Students and aspiring artists can hone their creative talents at Sketchy Sundays, an event hosted by Hillsdale’s art honorary Alpha Rho Tau — the next of which is Nov. 6.
The bi-monthly event, which runs until Dec. 11, provides a model for students to engage in figure-drawing and allows them cultivate their portrait abilities outside of class, according to Alpha Rho Tau president, junior Elsa Lagerquist.
“It’s fun to draw in a non-judgmental situation,” Lagerquist said. “It’s a casual, fun way to try something new if you’re not an artist, and a great way to develop skills if you are an artist.”
The event allows students to practice the skills they’ve learned in class in a casual setting, and focus on specific skills they don’t normally have time to work on, according to Lagerquist.
Professor of Art Bryan Springer said the event was started this year by a student who wanted more time drawing models. Alpha Rho Tau then began sponsoring the event and made it campus-wide.
“I’m thrilled that they are conducting these sessions,” Springer said. “It’s an excellent way to build camaraderie among artists and generate interest among non-artists.”
Junior and member of Alpha Rho Tau Patrick Lucas attended the Oct. 23 session and said it was a great place to get started for someone interested in art.
“The portraits would probably turn out better with faculty advice, but it’s nice to be able to go and just do your own thing without help or critique,” Lucas said.