Hi everyone!
Another busy week, followed by another relaxing Saturday, I’m happy to report. It also means that it’s time for another edition of “Model Behavior!”
In my last post, I tried to stress the importance of staying healthy when you’re an art model. Today, I want to expand upon that subject and share some things I’ve learned about maintaining my health and fitness in this field. I’ve decided to format this post more like an advice column. That way, if an aspiring or current art models happen to be reading this, it’ll hopefully help them with their future artistic endeavors. So, let’s get started!
Here’s a hard truth about my profession; no matter how much or how little you model, you’re going to get tired in a session. You might not think that holding still could make you feel fatigued, but believe me, it does. How does one prevent themselves from getting overwhelmingly tired while going from session to session? Here are some tips:
1. SLEEP. Get as much sleep as you can the night before a session is crucial. Your body will thank you, especially when the poses get longer.
2. Caffeine can help, but proceed with caution. You don’t want to get too jittery, otherwise your poses will be, shall we say, less than pretty. Personally, I’m a fan of 5 Hour Energy Shots. Drinking one about an hour befor a session starts can work wonders if you feel like you’re about to crash.
3. Make sure you eat something before you model. It doesn’t have to be a big meal, but it should be something to sustain you for at least three hours. You can also bring small snacks to sessions if need be. Apples, granola bars, nuts, and even small sandwiches are among my favorite choices.
4. Choose poses that are dynamic, but not hard to hold. Since models often set their own poses, explore what your body is comfortable holding for extended periods of time. Seated and recumbent poses tend to put less stress on the body that standing and crouching poses do.
5. Take advantage of your breaks. Even though breaks tend to be five minutes long, you can still find ways to keep yourself alert during these moments. Stretching, using the bathroom, and walking around the classroom I’m in have all helped me remain focused during my sessions.
Of course, it doesn’t stop there. Like any job, what you do off the clock impacts what you do when you’re at work. What I’m about to say next might surprise you, but stick with me.
Sometimes, being a model can feel like being an athlete. Yes, an athlete. Granted, I’m not training for a marathon or deadlifting all the time. But when you have a job where your body is what’s creating the work, you have to be strong and healthy in order to do it well. I might not hit the gym everyday, but I do try to exercise frequently. Low impact workouts, such as Pilates or yoga, help a lot. Anything that helps elongate my body, particularly dancing, is great as well. I also get a lot of inspiration for my poses by doing these exercises, so that’s definitely a plus!
Eating well is also key. I won’t get too much into this, but I’m sure you all know what mean when I say you have to eat healthy. Balanced meals, not insanely large or insanely small portions, and a variety of food is the way to go. Pay attention to what foods make you feel energized vs. sluggish. Knowing this will make modeling so much easier and more fun.
Finally, there is one last point I want to make. In addition to maintaining your physical heath, it’s just as important to maintain your emotional and mental health when you’re an art model. While this job is wonderful, there can be times where modeling feels more stressful than fun. And, if you’re anything like me, you know that that stress can have plenty of negative effects. That’s why it’s important to do lots of self-care whenever you can. Making time to do something fun every day (especially on days when you’re not modeling) is so beneficial. Discovering what makes you happy outside of modeling will not only increase your mood, but will make your time at work much more rewarding and enjoyable. :)
That’s it for today. As always, please keep your questions coming, share this blog, and keep coming back for more posts!
See you soon!
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Who Can Be An Art Model?
Hi everyone!
I know I'm usually the one asking for questions on here, but today, I have a question for you.
When you hear the word "model," what do you think of? Chances are you probably picture a tall, slender, and attractive female, ideally someone who could be in a Victoria's Secret ad or on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Or maybe you think of someone like David Beckham, a chiseled and athletic man with perfect features to match. The one-in-a-million, insanely attractive people, so to speak.
For a long time, this is what I thought all models had to look like. I'd also be lying if I said this thought didn't make me question whether or not I could even be an art model. But now that I've done consistent art modeling work, I'm happy to say that my perspective has completely changed. Which is why the topic for today's post is:
Who can be an art model?
