I'm dying to take my clothes off
15 months ago
Yes,Yes
How to model nude for an artist
It made me
feel accomplished 
"It was exhilarating and liberating."
How I did it: I had been thinking about it for many years, ever since art school. I am in my 50's now. I seriously have been tossing it around for a few years. One of the models at a drawing group that I attend was giving a class in modeling and I thought of taking it, but it was canceled. I started searching Craigslist and the internet for art groups and art schools and send a few emails around, but never heard a response. I auditioned at the School of Visual Arts after hearing of their auditions. I was the oldest one there and we auditoned 3 at a time in front of 3 different groups of model coordinators from different schools. I didn't get the gig but felt good about the experience. Then one day I got a call from a group that needed a last minute replacement and I said yes. I was so nervous, but didn't have time to think about it much, because they needed me like within a few hours. It was a group of four women. I thought I would have a case of the nerves, but once I got in front of them the seriousness of their drawing setteld me down. I wasn't in great shape at the time, but the experience of being naked in front of a class of women has spurred me to lose weight and start working out. I do so evry day now and have gotten a ton of jobs at various places and a steady gig at a community college 1 to 4 times a week. I take shots of all the drawings I can and post them on my Imageevent site for further jobs.
Lessons & tips: Practice yoga and get in shape. Lift weights and study art, especially the masters both old and new. Google nude drawings and photos for ideas, but most of all, take a life drawing class so you know how it works. Don't worry about erections, if you are a guy. They just don't happen.
Resources: There are groups of artist models that will gladly help. i even had a model meet me to discuss how to model after i read an ad of his in Craigslist and he graciously responded to my email.
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This must be done before you die !!
17 months ago
I did the Spencer Tunick shoot in Dublin, last saturday.
Amazing, surreal and one of the best things I have every done !!
If he is in your country for a shoot, do it !!
The atmosphere and spirit was amazing, even though it rained !!
A massive thank you to Pamela, whom I’ve chatted about doing this and inspired me to go for it, and not be worried about my hang-ups !!!
Thank you so much !! x
Never exactly....
17 months ago
I usually don’t exactly give up on goals, but I’m taking this off for now. I have friends now who paint, sculpt, and draw, and honestly, I just feel weird having this up. If they ever came across it they might get the wrong idea and think I have some ulterior reason for being friends with them. I don’t. I’d like to do this (someday with somebody), but it has nothing to do with why I formed these friendships. I care about these people and enjoy their company. I’d like to have some of their art- not necessarily of me, either- and I plan to BUY some when I get a job. If I ever had them do anything of me, not only would it be paid for (like everyone else pays for it), but it would be with my clothes on. Actually, when I posted this, I was thinking modeling nude for a class would be most likely, anyway, although more embarassing. Yet, I don’t think I’d be very embarassed now, so a class would suit me fine. Anyway, my main point is, I don’t want to give my new friends the wrong ideas, so for now, this is on the back burner and off my list. Friendships are first.
zerlina is trying to motivate herself to clean house.
Untitled
17 months ago
Back when I was younger and thinner…a lifetime ago.
snowbunny249 is an adrenaline junkie
nude modeling was one of my favorite jobs
17 months ago
I modeled for several art classes in college. I saw the job posted in the financial aid office my freshman year but chickened out. Sophomore year I got up enough nerve to actually go for the job and found out I loved it. I modeled for sculpture, painting and photography. All of the students were very professional and it was only awkward the first couple of classes. After I got used to standing up there nude it was no big deal. It was a great experience and I even got to keep one of my sculptures. it also made me more comfortable with my body…flaws included
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