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Arts Alliance of Stratford
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Arts Alliance of Stratford is a collective of artists, writers, musicians & other creatives in the Stratford, Connecticut area in the USA. Use our Linktree to make art with us: linktr.ee/artsallianceofstratford
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 1d
Figure Drawing Via Zoom, with our model, Nicole: Wednesday, October 15.

5:45–9:00 PM EDT
2:45–6:00 PM PDT
10:45 PM–2:00 AM WEST

Cost (USD):
Alliance members: $8
Non-members: $13

Register & pay: bit.ly/zoom-figure-drawing

Art by @hannonart.bsky.social .

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #art
A nude female model lies on her right side in a semi-fetal position.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 3d
Four artists interpreted Hillary's long pose.

1. Cheri Irwin, charcoal
2. Debra Ventura, pastel
3. Dio Hu, pastel
4. Elizabeth Stocker, watercolor

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #charcoaldrawing #pasteldrawing #watercolor #blueskyart #art
A nude female model sits on a couch with her left knee raised. Her right leg is in the couch seat, and her knee is bent, positioning her foot behind her left heel. Both of her hands are on her knees. A nude female model sits on a couch with her left knee raised. Her right leg is in the couch seat, and her knee is bent, positioning her foot behind her left heel. Both of her hands are on her knees. A nude female model sits on a couch with her left knee raised. Her right leg is in the couch seat, and her knee is bent, positioning her foot behind her left heel. Both of her hands are on her knees. A nude female model sits on a couch with her left knee raised. Her right leg is in the couch seat, and her knee is bent, positioning her foot behind her left heel. Both of her hands are on her knees.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 3d
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #procreate #drawing #digitalart #blueskyart #art
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Mark @hannonart.bsky.social · 3d
A Procreate long pose painting and four 5-minute warm-up drawings of our model, Hillary.

From an October 8, 2025, Zoom long pose figure drawing session hosted by @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart #blueskyart #art
A nude female model sits on a couch with her left knee raised. Her right leg is in the couch seat, and her knee is bent, positioning her foot behind her left heel. Both of her hands are on her knees. Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she is kneeling with her hands behind her back. In the second view, she sits on her heels with both hands on her head. In the third view, she sits on the floor with her right knee raised. She leans to her side on her left hand and holds a wand with a cloth ball in front of her face. In the fourth view, she kneels on her left knee. Her right hand is on her right knee, and her left hand is by her side.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 4d
More artists presented work that interpreted October's challenge theme, #disguise.

1. Marie Dallas, You are Being Watched, #acrylic
2. @hannonart.bsky.social, Harlequin, #krita
3. Michael Dziewulski, Malevolent Mountain, #penandink
4. Steven Kells, Goldfinch, #photography

#artchallenge #blueskyart
Flowers growing on a wooden fence. A harlequin stands in front of a stone arch, beyond which is a graveyard and a stone abbey. Fog covers the ground. The side of a mountain, on which the features of a jagged skull can be seen. A cluster of black-eyed susan flowers. A goldfinch is perched on one of the flowers.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 4d
Four artists presented work that interpreted October's challenge theme, #disguise.

1. @asketchbook91.bsky.social, MF Doom, acrylic and ink
2. Charles Lautier, Leopard, colored pencil
3. Donna Brien, Abstract WIP, mixed media
4. Jon Sinish, Striped Fish, photography

#artchallenge #blueskyart #art
A painting of the mask worn by rapper MF DOOM. A leopard rests on the ground, with its eyes open, watching the viewer. An abstract mixed media painting. A coral reef with a fish swimming among the coral formations.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 5d
Congratulations to Tina Manus!

After our board nominated her for the officer role of Vice President of the Arts Alliance of Stratford, a special election was held among our members.

The result: Tina Manus is now our new VP.

#artsorganization #nonprofit #growth #stratfordct
A photographic portrait of a woman with long hair.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 6d
Join us at our October art challenge and artist networking event at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT.

Attend in person or on Zoom.

Free with registration: Use the Linktree in our profile.

The challenge theme is "Disguise."

#artchallenge #showyourart #costume #mask #disguise #statfordct
A leaf mantis clings to a wooden surface.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 6d
We had perfect weather for art in the park today. We sold some art, and tote bags, and visitors enjoyed our creativity station.

#artsfestival #fallfestival #supportlocalartists #buylocalart #totebags #blueskyart #creativity #stratfordct
A festival tent with artwork hanging on the inside A festival tent with artwork hanging on the inside A woman draws on a pad of paper. Two boys draw and color.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 8d
Long pose figure study on Zoom, with our model, Hillary, will be on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

5:45 – 9:00 PM EDT
2:45 – 6:00 PM PDT

Cost (USD):
Alliance members: $8
Non-members: $13

Register: bit.ly/long-pose-figure-study.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #digitalart #blueskyart #art
A digital painting of a nude female model who is partly reclining. She leans on her elbows, raising her upper body. Her head is facing the viewer, but her eyes are cast down.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 10d
Four artists interpreted Melanie's reclining pose.