Admittedly, I don't get asked this question a lot, but I think it's one worth answering. The short answer is anyone can be an art model. That's right, folks. Anyone, regardless of gender, skin color, height, and/or weight, can be an art model. Don’t believe me? Let me give you some examples:
DISCLAIMER: The following examples contain paintings with nudity, and are NSFW.
#1: Victorine Meurent
Édouard Manet chose French model Victorine Meurent to be subject of one of his most famous works, “Olympia.” Meurent was born in 1844, and began art modeling at the age of sixteen. She eventually went on to become an accomplished artist herself while simultaneously serving as a muse for other works by Manet. Meurent was known for her red hair and short stature (it was said that she was nicknamed “The Shrimp.) A short, red haired art model? Sounds familiar... ;)
#2: Gala Diakonova
Muse of Salvador Dalí, model Gala Diakonova captured the Spanish painter’s heart the moment he laid eyes on here. Despite the fact that she was ten years his senior and married to another man when they met, Diakonova eventually became Dalí’s wife. During the forty-eight years they were married, Diakonova was often the subject of Dalí’s works. She was typically portrayed as a sensual goddess in his works, even through her advancing years.
#3: Helga Testorf
To say that painter Andrew Wyeth was enamoured by Helga Testorf is a gross understatement. Testorf served as Wyeth's artist muse for fifteen years, during which he painted over two hundred portraits of her now known as "The Helga Pictures." Wyeth admitted that he was drawn to her strong German features, such as her robust figure and blonde hair, which are frequently captured in his works.
So there you have it. Three very different art models, all interesting and inspiring in their own ways. That's truly one of the great things about art modeling; you don’t have to look a specific way in order to do it. Artists learn to draw people of all shapes and sizes, all of whom bring something unique and exciting to the table (or model stand, rather.)
That being said, it’s important to note that no matter what an art model looks like, there is one thing all art models must have in common:
You have to be healthy in order to be an art model
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Being an art model is a very physically and mentally demanding job. No matter what body type you have, you have to be in good health in order to do this job well. That's not to say that you have to hit the gym whenever you have free time or eat nothing but fruits and vegetables. (In fact, I think that sometimes does more harm than good in this line of work.) But you definitely have to take of yourself.
What's the best way to do this? The answer is different for everyone. Health can come in a variety of forms, and it's up to model to figure out how best to manage their personal well being. It's not always easy, to say the least. But I will say that learning how to take care of yourself in order to improve your work continues to be one of the best parts about my job. It makes me stronger (in all senses of the word) and happy to be in this line of work.
That's it for today! If you're interested in reading more about the models I've mentioned in this post, here's a link that'll do just that:
http://flavorwire.com/146357/the-10-most-influential-artists-muses
I'll see you all on Saturday for another entry of "Model Behavoir." Thanks again for stopping by, and as always...
See you soon!
I know I'm usually the one asking for questions on here, but today, I have a question for you.
When you hear the word "model," what do you think of? Chances are you probably picture a tall, slender, and attractive female, ideally someone who could be in a Victoria's Secret ad or on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Or maybe you think of someone like David Beckham, a chiseled and athletic man with perfect features to match. The one-in-a-million, insanely attractive people, so to speak.
For a long time, this is what I thought all models had to look like. I'd also be lying if I said this thought didn't make me question whether or not I could even be an art model. But now that I've done consistent art modeling work, I'm happy to say that my perspective has completely changed. Which is why the topic for today's post is:
Who can be an art model?
Admittedly, I don't get asked this question a lot, but I think it's one worth answering. The short answer is anyone can be an art model. That's right, folks. Anyone, regardless of gender, skin color, height, and/or weight, can be an art model. Don’t believe me? Let me give you some examples:
DISCLAIMER: The following examples contain paintings with nudity, and are NSFW.
