Art Model Andrew
Modeling for art schools, colleges, and artists in Southern California
Los Angeles, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Pasadena, Whittier, Ontario, Ventura.
Life Drawing • Digital Life Drawing • Figure Drawing • Figure Painting • Uninstructed Workshops
artmodelandrew [at] yahoo.com

The Naked Truth About Posing for Art Classes and Fine ArtistsThe Art Model’s Handbook: The Naked Truth about Posing for Art Classes and Fine Artists explains what you need to know to pose for art classes and professional artists.

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When the artist and model are on the same page, the creative collaboration is more productive and inspiring.

The human form is arguably the most difficult subject for an artist to render. Capturing a spiritual or emotional quality is even more challenging. I greatly admire those who have mastered this craft. A variety of artistic styles are represented on this site, ranging from gesture sketches to oil paintings. I hope you enjoy viewing the artwork. I enjoyed collaborating with the artists. I'm always curious about how they will interpret a pose.

My Perspective on Artistic Nudes

The nude figure is a timeless image, without fashion clues to define the setting in a given time period. With no uniform to define the social class or employment role, nudity also represents honesty and authenticity – the naked truth – and one’s true self without any façade. Nudes in nature portray mankind living in harmony with the environment. While some people associate nudity exclusively with a sexual context, I don't share this mindset. Consider the wholesomeness of Norman Rockwell skinny dipping scenes. Think of fine art nudes by Michelangelo, Auguste Rodin, and Maxfield Parrish. Could anyone seriously question the dignity of The Thinker?

 

Click on an artist's name to see figure drawings and paintings of Andrew.

Antoine de Villiers
Crystal Basta
Brian Bednarek
Alex Bigney
Josephine Colvert
Royce Deans
Felix Eddy
Ronald Eyre
Kristen Foster
I.T. Hammar
Martin Jonsson
Steven King
Philip Kinzli
Joseph Larkin
Dee Overly
Terry Rafferty
Aletheia Rio
Matt Semke

All artwork on this website is copyrighted by the artists.
Used by permission.