FAQs Archive - Ocean County Artists' Guild

Q: Do I have to model completely nude?

Yes and no, the answer really depends on the class. There are plenty of opportunities to work as a portrait model, where you would not be nude. In these classes the model usually has to hold the same pose for an extended period of time, the frequency and number of breaks depend on the group. However, modeling for figure drawing classes pays better than portrait classes and you would have more opportunities for work as a figure model. It is a requirement that the model is completely nude for a figure drawing class. There are some cases where the model will be “draped” in some poses but that varies from group to group. Depending on who you ask, being nude can either be “the worst part of the job” or “the most liberating part of the job.” Generally speaking, if you are weighing whether or not to do nude modeling based on how much it pays, you’re really not interested in doing it.

Q: How do I become an artists’ model?

Your best chance to become a model is to seek out the teacher and/or booking coordinator for a class and tell them you are interested in modeling. Once you get experience there is a good chance that other groups/classes will call you asking you to model. Some groups would allow you to observe a session to see what would be required of you as a model if you have little or no experience.

Q: Who can be an artists’ model?

Anyone! Any body type. Any age over 18 years old. If everyone looked the same, artists would have become really bored drawing models by now. All that is required is a desire to become a model, punctuality, and a good attitude. Many groups are willing to work with inexperienced models that show promise. While there are people who work exclusively as artists’ models, most people become models to supplement their income. Many are artists, actors, or dancers. Others are fitness instructors, teachers, students, salesmen, or store managers. In other words, anyone from any walk of life can become a model! As a rule, a model has to be physically capable of holding a pose. That can mean being able to hold still for up to 30 minutes without moving for some classes.

How much does modeling pay?

This varies from group to group. Always ask the teacher/booking [...]

By Ocean County Artists Guild|2021-12-28T15:34:03-05:00December 28, 2021|Modeling|Comments Off

Do I have to model completely nude?

Yes and no, the answer really depends on the class. [...]

By Ocean County Artists Guild|2021-12-28T15:33:41-05:00December 28, 2021|Modeling|Comments Off

How do I become an artists’ model?

Your best chance to become a model is to seek [...]

By Ocean County Artists Guild|2021-12-28T15:33:14-05:00December 28, 2021|Modeling|Comments Off

What exactly is a model required to do?

Whether for portrait or figure/life drawing classes, a model is [...]

By Ocean County Artists Guild|2021-12-28T15:32:53-05:00December 28, 2021|Modeling|Comments Off

Who can be an artists’ model?

Anyone! Any body type. Any age over 18 years old. [...]

By Ocean County Artists Guild|2021-12-28T15:32:26-05:00December 28, 2021|Modeling|Comments Off

FAQs

How much does modeling pay?

Do I have to model completely nude?

How do I become an artists’ model?

What exactly is a model required to do?

Who can be an artists’ model?

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