Question 1

What is the Drawing Sesh?

Accepted Answer

the Drawing Sesh is an online drawing school created by Virgile Demo and Karolina Dema in 2020. We are Demo Dema, an art duo based in Brussels, Belgium. You can see more of our work on our website: www.demodema.com

Question 2

What’s your concept ?

Accepted Answer

We do online art workshops, with short to medium drawing times, focusing on speed and letting go. To anchor our practice in art history, we start every session with a look at 3-4 contemporary artists, whose work is relevant to the workshop's theme.

Question 3

I’m a complete beginner, is this workshop for me?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We welcome artists from all levels, regardless of your artistic experience. the Drawing Sesh is a place to make mistakes and have fun in the process. We encourage an experimental approach to drawing, focusing on the process more than the outcome.

Question 4

I go to a lot of online classes, how are you different?

Accepted Answer

What sets us apart is a focus on the contemporary figurative art scene, making sure attending artists understand their place in relation to a broader artistic context. We focus on experimental drawing, meaning our suggested exercises can be used by any artist regardless of their skills.

Question 5

Who are the artists you talk about?

Accepted Answer

We look at artists from all over the world who explore figurative paintings in its many forms, including in relation to abstraction. This includes: Mequitta Ahuja, Mickalene Thomas, Oh de Laval, David Hockney, Soheila Sokhanvari, Marlene Dumas, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye and more.

Question 6

What’s the outcome?

Accepted Answer

An average of 15 to 20 drawings at the end of the workshop, a great way to start or develop a portfolio.

Question 7

I can’t make it on the day, do you offer recordings?

Accepted Answer

We offer recordings of our workshops on our Patreon. Released every week, the day after our workshop. More info on www.patreon.com/demodema

Question 8

Are there any life drawing workshops?

Accepted Answer

We run life drawing workshops, once a month this Spring/Summer SS25, as follows: BREAKING NEWS (29/05), BEHIND THE SET (26/06), THE ARTIST AS MODEL (24/07).

Question 9

Can I contact you directly if I have additional questions?

Accepted Answer

Get in touch for more questions: info@demodema.com

See you soon at the Drawing Sesh.

Virgile and Karolina

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