#1: Victorine Meurent
Édouard Manet chose French model Victorine Meurent to be subject of one of his most famous works, “Olympia.” Meurent was born in 1844, and began art modeling at the age of sixteen. She eventually went on to become an accomplished artist herself while simultaneously serving as a muse for other works by Manet. Meurent was known for her red hair and short stature (it was said that she was nicknamed “The Shrimp.) A short, red haired art model? Sounds familiar... ;)
#2: Gala Diakonova
Muse of Salvador Dalí, model Gala Diakonova captured the Spanish painter’s heart the moment he laid eyes on here. Despite the fact that she was ten years his senior and married to another man when they met, Diakonova eventually became Dalí’s wife. During the forty-eight years they were married, Diakonova was often the subject of Dalí’s works. She was typically portrayed as a sensual goddess in his works, even through her advancing years.
#3: Helga Testorf
To say that painter Andrew Wyeth was enamoured by Helga Testorf is a gross understatement. Testorf served as Wyeth's artist muse for fifteen years, during which he painted over two hundred portraits of her now known as "The Helga Pictures." Wyeth admitted that he was drawn to her strong German features, such as her robust figure and blonde hair, which are frequently captured in his works.
So there you have it. Three very different art models, all interesting and inspiring in their own ways. That's truly one of the great things about art modeling; you don’t have to look a specific way in order to do it. Artists learn to draw people of all shapes and sizes, all of whom bring something unique and exciting to the table (or model stand, rather.)
That being said, it’s important to note that no matter what an art model looks like, there is one thing all art models must have in common:
You have to be healthy in order to be an art model
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Being an art model is a very physically and mentally demanding job. No matter what body type you have, you have to be in good health in order to do this job well. That's not to say that you have to hit the gym whenever you have free time or eat nothing but fruits and vegetables. (In fact, I think that sometimes does more harm than good in this line of work.) But you definitely have to take of yourself.
What's the best way to do this? The answer is different for everyone. Health can come in a variety of forms, and it's up to model to figure out how best to manage their personal well being. It's not always easy, to say the least. But I will say that learning how to take care of yourself in order to improve your work continues to be one of the best parts about my job. It makes me stronger (in all senses of the word) and happy to be in this line of work.
That's it for today! If you're interested in reading more about the models I've mentioned in this post, here's a link that'll do just that:
http://flavorwire.com/146357/the-10-most-influential-artists-muses
I'll see you all on Saturday for another entry of "Model Behavoir." Thanks again for stopping by, and as always...
See you soon!
Saturday, March 17, 2018
A Typical Day of Modeling
Hi everyone!
It's Saturday, which means that the weekend is finally here! I don't know about you, but this past week has been pretty busy for me. Between the time shift from Daylight Savings Time, working other jobs, and going to different modeling sessions, I'm happy to have some time to myself to relax and recuperate. And to write another blog entry, of course. ;)
Today I want to take some time and answer a question that a lot of people have been asking me lately:
What's a typical day of art modeling like?
I had considered answering this in another Q&A, but I quickly realized that this topic deserved a post of its own. So, I’m going to do my best to tell you all what a modeling session is like in detail.
I feel like every time I try to answer a question about my job as an art model, my response always starts with the words “it depends.” This might seem like a cop out, but it’s the truth. A lot of what happens in regards to my job depends on a variety of factors, such as where I'm modeling, what kind of class it's for, what the instructor wants, etc. Every class is unique, with different objectives and demands. However, the following is what tends to happen in most of my sessions:
When I have a modeling session, I always try to get to where I need to be about fifteen to twenty minutes before the class begins. This gives me plenty of time to get changed and to find the classroom I need to be in. Once I'm situated, I like to introduce myself to the instructor and ask if they want me to do anything specific for the class. Some will have a very clear idea of poses, such as something where the body's tilted, something that elongates the body, etc. Other times, instructors will direct the models to be creative and do whatever's best for them and their bodies.
Once it's time to begin, I start off with a series of short poses, usually about a minute to two minutes long. This is always my favorite part of a session, because it allows me to be creative and dynamic while warming my body up for the longer poses I'll do at the end of class. I'll do this for about twenty minutes before I get my first break.
