Hmmm. No towel, no blanket, no other coverings as others suggested yesterday. Jack is completely in the “buff.”
Now the next question is: Will Jack acknowledge Luann’s presence in the class room and will he walk over to her to “admire” her “work” before suddenly remembering that he’s not dressed?
Figured it would be Jack. Although there may be muscles he would never look like the guy on the GICO commercial with the painting class. However, that guy did have a sheet draped over him somewhat.
The first two panels are actually good. Panel #1 – the body line of Jack just visible past the silhouette of the chair shows conclusively that Jack is completely naked. Panel #2 – The drawing of Jack, except for the cartoony face consistent with this strip, is actually quite good. You also see some of Jack’s character: he likes his body and likes showing it off. And the first two panels are fit for a family newspaper. Kudos, Evans.
The whole thing is wasted by Panel #3. Luann is acting like some . . . I don’t know what. Seriously, you can’t say she is acting like an 11 year old. Most 11 year olds are pretty damn interested in nudity, and when given permission to look, as in this art class, they absolutely will look. You can’t say that Luann is acting like an Amish person; Amish girls grow up diapering male and female babies, and watching hugely endowed farm animals mate. You can’t say Luann is “Victorian” — Victorian girls who went to Art School saw and studied classical statuary with everything hanging out.
Luann’s utterly immature attitude and demeanor is insulting to the class, and to the model (I mean, how would you like it if someone found the sight of you so disturbing they would have to look away?). She would be given an “F” and be asked to leave both the classroom and the class — to laughter and sneering. .
For some reason, Luann seems to have a problem with nudity. This goes way beyond being immature. I am still disapointed that the model had to be someone she knew; I was hoping that if the model was a total stranger, that she would be able to conquer her internal demons (whatever the cause of them) and concentrate on sketching. If she is serious about art, maybe she needs a counselor (NOT Bernice…)
So… the big question… Is Lu’s discomfort just “general” or specifically related to “Jack,” as she has “feelings” for him???? Things that make you go “Hmmmmmmmmm……”
I remember back in college taking a drawing class and doing the quick study pose thing. This went on for days and days. Then one day (and I was sick that day) the instructor brings a model in. She comes out in a robe and does the poses and then drops the robe. Well some of the students dropped jaws, pens, pencils,…. you name it. I heard about it but was “lucky I guess” because it was repeat day … same gal. Then turn about became fair play and he brought a male model… wasn’t as much “fun”. Not that there was any but the instructor asked at the end… do you prefer the male or female model…. and the class was pretty much split in 2 as far as male female students. By more than a 2/3rd majority was chose the girl….
Why are the writers keeping Luann in a state of perpetual immaturity and emotional repression? No normal young woman her age would have any problem confronting a male nude figure. She needs to either grow up or get help.
I don’t know about gals. So I don’t know how Luann will handle it, but it would be difficult for me to meet a girl in a social context if I had seen her naked in an art class. Of course I do not have the “artistic temperament” that artist students are supposed to have.
As with the 2010 Gunther incident discussed yesterday, the real G&K take on this whole arc is yet to come. It will be in the form of her introspective thoughts How would Jack react if I posed nude? and/or her interaction with Jack, Tara and Nil.
RELAX people. I doubt very seriously that We’re looking Luann’s future husband. Heck, I doubt we’re even looking at Luann’s next steady boyfriend (Although it would be GREAT if we were)
Nah. Luann next steady, “serious” relationship will be some handsome, vapid, Guy, that only has eyes for Luann, but is hung up on his career. Oh wait. THAT’S been done. ;)
In the (in)famous Quill breakup of Feb. 2016 Luann stated she was going to (paraphrasing) “start to really live my own life.” Perhaps Tara was created to move Luann along. Because, so far, only Gunther, Tiffany and Bernice have seen any heavy he-she action.
Well if she wants Ana tusk career in art she’d better get over this! However I can totally understand her deep discomfort at the model being Jack whom she has dated and had fun with. I’m sure she thinks Jack is attractive in a sweet, goofy jock sort of way. Personally I like Jack much better than Quill. He seems real and down to earth. I thin Jack has real boyfriend potential for Luanne.
All the life drawing classes I had a 2 different schools NEVER had a student as the model, they were hired models. Of all sizes, shapes, ages.
