The Big Reveal

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Harley R

The third House of Harley art book is a mammoth collection of highlights from Harley’s visits to life drawing groups in London – including Betty Frankenstien’s Drawing Room, The Moon and Nude, Life Draw N4, Shoreditch Fashion Illustration Class and the Exotique Drawing Salon.

Featuring life drawing superstars Carla Tofano, Steve Ritter, Andrew Crayford and the Salacious Sirens, amongst over thirty models. Harley applies his raw and experimental approach to quick-fire drawings of mermaids, pole dancers, masked heroines, burlesque dancers, cowgirls and werewolves as well as many traditional nudes.

Published July 2021. 180 pages, colour, A5 paperback.

£14.99 + postage. Order now from our Etsy shop or (better for international customers) Lulu.
Also on sale at London’s Pushkin House bookshop.

Visit the House of Harley Shop for info about our previous books, Corrugated Catwalk and Feature Show, and other arty items.

Framed life drawings for sale

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Harley R

Two framed charcoal drawings from a 2013 session at Betty Frankenstien’s Drawing Room are available to buy for £100 + postage and packing each. Size 12.5 x 16.25 inches. Enquire here.

Life Drawing 2014 #1

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Harley R

The results of a long overdue return to Betty Frankenstien’s life drawing class at The Sparrowhawk pub, Crystal Palace…

Life Drawing 2013 #10

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Harley R

My final life drawing session of the year and my first visit to Betty Frankenstien’s other class at The Sparrowhawk pub, SE19 1RX, London. A mixture of 2 minute, 5 minute and 10 minute sketches…

Life Drawing 2013 #8

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Harley R

Back to the Drawing Room for this month’s catch up session…

Life Drawing 2013 #6

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Harley R

The results of my latest monthly life drawing session at Betty Frankenstien’s Drawing Room. Come along to The Cambria, SE5 9AR, tomorrow night (Friday 5th July) from 7pm for the opening of the Drawing Room’s summer exhibition, Get Your Best Bits Out!

Get Your Best Bits Out!

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Harley R

I’ve got some pictures in the Get Your Best Bits Out! summer exhibition which begins this Friday at The Cambria pub in South-East London and runs for approximately a month. It’s a showcase of life drawings from Betty Frankenstien’s excellent weekly Drawing Room classes.

Opening night drinks and art this Friday 5th July from 7pm. All welcome.

Get Your Best Bits Out, The Cambria, Kemerton Road, SE5 9AR (See map)
(near Denmark Hill and Loughborough Junction stations and 5 minutes bus ride from Brixton)