X's8LifeDrawing this Tuesday night

New Work from last Tuesday, new model, Amanda

2012-02-02T18:19:00.000-08:00

New model tonight

2012-01-24T05:55:00.001-08:00

Russ Leonard will model tonight. He is new to us on this 3rd week in January. Last week we were privileged to have a new model Meghan Ragford. She will be with us again on the 21st and 28th of February.

We have had a good group starting the new year.

Jan. 17 Plan to be with us tonight

2012-01-17T05:19:00.000-08:00

I have not been able to come to x's8 lately so if anyone knows the model tonight please post. I am looking forward to drawing tonight.

Starting up again in mid Jan.

2012-01-07T17:55:00.000-08:00

Sorry I have no idea if that means this week or not. Better call Phillip at Forstalls to make sure before you come. If I find out I will post.

We have times eight tonight!

2011-12-13T14:40:00.000-08:00

December 13th and still going. We will be out until mid Jan. after tonight. No idea who the model is.

Dec. 6th Last Costume night with Amy Leigh Strickland

2011-12-01T05:43:00.000-08:00

Amy will be with us one more time. This Tuesday will be her last costume night for sometime as she going back to school.

We will miss her. As a special thank you to Amy, can you look through your sketchbooks and see if you might have a sketch of Amy you could give her? We so appreciate all the effort she has put into her many costumes over the last year.

Anders is our model this Tues.

2011-10-24T15:07:00.001-07:00

New femaile model this Tues.

2011-10-14T19:01:00.000-07:00

Ira Chaffin has a model at his studio for 2 hours every Thurs. night. Artists that draw are welcome to come for the same $7 fee as x's 8.

Brian Sparks new work

2011-10-04T15:01:00.000-07:00

First Tuesday in October

2011-10-03T20:39:00.001-07:00

Amy L. Strickland will be with us for costume night this week. Hope to see you there.

Same model as last week

2011-09-19T19:13:00.001-07:00

We will again have our brunette, Carley? with us. She is a great model.

Times Eight on tonight

2011-09-13T14:15:00.000-07:00

Hey gang,

We actually had Amy L. modeling last week. Tonight we have the petite Carrie modeling for us.

Look forward to seeing everyone after a long time away.

Times Eight August 30th Still out

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Hi gang,

We are still off from our Life Drawing group. Phillip has a couple of weeks of using the back tables to get supplies ready for the different school programs.

Plan to be back on Tuesday September 13th!

Tonight the last session in July with Jessica

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No life drawing in August. Having a great time in Tallinn, Estonia. I will see you all in September.

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Model lineup for July, No life drawing in August

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Amy Strickland will be our model for costume night the first Tuesday of July.

Anders will follow and the last two weeks will be Jessica.

Brian Sparks sculpture

2011-06-20T20:31:00.000-07:00

Brian Sparks

2011-06-16T20:30:00.000-07:00

Next two weeks, female model

2011-06-16T20:25:00.000-07:00

Our model for the 21st and the 28th of June will be Margarie Driver.

July 5th will be Amy Strickland for the first Tuesday of the month in a costume.

The 12th will be male model Anders. The last two weeks we welcome back Jessica.

Jessica, if you are reading this, bring your lotion, we have some that would like to purchase it.

Justine pastel on sanded paper

2011-06-16T20:22:00.000-07:00

Mercedes

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Laura

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Erin 's work from model Anders last week.

2011-06-16T20:18:00.000-07:00

Conte crayon on toned paper.

Charles Black's work from costume night

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This great work of Charles' was from our model Amy Strickland. We are fortunate to have her the first Tuesday of each month. We never know how she will show up but it's always inspirational.

Charles Black

2011-06-16T20:13:00.000-07:00

Charles Black graphite on toned paper. This was our model Anders last week using a broom as a prop.

2011-06-16T20:07:00.000-07:00

This wonderful drawing was done by David Baird. He has been studying with many famous artists and now is back in Birmingham visiting for a time. Sorry about my blur. Hopefully, I will get a clear shot next time.

Kelsey WILL be the model next week.

2011-04-23T14:11:00.000-07:00

I have a difficult schedule next week. If I can't make it anyone can plug their ipod into Phillip's stereo in the back. Make sure it is on AUX and then turn the volume up until you hear the music.

We had a new model last week, Meghan, sent from the Michael Swann studio. I hope she will come again.

Kelsey will be our model this April 19th

2011-04-17T15:41:00.000-07:00

Check out Terry Stricklands Photography workshop this Saturday, April 16th.

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http://terrystricklandart.blogspot.com/2011/03/photography-for-artists-workshop.html

Costume night with Amy Strickland

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Come and enjoy a fantastic model on costume night. April 5th, the first Tuesday of the month.

