Daisy the Border Collie: From Farm to Art Class

0:00On March 7th, a six-year-old border collie named Daisy has traded farm life for the spotlight in Nottingham's dog life drawing classes. Mentor heard sheep. She just wasn't cut out for it. So now she poses calmly while artists sketch her and other pups. Her owner, Fiona Morris, rescued Daisy from a farm where she showed no interest in the work. The classes, which kicked off two years ago, are hosted by artist Alex Barker at a spot called Blend in Sniton Market. Dog lovers flock to these sessions for a fun way to socialize without hitting the bars. It's way less nerve-racking than drawing humans since everyone is used to seeing dogs up close, and the vibe stays relaxed no matter what. Each event features two or three friendly dogs who get along well with people and each other. Artists start with quick guided sketches on form and structure, then wrap up with free drawing time where pups might shift around a bit. Doctors like 25-year-old Megan Camp bring stars such as her 9-year-old Havanese Polly,

1:00who thrives on the attention. With no judgement on the artwork, folks leave happy, often returning for more of this wholesome creative outlet.