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2026 Gallery & Reviews

"The friendliest place to come for a drink, a chat, in a bar, with ya bum out!"

Here are overviews, photos and reviews from past events that show the diversity and experience of people that have attended HONM events. ​

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Not all events are photographed and only those people who have given permission to be included are shown here.

Naked Men Life Drawing Group - 13 May

We're going to need considerably bigger buns!​
 

  • Our fifth Bare Naked Artists: Naked Men Drawing Naked Men life drawing event, was intimate, social, focused and so friendly, with a smaller group of 11 participants. 
     

  • The group, which included three newcomers to the life drawing events, focused intently throughout on the wonderful Grant, our sole model for the evening. Having never modelled before he held his poses magnificently, gave us lots of inspiration and was a natural. Thank you.​

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  • We changed the layout of the room this month, with Grant at centre stage, the sketchers in a circle around him. It created an intimacy and strong rapport, with easy changes of perspective and view making the drawing dynamic, challenging and fresh. 
     

  • As usual there was commitment, laughter, encouragement and quietness at times, as pencils, chalks and pens moved across the paper with intent. The inexperienced surprised themselves, the experienced, shone. The results speak for themselves!

Praise means everything

Monthly Meet-Up 26 April

Our 'it's almost Summer' Sunday social was special

  • Our second highest attendance ever! 35 naked men mingling, connecting, conversing; having a joyful social time in the warmth of the Fox garden, mostly.​
     

  • Of those, 9 were completely new to HONM. Some were unsure, quiet, perhaps apprehensive, but, after being given a warm welcome by our regulars and returners, soon relaxed and were in the thick of it all, as they as they chatted, chilled, laughed and hung out naked.
     

  • We also had the delightful Gareth Williams, Birmingham's leading LGBTQ+ comedian and founder of Queer As Joke, entertaining us with his incisive wit and storytelling, our Brad Pitts jiggled as we giggled! A huge shout out to him as well for entering into the spirit of the event and doing his set naked! Strong! 

  • Sometimes you get a piece of feedback that just sums up someone's experience, in such a way that makes all the hard work that goes into making HONM the special group it is, worthwhile. It also affirms the culture of care, love, and support between attendees that makes HONM "the friendliest place in Birmingham to come for a drink and a chat, in the Fox, with ya bum out!".

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Iain!!

Just wanted to let you know what a totally fkn brilliant afternoon!!!

Gareth was so ace. I loved your welcome chat about inclusion, too!!

Just a GORGEOUS event!!

Thank you!!

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Naked Men Life Drawing Group - 08 April

Who doesn't like two naked men to draw!​
 

  • Our fourth Bare Naked Artists: Naked Men Drawing Naked Men life drawing event, was fun, frivolous, earnest and full of wonderful creativity!
     

  • With lots of our regulars and two newcomers this month it was a busy, fun evening, led by our resident artist. He guided us to be creative, confident and carefree in our efforts to capture the poses given by our two wonderful models as they patiently sat and gave us the inspiration to put pen to paper. ​

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  • There were furrowed brows, focused gazes, pencils, chalks, pens moving across the paper with intent. The inexperienced made so much progress, the experienced, dazzled. Appreciation for everyone's work was given. Art was made! 
     

  • The mood was light, friendly, chatty and caring, with so much support given. The 'naughty table' giggled their way through it all. You boys! Happy, happy days once again of shared experiences, social connections, mutual support and fun.

Monthly Meet-Up 22 March

Our Spring Sunday social was so joyful

  • With 26 attendees the mood was as usual, fun, vibrant, chatty and welcoming, with lots of time spent in the garden as the Spring warmth warmed our cockles.​
     

  • Notable, again, was the welcome given to and contribution made by the newcomers who came, as they chatted, chilled and hung out with the regulars. 

  • Some feedback was given on the possible developments we might undertake this year, which may include such things as; a naked spa break away, beach trip to North Wales, a walk in Budby forest, open garden visits and the introduction of a new communication/ chat channel for the group.