We have Kelsey with us later in the month for 2 sessions.

Sketches from the past.

2011-03-08T06:48:00.000-08:00

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Costume Night

2011-03-01T15:55:00.000-08:00

First Tuesday of the Month. Amy will be with us tonight.

She always has great theatrical costumes.

Last Tuesday meeting. Model Jessica

2011-02-13T20:30:00.000-08:00

Please comment and tell us about your work, your name and and links to other work

2011-02-13T20:28:00.000-08:00

Model Jessica, Artist Lyda

2011-02-13T20:26:00.000-08:00

Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 25th at 7 to 9 pm.

2011-01-24T12:25:00.000-08:00

Kelsey will be our model. A statuesque young brunette.

The following Tues will be the first of Feburary, and Amy Strickland will again do an excellent job of preparing for costume night.

Jessica, will model the 2nd week in Feburary. Jessica if you're reading this, Justine wants you to bring your lotion.

No Meeting this Tuesday, Jan. 11th

2011-01-10T18:35:00.000-08:00

The weather is rather unpredictable so lets not chance it. We will all get together next week when we will have a female model.

Send me what you've been doing during the storm of 2011 and I will post it.

justiner@bellsouth.net

Saks Galleries presents Les Femmes, an art show of women artists

2011-01-03T14:45:00.000-08:00

Check this out. Terry Strickland has started a movement. Super. Check out that red chair the model is sitting in. We need that chair!

Terry's daughter in law, Amy, will again be with us for costume night. She is excellent if you haven't had a chance to draw her, don't miss.

Starting up again in Jan.

2011-01-01T20:55:00.000-08:00

Hello all,

I really can't remember if we start this week or next. Can someone call Phillip and find out. Call first anyway.

Costume Night with Amy , December 7th

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Amy Leigh Strickland will be with us again for costume night. She will wearing a quidtich costume from Harry Potter. This should be a great night. Make plans to arrive early.

Terry Strickland , Tuesday morning at Forstalls

2010-12-06T19:27:00.000-08:00

We will meet this Tuesday before Thanksgiving

2010-11-18T05:36:00.001-08:00

Our model Victor was athletic and held some very interesting poses for us last Tuesday night.

We had a great group, Ira was back and we had a lively group. See you next Tuesday.

Clearing Out the Studio Sale

2010-11-11T07:47:00.000-08:00

TimesEight Artist Erin Hardin and friend Mary Liz Ingram are selling works of art out of their studio this Saturday, Nov. 13th from
2-5 pm.

The address is 208 Montgomery Lane.

There will be , and pastel works plus snacks!

Justine Rynearson's oil study, model Amy Leigh Strickland

2010-11-09T13:27:00.000-08:00

Charcoal on paper

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Charles drawing of Rennaisance Amy

2010-11-09T12:23:00.000-08:00

Join us tonight, November 9th for life drawing, 7-9 pm

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Renaissance costume with Amy this Tues, Nov. 2nd.

2010-11-01T13:36:00.000-07:00

Amy, Terry's daughter in law will be with us this Tuesday night again for costume night. Last month she had a great cat-like costume as Harlequin girl.

Great group last night

2010-09-29T10:04:00.000-07:00

We had a great time with our model, Anders.

Next week will be the first week of the month and we will again
have Terry Stricklands, daughter in law. She did a great harlequin
cat last month and we know she will have a super outfit for this October.
Don't miss!

Check out Gordon Wetmore's workshop. Even if you can't go for the
whole 3 days you might check out the morning demonstrations for $65.

The venue for these workshops is fantastic roomy and very professional. I
have taken a couple and was very satisfied.

2010-09-29T10:03:00.000-07:00

Tuesday September 14, 2010

2010-09-11T18:34:00.000-07:00

I have been in Cancun and have missed seeing my friends at X's 8. Looking forward to working with pastels painting the live model.

No drawing tonight, Be back first Tues. in September

2010-08-31T16:36:00.001-07:00

Brian Sparks First Attempt at Sculpture in 13 years!

2010-08-31T16:32:00.000-07:00

We are out for the month of August. See you in Sept.

2010-08-23T19:08:00.001-07:00

No figure drawing in August

2010-08-03T06:28:00.000-07:00

Times eight will be taking a break for the month of August. Please let me know if you have ideas for our group.

I have a large kimono and my green loveseat would make a great setting for a month long pose.

Hope to be at x'8 tomorrow. We will turn the air for you.

2010-06-21T18:55:00.000-07:00

So, after 10 days in Springfield, MO! With my new grand daughter, I am home. We had storm damage in Inverness and so things are settling in. Looking forward to drawing.

Check out Terry Strikland Art on her blog and consider taking her classes.

