Corse Gallery Continued

Yesterday was the last day for the Romel dela Torre painting workshop at the Corse Gallery. It was an excellent workshop. So many painters of all backgrounds. It was a delight. I arrived ten minutes early, but the group had not gone to lunch yet, so I needed to stall for an hour. I started walking down the road but couldn't find a place to stop and read. On my way back to my car I ran into two women, Virgina and Barbara, that were in the group I posed for. So we sat and chatted away the hour. The second day working back into that pose was a little difficult. My upper thighs had almost given up but I figured out some nice stretches that relieved the stress. After that the pose was much easier to settle into and rather enjoyable. I personally really enjoy over the shoulder glances. There is just something about its indifference that I enjoy - it could be either an assertive stare, or an innocent glance - ah, it is pleasant. So the workshop went on and my neck and thighs relaxed that it became easier to access that pose. Holding it for roughly six and a half hours can be pretty strenuous on the body. - That is something that I always forget - People constantly ask me if figure modeling is difficult, and I reply no I really enjoy it. But then after the time has come and gone I remember, you know what... it is a lot of work and there are a few times I have hurt myself while modeling. Shall we list them?
1 - I reclined on my right arm for an hour - pain for two days
2 - I was all kinds of twisted every-which way and putting all of my weight on my left leg... needless to say my leg went completely numb for three weeks. There was a doctor visit
3 - I had tripped the night before the usual 3hour session on Sundays and while I modeled I ended up putting my right leg in complete pain. Sitting, standing, sleeping, walking - it hurt constantly for 2 weeks.

These experiences have helped me learn that stretching everyday can really add to more flexibility and less injury while working in still circumstances. But alas, here are more images from the workshop - I hope you enjoy!