How Do You Create A Figure Drawing Co-Op?
Many artists want practice learning to draw figures from life, but hiring a model for a one-on-one modeling session can be an expensive and often intimidating experience. Figure drawing co-ops offer a great opportunity for like-minded artists to come together and work with a model. Can’t find a co-op you like in your area? Start one yourself! When starting your own figure drawing co-op, it helps to have a space with good lighting that you own, rent or borrow that is available at the same time each week. If renting a space, consider that most artists are willing to pay between $10 and $15 each per session to work with a live model, but artists aren’t rich – if you charge them too much to make up for what you’re paying in space rental, you risk not getting enough people to attend. Gauge interest by advertising that you’re planning to start a figure drawing co-op in the area. Many people advertise online in places like the “Artists” section of craigslist.org, or put up flyers at various a
