As part of my art practice, I joined artist Carmen Herrera in her figure drawing workshop in 2012. We worked quick poses, always trying to draw from our deepest perception, and drawing intelligence itself from the body in front of us.

Carmen is an incredible teacher. Her preparation as an Aikido master has permeated her art practice, integrating movement and direction in every stroke and line she drew.

Among other things, Carmen taught the importance of understanding the fundamentals of body anatomy in order to play around with it.