Muse

[oothoona]

You have invented a new form of Narcissism, - I confess - I am in love with Orlando - this is a complication I had not foreseen.

Vita Sackville-West to Virginia Woolf 1928

Comments

[madradish]

That's really gorgeous Alison. I wish I could make it down to Canberra while the exhibition is on and go see it but that won't be possible.

I think you have every right to be proud. It takes a lot of courage to be an artists model and undergo that kind of scrutiny. I couldn't do it.

[bagg_lady]

This is so beautiful and senstive! Ages of wisdom and kindness felt within.

Do you mind if I add you Alison? this is Glenda

[pixie_b]

Alison, as an artist who tries to capture some essence of the life in front of you on paper; the model is so integral to the realisation of inspiration. Sometimes it's a turn of the cheek, sometimes the curve of a collarbone, or the way a hand lilts from the wrist. When life drawing has worked for me most, has been when something about the model inspires me.

Peter was obviously inspired by your warmth, your softness, your gentle natural curves, your beauty. And you only exude those inspirational triggers through being who you are. Life models are a treasure... goodness I'm so out of practise with life drawing, I should pick up a class again, maybe once Mark finishes his course and starts working.

[oothoona]

Thank you lovely girl. We will have to find time for a bit of casual life drawing some time.

One of the sculptures was called Zoe... with long, beautiful hair. The energy in the sculpture has the same feel as your drawing of that model - it was fascinating to see the similarities and differences.

[fearlessflight]

I'm behind the times but stunned by the beauty of artist & model & the relationship...

I guess I had that same feeling of questionable pride hearing Steve sings songs about me last night at his CD launch.