2010-05-22T10:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.terrystricklandart.blogspot.com/

Terry's Blog is very exciting. Check out her high resolution photos you can download. How generous. View her work at terrystricklandart.com.

Terry is beginning a class in classical portraiture at forstall Art Center, where we gather for Times Eight. It is from 9:30 to 12:30. Check out details or email terry or call: 205-664-5331.

Ira Chaffin, Founder of Times Eight

2010-05-17T20:22:00.000-07:00

Ira Chaffin , sculpture artist has brought in one of this carosel

horses for Kelsy's pose this month. He has a carving school in Five Points in Birmingham. The school is

taking new studio applicants. Check out his website.

http://www.myamericanlifestyle.net/Home-Page-bu/Ira_Chaffin_-_Clay_Modeler.html

Brian Sparks, conte on paper

2010-05-17T20:12:00.001-07:00

Wes Carter, charcoal on paper

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Kelsey on Ira Carosel house, pastel

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May 18th We continue with our 3rd pose with Kelsy

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Victor , will be modeling this Tuesday night, April 20th.

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Ira Chaffin, group leader for TimesEight

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Kelsey by Justine Rynearson

2010-04-19T20:10:00.000-07:00

Free Tutorials on Drawing

2010-03-31T06:36:00.000-07:00

This is a great site to get free tutorials on drawing. Enjoy!

http://www.fivepencilmethod.com/howtodraw/

Last Tuesday in March

2010-03-29T17:56:00.000-07:00

It is my guess that we are having a male model tonight.

Missed you all last week.

2010-03-18T10:51:00.000-07:00

Kelsey is modeling tonight. Come early we are filling up.

2010-03-16T11:09:00.001-07:00

T. Scott Carlisle www.t-photographic.com

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This is our model for costume night. Costume night is the first Tuesday of each month. This month if you pay for the whole month, $20, you actually get 5 nights. That is a savings of $15 over the drop in rate of $7 per night.

Jeri Carter Oil of Kelsey

2010-03-02T12:37:00.000-08:00

Brian Sparks?

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Tonights Model, March 2nd

2010-03-02T12:27:00.000-08:00

This sketch was done by Jeanne Robertson, long time portrait artist with x's 8. She creates this soft pastel on velour paper.

Two more nights in April and the Kelsey will be with us for the entire month of May.

2010-03-02T12:22:00.000-08:00

Times Eight Tonight Feb. 23

2010-02-23T13:44:00.000-08:00

We have a male model, Eric tonight. Hope to see you there.
Home from CT and ready to enjoy sketching with the group.

Thanks for the follow Robert and others

2010-02-10T11:55:00.000-08:00

I am snowed in with my grandchild in CT. It keeps coming down. Later I wll brave the road with son in laws road runner and his most precious cargo, Ella. They have been in the city.

Miss ya'll.

Our talented Jeri

2010-02-03T19:30:00.000-08:00

Jeri Carter, oil on board

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Brian Sparks, conte on paper

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Brian Sparks, Kelsey

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Ira Chaffin sculpture given to Kelsey for her 21st

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Our lovely Kelsey 21 last night

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Oil portrait of Kelsey by Jeri Carter

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Jeri Carter joined us last night

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Tonight, January 19th same pose until the end of the month

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Our beautiful model, Kelsey will be with us for two more sessions. She will continue to keep the same pose until the end of January. Get there early. Some angles have already been claimed but there are spots available.

See you tonight.

Jessica, Brian Sparks, conte on toned paper

2010-01-19T09:14:00.000-08:00

Kelsey will be with us again tonight.

2010-01-19T09:12:00.000-08:00

January 12, 2010

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Join us this week for our Life drawing. We continue for the 2nd Tuesday of January. Model starts at 7 pm. We have one session of 2 to 5 minute poses amd then we choose a pose. We have that pose for 20 minutes on and 10 off until 9pm.

Hope to see you there. Welcome.

Tuesday, December 15th is the last meeting for the month.

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Today hear Ira Chaffin on Tapestry, NPR

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Hear our leader, Ira Chaffin, owner of a Sculpture school in 5 Points, Birmingham, Alabama on National Public Radio today. On the first Thursday at 3pm on Tapestry, NPR interviews distinguished people in the community.

Let us know if you heard this interview and what you think.

Costume Night, first Tuesday of the month.

2009-12-01T05:20:00.000-08:00

One of our long time friends of X's Eight, Catherine Cabaniss, is having a show with her fellow artists this Friday, December 4th.

The Place is 21st Street Studios

The time is 4:30 to 9 pm.

The address is 21st Street Studios
111 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. So
Birmingham, Al 35233
You may see the gallery at it's scheduled times or call for an appointment 324-0405