Journey 009 - Rediscover your Lust for Life Through Drawing

<p>Lust For Life Drawing has been bringing new life to Darlington since April 2017. Word of their unique art sessions, where they combine themes, music and drawing, quickly spread and the number of attendees grew. Life drawing might seem like a rather technical activity reserved for amateur and professional artists, but it can be surprisingly relaxing and fun too, regardless of your artistic ability. </p><p><strong>Part 1: Appreciate Human Life through a Different Lens (3:08)</strong></p><p>Grace discusses what life drawing is and why their sessions are accessible to anyone, regardless of their artistic ability.</p><p><i>Key Questions</i></p><p><i>Q2: What exactly is life drawing? Why is it important for artists’ development? (3:50)</i></p><p><i>Q3: Where did it all start? What is the origins of the name? (5:29)</i></p><p><i>Q4: Is life drawing just for artists? Or can anyone attend these sessions and enjoy them? (11:14)</i></p><p><strong>Part 2: Encouraging Creativity in Others (13:48)</strong></p><p>These life drawing sessions are truly unique and not at all like formal, tutored sessions normally hosted by art centres or schools. Grace talks about what sets them apart and how they have managed to keep going during the Covid-19 crisis.</p><p><i>Q5: What normally happens during one of your sessions? What exactly makes them different to other life drawing sessions?  (16:00)</i></p><p><i>Q7: What are some of the challenges you have faced while organising these events? How have you managed to keep things going during Covid-19? (19:25)</i></p><p><i>Q9: Say someone is interested in being a life drawing model, what do they need to do? (26:00)</i></p><p><strong>Part 3: Redefining Our Lust for Life (29:32)</strong></p><p>Life drawing might be one of the last things you imagine yourself doing, but especially now as we are looking for new forms of escapism, it is a surprisingly reinvigorating activity that not only leaves you calmer but mentally bolstered. We talk about how being creative can help improve our confidence.</