, he crawls on his hands and knees. In the second view, he stands and leans on his right hand on a stool beside him. His left shin crosses in front of his right, and his left hand is on his hip. In the third view, he stands with both hands on his hip. In the fourth view, he stands with his fingers clasped behind his head.
January 28, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

The next Long Pose Figure Study hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford will be on Wednesday, January 28.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EST
2:45 – 6:00 PM PST
7:45 – 11:00 PM ArgentinaTime

If you live outside these regions, adjust for your local time […]

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A nude male model lies on his left side in a semi-fetal position.
January 24, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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The reference photo for this drawing came from Reddit and surfaced in a Google search. The caption identifies the snake as "Ripley." The model's name is unknown.

Drawn with a black brush pen and black fine-point markers.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing […]

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A nude female model lies on her back with her hands above her head and her left knee drawn up. A large snake has been placed on top of her.
January 24, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

Procreate paintings, drawings, and gestures of our model, Carly.

From a January 21 Zoom figure drawing session hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart #mastoart #fediart #art
A nude female model rests her head on a step stool. Her right hand is on the back of her neck. She is kneeling on her left knee and reaching back with her left hand to hold her right foot, which is raised. A nude female model lies on her back. Her right foot rests on a step stool. Her left knee is bent, so her heel is next to her hip. Her left hand is on her hip, and her right hand is on her stomach. Three views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on the floor and rests her left arm on a small table beside her. Her right elbow rests on her raised right knee, and her hand is on her head. In the second view, she sits on her heels and rests her right arm on a small table in front of her. Her left hand is on her hip, and her head rests on her right arm. In the third view, she sits on a low table, hugging her knees to her chest, forming a hairpin shape with her body. Her heels rest on a taller table in front of her. Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she stands with her right foot raised. Her upper body pivots to her right, and her left arm reaches to her right. In the second view, she sits in a chair with her hands resting on her knees. In the third view, she stands with the balls of her left foot on a footstool. Her upper body leans forward to place her left elbow on a table in front of her. Her left hand is on her forehead.
January 22, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

Procreate paintings, drawings, and gestures of our model, Sarah.

From a January 20, 2026, in-person figure drawing session hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut.

#figuredrawing […]

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A nude female model sits in a folding chair and has her feet resting on another folding chair that is facing her. A nude female model stands and leans with her right hand on a tall stool beside her. Two views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on the floor, leaning on her right arm. Her left knee is raised, and her left forearm rests on it. Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she stands with her hands on her hips. In the second view, she stands with her arms raised above her head. In the third view, she stands with her arms wrapped across her upper chest. In the fourth view, she stands with her upper body leaning forward. Her right foot is forward, and she leans on her right knee with her right hand.
January 21, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

The next Figure Drawing via Zoom, from Arts Alliance of Stratford, will take place on Wednesday, January 21.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EST
2:45 – 6:00 PM PST

Adjust the time for your time zone.

Model: Carly.

~This session was rescheduled […]

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A nude female model lies on her right side and leans on her elbows. Her head is supported by her right hand.
January 17, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

A Procreate long pose painting, and four 5-minute warm-up drawings of our model, Ludmila.

From a January 14, 2026, long pose figure drawing session hosted by
Arts Alliance of Stratford.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing […]

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A nude female model sits on a sofa with her left foot on the seat and her right toes touching the floor. She holds a cigar to her mouth in her right hand. Her left upper arm rests on her left knee, and her hand is on the left side of her head. Four views of a seated nude female model holding a hula hoop.
January 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

Procreate paintings, drawings, and gestures of our model, Graeme.

From an in-person figure drawing session at the Nest Arts Factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart […]

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A nude male model sits on a love seat with his left leg on the seat, his right foot on the floor, and his left arm on the seat's back. His right hand is by his right hip. A nude model stands with his right foot forward, and his left hand above his head, leaning on the wall beside him. His left hand is on his hip. Two views of a standing male model. In the first view, his forearms are on his head. In the second view, both of his hands are on his chest. Four views of a nude male model. In the first view, he stands with both of his arms stretched above his head. In the second view, he crouches with his left foot forward. Both his hands hold his left ankle. In the third view, he stands with his right foot behind him, with the balls of the foot on the floor. His left hand reaches out to his side. In the fourth view, he stoops, his right hand on his hip and his left on his left knee.
January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

The next Long Pose Figure Study hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford will be on Wednesday, January 14.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EST
2:45 – 6:00 PM PST
7:45 – 11:00 PM Argentina Time

If you live outside these regions, adjust for your local […]

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A nude female model lies on her left side with her right foot crossing behind her left calf. Her left hand is on her neck, and her right upper arm rests against her head. She holds a strand of pearls in her right hand.ac
January 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

Procreate paintings, drawings, and gesture drawings of our model, Waksmi.

