I just did my first series of sessions with an artist who is now creating a painting with me as the figure. I'm really looking forward to seeing how it turns out and will share it here! His name is Sergio Lopez, check him out!
Here are a few images from modeling I did last week:
In the end, the artists are so appreciative, it makes me feel great to do this work.
On the days I model nude (which is most of the time), I feel so grateful to have work where I get to be so free and comfortable with my body! Don't be misled though, it's actually quite physically challenging. I hold quick gesture poses for 1 minute (think action poses, lots of twists and active muscles), working my way up to 20 minute poses that are much more passive. Think about not moving an inch for 20 minutes! I keep my eyes fixed in one small vantage point. Moving my eyes changes my face, and you never know what the people behind the easels are drawing. Here's an example of a 30 minute drawing that was done of my hands on Monday. I had no idea anyone was focused on my hands, but if I'm doing my job well, it won't matter and I'm keeping all of myself still.