I have loved drawing the figure since I took my first drawing class at RISD with the late Mahler Ryder during the summer of 1978. Classic figure drawing (from a nude model) is a very Zen-like practice requiring keen observation coupled with fine motor skills and quick reflexes. Like art calisthenics, it helps to keep your hand-eye coordination in shape.
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Seated Nude
Reclining Nude
Standing & Seated Woman
Young Male Model
Two Seated figures
Reclining Female