✨ Nude Art Modeling ✨
As with any art form, classical nude modeling is an inspiring and uplifting meditative practice in both balance and composition.
If you've never modeled at our event before, pop into a Tuesday session for FREE to familiarize yourself with the setup, vibes, & supportive artist community.
No drawing experience is necessary ~ Just come appreciate the mindful experience of life drawing!
(☝️This pre-attendance can be very beneficial, but is not required.)
✨ Model Notes ✨
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$90 + Tips (paid via cash or venmo)
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Please arrive between 6 - 6:30p in order to get ready. The poses will begin at 6:45p.
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Make sure you have enough time to find parking, get settled, stretch, etc.
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Bring a comfy robe & slippers (or anything that’s easy to slip on/off during breaks).
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We have pillows, a metal staff, and a soft blanket that can be rolled for laying poses.
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I'll call out the pose timing/"next pose" so that both artists and model can focus on their creative flow.
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The Usual Pose Schedule
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30-seconds (10)
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1-Minute Poses (5)
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2-minutes (5)
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- Break -
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5-Minute Poses (5)
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- Break -
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10-Minute Poses (2)
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- Break -
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15-20 Minute Poses (2-3)
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✨ Some Posing Tips ✨
- Rotation / Dynamic-Turnings / Variation -
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Given our circular format, it's important to rotate slightly after each pose, in order to vary the portrait and back-direction. Take into soft consideration the 360-nature of your poses.
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When posing, try to avoid looking around too much - as artists may be drawing the portrait features. Softening the gaze helps a lot, and of course blinking is welcomed : )
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The first 20 minutes are our short "gesture" poses, which are lots of fun! You can enter into 'flow' and be the most experimental, given these poses don’t need to be held as long as the later ones. I recommend a mix of standing, crouching, and action poses to give a nice variety.
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Dynamic / Asymmetrical poses tend to have more interesting flow - considering alternating angle variations of the head, shoulders, hips to create fascinating poses. Try channeling a meaningful emotion or memory to guide the body into something that stirs personal meaning. Even “closed” poses (eg: where the arms are hugging oneself) create very moving compositions!
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It can be nice to practice a few loose ideas in front of a mirror beforehand - thinking of ballet or modern dance to sense into the natural movement of one's limbs and torso. This is great for some pre-pose stretching.
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After the shorter poses in the beginning, be mindful of poses that might put strain on shoulders: Anything with raised arms can become very difficult after the first 3-5 minutes! Modeling is also a "learn by doing" practice, so it's ok to try out an idea and see what works. : )
Lastly, I'm always happy to offer direction as needed at the session!