It is great when the models take their work as seriously as the artists. Modeling is hard work and some amateur models do not anticipate that and some experienced models get complacent. I have really enjoyed working working with Marc and Jessica independently, so it was a rare treat to work with them both in a joint modeling session.

All drawings are done with iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Procreate.

The image below was a 5 minute sketch. Drawing one person in 5 minutes is challenge enough. Trying to get each figure and their relationship to each other in 5 minutes is just masochism. I’m always inspired by artists who draw quickly. I find that the spontaneity and economy of line on fast drawings make them feel less static.

I wasn’t sure about this drawing. The height and size difference made this pose s but awkward for Jessica. But once I got into it, it feels kind of like a superhero pose. Both heroes locking arms in stalwart defense against a villainous onslaught. It was a 20 minute pose

The following pose was my favorite for the evening. There was just a tenderness to this moment that I could see developing into a full sculpture. 20 minutes.

This last pose was longer, about 50 minutes total.