Speaking of which, I think it's important to mention that art models do get breaks in their sessions. As much as I wish I could stand perfectly still for three hours with my arms up over my head...yeah. Not possible. Models typically get breaks every twenty to thirty minutes in an art class. Granted, they are short breaks, only about five minutes each. However, when you've been holding still for an extended period of time, getting to move for even just a little bit feels great.
When I get back on the stand, I'll start doing some longer poses, usually about five to ten minutes each. These poses aren't as dynamic as the shorter ones, but are still visually interesting. This tends to be where I really try to pay attention to how my body's feeling, because I know twenty minutes poses aren't too far off. This is also the part of class where I start to play the mind games I mentioned in my last post. Hey, a girl's gotta kill time somehow!
The last part of class concludes with twenty minute poses. It's important that the poses I choose from here on out are comfortable, because there's nothing worse than holding a pose that creates a significant amount of discomfort. Case in point: I made the mistake of sitting down in an awkward angle in one of my first sessions. The result was a tight, shooting pain in my lower back for the next three days. At some point, the instructor will ask me to hold one of these poses for the rest of the class. When this happens, they'll start marking out where my body is with pieces of tape. This helps remind me of how to re-position myself after my last few breaks, and helps the students recapture the pose in their work. I'll do this until the end of class, and then I'll thank the instructor and students for their time.
And there you have it. A typical day of posing, summarized and sufficient for your reading pleasure (at least I hope so.) Be on the lookout for a new post on Wednesday, and don't hesitate to keep your questions coming! I always love hearing from my readers, and thanks again for stopping by. :)
See you soon!
It's Saturday, which means that the weekend is finally here! I don't know about you, but this past week has been pretty busy for me. Between the time shift from Daylight Savings Time, working other jobs, and going to different modeling sessions, I'm happy to have some time to myself to relax and recuperate. And to write another blog entry, of course. ;)
Today I want to take some time and answer a question that a lot of people have been asking me lately:
What's a typical day of art modeling like?
I had considered answering this in another Q&A, but I quickly realized that this topic deserved a post of its own. So, I’m going to do my best to tell you all what a modeling session is like in detail.
I feel like every time I try to answer a question about my job as an art model, my response always starts with the words “it depends.” This might seem like a cop out, but it’s the truth. A lot of what happens in regards to my job depends on a variety of factors, such as where I'm modeling, what kind of class it's for, what the instructor wants, etc. Every class is unique, with different objectives and demands. However, the following is what tends to happen in most of my sessions:
When I have a modeling session, I always try to get to where I need to be about fifteen to twenty minutes before the class begins. This gives me plenty of time to get changed and to find the classroom I need to be in. Once I'm situated, I like to introduce myself to the instructor and ask if they want me to do anything specific for the class. Some will have a very clear idea of poses, such as something where the body's tilted, something that elongates the body, etc. Other times, instructors will direct the models to be creative and do whatever's best for them and their bodies.
Once it's time to begin, I start off with a series of short poses, usually about a minute to two minutes long. This is always my favorite part of a session, because it allows me to be creative and dynamic while warming my body up for the longer poses I'll do at the end of class. I'll do this for about twenty minutes before I get my first break.
Speaking of which, I think it's important to mention that art models do get breaks in their sessions. As much as I wish I could stand perfectly still for three hours with my arms up over my head...yeah. Not possible. Models typically get breaks every twenty to thirty minutes in an art class. Granted, they are short breaks, only about five minutes each. However, when you've been holding still for an extended period of time, getting to move for even just a little bit feels great.
When I get back on the stand, I'll start doing some longer poses, usually about five to ten minutes each. These poses aren't as dynamic as the shorter ones, but are still visually interesting. This tends to be where I really try to pay attention to how my body's feeling, because I know twenty minutes poses aren't too far off. This is also the part of class where I start to play the mind games I mentioned in my last post. Hey, a girl's gotta kill time somehow!
