About this Event
Portrait Musical Chairs is a fast-paced, social figure drawing experience where artists become both the subject and the artist. Throughout the evening, participants will rotate partners, creating a series of timed portraits while meeting fellow creatives in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
This month’s session we will be showing off and drawing each other in our costumes to a spooky soundtrack. Between rounds, we’ll introduce optional creative prompts to encourage new ways of observing and drawing. Follow the prompts, put your own spin on them, or simply enjoy the music and draw at your own pace.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your portrait skills, meet other artists, or just spend an evening drawing, Portrait Musical Chairs is open to artists of all experience levels.
We will also have a costume contest with prizes! Winners will be chosen through popular vote.
1st Place: A Pop Hop Tote, One free session with a guest pass, A Boo Basket containing stationary, drawing goodies, and sweets! A large spider dude
2nd Place: A Boo Basket containing stationary, drawing goodies, and sweets! Medium Spider dude
3rd Place: A Small Boo Basket containing stationary, drawing goodies, and sweets! Small Spider Dude
Optional Round Prompts
Continuous Line
Draw your portrait without lifting your pencil.
Costume Sketch (full body)
Focus on clothing, silhouette, and attitude.
Just the Face
Focus on facial features and likeness
Value Study
Simplify your drawing into light, middle, and dark values.
Expressive Line
Experiment with line weight and energetic mark making.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Pop-Hop Books Co-Op, 5002 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
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