Arts Alliance of Stratford

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Arts Alliance of Stratford is a collective of artists, writers, musicians & other creatives in the Stratford, Connecticut area in the USA. Use our Linktree to make art with us: linktr.ee/artsallianceofstratford

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Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· 20d

Meet artist illustrator and author Nan McConkey for the August Monthly Artist Spotlight. Saturday, August 1 1:00 to 3:00 PM EDT At Obodo Serendipity Books 3588 Main Street Stratford, Connecticut Free. Light refreshments served. #artistspotlight #bookstore #fantasyart #blueskyart #stratfordct

A woman holds up a small program booklet. On the cover is an illustration of a mermaid building a sand castle while sitting on a sea turtle. Beside the woman, a framed picture displays the same scene as on the cover of the program booklet.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· 21d

Four artists interpreted @ludmedinaartola.bsky.social's seated long pose. 1. Bette Barnes, #pasteldrawing 2. Claire Zoghb, ink and pastel 3. Jeremy Markey, #digitalart 4. Martha Leversuch, #watercolor #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #penandink #blueskyart #art

A nude female model kneels on a sofa, while leaning against the sofa's back. Her right hand holds her right ankle, and her left hand is behind her head.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· 22d

Join us at our August 4 art challenge and artist networking event at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT. The theme is "Reflection." Attend in person or on Zoom. Free when you register via the Linktree in our profile. #artchallenge #reflect #light #refraction #blueskyart #art #statfordct

A window spattered with raindrops diffuses the light from car headlights and and traffic lights at night.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· 24d

The next Long pose figure study on Zoom will feature @ludmedinaartola.bsky.social. Wednesday, July 22 5:45 – 9:00 PM EDT 2:45 – 6:00 PM PDT Cost (USD): Alliance members: $8 Non-members: $13 Register & pay: bit.ly/long-pose-figure-study. Art by Monica Munster. #figuredrawing #blueskyart #art

A nude female model lies on her left side with her head resting on a folded blanket. Her left forearm is under the blanket where her head rests. Her right hand is on the floor, beside the blanket. Both of her knees are drawn up and bent. Her right ankle rests on top of her left ankle.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· 27d

Two artists interpreted Sami's 10-minute poses. 1. Juliet Jones, watercolor 2. Martha Leversuch, ink wash #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #watercolor #inkdrawing #blueskyart #art

Two views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on the floor and rests her head on her hands, on the seat of a low stool. In the second view, she sits on the floor, and leans on a large cushion to her left. Her arm rests on the cushion's top.

Three views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on the floor and rests her head on her hands, on the seat of a low stool. In the second view, she lies on her back with both feet resting on a low stool. Her right hand is by her face, and her left hand is behind her head. In the third view, she sits on the floor, and leans on a large cushion to her left. Her arm rests on the cushion's top.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· 28d

Four artists interpreted Sami's reclining pose (last-minute change when Abi got sick). 1. Yu Tokura, charcoal and pastel 2. Dio Hu, pastel 3. @hannonart.bsky.social, #procreate 4. Bette Barnes, charcoal #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #charcoaldrawing #pasteldrawing #procreate #blueskyart #art

A nude female model lies on her stomach with her elbows propping up her upper torso. Her left hand supports her head, and both feet are raised.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jul 11

Figure Drawing Via Zoom, Wednesday, July 15. Model: Abi 5:45–9:00 PM EDT 2:45–6:00 PM PDT 6:45–10:00 PM ART Cost (USD): Alliance members: $8 Non-members: $13 Register & pay: bit.ly/zoom-figure-drawing Drawing: Carl Newman. #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #blueskyart #art

A nude female model lies on her right side, leaning on her right elbow. Her left knee is drawn up, and her left hand is behind her head.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jul 9

Mike Pringleton interpreted Raven's long pose, and added some fantasy elements. #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #pencildrawing #fantasyart #octopus #blueskyart #art

A nude female model lies on her left side on a divan. Her right leg rests on a circular stool next to the divan, and her left foot is on the floor. Her head and right hand rest on a pillow, and her left arm reaches past her head to the head of the divan. An octopus is under the divan, and enchanted trees can bee seen though a circular portal behind the model.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jul 9

Four artists interpreted Raven's reclining long pose. 1. Bette Barnes, pastel 2. Clay Jalbert, charcoal 3. Gregory Payne, charcoal 4. Kim Casey, charcoal #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #pasteldrawing #charcoaldrawing #blueskyart #art

