Art Education - Artists Model

The majority of artist modelling is nude, however clothed or costumed modelling is also common. Props such as furniture, sheets, masks, and jewellery can be used. Flexibility to depict the rhythm of movement and the ability to hold a pose for long period of time are good skills for an artist model to master. A life drawing class generally runs for 2 hours. An experienced model will not move, wiggle, squirm, or get tired as he/she poses. Other artists may only need the artist model to stay in the pose long enough to take a photograph, paint the body or take a cast.

You can be an artist model:
If you're interested in modelling for art schools or for professional artists, some form experience is usually preferred. You may want to volunteer as an artist model at a small art school first or if you have friends who are fine artists, practice modelling for them. It's important to remember that most artist models pose for the joy of helping create art - artist modelling jobs are often low-paid, or initially unpaid. However, with experience and contacts in the art world, you can make artist modelling a career. If you're already a fashion model, photographic model, or dancer, artist modelling is a great way to subsidize your income with regular work.

Artist model and life drawing tools & equipment:
A good life drawing class will provide for the model items such as; fan heater, lighting, cushions, chair/couch and a private changing area the artist model may like to bring a simple prop such as a scarf, belt, chocker, hair ribbon or bracelet as these can often assist students in their drawing. Before posing and during breaks an artist model wears a light gown, sheet or sarong.

More modelling resources:
You may find these links helpful Art Classes, Modelling Schools, Modelling Agents. You may also want to pay a small fee to advertise yourself as an artists model in ART-SEARCH: Artists Models.

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