The only sound in the studio at 1200 S St. Tuesday morning was the scratching of pencils and charcoal on paper as a small group of artists looked past their easels to study the live nude model on the stage. S12 Studios and Patris Studio Gallery is home to a thriving artist community with an emphasis on painting life, whether it be still life or live models, said owner Patris Miller, who goes solely by Patris. “I need to draw the figure to keep my skills up,” said professional artist Philippe Gandiol. “That is the most difficult part, and there are lots of live sessions here.” Gandiol said he has been going to the studio for about three years and calls it a special place. “There’s reall

At the corner of S and 12th Streets, a large green building is home to Patris Studio Gallery and her Capitol Art Center at S12 along with The Bold Mark Gallery. Artists and art lovers from near and far visit the exhibitions, meet the artists, and observe artists in action as they paint or draw. During Second Saturday Artwalk, visitors can view life drawing and painting classes that incorporate classical traditions of the Renaissance masters. Working from live models, artists from beginning to advanced levels, can develop and refine their artistic skills with potential art buyers watching. Gallery owner Patris and Curator Gayle Rappaport-Weiland offer an invitation to see first-hand how