We have drawn Claudio several times, most recently for a long pose in October.
Some of the artists' drawings of him are in the replies.
10.12.2025 13:24 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Congrats on the sale.
07.12.2025 20:50 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Two onions and a garlic clove are on a table.
Join us on Saturday, December 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM to meet the artist for the December Monthly Artist Spotlight, Ellen Thees.
Location:
Obodo Serendipity Books
3588 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut
#artshow #paintings #galleryshow #bookstore #openingreception #meettheartist #stratfordct
06.12.2025 16:01 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
Long pose figure study on Zoom, with our model, Olivia, will be on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
5:45 – 9:00 PM EST
2:45 – 6:00 PM PST
Cost (USD):
Alliance members: $8
Non-members: $13
Register: bit.ly/long-pose-figure-study.
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #digitalart #blueskyart #art
06.12.2025 14:30 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A nude female model lies on her back and holds her left foot with her right hand. Her left hand is on her chest.
A nude female model sits on the floor. Her right leg is on the floor, with her knee bent. Her left elbow is on her raised left knee, and her hand supports her head.
A nude female model lies on her back and holds her left foot with her right hand. Her left hand is on her chest.
Four views of a nude female model in various reclining positions.
Four different interpretations of our model, Magenta's poses by some of the artists who drew her.
1. David Bretter, oil pastel
2. Kim Casey, charcoal
3. Mike Pringleton, pencil
4. Steven Bové, acrylic on illustration board.
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #oilpastel #pencildrawing #acrylic #blueskyart
05.12.2025 01:19 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #procreate #digitalart #blueskyart #art
04.12.2025 16:32 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Muse, the Greek Goddess of inspiration, bestows the sacred lightbulb of the creative spirit on some poor schmuck with creative block.
#krita #digitalart ##ancientgreece #pottery #muse #inspiration #blueskyart #art
03.12.2025 16:58 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An abstract city is built into the side of a mountain.
An elf wearing armor holds a sword.
Blustery and fast-moving clouds pass over the ocean.
An entryway between two stores in a downtown area reveals an open door. A flight of stairs can be seen past the open door, which leads to the second floor
Four artists interpreted December's theme, "Spirits."
1. Michael Dziewulski - Cityscape, mixed media
2. Nan McConkey - The Ice King, digital illustration
3. Theresa Manus-Piccolo - Spirit, mixed media
4. Valery Sarosky - Rooming House, acrylic on canvas
#mixedmedia #acrylic #blueskyart #art
03.12.2025 16:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A wood nymph with horns and wings walks in the forest.
A horse skull adorned with a ruby in its eye socket and scarves at its base is mounted at the top of a horse costume.
Six people of various races pray as a flame representing the Holy Spirit glows above their heads.
Two trees side by side are full of butterflies.
Four artists interpreted December's theme, "Spirits."
1. Charles Lautier - Forest Nymph, colored pencil
2. David Bretter - Horse Skull, oil pastels
3. Donna Osterby Brien - The Holy Spirit, acrylic on paper
4. Marie Dallas - Butterfly Trees, acrylic and collage
#spirits #blueskyart #acrylic #art
03.12.2025 16:07 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A display of reusable tote bags hangs from a pole in a supermarket checkout lane. The words "Give Back" are printed on the bags. Above the bags display is a small sign which says "Support the arts in Stratford. During December 2025, buy this bag, and Stop & Shop will donate $1.00 to Arts Alliance of Stratford."
Support the arts in Stratford!
Pick up a reusable "Give Back" bag from the Stratford Stop & Shop throughout December. For every bag sold, the Alliance receives $1.
Donations are only counted from purchases made at the Stratford, CT, store.
#supportthearts #communitybagprogram #art #stratfordct
01.12.2025 14:49 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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.
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
29.11.2025 17:39 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 1
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.
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.
Two more artists interpreted Nicole's seated long pose.
1. Kelsi Schmottlach, colored pencil
2. Tyese Williams, acrylic markers on paper
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #coloredpencils #acrylicmarkers #blueskyart #stratfordct #art
26.11.2025 21:04 — 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
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.
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 artists interpreted Nicole's seated long pose.
1. @asketchbook91.bsky.social, colored pencil & crayon
2. David Bretter, pastel
3. John Laverack, watercolor
4. Judith de Graffenreid, watercolor
#figuredrawing #drawing #coloredpencil #crayon #watercolor #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
26.11.2025 20:59 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart #blueskyart
26.11.2025 20:43 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
YouTube video by Arts Alliance of Stratford
Sterling Community Center Open House Art Show Video
A huge thanks to Michael Dziewulski, Michael Todd Cohen, and Adrian Dallas Frandle for hanging the Sterling Community Center Open House Art Show.
The open house and tree sale will be on Saturday, November 29, from 3 to 5 PM.
maps.app.goo.gl/Mt21xXStSnRu...