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jul 8

Two artists interpreted July's challenge theme: "Pets." 1. Ava Piccolo: Lizzy-Doo, Sharpie marker and colored pencil 2. @hannonart.bsky.social, Big Stretch, digital painting (Krita) #artchallenge #markers #coloredpencil #krita #diitalart #dogs #cats #blueskyart #art #stratfordct

A cartoon great Dane, fashioned after Scooby-Doo, places its paw in its chest

A cat lies upside down on a cushion next to a window, and stretches.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jul 8

Four artists interpreted July's theme: "Pets." 1. Tye Sterling: Rainbow Cat, quilling (paper sculpture) 2. Marie Dallas: My Work Here Is Done, acrylic 3. Donna Brien: Black & White Terrier, acrylic 4. Theresa Manus-Piccolo: Mock Book Cover, photography #artchallenge #quilling #acrylic #blueskyart

A cat sits and grooms on a dining table covered with a tablecloth. Behind the cat, wine spills out of an overturned bottle, onto the tablecloth, and down to the floor.

A long haired small terrier sits and looks back at the viewer.

A dog reaches to bite a donut being offered to it.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jul 4

The next Long pose figure study on Zoom will feature Raven. Wednesday, July 8 5:45 – 9:00 PM EDT 2:45 – 6:00 PM PDT Cost (USD): Alliance members: $8 Non-members: $13 Register & pay: bit.ly/long-pose-figure-study. #charcoaldrawing by Zachary Manning #figuredrawing #drawing #blueskyart #art

A nude female model sits in a chair next to a small table. She places her head and hands on a pillow on the table top.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jul 2

Nan McConkey Altieri interpreted Professor M's seated pose, with her colored pencil drawing, at our bonus, in-person, burlesque-themed figure drawing session on June 30, 2026. At Obodo Serendipity Books in #stratfordct. #figuredrawing #drawing #burlesque #coloredpencil #bookstore #blueskyart #art

A male burlesque performer, wearing a crown, round-rimmed glasses and a corset, sits sideways in a wing-back armchair. The back of his knee rests on one of the chair's arms. His fingertips meet above his chest, as if he is thinking.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jul 2

Four artists interpreted Professor M's seated pose at Obodo Serendipity Books in Stratford, Connecticut. 1. @asketchbook91.bsky.social, Ink and crayon 2. Christian Perez, colored pencil 3. Jedidiah Walker, Procreate 4. JeriAnn Geller, colored pencil #figuredrawing #blueskyart #stratfordct #art

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jul 2

Four artists interpreted poses by @tinamodeloviva.bsky.social. 1. Yu Tokura, charcoal and pastel 2. Steven Bové, acrylic 3. Mike Pringleton, pencil 4. Dawn Smith, charcoal and pastel #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #charcoaldrawing #pasteldrawing #acrylicpainting #pencildrawing #blueskyart

A nude female model squats with her right arm hanging down between her knees, and her hand next to her feet. She places her left hand on her face.

Four views a nude female model wearing thigh-high stockings. She is seen sitting reclining, and squatting.

A nude feamale model with elf ears and angel wings squats with her right arm hanging down between her knees, and her hand next to her feet. She places her left hand on her face.

A nude female model sits on a sofa, next to a small table. Her left elbow is on the corner of the table, and her chin rests on her hand. Her right hand touches her left elbow.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 27

Figure Drawing Via Zoom, Wednesday, July 1. Model: @tinamodeloviva.bsky.social 5:45–9:00 PM EDT 2:45–6:00 PM PDT 6:45–10:00 PM ART Cost (USD): Alliance members: $8 Non-members: $13 Register & pay: bit.ly/zoom-figure-drawing Drawing: Arna Selznick #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #blueskyart #art

A nude female model is kneeling with her torso leaning forward so it is parallel with the floor. She leans on both elbows. Her left hand is on the floor, below her head, and her right hand supports her head.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 27

Join us for a bonus in-person figure drawing with our model, legendary burlesque performer, Professor M. Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 to 9:30 PM EDT At Obodo Serendipity Books in Stratford, Connecticut. More details, register & pay: bit.ly/costume-figure-drawing #figuredrawing #burlesque #blueskyart

A man with a beard wears glasses, a coat with a fur collar, and a crown. He is in front of a large letter "M."

