Grotesque Burlesque Figure Drawing

We made our debut at C2E2 this year… and wow.

For 13+ years, we’ve been a small, volunteer-run figure drawing group focused on building a welcoming, inclusive space for people to stay connected to their creativity and each other. Bringing that spirit into something as massive as C2E2 was a big leap, and seeing it resonate the way it did was incredible.

We had full sessions, people sitting on the floor sketching, and crowds gathering just to watch artists and cosplayers in action. It felt like real community in the middle of the convention floor.

A huge thank you to our amazing models and volunteers who made this possible, and to everyone who sat down to draw (or stopped by to watch). You brought the energy that made this so special.

We’re already talking about how to make it even better next year!

It’s tiiiiiiime… to schedule new models!
Would you like to be drawn like one of those French ̶g̶i̶r̶l̶s̶ people (we’re all inclusive here)?

If you’re interested, please fill out the form, 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 (it’s how we know you want to come back). Form: https://tr.ee/H5wvTo5mVQ (also linked in our bio).

If you're new: we’re a friendly, kind of loud, but always supportive figure-drawing group. No experience needed — we’ve had plenty of first-time models, so all are welcome.

Come hang out, hold some poses, and art with us!

Tonight’s figure drawing session is once again popping up at — literally across the hall from our soon-to-be permanent home. Big thanks to our tattooed neighbors for letting us squat in their beautiful space (again).

Join us TONIGHT and every Wednesday from 7:30–10PM at 4201 N Ravenswood Ave. We’ll either be in a tattoo parlor or a Masonic Lodge, depending on the week — you know, normal figure drawing group things.

One address. Two locations. Lots of friends drawing naked people. Endless Careless Whispers.

Tomorrow we are finally back in-person for our annual Halloween event! Come and draw fellow Halloweeners in costume. Here's some amazing compilations from the 2017, 2018, and 2019 sessions from the wonderful !

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