I don’t see how any school would allow students to pose naked for other students. It crosses a line that I’m finding hard to describe this early in the morning. :-)
How comfortable would any of us feel if our nude model was a co-worker or neighbor that we saw (clothed) regularly? I think that’s the real reason Luann has her head down. More to do with WHO is nude than the nudity.
Ah MALENESS in all it’s glory!!! Okay “good girl” confront it and grow, or hide from it and be forever juvenile. Come on Luann!! And it’s so damn funny. Jack is such a vain (but really a good guy) ham, with muscles, hair, and a superman lock of hair hanging down. Hmmm Lu?
It occurs to me that Luann is not just looking away out of her own embarrassment here; she’s actually hiding (from Jack’s sight) behind her canvas. She can’t look at Jack, whether she might want to, or not, because then he could see her face too, and that’s what she doesn’t want.
Are the students supposed to sketch something in 15 seconds? What could they possibly draw in such a short time? I’ve never taken an art class in college so I have no idea how they work.
With all the comments about Luann’s slight prudery, let’s think about a culture that can’t show a man’s behind. This would be no biggie in most of Europe.
As Mordock said: RELAX! This is just the first part of the class – it may even be the first pose. Let’s give Luann a chance here, and see how this plays out…
With Luann already hesitant about sketching a nude form of any sort, and with her so obviously flustered at the thought of that nude form being Jack…. I have to say that I am feeling good about Luann’s sticking with doing it. Even though she is shrinking back some and is diverting her gaze to her phone….. she has not ran from the room , but instead she is working through it as well as she can at the moment .
So, to me, this feels like growth on Luann’s part!!!!!
Additional comments:
1) I like Jack’s “poses”. He seems to be having a good time with all the attention he is receiving.
2) I like in the first panel how Greg has drawn Jack in silhouette. Very nice, creative style.
3) I like Zebo’s instructions and manner today. I also think a 15 second “quick sketch” is an interesting concept… forces the students to edit quickly on-the-fly.
Thinking about the phone’s presence, I understand the comments better than I did. As has been noted, it is ridiculous of her to be so unnerved by a friend’s nudity that she has to count the seconds until the end.
It’s also a very sad commentary on millennials. Luann looks pathetic for being, if only by habit, unwilling and/or unable to USE HER HEAD to count off seconds.
I don’t understand Luann. When she saw Gunther in full month, she had a big smile on her face. She and Gunther are still friends and had seen each other many times after the incident without any problems. So why can’t she just look at another male friend, Jack, in a buff. She should be smiling and enjoy sketching Jack.
I believe (as Annie said) Luann doesn’t want Jack to see her. Just like she tried to stop Tara from gesturing (to Nil and Jack) in the cafeteria. Jack is always coming on to her and she’s not interested. She’s ducking behind the easel. My hope is that Zebo asks Jack to pose facing away rom the class. Maybe then Luann will do a quick sketch.
Knowing how this teacher thinks TOTALLY outside the box, he’ll probably call attention to Luann’s squiggles and swirls and say “…now here’s someone who’s CAPTURED the energy and excitement ….” (etc, etc). Thereby calling attenion to Luann and making her MORE embarassed. LOL.
Unfortunately the kind of sketching required in this class takes maturity and discipline; Luann just isn’t there yet. Nil sought permission for her to come into the class based on her talent and (sadly) she’s being a flake and squandering the opportunity. I hope Zebo walks over and tells her to either do the work, take it seriously, or leave.
I admit I’m thinking only of this story, but I find it interesting that Zebo’s diction is much less pretentious than his clothing. I always assumed his wardrobe was part of the Evanses’ mockery of the pomposity of artistes.
Vilyehm over 6 years ago
Zebo will praise Luann for her abstract art.
Namrepus over 6 years ago
I’ll take “Things I wish I’d never gotten involved in” for $500, Alex.
Templo S.U.D. over 6 years ago
Jack, please, for the sake of Luann, put some boxers on!
Cheapskate0 over 6 years ago
Whoever called it – furniture appropriately placed (to avoid inappropriate exposure)!
31768 over 6 years ago
Good job Luann, looks just like Jack. Zebo will give you a BIG "F’. and no hard feelings from Jack, I hope.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 6 years ago
Zebo might be thinking of capturing him after class.
AnyFace over 6 years ago
“The ’Password’ is …”
… ‘Uncomfortable.’” ✨Mordock999 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Hmmm. No towel, no blanket, no other coverings as others suggested yesterday. Jack is completely in the “buff.”