#artshow #openhouse #art #stratfordct
22.11.2025 13:13 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A nude female model is lying on her back on a blanket. Her right arm is lying flat on the blanket by her side. Her head is turned to face over her right shoulder. Her hips are swiveled slightly to her left, and both knees are bent.
In-Person Figure Drawing at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut (NOTE: third floor)
Model: Nicole
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, @ 6:15 – 8:45 PM Eastern Time.
More details are at bit.ly/stfd-figure-drawing2
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
22.11.2025 03:46 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 3 📌 0
A forest sprite with wings walks among the trees.
Join us at our December art challenge and artist networking event at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT.
The challenge theme is "Spirits"
Attend in person or on Zoom.
Free with registration: Use the Linktree in our profile.
#artchallenge #showyourart #spirits #drinks #mood #statfordct
21.11.2025 22:42 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0
A nude female model with wings dances through the air.
Two views of a nude female model in graceful dance poses.
Four views of a nude female model in graceful dance poses.
Our November 19 Figure Drawing Via Zoom was abruptly cancelled when, Cleo, our Ukrainian model, had to take shelter from a Russian bombing attack.
She very generously offered our artists a reference pack of her poses.
Mike Pringleton sent us his drawings.
#figuredrawing #ukrainewar #blueskyart
21.11.2025 16:33 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A nude female model is partly covered by a banner that reads, "Cancelled due to Russian bombing."
We had to cancel this Zoom figure drawing session at the last minute.
Cleo, our model, lives in western Ukraine. Minutes before the start, she told me that her city was under Russian attack, and she had to find shelter.
All who registered will be moved to the next session.
#figuredrawing #warzone
19.11.2025 23:32 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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
16.11.2025 23:03 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
Two more artists interpreted Elya's seated long pose.
1. Elizabeth Stocker, ink and watercolor
2. Steven Bové, acrylic on illustration board
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #inkdrawing #watercolor #acrylic
14.11.2025 00:20 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart #blueskyart
13.11.2025 22:24 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
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.
A nude female model with elf ears kneels on a throne and leans back against an ornate back with a moon and wings motif. Her right elbow rests on the moon, and her hand hangs down. Her left hand is on her left ankle.
Four artists interpreted Elya's long pose.
1. Andreas Johns, charcoal
2. David Vogt, pencil
3. Gregory Lanzera, digital painting
4. Mike Pringleton, pencil
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #charcoaldrawing #pencildrawing #digitalart #blueskyart #art
13.11.2025 19:09 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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
10.11.2025 19:55 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 3 📌 0
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.
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
10.11.2025 19:35 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
An artist sketches on a drawing pad, which lies flat on a large table.
An art student draws several versions of a human head on a page of her drawing pad.
A drawing of a human head is on the page of an open drawing pad. A plate of food is seen to the left of the pad, and a cup of tea to its right.
A drawing of a man is on a page of an open drawing pad. To the left of the drawing is a photograph of the man the art student is drawing.
We had a lively class for "Pro Tips for Drawing the Portrait at Open Door Tea, in Stratford, Saturday, November 8.
Instructor Tyler Rutherford provided the students with a solid foundation for drawing the human head and face.
#portraitdrawing #drawing #blueskyart #teashop #art #stratfordct
09.11.2025 16:47 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A man and a woman pose for a photo inside a bookstore.
Two women discuss something they are looking at on a tablet screen.
A man and a woman are engaged in a discussion inside a bookstore. The man holds a water bottle in his left hand and a small plate of food in his right.
A man and a woman stand on either side of a refreshment table at an art opening, inside a bookstore. They are engaged in a discussion.
The Monthly Artist Spotlight is back, now being hosted by Obodo Serendipity #books.
The opening reception was on Saturday, Nov. 8, and Stratford's new mayor-elect, David Chess, stopped by.
Debbie Gilbert Taylor's #artwork will be on display through November 28.
#artshow #blueskyart #stratfordct
09.11.2025 16:30 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A group of art students posed with the teacher and held up their drawings.
A drawing of an artist at his easel.
An art teacher looks at the work of his student.
At the end of "Learn to Draw Manga Characters," the students posed with the instructor, Jedidiah, and held up their characters.
One student who had been shielding her artwork presented him with her drawing of him.
#artclass #drawing #mangaart #animeart #comics #cartooning #stratforct
08.11.2025 21:24 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
An art teacher shows the class how to draw manga characters.
A manga character drawn on a sketch pad.
A young art student colors in a manga character.
A cute girl character drawn on a sketch pad.
We have a full class of young artists who are learning to draw manga and anime characters from instructor Jedidiah Walker at Obodo Serendipity Books in Stratford.
Part of the Bridgeport Art Trail.
#artclass #drawing #manga #animeart #comics #stratfordct
08.11.2025 18:32 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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
08.11.2025 14:19 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
