LifeART - Life Drawing Forums http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk The life modeling and life drawing forum for lovers of the nude figure in art. en Fri, 18 May 2012 15:24:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/delisiosso/misc/rss.jpg LifeART - Life Drawing Forums http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk Olympic despair... http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3593&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:46:14 GMT Dear All, This is a TOTALLY unrelated topic, but it happens I am volunteering at the Olympics (volunteering means nothing is covered including... Dear All,

This is a TOTALLY unrelated topic, but it happens I am volunteering at the Olympics (volunteering means nothing is covered including accommodation). As some of you know, I live in Madrid, and I will have to be working in the ExCel London from July 25 to August 5... If any of you, lives around / knows someone who lives around / would be willing to host 2 volunteers / could offer very budget accommodation or... please contact me... The plus, you will be able to share the Olympics from a different perspective, while perhaps sharing art in the free days... And you will always have a place in Madrid! ]]> Ramblings MGH http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3593 Degas and the Nude http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3592&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 09:34:48 GMT In Paris over the weekend, I went to the Musee D'Orsay to see the "Degas and the Nude" exhibition which is on until 1 July. Apparently, it is the first since the 1988 retrospective at the Grand Palais.

Besides the well known series of paintings of women in brothels and bathing, the exhibition also contains a series entitled The Body in Peril: Scene of War in the Middle Ages and many of his other drawings and paintings.

There are also a number of Degas sculptures, some cast in bronze and others just the original wax models.

At 12 euros, which also covers the entrance to the rest of this extensive gallery, this is a must see delight, and for anyone under the age of 26 entry is entirely free. ]]> Model Chat Graham http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3592 Experienced Life Model looking for new projects near Ely and Cambridge http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3591&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 21:09:01 GMT Hey all,

I've been modelling regularly now for about 2 years. I model for a few local classes and groups, but I'm always on the look out for new and interesting projects and artists to work with.

Competitive rates. Based in Ely but will travel within a 15mile (ish) radius

Cornelius ]]> European models looking for work Cornelius http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3591 Models Wanted - Chatteris, East Anglia http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3590&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 21:05:49 GMT Hey guys,

I model for a class on a Monday night in Chatteris at the studio of Richard Savage.

They're a friendly bunch and always on the look out for new models so get in touch if you're interested and I'll pass your details on.

Cornelius ]]> Models wanted! Cornelius http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3590 No shows http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3589&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 09:14:31 GMT Has this happened to anyone else?

A couple of weeks ago I went to "drop-in" session at a venue here in Frome where I had been booked as model for a 2 1/2 hour session. The only people to turn up were the organiser, who was not going to be drawing, and myself. No artists bothered to brave the rain. After hanging about waiting for over an hour, the organiser paid me the full amount agreed for the session and sent me home.

I did worry about whether it was me that the artists were avoiding, but the organiser told me that she did not advertise the model who had been booked for any particular day. This set my mind at rest on that, but a complete lack of artists does not look good for the survival of the group. ]]> Model Chat martinb http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3589 <![CDATA[Glad it wasn't Me!]]> http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3588&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 23:17:08 GMT Yesterday I did a 6 hour portrait pose for two female artists in the corner of a small but busy college studio. For two of those hours the studio... Yesterday I did a 6 hour portrait pose for two female artists in the corner of a small but busy college studio.

For two of those hours the studio also played host to a cramped life drawing session featuring another mature male model. Space was tight and again all participants were female.

For one of the longer poses the other model was seated with his back to me in what seemed a rather revealing pose from my rear perspective. One of the girls painting me had her seat positioned directly back-to-back with that of the other model - necessitated by lack of space.

I'm sure she didn't realise it at all but from time to time she leant back fully in her chair to appraise her work at a distance but in doing so her long hair touched and brushed against the back and shoulder of the model behind her as he sat in pose.

I could not see whether this had any physiological consequences on him from my position but he did seem discomfited at times when this happened. There was no obvious reaction in the room but if this had happened to me I may have found it difficult to deal with. ]]> Model Chat CliffordAlls http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3588 Private painting tutor wanted http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3587&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 11:44:20 GMT Hi, I am looking for a private painting tutor in South London along District / Northern line or Wimbledon / Croydon area. Have floating working... Hi,
I am looking for a private painting tutor in South London along District / Northern line or Wimbledon / Croydon area. Have floating working schedule and work some Sat hence can't attend regular classes.

Have some painting experience but need direction and critique to help development.
Please contact on 0783 0905 663
Irina ]]> New Here? Unregistered http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3587 question about the art.... http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3586&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 19:12:59 GMT I've worked on and off for years at modeling. Earlier on I did it for money (I was a college student) but I as time went on I really began to enjoy it for a bazillion reasons.

In my early days I wasn't all that concerned with the art, they were all students and I didn't think they were very good and I didn't know much about art (LOL my brother IS an artist and my dad was one).

This time around I'm working with some really talented artists who are doing amazing work. I feel so lucky that many of them have offered to take pix of their work and email them to me. It's great to have them. I have not printed them or used them on my website or anything, just looked at them on my ipad.

