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July 1, 2009 at 7:26 pm #988013
I am trying to pool together all of the experiences that members of this forum have had being nude models at universities, art galleries etc. I want to consolidate them all into once place because in the near future I will be doing some modeling myself and I want to know exactly what I’ll be getting myself into. So with that said….let the games begin…:)
July 1, 2009 at 7:37 pm #1121091Benefactor, do you have any specific questions? I’d be happy to canvas our models, including one of the artists on my Tuesday sessions seems happy to step in if the model doesn’t arrive.
Nathan.
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My art on InstagramJuly 1, 2009 at 8:00 pm #1121096I’m no t a model, but I have one piece of advice: use the sketches on this forum to give you ideas for poses. Sometimes our models get a bit stale, using the same poses over and over. I always go with a couple in mind from the poses I have seen here and then make suggestions. This seems to make everyone happy.
KateJuly 1, 2009 at 11:30 pm #1121099Benefactor, do you have any specific questions? I’d be happy to canvas our models, including one of the artists on my Tuesday sessions seems happy to step in if the model doesn’t arrive.
Well, I didn’t have any specific questions; I just wanted to get some discussion going about how it really is for the model. If you want, you can ask your models what kinds of advice they would pass on to up and coming models…what sorts of things came as a surprise, how to deal with nervousness, etc. That sort of thing.
July 4, 2009 at 2:58 pm #1121100Bump
July 4, 2009 at 6:59 pm #1121076It’s awesome. Been on both sides. The respect and gratefulness with which one is treated, in most cases, is beyond explanation. It’s a fulfilling and honourable and theraputic job.
Every model has their own set of comfort levels, etiquette they like to follow, etc. I haev heard that the best models are artists, as they know what they expect on the other side. Long standing and more interesting poses, often with torso twist, if you can do them, are very much in need. Reliability to show up on time and always, under almsot all circumstances, is also highly desired and appreciated.
Go for it. It’s a very uplifting job, especailly if you are also an artist. It’s abonus in many cases, to see some really good artists at open sessions, as well as getting to listen to many really good instructors for free.
Be prepared though, it can be physically taxing on one’s muscles and pressure points.
JocelynJuly 5, 2009 at 7:39 am #1121086I have been a model for many years and currently work at colleges and art schools 20-25 hrs per week during the academic year. It is a great job and I particularly appreciate the “thank-you’s” at the end of a class or semester. A good model is one who shows up early and asks what the teacher and/or class would like to accomplish, i.e., short or long poses etc.. A good model brings along all the equipment they need, including a timer, and keeps a sharp eye on not taking breaks that are too long. This job will tire you out if you are committed to doing a good job. There is no need to be nervous..just relax and have fun – practice poses at home in front of a mirror and see what you can hold comfortably for 5, 10, 20 minutes or longer. Also, your selection of poses can vary by the level of the artists…if they are mostly beginning level, use very simple relaxed poses. One last thought … when you are posing, pick something or some place to look at and focus on OTHER than one of the students!
July 5, 2009 at 8:34 am #1121077The above advice is perfect.
July 5, 2009 at 12:04 pm #1121101It’s awesome. Been on both sides. The respect and gratefulness with which one is treated, in most cases, is beyond explanation. It’s a fulfilling and honourable and theraputic job.
Every model has their own set of comfort levels, etiquette they like to follow, etc. I haev heard that the best models are artists, as they know what they expect on the other side. Long standing and more interesting poses, often with torso twist, if you can do them, are very much in need. Reliability to show up on time and always, under almsot all circumstances, is also highly desired and appreciated.
Go for it. It’s a very uplifting job, especailly if you are also an artist. It’s abonus in many cases, to see some really good artists at open sessions, as well as getting to listen to many really good instructors for free.
Be prepared though, it can be physically taxing on one’s muscles and pressure points.
JocelynYou are referring to nude modeling, I presume? Also, when you say “twisted torso”, what do you mean? If you can find like a painting or sculpture that exemplifies what you’re talking about, that would be great.
July 5, 2009 at 12:05 pm #1121089We’ve been using two female models for the past year so they’ve gotten to know us and we them. They are very comfortable walking around with or without clothes. Both have improved their quality of gesture poses, which they hold from 30 seconds to over a minute. I mean they stretch, bunch and move their bodies so we can see how the figure moves and bends. No stiffness in the poses. It’s great.
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However you choose to paint, get it right in every necessary respect. That does not mean "tight" or detailed. [Richard Schmid]July 5, 2009 at 12:29 pm #1121078I mean when there is a bit of a twist in the spine, in a pose. That seems to be something that adds interest and energy to a pose, so if you can do slightly longer poses, that contain a slight twist of the torso, that will come in handy. Opposing directions of hips, to shoulders, etc.
It is rarer, I am learning, that many models will or are able to do long standing poses.
Yes, I am referring to nude modelling.
JocelynJuly 5, 2009 at 12:46 pm #1121102I mean when there is a bit of a twist in the spine, in a pose. That seems to be something that adds interest and energy to a pose, so if you can do slightly longer poses, that contain a slight twist of the torso, that will come in handy. Opposing directions of hips, to shoulders, etc.
It is rarer, I am learning, that many models will or are able to do long standing poses.
Yes, I am referring to nude modelling.
JocelynDo you mean like the statue of David?
July 5, 2009 at 1:03 pm #1121079it is pretty easy to figure out what I mean by “a slight twist in the torso”.
JocelynJuly 5, 2009 at 1:17 pm #1121103it is pretty easy to figure out what I mean by “a slight twist in the torso”.
JocelynOf course I have a vague understanding of what you mean, but I was trying to tie to a piece of artwork so I’d have a really clear idea of what it looks like. There is nothing wrong with that.
July 5, 2009 at 4:24 pm #1121092Benefactor, short answer is yes. Here is a link through google
http://emptyeasel.com/2007/12/18/what-is-contrapposto-in-art-heres-an-explanation-of-classical-contrapposto/%5B/URL%5D
Strangely there is a thread at the moment discussing the same thing about a Nelson Shank’s painting. I think the discussion is relevant.
https://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571856
Nathan.
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