Bring your drawings to life

The exciting new classes will offer creatives a unique opportunity to practice their drawing skills with Pakistan-born artist Saud, a graduate of Lahore’s National College of Arts and former exhibitor at Hartlepool Art Gallery.

Following contemporary and traditional methods, attendees will learn the standard measures and properties artists use to achieve naturalistic and expressive figure drawings.

Saud Baloch said: “Life drawing is a fundamental artistic challenge. Capturing the human figure in all its infinite, intricate variations requires both a mastery of technique and thorough understanding of the body.

“The classes build progressively from the fundamentals to the challenges of the portraiture three-dimensional form, composition, and expression.”

Ashley Landsbury, Cultural Officer for Arts and Exhibitions at Hartlepool Borough Council, added: “We would encourage artists of all abilities to attend the classes, from beginners to those with more experience.

“The classes will be relaxed and enjoyable, and we really hope people seize this opportunity to work alongside and learn from an established artist.”

The life drawing classes cost £8 per session and will take place on 7th June, 9th August, 11th October and 8th February.

Anyone interested in attending the classes must be over 16 years of age and are required to secure their place for each class in advance by contacting Hartlepool Art Gallery on 01429 869706.

Hartlepool Art Gallery is based in Church Square and is open Tuesdays to Saturdays (excluding bank holidays) from 10am to 5pm.