Now the next question is: Will Jack acknowledge Luann’s presence in the class room and will he walk over to her to “admire” her “work” before suddenly remembering that he’s not dressed?
capricorn9th over 6 years ago
Well. Luann’s doodle kinda look like Jack’s hair. It’s a passable art.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 6 years ago
Not that this means much, but the little curl on his forehead changes direction along with the pose.
Vilyehm over 6 years ago
Now turn your cubisim and cough.
howtheduck over 6 years ago
Look at that lack of body hair. Someone has been manscaping.
kenhense over 6 years ago
Well at least Zebo is having a good time.
kenhense over 6 years ago
I still think that most art classes would get their models from elsewhere. Somehow “Professionalism” is at stake.
hersheyjgm over 6 years ago
Figured it would be Jack. Although there may be muscles he would never look like the guy on the GICO commercial with the painting class. However, that guy did have a sheet draped over him somewhat.
Joe1962 over 6 years ago
Luann you embarrassed much.
Peppermeow over 6 years ago
If you avoid something because you are afraid of it, you give power to that thing and take power away from yourself.
Look up, Luann. I believe in you.
thestig747 over 6 years ago
Chest hair art? I mean, we know that elbow art is acceptable!
Argythree over 6 years ago
Is Luann actually using something on her smartphone as the ‘model’ for her art, instead of looking at Jack?
Hairhead over 6 years ago
The first two panels are actually good. Panel #1 – the body line of Jack just visible past the silhouette of the chair shows conclusively that Jack is completely naked. Panel #2 – The drawing of Jack, except for the cartoony face consistent with this strip, is actually quite good. You also see some of Jack’s character: he likes his body and likes showing it off. And the first two panels are fit for a family newspaper. Kudos, Evans.
The whole thing is wasted by Panel #3. Luann is acting like some . . . I don’t know what. Seriously, you can’t say she is acting like an 11 year old. Most 11 year olds are pretty damn interested in nudity, and when given permission to look, as in this art class, they absolutely will look. You can’t say that Luann is acting like an Amish person; Amish girls grow up diapering male and female babies, and watching hugely endowed farm animals mate. You can’t say Luann is “Victorian” — Victorian girls who went to Art School saw and studied classical statuary with everything hanging out.
Luann’s utterly immature attitude and demeanor is insulting to the class, and to the model (I mean, how would you like it if someone found the sight of you so disturbing they would have to look away?). She would be given an “F” and be asked to leave both the classroom and the class — to laughter and sneering. .
Rosette over 6 years ago
She’s drawing him. Just a certain part of him.
Argythree over 6 years ago
For some reason, Luann seems to have a problem with nudity. This goes way beyond being immature. I am still disapointed that the model had to be someone she knew; I was hoping that if the model was a total stranger, that she would be able to conquer her internal demons (whatever the cause of them) and concentrate on sketching. If she is serious about art, maybe she needs a counselor (NOT Bernice…)
notbornyesterday over 6 years ago
well let’s see jack could be wearing a fig leaf; guess we’ll never know.
someguy3 over 6 years ago
Say what you will about Luann’s comfort level, but Jack sure seems to be having a helluva good time.
One thing for all the Luann bashers – I’d guess it’s pretty different (easier?) sketching a nude stranger than someone that you have (only) dated…
The Joke Explainer Premium Member over 6 years ago
Clearly Luann hasn’t spend much time on the Internet
ianm over 6 years ago
Is that a camera phone she’s holding? Has she taken some sly photos for future perusal? Will she post them to Tara…. Bernice…. Tiffany….?
Lyons Group, Inc. over 6 years ago
Panel 2: Whoa, just a few inches lower and the censor bar would have to be used.
chris_weaver over 6 years ago
Looks like Luann’s learning how to suffer for her art.
TORAD_07 over 6 years ago
So… the big question… Is Lu’s discomfort just “general” or specifically related to “Jack,” as she has “feelings” for him???? Things that make you go “Hmmmmmmmmm……”
kraftjeff over 6 years ago
I remember back in college taking a drawing class and doing the quick study pose thing. This went on for days and days. Then one day (and I was sick that day) the instructor brings a model in. She comes out in a robe and does the poses and then drops the robe. Well some of the students dropped jaws, pens, pencils,…. you name it. I heard about it but was “lucky I guess” because it was repeat day … same gal. Then turn about became fair play and he brought a male model… wasn’t as much “fun”. Not that there was any but the instructor asked at the end… do you prefer the male or female model…. and the class was pretty much split in 2 as far as male female students. By more than a 2/3rd majority was chose the girl….
mjb515 over 6 years ago
All this could be yours…
sueb1863 over 6 years ago
Why are the writers keeping Luann in a state of perpetual immaturity and emotional repression? No normal young woman her age would have any problem confronting a male nude figure. She needs to either grow up or get help.
