One of my favorite events as of late are sketching sessions at bars and coffee houses For an admission fee of $15-$20, a person can drink and draw for three hours. Models are often in cosplay which makes it even more interesting of a subject. Artists and illustrators of different backgrounds and skill-levels are welcome to hangout and socialize.

 

As an artist and illustrator, I can never get too much figure drawing practice and it is not too many times I can get anybody to model for me. These events are perfect for me and my fellow artists friends.

Just make sure that there is good craft beer or coffee and I will be a happy camper



Links to check out:
http://resketch.org/ : Recycled sketchbooks with differing colors and textures.

http://gallerygirls.org/ : Gallery Girls: Events put on by art-loving/art-supporting/cosplay-wearing event producers and models

http://www.kabc.com/ : see if you can find my interview!