Life Drawing + portrait tutorial

A friendly life drawing group suitable for all levels, including beginners, led by experienced artist-teacher Rod Kitson. It has been running on Saturdays and Sundays since 2020.

The emphasis is on creating a welcoming, open environment for growth, with clear, helpful guidance from both a technical perspective and a mindful approach designed to encourage self-kindness.

Working from a live, nude model, the tutored sessions begin with short poses including some general drawing tips and suggestions. There are optional, tutor-led exercises of 1-2 minutes followed by 10mins drawings (Saturday) and 15-20 minute drawings (Sunday), with more individual, tailored help available if needed.

After a tea break (refreshments included in the price) the second half is one long pose (1hr on Saturday, 40mins Sunday). On Sundays, teacher Rod gives a short drawing demonstration, breaking down the structuring of a portrait at the start of the 40min pose.

It is all presented in an accessible format.

All materials including easels, paper, charcoal, pencils, chalk & coloured paper, and even a half-time cup of tea are provided for the price of £10.

Pay on the day with cash or card.

It is hosted by full-time artist Rod Kitson in his studio-gallery space in Surrey Quays, SE London. You can see his work at www.instagram.com/rodkitsonart
Follow the studio at www.instagram.com/isolationartlondon

Full address: The Art of Isolation gallery
47 Upper Floor
Surrey Quays Shopping Centre
Redriff Road
London, SE16 7LL

How to find us:
We're on the upper floor of Surrey Quays shopping centre, at the top of the escalator, in the Art of Isolation shop next door to Boots Opticians.

Tube is Canada Water (5 mins walk) or Surrey Quays (3 mins walk).

More info on the venue's Instagram page **www.instagram.com/isolationartlondon**