Aqsnt over 6 years ago
The lighting may be correct for an artist but for a photographer Jack is way underexposed.
Aqsnt over 6 years ago
What happens when Luann reaches 0? Does she “Duck and Cover”?
thestig747 over 6 years ago
Now we know why Jack wasnt around when Nil brought Luann to class!
Aqsnt over 6 years ago
And what will Jack do when he notices Luann? Stay tuned for our next exciting episode “Embarrassed or Emboldened”
Tyge over 6 years ago
I don’t know about gals. So I don’t know how Luann will handle it, but it would be difficult for me to meet a girl in a social context if I had seen her naked in an art class. Of course I do not have the “artistic temperament” that artist students are supposed to have.
Tyge over 6 years ago
As with the 2010 Gunther incident discussed yesterday, the real G&K take on this whole arc is yet to come. It will be in the form of her introspective thoughts How would Jack react if I posed nude? and/or her interaction with Jack, Tara and Nil.
WilliamVollmer over 6 years ago
Me thinks Luann was hoping for woman to be her first nude model. I’m surprised her face is beet red.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 6 years ago
RELAX people. I doubt very seriously that We’re looking Luann’s future husband. Heck, I doubt we’re even looking at Luann’s next steady boyfriend (Although it would be GREAT if we were)
Nah. Luann next steady, “serious” relationship will be some handsome, vapid, Guy, that only has eyes for Luann, but is hung up on his career. Oh wait. THAT’S been done. ;)
Tyge over 6 years ago
In the (in)famous Quill breakup of Feb. 2016 Luann stated she was going to (paraphrasing) “start to really live my own life.” Perhaps Tara was created to move Luann along. Because, so far, only Gunther, Tiffany and Bernice have seen any heavy he-she action.
eladee AKA Wally over 6 years ago
Well if she wants Ana tusk career in art she’d better get over this! However I can totally understand her deep discomfort at the model being Jack whom she has dated and had fun with. I’m sure she thinks Jack is attractive in a sweet, goofy jock sort of way. Personally I like Jack much better than Quill. He seems real and down to earth. I thin Jack has real boyfriend potential for Luanne.
eladee AKA Wally over 6 years ago
Spell checker went nuts on me. Should have been a serious career in art! My apologies.
artheaded1 over 6 years ago
All the life drawing classes I had a 2 different schools NEVER had a student as the model, they were hired models. Of all sizes, shapes, ages.
I don’t see how any school would allow students to pose naked for other students. It crosses a line that I’m finding hard to describe this early in the morning. :-)
How comfortable would any of us feel if our nude model was a co-worker or neighbor that we saw (clothed) regularly? I think that’s the real reason Luann has her head down. More to do with WHO is nude than the nudity.
Vangoghdog01 over 6 years ago
If you got it, flaunt it! – Diamond Jim Brady
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 6 years ago
I like Jack.
luann1212 over 6 years ago
Ah MALENESS in all it’s glory!!! Okay “good girl” confront it and grow, or hide from it and be forever juvenile. Come on Luann!! And it’s so damn funny. Jack is such a vain (but really a good guy) ham, with muscles, hair, and a superman lock of hair hanging down. Hmmm Lu?
Mopman over 6 years ago
Oh geez, originally I thought it was a different model in P1, due to the different skin color, lol.
Annie K. over 6 years ago
It occurs to me that Luann is not just looking away out of her own embarrassment here; she’s actually hiding (from Jack’s sight) behind her canvas. She can’t look at Jack, whether she might want to, or not, because then he could see her face too, and that’s what she doesn’t want.
Schrodinger's Dog over 6 years ago
Jack’s certainly enjoying the moment, really getting into it.
locake over 6 years ago
Are the students supposed to sketch something in 15 seconds? What could they possibly draw in such a short time? I’ve never taken an art class in college so I have no idea how they work.
David Rickard Premium Member over 6 years ago
There’s a naked man in the comic strip! WON’T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN!