The last part of class concludes with twenty minute poses. It's important that the poses I choose from here on out are comfortable, because there's nothing worse than holding a pose that creates a significant amount of discomfort. Case in point: I made the mistake of sitting down in an awkward angle in one of my first sessions. The result was a tight, shooting pain in my lower back for the next three days. At some point, the instructor will ask me to hold one of these poses for the rest of the class. When this happens, they'll start marking out where my body is with pieces of tape. This helps remind me of how to re-position myself after my last few breaks, and helps the students recapture the pose in their work. I'll do this until the end of class, and then I'll thank the instructor and students for their time.
And there you have it. A typical day of posing, summarized and sufficient for your reading pleasure (at least I hope so.) Be on the lookout for a new post on Wednesday, and don't hesitate to keep your questions coming! I always love hearing from my readers, and thanks again for stopping by. :)
See you soon!
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Ask An Art Model - Q&A #1
Hi everyone!
Welcome to the first Q&A of my blog! Over the past few days, I’ve had various people ask me questions about art modeling. Today, I’m going to answer some. Please keep in mind that if you asked me a question and I didn’t answer it here, don’t fret. These Q&As will be an ongoing part of “Model Behavior,” so chances are I’ll answer your question(s) in a future post. So, without further adieu, let's get started!
Q: Do you model nude?
A: This probably the question I get asked the most when I tell people that I'm an art model. The short answer is yes, in most modeling sessions I do pose nude. However, this isn't always the case. I posed for a portrait drawing class a few weeks ago, and I was completely clothed the entire time. There are also art classes where students learn to draw models who are partially dressed or wearing costumes, in which the models posing are obviously wearing clothes. I haven't gotten the chance to do one of these classes yet, but who knows? Maybe I will in the future!
Q: Is it nerve wracking to be naked in front a group of people for a long period of time?
A: Honestly, not really. For me, there does tend to be a small, initial moment of shock when I first take my robe off and realize I'm the only person in the room not wearing clothes. But that goes away pretty quickly once I start getting into my poses. After that, it's all about the work until the end of the class. There are even moments when I'm holding a pose for a while, and it's not until the timer goes off that I realize I've been disrobed for past few minutes. How about that?
Q: What do you bring to a modeling session?
A: Here are some things I always bring with me when I work:
*A robe to change in and out of
*A pair of flip flops
*A small kitchen timer for posing
*A yoga mat, in case I need some extra body support
I've also brought a towel to classes in case I need something to sit on, as well as snacks and water if I know I'm going to be hungry or thirsty.
Q: How do models book gigs?
A: In general, models book gigs through the schools or companies they work for. In my case, I'll send my availability to the schools I work at via email at the end of each week. From there, the schools will start to contact me, asking if I can do bookings at specific times and locations for the upcoming week. If I'm available to do them, I go to the sessions and work from there.
Q: What do you think about when you're posing?
A: It depends. If it's a shorter pose, I don't tend to think about too much other than holding the pose and when I need to change into my next one. If it's a longer pose, however, I think about a lot of things. Sometimes I'll count or recite song lyrics to myself (I've found the opening number from "Into the Woods" is a good time killer, especially when I do all the parts in my head. :P ) If I'm feeling particularly mindful in a session, I might try to meditate. But I've found that one of the things I most frequently think about is what I hear the instructors telling the students as they work. It’s fascinating to listen to the critiques and advice the instructors give, and what the students think about their own work. It's so cool to hear what both parties have to say, and it makes me appreciate my job as model a lot more.
Q: What's been your biggest challenge as an art model, and how have you overcome it?
A: I think that I have to pick two things for this one. The first is managing my physical health. I don't many people realize how physically demanding being an art model really is. Standing or sitting still for any length of time can be taxing on the body, no matter how dynamic or static the pose you're doing is. Body parts tend to get stiff and numb, and there's not much you can do about it other than wait until your next break. I'm still working to overcome this, but I think what helps is observing how my body reacts in different poses, and remember which ones felt the best to do. Keeping up with my fitness regime is also important. Things like dancing, yoga, and Pilates all help keep my body strong for modeling. Finally, whenever I do have a break, I make sure I do some stretching if need be. That tends to help before I start posing again.
The second thing is remained focused during a pose. When I'm posing, I can usually find ways to pass the time without much of an issue (see my last answer.) But on days when I haven't slept well, I'm tried from other jobs, or my mind just doesn't want to stay calm, it's really hard to tell myself to just breathe and focus on what I'm there to do. Combine that with having body parts getting stiff and achy, and it makes it that much harder to stay in the moment. Like managing my physical health, I'm still working on overcoming this. Self talk helps. Mantras like "You can do this," "It's only a few minutes of your life," and "You're doing fine, just keep at it" are good to say mentally when the pose starts to get harder. I also try to breathe through any muscle tension I might be experiencing, because breathing is always a good thing to do. :)
That's it for this Q&A. Be on the lookout for more posts coming soon. My tentative posting schedule is going to be every Wednesday and Saturday, so be sure to swing by then. Thanks so much for reading my blog!
See you soon!
Welcome to the first Q&A of my blog! Over the past few days, I’ve had various people ask me questions about art modeling. Today, I’m going to answer some. Please keep in mind that if you asked me a question and I didn’t answer it here, don’t fret. These Q&As will be an ongoing part of “Model Behavior,” so chances are I’ll answer your question(s) in a future post. So, without further adieu, let's get started!
Q: Do you model nude?
A: This probably the question I get asked the most when I tell people that I'm an art model. The short answer is yes, in most modeling sessions I do pose nude. However, this isn't always the case. I posed for a portrait drawing class a few weeks ago, and I was completely clothed the entire time. There are also art classes where students learn to draw models who are partially dressed or wearing costumes, in which the models posing are obviously wearing clothes. I haven't gotten the chance to do one of these classes yet, but who knows? Maybe I will in the future!
Q: Is it nerve wracking to be naked in front a group of people for a long period of time?
A: Honestly, not really. For me, there does tend to be a small, initial moment of shock when I first take my robe off and realize I'm the only person in the room not wearing clothes. But that goes away pretty quickly once I start getting into my poses. After that, it's all about the work until the end of the class. There are even moments when I'm holding a pose for a while, and it's not until the timer goes off that I realize I've been disrobed for past few minutes. How about that?
Q: What do you bring to a modeling session?
A: Here are some things I always bring with me when I work:
*A robe to change in and out of
*A pair of flip flops
*A small kitchen timer for posing
*A yoga mat, in case I need some extra body support
I've also brought a towel to classes in case I need something to sit on, as well as snacks and water if I know I'm going to be hungry or thirsty.
Q: How do models book gigs?
A: In general, models book gigs through the schools or companies they work for. In my case, I'll send my availability to the schools I work at via email at the end of each week. From there, the schools will start to contact me, asking if I can do bookings at specific times and locations for the upcoming week. If I'm available to do them, I go to the sessions and work from there.
Q: What do you think about when you're posing?
A: It depends. If it's a shorter pose, I don't tend to think about too much other than holding the pose and when I need to change into my next one. If it's a longer pose, however, I think about a lot of things. Sometimes I'll count or recite song lyrics to myself (I've found the opening number from "Into the Woods" is a good time killer, especially when I do all the parts in my head. :P ) If I'm feeling particularly mindful in a session, I might try to meditate. But I've found that one of the things I most frequently think about is what I hear the instructors telling the students as they work. It’s fascinating to listen to the critiques and advice the instructors give, and what the students think about their own work. It's so cool to hear what both parties have to say, and it makes me appreciate my job as model a lot more.
Q: What's been your biggest challenge as an art model, and how have you overcome it?
A: I think that I have to pick two things for this one. The first is managing my physical health. I don't many people realize how physically demanding being an art model really is. Standing or sitting still for any length of time can be taxing on the body, no matter how dynamic or static the pose you're doing is. Body parts tend to get stiff and numb, and there's not much you can do about it other than wait until your next break. I'm still working to overcome this, but I think what helps is observing how my body reacts in different poses, and remember which ones felt the best to do. Keeping up with my fitness regime is also important. Things like dancing, yoga, and Pilates all help keep my body strong for modeling. Finally, whenever I do have a break, I make sure I do some stretching if need be. That tends to help before I start posing again.