1. Andreas Johns, charcoal
2. Kim Casey, pastel
3. Mike Pringleton, pencil
4. Yu Tokura, watercolor

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #charcoaldrawing #pasteldrawing #pencildrawing #watercolor #drawing #blueskyart #art
A nude female model lies on her left side with her torso on a pillow and leans on her left elbow. Both hands are on the pillow, and her right knee is raised. A nude female model lies on her left side with her torso on a pillow and leans on her left elbow. Both hands are on the pillow, and her right knee is raised. A nude female model lies on her left side with her torso on a pillow and leans on her left elbow. Both hands are on the pillow, and her right knee is raised. A single feathered wing appears from behind her back. A nude female model lies on her left side with her torso on a pillow and leans on her left elbow. Both hands are on the pillow, and her right knee is raised.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 11d
Tina Manus interpreted Nicole's burlesque-themed long pose in colored pencil.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #costume #burlesque #coloredpencil #blueskyart #art
A female model, wearing a stole around her neck and a short, fringed skirt, lies on cushions on her right side. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand holds an open fan.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 11d
Four more artists interpreted Nicole's burlesque-themed in-person long pose.

1. Elizabeth Stocker, watercolor
2. Kelsi Schmottlach, pencil
3. Lisa Zoba, colored pencil
4. Nan McConkey, pencil

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #watercolor #coloredpencil #pencildrawing #blueskyart #art
A female model, wearing a stole around her neck and a short, fringed skirt, lies on cushions on her right side. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand holds an open fan. A female model, wearing a stole around her neck and a short, fringed skirt, lies on cushions on her right side. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand holds an open fan. A female model, wearing a stole around her neck and a short, fringed skirt, lies on cushions on her right side. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand holds an open fan. A female model, wearing a stole around her neck and a short, fringed skirt, lies on cushions on her right side. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand holds an open fan.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 11d
Four artists interpreted Nicole's burlesque-themed in-person long pose.

1. Ana Santiago, Procreate
2. @asketchbook91.bsky.social, colored pencil
3. Chip Clark, acrylic on canvas
4. David Bretter, charcoal and pastel

#figuredrawing #procreate #digitalart #coloredpencil #acrylic #charcoal #pastel
A female model, wearing a stole around her neck and a short, fringed skirt, lies on cushions on her right side. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand holds an open fan. A female model, wearing a stole around her neck and a short, fringed skirt, lies on cushions on her right side. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand holds an open fan. A female model, wearing a stole around her neck and a short, fringed skirt, lies on cushions on her right side. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand holds an open fan. A female model, wearing a stole around her neck and a short, fringed skirt, lies on cushions on her right side. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand holds an open fan.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 11d
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #procreate #digitaldrawing #blueskyart #costume #burlesque #art
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Mark @hannonart.bsky.social · 11d
A Procreate painting and 5-minute drawings of our model, Nicole.

From a September 30, 2025, bonus, burlesque-themed, in-person figure drawing session hosted by @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social.

At Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #procreate #digitalart #art
A female model, wearing a stole around her neck and a short, fringed skirt, lies on cushions on her right side. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand holds an open fan. Four views of a female model wearing a stole around her neck and a short fringed skirt. In the first view, she sits on the floor, leaning back on her right arm. Her feet are on the seat of a folding chair, and her left hand holds an open fan. In the second view, she kneels and has an open fan above her head. In the third view, she sits on the floor and leans to her left, propping herself up on her left arm. In the fourth view, she stands with her left foot on a folding chair. Her left hand is on her left knee, and her right hand, which holds an open fan, is by her side.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 11d
A man with a heavy Winter coat holding a snow shovel watched a single snowflake fall.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 13d
Greg Ackley Park is listed as "Lordship Park" in Google Maps.

#stratfordct #lordshipct #artinthepark #maps
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 13d
Visit our tent this Sunday, October 5, at Art in the Park, and buy one of our fine art tote bags. Our collection features 10 different designs by 10 local artists.

October 5, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Greg Ackley Park in Stratford, Connecticut.

#artsfestival #totebags #fineart #art #stratfordct
Headline: Buy art that goes wherever you go. The image is a large tote bag hung from a model's shoulder by its straps.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 14d
How art can heal after a disaster.

#community #arttherapy #healing #rebuilding #artists #dance #film #fiberarts #art
After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Residents Turn to Art
A year after the storm, Helene, ravaged western North Carolina, some are trying to make sense of it all through creative expression, an outlet that has blossomed for centuries in this region.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 15d
Figure Drawing Via Zoom, with our model, Melanie: Wednesday, October 1.

