A room full of nudes may be daunting to some but when they are drawings and paintings of the figure then it can be a delight. The undraped figure is a classic subject in art yet one of the most demanding. In this exhibition, the twenty participating artists have met that demand through a wide selection of poses, styles and media as they depict the nude in art.

Instructor Camilla Loveridge's use of the line is always a joy to view. Different weight and character of the charcoal mark gives form and volume to the figure. Two of her works, A Celebration and In Essence, boldly and delightfully define the elastic quality of the female figure. A few of her students are following in her footsteps a little too closely but it's a learning process and their fine efforts should be seen in that light.

Caroline Marinovich's work in pencil, Teresa is very well drawn and composed. She is a deft hand at cross hatching and understands when to stop! Her rhythm of value provides a soft, relaxed mood which suits the pose. However a few darker areas here and there would give the work a little more interest. Non Meston too shows a fine command of drawing and manipulation of her medium, in this case ink and wash. Her Nude 2 displays confidence and competence with pose and proportions.

Jennifer Tomich displays two very different exhibits in acrylic. Veronique presents a reclining nude whose proportions are mildly distorted, one assumes deliberately, for a decorative effect. But the distortion is too subtle. Meanwhile, taking the subject closer to abstraction, as seen in Nude with Cushions, provides a more successful resolution. This little work is a lively collection of patterns and colours with the figure well understood and beautifully defined in it's flat decorative presentation. Another example of abstraction being appreciated is in the charming little charcoal drawing Lovers by Helen Elliot. These incomplete images, depicted with solid fine line, both defines and suggests the subject very nicely.

Shirley Winstanley's Where did you get that hat? is a little beauty. The play of colour, use of medium, pose and mark making all go together perfectly to create a mood, as well as a painting of the classic subject. A much appreciated work.

Don't be shy, go have a look at this exhibition, you're sure to enjoy the art.