From a January 7, 2026, Figure Drawing Via Zoom session hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart #mastoart #fediart #art
A portrait of a woman resting the left side of her head on her left palm. A nude female model reclines on her left side. She supports her head with her left hand, and her right hand is on her right hip. A nude female model sits on the edge of a bed. Her left foot hangs down over the edge, and her right foot is on the edge of the bed, which raises her knee. Her right elbow rests on her right knee, and her hand is on her head. Her upper body leans slightly to the left and is supported by her left arm. Four views of a standing, nude female model. In the first view, her hands are on her head, and her right foot is forward. In the second view, she has her weight on her left leg. Her right forearm is across her chest, and her left hand is on her stomach. In the third view, her hands are on her head. In the fourth view, her right foot is forward. Her left hand is on her hip, and her right arm hangs down.
January 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

The next Figure Drawing via Zoom, from Arts Alliance of Stratford, will take place on Wednesday, January 7.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EST
2:45 – 6:00 PM PST
Thursday, January 8, from 2:45 to 6:00 AM Dubai, UAE Time

Adjust the time for your […]

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A nude female model lies on her back at the head of a twin bed. She lies across the width of the bed, parallel with the headboard. Her left knee is raised, and both knees are bent.
January 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (figure drawing)]

The next Figure Drawing via Zoom, from Arts Alliance of Stratford, will take place on Wednesday, December 17.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EST
2:45 – 6:00 PM PST
6:45 - 10:00 PM Argentina Time

Adjust the time for your time zone.

Model: Carly […]

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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 6:43 PM
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Happy #caturday

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#cats #catsofmastodon
December 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

A Procreate long pose painting and four 5-minute warm-up drawings of our model, Olivia.

From a December 10, 2025, Zoom long pose figure drawing session hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford.
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. Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on the floor with her right knee raised. Her right elbow rests on her knee, and her hand is on her left shoulder. Her left leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left hand rests on her left ankle. In the second view, she lies on her back and leans on both elbows to raise her head and shoulders. Her feet are on a wall. In the third view, she kneels on her left knee and leans her torso forward so both hands are on the floor. Her head hangs down. In the fourth view, she sits on the floor with her left leg flat and her knee bent. Her right knee is raised, and her foot crosses over to the other side of her left knee. Her left elbow rests on her right knee, and her hand supports her head. Her right arm hangs down.
December 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

Procreate paintings, drawings, and gestures of our model, Paola.

From a December 9, 2025, in-person figure drawing session at the NEST Arts Factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart #mastoart #fediart #art
A nude female model lies on her left side on a loveseat. She supports her head with her left hand. A semi-nude female model sits in a folding armchair, her forearms resting on the arms. She wears a robe open at the front, and her left leg crosses over her right knee. Two views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on a ledge and leans back on both arms. Her left leg crosses over her right knee. A long piece of fabric covers her lap. In the second view, she sits in a chair, leaning forward with her elbows on her knees, and both hands supporting her chin. Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she stands with her right foot slightly forward. Her arms hang down, and her fingers are clasped in front of her. In the second view, she stands with her weight on her left leg. Her hands are placed on a wall in front of her. In the third view, she stands and leans on a wall with both forearms. Her forehead rests on her left forearm. In the fourth view, she stands with her right foot forward. Her right hand is on a wall beside her, and her left arm is by her side.
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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I found this video on Tumblr, and have no idea who to credit for it.

#cats #catsofmastodon
December 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

The next Long Pose Figure Study hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford will be on Wednesday, December 10.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EST
2:45 – 6:00 PM PST
9:45 AM – 1:00 PM Sydney, Australia Time

If you live outside these regions, adjust for […]

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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 2:27 PM
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Happy #caturday

#cats #catsofmastodon
Two cats sit on an upholstered armchair.
December 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

Procreate paintings, drawings, and gesture drawings of our model, Magenta.

From a December 3, 2025, Figure Drawing Via Zoom session hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart #mastoart #fediart #art
A nude female model lies on her right side on some cushions. Her left hand rests on her hip. A nude female model lies on her left side with her right thigh drawn up, and her knee bent. Her right hand is on her chest, and her left hand is on her right thigh. Three views of a nude female model. In the first view, she lies on her right side with her left thigh drawn up and her knee bent. Her left hand is on her forehead. In the second view, she lies on her back with both hands on her chest. Her right knee is raised. In the third view, she lies on her right side. Her left knee is raised, and both hands reach down and grab her ankle. Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on the ground, leaning on her left hand. She reaches above her head with her right hand. In the second view, she sits on the floor, leaning back against the wall. Her right knee is raised, and her foot is on the floor. Her left ankle rests on her right knee. Her left elbow rests on her left knee, and her hand grips a ledge above her head. In the third view, she lies on her back with her left hand behind her head. Her right knee is raised, and her left hand rests on it. In the fourth view, she sits on the floor and leans to the side on both hands.
December 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

The next Figure Drawing via Zoom, from Arts Alliance of Stratford, will take place on Wednesday, December 3.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EST
2:45 – 6:00 PM PST
6:45 - 10:00 PM Argentina Time

Adjust the time for your time zone.

Model: Magenta […]

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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 5:48 PM
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Happy #caturday

#cats #catsofmastodon
A tabby cat straddles another cat on a cat tree platform.
November 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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[NSFW Nudes (Figure Drawing)]

A long pose Procreate painting, and four 5-minute drawings of our model, Nicole.

From an in-person figure drawing session on November 25, 2025, hosted by Arts Alliance of Stratford at Sterling Community Center in Stratford […]

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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 2:23 PM
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Happy #caturday

#cats #catsofmastodon
Two cats sleep on a lap.
November 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM