Bit of a hybrid! Been earning the bulk of my living as a professional magician and instructor (entertainment and art) for the last 20 years. Now recently moved to Lancashire and aiming to focus on "art over gigs" now. In previous life, trained as dancer(!) worked as aspiring rock star and composer, arts administrator and company director of sign making business and entertainment agency. I paint and draw in a fairly "academic" figurative style and became a member of the Preston Life Group about a year ago.
modeling experience
Worked for a couple of years as a life model at Lowestoft College of Art (my home town) in the very early 70s after leaving school and before deciding what to do next (while failing to become a rock god!)
artistic experience
Art was the only thing I was ever any good at at school. Chose not to go to art college after A levels. Eventually went to study performing arts in mid 70s and also trained as teacher. Returned seriously to art in the late 90s after a varied career path (!) - starting with adult evening classes and then a part time foundation course at Stafford College. Stayed on to do a Fine Art HND and was then asked to be the resident Fine Art practitioner there and, later, a sessional tutor there. Moved to NW in 2007 when my wife returned to university in Preston to study ceramics full time. Exhibiting where possible and trying to sell the occasional work. Booked to demonstrate and teach at the Cumberland Pencil Museum in 2009.
hobbies / interests
Music, Art, Magic and Food (not always in that order).
Hi M, like your gallery! In reply to your query all the images I uploaded recently are done from life. However I do sometimes work from photos if I want to draw difficult poses for a model to hold. I much prefer working from life as I'm sure from looking at your work you do too. All the best, Owen.
Welcome to LifeART, the networking site for artists and models. Modeling can often be a solitary profession with no contact or advice from other models. LifeART breaks down these barriers and offers help and advice to all. Be sure to check into the forum to view topical discussion between artists and models. Members may promote their services on the forum for free or subscribe to Gold Membership to have their profiles added to the search boxes to maximise their chances of finding work. Gold Membership is only £6 per year and also entitles members to send and receive messages on the main database.
Your account will automatically upgrade upon your funds being released from Paypal. This is usually instant although some forms of transaction take longer than others.
Members are reminded to be careful with whom they make contact and to take necessary precautions when meeting anyone for the first time. Please report any suspicious behaviour to keep this a safe and friendly environment.
Members must not harass other members. This is not a dating site. LifeART shares information with RAM and inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Reported members will be removed without warning.
Photos are allowed up to a level of artistic nudity. This is NOT an adult site. Art tutors do not wish to see anatomical studies of genitals and any such images will considerably reduce your chances of finding work. Please do not include frontal nudity on your MAIN profile picture.
Thank you for your co-operation and happy browsing!
Big Frog