For the past 6 weeks I've been working with a woman artist who's work I LOVE so much. I wish I could own one of the pieces but she sells them in galleries for thousands of dollars. Out of my league. I asked her last week if she photographed them if she would be willing to share the photo's with me. She said sure. She sent them to me but they are very small file sizes. Great for me to look at on my ipad but I couldn't have them printed out to hang.

Again I can't afford any of these pieces and she isn't making any prints of them, is it really rude, wrong to ask her if I can have a larger size of one of them? I would like to print it and hang it but my gut is telling me its not even right to ask her. I know its her art, her talent, and I don't want her to feel like I'm... ripping her off (I'd never print one with out asking).

So is it totally rude to ask if I can print one? I'm happy to look at them on my ipad but I'd love to have one hanging in my bedroom. I've never crossed this bridge before...... I've liked the work that has been done of me but never LOVED it like I do these pieces.

Thanks for your advice. ]]> Model Chat pixie http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3586 How far do you travel? http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3585&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 22:14:07 GMT I'm off in a few minutes to a modeling gig so I'll make this quick.

I live in a sort of spread out area (Cape Cod) and I travel all over the Cape for jobs and on the South Shore too. Maybe my circle so far is about 45 - 50 miles. No public transit here so I have to drive myself. All of this is OK but I'm curious how far everyone else is willing to travel?

Around here the fees are usually between $20. - $30. dollars per hour, so for 3 hours a good job will pay $90. (and there are NOT that many good jobs) but if I have to travel too far that takes a bit bite out of my hard earned dollars.

I use to live/work in Boston where I could take the subway everywhere, not worry about gas or parking. I still have a lot of contacts there and am often asked to model there but to take the train up and back would be about $18. Private artists are happy to pay transportation or gas expense but local classes or art associations are always running on a shoe string and won't pay any extras.

So how far do you all travel? How much travel costs are you willing to pay before it is just too much? ]]> Model Chat pixie http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3585 Life model needs work http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3584&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 15:19:09 GMT Hi, Im looking for some life model work. I am based in the London area. I have done a few jobs before in classes and private. I am keen to get back... Hi,
Im looking for some life model work. I am based in the London area.

I have done a few jobs before in classes and private.
I am keen to get back into this as i need the money.

Look forward to hearing from you ]]> European models looking for work Unregistered http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3584 BOLTON FEMALES WANTED http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3583&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 10:02:10 GMT Hiya - Bolton College are in need of female models. I have done a few sessions but they like to change the models quite regularly and they are... Hiya - Bolton College are in need of female models. I have done a few sessions but they like to change the models quite regularly and they are running low on stocks! Females only please - as they are keeping with a theme.
Some experience is necessary as they can be quite demanding poses and some knowledge of what you can/can't hold is useful.

The classes are 7-9pm on Tuesdays.

Telephone number for the college is:
Tel. 01204 482000

Ask for the Art Department. Dolores is the lady who runs the classes.

Donna :1: ]]> Models wanted! MissDondons http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3583 Looking for work in West Yorkshire http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3582&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 20:42:53 GMT Hi, I'm a 29 year old male who's looking for work in the West Yorkshire region, however, I would be willing to travel further.

Here's a photo of me, sorry for the poor quality!

David.
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]]> European models looking for work Unregistered http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3582 Spencer Tunick, Munich, 23/24 Jun 2012 http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3581&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:20 GMT The next Spencer Tunick installation will be at the Munich Opera Festival on the weekend of 23/24 Jun 2012 Registration page here ... The next Spencer Tunick installation will be at the Munich Opera Festival on the weekend of 23/24 Jun 2012

Registration page here

Facebook page for those going from UK here

More info at the Spencer Tunick Experience forum here ]]> Naked News Martin_Rowe http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3581 Lancaster, tableau vivant http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3580&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 12:59:01 GMT There is currently an advert on the RAM website seeking life models in Lancaster http://www.modelreg.co.uk/joblink.htm (Note to any RAM menbers:... There is currently an advert on the RAM website seeking life models in Lancaster

http://www.modelreg.co.uk/joblink.htm

(Note to any RAM menbers: please do not disclose the contact details on Lifeart!)

The RAM advert doesn't say, but I understand the organiser is seeking several male and several female models for an all-day (about 5 hours) life modelling session in a tableau vivant style, possibly in June

You must be a RAM approved model to contact this employer. If you are not a member, you can Join RAM Here.

Please don't contact me about this job - I am just posting a link to the advert! ]]> Models wanted! Martin_Rowe http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3580 Unemployable? http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3579&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 11:55:55 GMT Basically, for the past six months I have been trying to get into life modelling, to at least give it a chance, since it sounds like a fun... Basically, for the past six months I have been trying to get into life modelling, to at least give it a chance, since it sounds like a fun experience. However, in this time I have not had one single opportunity. I have contacted the local art schools, responded to listings, contacted some artists directly and even broadened the distances I was willing to travel considerably.

Still nothing. Is this a normal time to go without work or is there something about me and my look that turns employers away? Sure, I'm a big guy but from what I have seen that doesn't seem to make it impossible to get work.

Should I just keep trying or is there something that I could do to increase my chances? At this point I am considering just quitting altogether since I haven't even received a courtesy "thank you for contacting me" email. :P ]]> Model Chat lesmouches http://www.lifeart.co.uk/art_talk/showthread.php?t=3579