How nude figure drawing helped me find myself

A personal account of self-expression and connection through nude figure drawing

Brett Marcus Cook

Jul 04, 2023

This month, my figure drawing group Defining Bodies will be seven years old. The group’s setup and membership have changed a LOT in those seven years, far from our humble Facebook origins, but I think today we’re stronger than we’ve ever been. As of this writing, I just recently finished taking down our first ever group art show, and am counting down the days before we get to meet up again on a private farm where we can be nude and make art outdoors. 🪐

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How nude figure drawing helped me find myself

Brett Marcus Cook

May 22, 2023

How nude figure drawing helped me find myself

This month, my figure drawing group Defining Bodies will be seven years old. The group’s setup and membership have changed a LOT in those seven years, far from our humble Facebook origins, but I think today we’re stronger than we’ve ever been. As of this writing, I just recently finished taking down our first ever group art show, and am counting down the days before we get to meet up again on a private farm where we can be nude and make art outdoors.

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