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To Thine Own Self Be True (I Mean, Nude)

What another drizzly evening with chaotic train rides. I took off from work earlier than usual, having completed chunks of work that required urgent clearance. Why the early exit, you ask? To return to the little library with old books and yellow lighting, where I attended a life drawing session as an artist some five months ago, only for a different mission this time. My first experiential drawing session was a unique discourse of art, nudity and body appreciation. It had me pondering while I sketched figure outlines of our model- how did they feel without garments in front of a local crowd of art-loving community? Curious, and more adventurous I certainly was, I decided I would uncover that satin of mystery myself. What could a better way to learn be than a practical, personal experience? So, there I was, adding a tick to my adventure bucket list by signing up to be a life model. Artwork by @yongyoonkit (Instagram) Nervous I was to walk through the doors, knowing the agenda was to st...