This page presents samples of life drawings and paintings submitted by successful applicants to our program.
We request drawings and paintings of the human form because they give us an idea of an applicant's ability to perceive functional structure, proportion and light on forms. Rendering of fine detail is of secondary concern. Images must be drawn from direct observation of a live model and without the use of photography. In-depth studies of limbs or isolated features may also be submitted, for example, a study of a torso or of the lower limb and foot. Quick gestural sketches may also be submitted. Portraits, including self-portraits, are encouraged. We also like to see fore-shortened views of the figure. An applicant's portfolio must include six life drawings and/or paintings, including at least two long poses (greater than one hour).
All images are copyrighted by the respective artist. All rights reserved.
"Female Nude, Standing" by Stacy Turpin,
Class of 2004, rendered in charcoal.
"Seated Male Nude" by Miguel Reynel, MD,
Class of 2000, rendered in charcoal.
"Reclining Female Nude" by Leigh McPhail Campbell, Class of 1999, rendered
in vine charcoal.
"Reclining Male Nude" by Debra Tyler, Class of 2005, rendered in charcoal.
"Figure Study" by Margaret Hardebeck, MD,
Class of 1999, rendered in charcoal.
"Study of Leg" by Andrew Swift, Class of
1999, rendered in charcoal on newsprint.
"Figure Study" by Cameron Slayden, Class
of 2005, rendered in pastels.
"Female Gestural Sketch" by Andrew Rekito,
Class of 2002, rendered in charcoal.
"Studies of the Arm" by Michael Jensen,
Class of 2005, rendered in charcoal.
"Seated Male" by Jennifer Darcy, Class of
2004, rendered in ink wash.
"Figure Study" by Andy Rekito, Class of 2002, rendered in charcoal.
"Self-portrait" by Brad Sullivan, Class
of 1997, rendered in oil.
