About this Event
THE BODY AS A RELATIONSHIP
This Special Edition begins with the idea that every relationship starts with the one we have with ourselves. Before we relate to another body, we are already in connection with our own — in how we hold ourselves, look, move, and experience being seen.
Drawing becomes a way of noticing that connection. Attention stays with how we look at the body over time and how self-relation and observation influence one another, without prioritising outcome or technique.
Timed around Valentine’s week, this edition moves away from romantic clichés and towards a wider sense of relationship — to self, to others and to the act of looking itself. The pace is slower, drawing remains central and there is no single way to take part. Some may engage closely with the enquiry, while others may simply draw independently.
The session follows a familiar life-drawing structure, with prompts that support observation over time.
Materials: All drawing materials for the session are included
Booking is essential to secure your spot!!!
Attendees are asked to arrive 15 minutes before the start time so we can promptly start at 7pm.
Anik Life Drawing — Special Editions
One evening session each month at People’s Park Tavern.
Most sessions centre on drawing from the figure. Each edition introduces a particular way of working, which may shape how the session is structured. Depending on the theme, some sessions may also include other forms of drawing or sensory-led exercises alongside figure work.
The sessions are informed by Erica Smith Ramos’ practice, which includes drawing, painting and photography, with a background in graphic design, alongside over 18 years of experience as a life model. Experience on both sides of life drawing, observing and being observed, has shaped an understanding of life drawing as a therapeutic practice grounded in attention and presence.
Each edition works around a simple ‘food for thought’. Depending on the session, this may take different forms.
Themes may include:
- technical focuses (such as line, weight, proportion or composition)
- process-led or experimental approaches
- conceptual or philosophical ideas
- perspectives informed by wellbeing
- ways of thinking about how we relate to the body, to drawing and to attention
All while remaining grounded in life drawing as a regular practice.
The sessions are guided but open. There is structure for those who want it and space for those who prefer to work independently.
All levels are welcome. No experience is needed, whether you are new to life drawing, returning to it, or simply want a place to draw.
For ongoing updates, follow @anik_sessions on Instagram or check the listings here.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
People's Park Tavern, 360 Victoria Park Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 10.46 to GBP 22.38