Naked Men Life Drawing Group - 11 March

Oh the joys of sketching naked men!​
 

  • Our third Bare Naked Artists: Naked Men Drawing Naked Men life drawing event, which just keeps on growing and who doesn't like a grower...with the largest ever attendance of 20 people. Amazing!
     

  • There were returners and newcomers alike. Several unsure whether their lack of drawing skills would prevent them participating, but no, the friendly, supportive, encouraging nature of this event means everyone is included, valued and appreciated, with progress being made by everyone. This is a community, of talent, of effort, of love and care for each other.

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  • With last minute changes to the models, the amazing Alan undertook two long poses in the second part of the evening, creating striking images for people to sketch and draw. The concentration and positive intensity was palpable, as beautiful images were created.
     

  • With support from our new guide/tutor, Rupert, we were ably led, to mix creativity, innovation and technical skills along with being communal, focused, chatty, interested and included, building a rapport as we shared the striking images and progress made by everyone. 

Monthly Meet-Up 22 February

Another joyful Hang Out with fun a plenty

  • With 28 attending the atmosphere was, as ever, joyful, chatty, friendly and welcoming. ​
     

  • Along with the regulars we had first-time visitors from London, Cheltenham and Liverpool, who were welcomed warmly and in friendship.
     

  • There was a plentiful supply of cake as we celebrated a birthday over the weekend and a small pool tournament had balls dropping in earnest. 

  • Following the main Meet-Up, several people stayed to take part in our first Planning Meeting, with some great ideas and thoughts about activities, events and ways in which we can build on the momentum that's been created these last eight months.
     

  • A separate post and consultation about those will be created, with a view to getting a sense of which are most popular and most achievable in the short and longer term.

Naked Men Life Drawing Group - 11 February

And 2026 continues apace​
 

  • Naked men! Tools drawn, sketching, drawing, laughing, concentrating, conversing, flourishing pencils and chalks deftly! It can only mean one thing - the second Bare Naked Artists: Naked Men Drawing Naked Men life drawing event
     

  • Once again we had 16 people attending, many returners and several newcomers. Some having never been to any sort of naked event before, overcoming their nerves to participate and experience the fun, joy, friendliness and achievement this group brings.

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  • Our main model for the night, the effervescent Tom, was joined by one of the newbies, who became so relaxed and confident, he volunteered to co-model for the latter part of the evening. A testament to the camaraderie, trust and care created by all those attending.
     

  • Supported by our guide/tutor the results were, again, wonderful; hidden/past talents were revealed and shared, the inexperienced were creative, the models were strong, the mood was joyful, light and we were a community.

Monthly Meet-Up 25 January

2026 continues with the first Monthly Meet-Up of the year.​
 

Here's what makes HONM the "friendliest place to come for a drink, a chat, in a bar with ya bum out"

  • ​The warmth and welcome shown between friends and regulars, and with newcomers to our events.
     

  • The relaxed mood of the Fox, the welcome given by Darren our resident bar staff, the care we show for each other, the spontaneous frivolity and more.
     

  • The fun and laughter, the easygoing mood, the patience and kindness given to those needing time.

  • ​​​​​​​​With 31 attending this first Monthly Meet-Up of 2026, the mood was lively, happy, noisy at times as we all mingled, moved and meandered from one conversation to another.
     

  • Several hardy souls were outside for periods with the toasty heater keeping us warm (enough), along with our Traitors glow-up cloaks - well hooded dressing gowns :)
    We had fun!

Naked Men Life Drawing Group - 14 January 

And so 2026 starts!​
 

  • Move over Michelangelo! 🎨
     

  • What a fun first event that was for the Bare Naked Artists: Naked Men Drawing Naked Men life drawing group 😃
     

  • With 16 people attending, along with two amazing models and our guide/tutor, this was a joyful celebration of the male nude, with everyone, not just the models in the buff. With our pencils and chalks sharpened, rubbers at the ready, everyone sitting comfortably, we were off!

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  • For some it was the first time since school at trying to move beyond a stick person, for others, with more experience, it was a refresher, brush up and chance to try something different.
     

  • The results were amazing! 
     

  • In just a few hours people's progress was so good, supported by our guide and each other, the models posing patiently; we created art, we created laughter, we created community!

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