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Two sources of support for the site meant that we we were able to commission a photographer in a country that was able to lift their lockdowns. Our photographer, Ivan, did a full day of shooting with each of two models, Olga and Javani. These two are helping us to add more beautiful rolls and melanin to our collection! Continue reading →

Need more of the total pro art models, smiling Betsy and David? Never fear, they're back again with 28 figure study photo, shot during live online figure modeling sessions under studio lighting. This photo bundle includes female, male, and even duo poses, and contains quite a variety. Continue reading →

I'm very excited about this bundle! It is packed with 48 practice photos taken using only natural light from a single window, for beautiful and dramatic lighting. Most were taken in the gorgeous twilight before dawn. A fantastically useful set for those learning how to render the male body. Continue reading →

If you're a Doodler or a full paid member, you recently gained a new button in your studio -- "Practice Log" Click on any date and you can add or edit your practice time. This means that it's now possible to log even off-site practice time! Continue reading →

Photographer Deirdre is back with a small set of photos of our most requested body type, sporting a style she calls "cottagecore." These photos have been added to the figure study tools for everyone's use, free of charge. Continue reading →

Achievement badges used to only be for paid members. Now, all members will be able to earn them. Since many achievement badges are earned through giving useful critique, I wanted to reward and incentivize everyone to spend time helping out their fellow students. Continue reading →

The animal drawing tool has gained 12 new practice photos featuring a very athletic Standard Poodle practicing hoop jumping tricks. There's even a bonus human in each of these photos, if you're looking for an additional drawing challenge. Continue reading →

Hello artists! A few small but mighty improvements have rolled out over the last week. First off, a new button that appears in class mode. Use this button to skip an entire class segment, rather than just skipping a photo. This can be useful if you were mid-way through a long class, but then lost your place due to a power cut or other unforseen event. Continue reading →

Betsy of Betsy and David art models is back again this week, with a small collection of fully clothed photos using props. These new photos will start appearing in everyone's practice rotations as of today. :) ... Continue reading →

In another show of massive creativity as they try to find ways to keep live figure model sessions accessible during the Time of Covid, Betsy and David posed outdoors where artists could drive-up and sketch from the safety of their cars! This bundle was shot during that event. The entire thing is shot under natural light, though they add fill light at sunset. Excellent for tone and color studies. Add... Continue reading →