Life Drawing Sessions - ArtsFairfax
Join open life drawing sessions to hone your figure drawing skills by drawing or painting from live models.
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ExampleCoastal Light: Juried Landscape Exhibition
San Diego, CA · $35 entry · closes in 12 days
Strong fit: oil landscapes, 20 miles from your studio, entry fee under your cap.
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Join open life drawing sessions to hone your figure drawing skills by drawing or painting from live models.
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Enter these from anywhere.
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Create a free account to keep your shortlist in one place, get a weekly digest of new matches, and pick up where you left off on any device.
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Answer 5 quick questions and every listing gets a fit score, with a lighter weekly shortlist and overlap checks across your show dates.
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