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 27

Four artists interpreted Ruby's reclining pose. 1. Bette Barnes, colored pencil 2. David Bretter, ink and watercolor 3. Gregory Payne, pastel 4. Yu Tokura, pastel #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #pasteldrawing #penandink #watercolor #coloredpencil #blueskyart #art

A burlesque performer in a legless jumpsuit and a lies on her left side on a divan. She leans on her left elbow on the arm of the divan Her right upper arm is raised, next to her face, and her hand reaches back behind her head.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 24

Pen & ink and conte drawings of our model, @drtyshane.bsky.social by Judith de Graffenreid. #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #penandink #contecrayon #blueskyart #art #stratfordct

A male model wearing cargo shorts and a t-shirt lies on his left side, and rests his head in his left hand. His right knee is raised.

A male model wearing cargo shorts and a t-shirt sits in a folding chair and leans forward. His right elbow rests on his right knee and his hand touches his chin. His left hand is on his left knee.

A male model wearing cargo shorts, a t-shirt and a hoodie around his shoulders stands with his arms folded.

A male model wearing cargo shorts and a hoodie sits on a tall stool. His left left forearm rests on his left thigh. His right arm hangs down.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 21

Join us at our July 7 art challenge and artist networking event at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT. The challenge theme is "Pets." Attend in person or on Zoom. Free when you register via the Linktree in our profile. #artchallenge #pets #exotic #dogs #cats #blueskyart #art #statfordct

A tropical fish swims in a large fish tank. Coral covers the bottom of the tank.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 20

Amanda bought Debra D's cardinal design tote bag for her mom at Unity in the Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut. #totebag #cardinal ##festival #blueskyart #bridgeportct #art

A woman poses with the straps of a canvas tote bag over her shoulder.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 20

We love to see creativity happening. #makeart #festival #bridgeportct #pridemonth #blueskyart #art

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 20

Some sales we made today. A mermaid print by Nan McConkey, and a fine art bag by Marie Dallas. #festival #totebags #artprints #sellyourart #bridgeportpride #bridgeportct

A man holds a framed print in a festival tent.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 20

We are all set up at Unity in the Park. Member @asketchbook91.bsky.social is helping out. #festival #bridgeportct #blueskyart #art

A festival tent with framed artwork hanging on the lattice.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 20

The next burlesque-themed Long pose figure study on Zoom will feature Miss Ruby Pavlova. Wednesday, June 24 5:45 – 9:00 PM EDT 2:45 – 6:00 PM PDT Cost (USD): Alliance members: $8 Non-members: $13 Register & pay: bit.ly/long-pose-figure-study. #figuredrawing #burlesque #drawing #blueskyart #art

A female Burlesque performer holds her feathered fan in front of her body.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 20

In-Person Figure Drawing at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut. Model: TBD Tuesday, June 23, 2026, @ 6:20 – 8:50 PM EDT. More details: bit.ly/stfd-figure-drawing2 Drawing by Stanislaw Sawiczewski. #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art #stratfordct

A female nude model lies on her left side. Her torso swivels to her left so she can face the floor and lean on both elbows.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 19

A 20-minute charcoal drawing of @strakyhutch.bsky.social's reclining pose by Juliet Jones. #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #charcoaldrawing #blueskyart #art

A nude female model lies on her right side and rests her head on her left hand.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 18

Four artists interpreted @strakyhutch.bsky.social's reclining poses. 1. Adama Faal, charcoal and watercolor 2. Dawn Smith, pastel 3. Bette Barnes, charcoal 4. David Bretter, oil pastel #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #watercolor #charcoaldrawing #pasteldrawing #oilpastel #blueskyart #art

A nude female model lies on her back with her right knee raised. Her left ankle is on her right knee, and both hands are on her right thigh.

A nude female model lies on her back with her head on a pillow. Her right knee is raised, and her right forearm rests on the pillow, above her head.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 17

Three artists interpreted Danielle's reclining pose. 1. Judith de Graffenreid, charcoal 2. Christian Perez, colored pencil 3. @asketchbook91.bsky.social, wax crayons #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #charcoaldrawing #coloredpencil #crayons #blueskyart #art #stratfordct

A nude female model lies on her back with her right knee raised, and both hands on her stomach.

Two views of a nude female model. In the first view, she lies on her back with her right knee raised, and both hands on her stomach. In the second view, she sits on the floor and leans back on her left hand.

Arts Alliance of Stratford@artsallianceofstfd· Jun 17

We could use one or 2 volunteers to help with tent set-up and greeting the public throughout the day. We will arrive at Wheeler Park in #bridgeportct at 10:30 AM, with our official set-up time at 11:00 AM. Reply to this post or DM if interested. #festival #pridemonth #unity #blueskyart #art