Seriously: wonder how many papers refused to publish today’s strip…
WilliamBrianPierson over 6 years ago
For all Luann’s preoccupation with guys and romance and such, she’s really a bit of a prude!
Luanaphile over 6 years ago
With all the comments about Luann’s slight prudery, let’s think about a culture that can’t show a man’s behind. This would be no biggie in most of Europe.
SactoSylvia over 6 years ago
As Mordock said: RELAX! This is just the first part of the class – it may even be the first pose. Let’s give Luann a chance here, and see how this plays out…
kenhense over 6 years ago
Jack appears to think he’s totally wonderful. A Neanderthal that thinks he’s god’s gift to women doesn’t seem like the right guy for Luann.
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr over 6 years ago
Luann’’s looking up “average penis size” on Google.
She was misinformed by her encounter with Gunther.
http://www.gocomics.com/luann/2010/06/24
Joe1962 over 6 years ago
Luann, Jack is not the first man you saw shirtless so stop being shy it’s unbecoming of you.
rob over 6 years ago
If Nil just did Tara’s elbow then Luann can just do his chest hair. Second thing is if this wasn’t Jack would she look?
PJCreatrix over 6 years ago
That’s a…. brave pose for figure studies….
Pipe Tobacco over 6 years ago
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With Luann already hesitant about sketching a nude form of any sort, and with her so obviously flustered at the thought of that nude form being Jack…. I have to say that I am feeling good about Luann’s sticking with doing it. Even though she is shrinking back some and is diverting her gaze to her phone….. she has not ran from the room , but instead she is working through it as well as she can at the moment .
So, to me, this feels like growth on Luann’s part!!!!!
Additional comments:
1) I like Jack’s “poses”. He seems to be having a good time with all the attention he is receiving.
2) I like in the first panel how Greg has drawn Jack in silhouette. Very nice, creative style.
3) I like Zebo’s instructions and manner today. I also think a 15 second “quick sketch” is an interesting concept… forces the students to edit quickly on-the-fly.
Glen.A.Zerbi over 6 years ago
LMAO! Ruined by Gunther-junk! :P
ViscountNik over 6 years ago
Dude’s confident, ya got to give him that…
RWY over 6 years ago
Thinking about the phone’s presence, I understand the comments better than I did. As has been noted, it is ridiculous of her to be so unnerved by a friend’s nudity that she has to count the seconds until the end.
It’s also a very sad commentary on millennials. Luann looks pathetic for being, if only by habit, unwilling and/or unable to USE HER HEAD to count off seconds.
ianm over 6 years ago
Hi Tiffany, Luann here. I’ve just seen a bit of Jack that you haven’t. But I drew it for you so you wouldn’t miss out…..
PrincessJade over 6 years ago
I don’t understand Luann. When she saw Gunther in full month, she had a big smile on her face. She and Gunther are still friends and had seen each other many times after the incident without any problems. So why can’t she just look at another male friend, Jack, in a buff. She should be smiling and enjoy sketching Jack.
RSH over 6 years ago
I believe (as Annie said) Luann doesn’t want Jack to see her. Just like she tried to stop Tara from gesturing (to Nil and Jack) in the cafeteria. Jack is always coming on to her and she’s not interested. She’s ducking behind the easel. My hope is that Zebo asks Jack to pose facing away rom the class. Maybe then Luann will do a quick sketch.
Sisyphos over 6 years ago
That thar gal tain’t normal!
A normal, red-blooded gal would for sure be looking keenly!
kenhense over 6 years ago
This has been a good arc so far – inspiring lots of responses. Sure a lot of different points of view out there.
ElaineFisherManning over 6 years ago
Knowing how this teacher thinks TOTALLY outside the box, he’ll probably call attention to Luann’s squiggles and swirls and say “…now here’s someone who’s CAPTURED the energy and excitement ….” (etc, etc). Thereby calling attenion to Luann and making her MORE embarassed. LOL.
RSH over 6 years ago
Unfortunately the kind of sketching required in this class takes maturity and discipline; Luann just isn’t there yet. Nil sought permission for her to come into the class based on her talent and (sadly) she’s being a flake and squandering the opportunity. I hope Zebo walks over and tells her to either do the work, take it seriously, or leave.
RWY over 6 years ago
I admit I’m thinking only of this story, but I find it interesting that Zebo’s diction is much less pretentious than his clothing. I always assumed his wardrobe was part of the Evanses’ mockery of the pomposity of artistes.