The second thing is remained focused during a pose. When I'm posing, I can usually find ways to pass the time without much of an issue (see my last answer.) But on days when I haven't slept well, I'm tried from other jobs, or my mind just doesn't want to stay calm, it's really hard to tell myself to just breathe and focus on what I'm there to do. Combine that with having body parts getting stiff and achy, and it makes it that much harder to stay in the moment. Like managing my physical health, I'm still working on overcoming this. Self talk helps. Mantras like "You can do this," "It's only a few minutes of your life," and "You're doing fine, just keep at it" are good to say mentally when the pose starts to get harder. I also try to breathe through any muscle tension I might be experiencing, because breathing is always a good thing to do. :)
That's it for this Q&A. Be on the lookout for more posts coming soon. My tentative posting schedule is going to be every Wednesday and Saturday, so be sure to swing by then. Thanks so much for reading my blog!
See you soon!
Saturday, March 10, 2018
First Post
Hello everyone!
First post on a new blog! Are you as excited as I am? ;)
It seems like every time I sit down to write the first post of a new blog, I run into the same problem. Introductions have never been my forte, but that doesn't stop me from trying to make them good. I think it's just best if I dive right into things.
First, I think some introductions are in order. So, hello! My name is Megan. I'm twenty-three years old, and I like music, reading, and writing, among many other things. I also live and work as an art model at different schools throughout the New York City area, which, as you might have guessed, is what this blog is all about.
At this point, you might be asking to yourself "What is an art model?" (And even if you're not asking yourself that, I'm going to tell you.) An art model is someone who poses in different kinds of art classes, including figure drawing, painting, and sculpture, just to name a few and gets paid to do so. It's not exactly your typical nine-to-five job, but it's a job nonetheless, one that I (obviously) think deserves a blog about it.
The idea to start this blog came to me a few days ago when it was modeling in a class. During one of my poses, I started thinking about all the questions people had asked me since I started working as an art model. I also started thinking about how this job really isn't talked about a whole lot, at least on a more personal level. Granted, there are some great blogs and online articles about art modeling out there. But there aren't too many that go as quite in-depth about what this job is like on a day-to-day basis, or about the nuances of what being an art model is really like. I figured that since I love modeling and writing, this would be a great way to achieve that more personal connection I had be searching for.
So that's what this blog will be; a place where I'll tell you what it's like to be an art model, and maybe share some insights as well. I'm excited to begin this journey, and I hope you'll stick around for the posts to come. :)
See you soon!
First post on a new blog! Are you as excited as I am? ;)
It seems like every time I sit down to write the first post of a new blog, I run into the same problem. Introductions have never been my forte, but that doesn't stop me from trying to make them good. I think it's just best if I dive right into things.
First, I think some introductions are in order. So, hello! My name is Megan. I'm twenty-three years old, and I like music, reading, and writing, among many other things. I also live and work as an art model at different schools throughout the New York City area, which, as you might have guessed, is what this blog is all about.
At this point, you might be asking to yourself "What is an art model?" (And even if you're not asking yourself that, I'm going to tell you.) An art model is someone who poses in different kinds of art classes, including figure drawing, painting, and sculpture, just to name a few and gets paid to do so. It's not exactly your typical nine-to-five job, but it's a job nonetheless, one that I (obviously) think deserves a blog about it.
The idea to start this blog came to me a few days ago when it was modeling in a class. During one of my poses, I started thinking about all the questions people had asked me since I started working as an art model. I also started thinking about how this job really isn't talked about a whole lot, at least on a more personal level. Granted, there are some great blogs and online articles about art modeling out there. But there aren't too many that go as quite in-depth about what this job is like on a day-to-day basis, or about the nuances of what being an art model is really like. I figured that since I love modeling and writing, this would be a great way to achieve that more personal connection I had be searching for.
So that's what this blog will be; a place where I'll tell you what it's like to be an art model, and maybe share some insights as well. I'm excited to begin this journey, and I hope you'll stick around for the posts to come. :)
See you soon!
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