5:45–9:00 PM EDT
2:45–6:00 PM PDT
11:45 PM–3:00 AM CET

Cost (USD):
Alliance members: $8
Non-members: $13

Register and pay: bit.ly/zoom-figure-drawing

Painting by Frederick McCubbin.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #art
A nude female model lies on her left side. Her thighs are slightly drawn up, and her knees are bent. Her head rests on her right hand, and her left arm is outstretched.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 15d
In-Person Costume Figure Drawing @ Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT.

Our muse, Nicole, will become a burlesque performer

Tuesday, September 30, @ 6:15 – 8:45 PM EDT.

Register and pay at: bit.ly/costume-figure-drawing

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #burlesque #stratfordct
A female burlesque performer wears a tight-fitting top with a low neckline, which is lined with flowers. She wears a large hat and holds a long wand.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 16d
Visit our tent at "Art in the Park" on October 5, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Location: Greg Ackley Park in Stratford, CT.

Enjoy our Creativity Station, view member art, and explore our fine art tote bags, on display in the tent. Learn about our class and event schedule.

#artsfestival #stratfordct
Two young girls sit at a folding table, coloring designs with markers and colored pencils.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 17d
Four artists interpreted our model Mark's long pose.

1. Andreas Johns, charcoal and pastel
2. Dio Hu, pastel
3. Mike Pringleton, fantasy-themed pencil drawing
4. Sarah Cohen, charcoal

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #charcoaldrawing #pasteldrawing #pencildrawing #fantasyart #blueskyart #art
A nude male model sits on the floor with his back against the seat of an armchair. His right leg is straight before him, and his left knee is raised. His left forearm rests on his left knee, and his left hand is on his left thigh. A nude male model sits on the floor with his back against the seat of an armchair. His right leg is straight before him, and his left knee is raised. His left forearm rests on his left knee, and his left hand is on his left thigh. A nude male model sits on the floor with his back against the seat of an armchair. His right leg is straight before him, and his left knee is raised. His left forearm rests on his left knee, and his left hand is on his left thigh. A nude male model sits on the floor with his back against the seat of an armchair. His right leg is straight before him, and his left knee is raised. His left forearm rests on his left knee, and his left hand is on his left thigh.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 17d
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #procreate #digitalart #blueskyart #art
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Mark @hannonart.bsky.social · 17d
A Procreate long pose painting and four 5-minute warm-up drawings of our model, Mark.

From a September 24, 2025, Zoom long pose figure drawing session hosted by @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #procreate #digitalart #digitalpainting #drawing #blueskyart #art
A nude male model sits on the floor with his back against the seat of an armchair. His right leg is straight before him, and his left knee is raised. His left forearm rests on his left knee, and his left hand is on his left thigh. Four views of a nude male model. In the first view, he stands and leans back against an armchair. His arms are folded, and his head is turned to look over his right shoulder. In the second view, he stands with his weight on his left leg. His right heel is raised, and his toes are on the floor. Both hands are clasped on top of his head. In the third view, he stands with his weight on his left leg. His right foot is slightly behind him with his toes on the floor and his heel raised. His right arm is by his side, and his left hand is raised to shoulder height. In the fourth view, he stands with his left hand on his hip and his right hand on his head.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 18d
Four more interpretations of poses by @asketchbook91.bsky.social.

1. David Bretter, pencil drawing
2. John Kizldag, charcoal drawing
3. Julia Givens, pastel
4. Michiko Hughes, watercolor wash

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #pencildrawing #charcoaldrawing #drawing #watercolor #blueskyart #stratfordct
A nude male model lies face down on a raised platform. His left arm hangs down, over the edge of the platform. Two views of a nude male model. In the first view, he kneels on his left knee. His right forearm is on his right thigh, and his left hand is on his right wrist. In the second view, he sits cross-legged with both hands on his right ankle. A nude male model lies face down on a raised platform. His left arm hangs down, over the edge of the platform. Two views of a nude male model. In the first view, he stands with his fists near his face in a defensive boxing position. In the second view, he sits on a tall stool with his right foot on the floor and his left foot on a rung between the stool's legs. His wrists are crossed on his lap.
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Arts Alliance of Stratford @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social · 18d
Four interpretations of the seated pose by @asketchbook91.bsky.social.

1. Avery Jennings, pastel pencil
2. Chip Clark, pencil drawing
3. Desmen Smith, charcoal drawing
4. Elizabeth Stocker, watercolor

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #pasteldrawing #pencildrawing #charcoaldrawing #watercolor #drawing
A nude male model sits at the edge of a raised platform with his lower legs hanging down. The back of his left hand is on his right thigh. His right elbow is in his left hand, and his right hand supports his head. A nude male model is seated with his right hand supporting his head. A nude male model is seated with his right hand supporting his head.
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