I have practiced figure drawing for a number years, actually its been more dabbling than practicing and it has been an enormous benefit in my figure and portrait photography and more recently painting and sculpture work.

It was during a session may years ago in Glasgow that the opportunity to give the sitting thing a go came along and experiencing working in front of as well as behind the easel really helps on several levels. Having true empathy for a subject can strengthen the relationship between artist and model.

A few random sketches and paintings from recent years from both life and reference photos.