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Ever wondered about modeling?
So, you wanna be an art model.....?
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It certainly isn't like fashion modeling, though some do choose to
take up art modeling because of the money to be earned. For others,
there is no greater reward than the pride being part of an artist's
creative efforts... watching a work grow to completion, and knowing
that they were part of the inspiration. And for still others, it's a
marvelous opportunity to "sit in" on art classes, listening to lectures
on style and technique as we move through our repetoire of poses
on the model stand. However, for most of us, it is a combination of
all three... and it is like no other feeling in the world.
Whether for money or self-image, those who want to model
for artists, art classes, and art workshops, must know or
learn all the information that's required before taking
the model stand for a first time. It's more involved than
dropping your robe and standing there. It can be strenuous,
challanging, inspiring, and rewarding. It can be difficult
to know just what makes a pose interesting and how to build
a pose repertoire that will inspire student and professional alike,
or how to modify a movement or activity to create new and fluid
poses, or just what it is that separates a gesture froma pose...
what to expect when modeling and what to expect from the artists,
students, and instructors that are your clients... what supplies
a model needs and what are some of the kinds of projects one can
expect... who does one contact and what are the most common
requirements... etc., etc., etc.
These few items, among the many things that models must
know, are included in what I share with those hopefuls for
whom training, coaching and guidance could be helpful when
I offer my services as trainer... coach... and mentor.
Southern Californians can take advantage of the live coaching
where I reprise my own sessions as demonstrations, and walk
trainees through their own as an artmodel... an education,
one important step at a time. Those who are out of the area,
and so who can not meet for one-on-one practice, may consult
via e-mail or learn via web cam.
I'm not being altruistic (chuckle). By helping newcomers, I
make fresh contacts that later lead to new gigs with new artists.
I will accept a small negotiated fee for my assistance, but will
easily trade my time to any artist or photographer who wishes to
try modeling training in exchange for images that I may post in
my portfolio. My personal reward is the creation of good will and
the networking that builds a fertile environment for ALL models.
This exchange works very well.
| home | Gallery of my Favorites... | Life Model - Themed Poses | Life Model - Classical Poses | Art Model - Costumed Poses | Resume & Personal Philosophy | Ever wondered about modeling? | Care to let me know you were here? | . | Artist Ani Abramian | Artist Ruth Hollis | Photographer Robert Sebree | Make-Up Artist Carrie French | The Harvard-Westlake School | Artist Michael Swofford | Photographer Photo Chimera | Artist Brian Barnabas Bednarek | The Figure Drawing Factory | Photographer Ed Andaluz | Photographer Ellis Martin | Photographer Evan Parsons | Photographer Stephen Gill | Photographer Heidi Calvert | Artist Carrie Harris | Artist Peg Meyerhofer | Artist Kirsten Schneider | Artist Bob Worthy | Artist Luke Sims | Artist Julia Klemek | Artist Theresa Janisse | Artist Matt Nishi | Artist Marietta Patrini | Artist Carol Richane | . | 65 Art Links & Resources (so far)... | .
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