The Model as Form is a contribution to the publication ‘Compos(t)eren Schetsen van Kunst en educatie’ by Owl Press, 2024. It is an extension of educational master thesis research completed in 2022 in LUCA School of Arts. The article explores the significance of life drawing in modern art schooling and its wider importance and implications of the spontaneous practise within amateur groups. Please refer to the original publication for the full article ISBN 978964759532. Original written in English, many thanks to Nancy Vansieleghem for the translation.