There is nothing like drawing or painting from a live model to make you feel like you are in the right place at the right time. The model sessions are at the OCAF Live Model Studio, where we meet weekly for 3 hours of absolute bliss! A portrait made in this way has a freshness that is  appealing and also shows the importance of a good drawing foundation. I have also participated in studios in Brazil where there's more emphasis in short poses, usually 3, 5 or 10 minutes. I have included these here because I consider them to be a testament of freedom combined with a solid drawing foundation.
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