Marilyn Lerner's Class at SVA on January 14, 2014

This was my first time modeling for Ms. Lerner. My first time modeling for a professor is always exciting. I never know what to expect. Then I have to be sure I am paying attention to make sure I am giving them what they need for the class. I truly enjoyed modeling for Marilyn and was floored when she shared she was happy with me.

Unfortunately, I did not have time to get pictures of everyone's work. I tried to at least get the ones that I noticed that had made the most progress over the class period.

Artist Mara

Artist Zavier

Artist Gabriela

Artist Patricio

Tyler School of Art's Open Figure Drawing - November 5th

Artist Katie

Artist Katie

Artist Katie

Artist Katie

Artist Laura

Artist Tom

Artist Tom

Artist Danielle

Professor Alphonse Van Woerkom's Protrait Panting Class at SVA-NYC on November 4, 2013

Artist Adam

Artist Isaac

Artist Isaac

Artist Issac - Notice the improved confidence 

Artist Debra

My muscles still do the same thing...

I was telling a friend I was posing for an Anatomy class today. She ask but how can the see what your muscles are doing? I replied no matter my size, my bones, muscles, etc does the same thing as someone smaller.

When I pose for such classes, it challenges the knowledge of the students knowing how the body moves. No they can not 'see' my muscles. They have to use there knowledge of the human body to understand the pose I have chosen.

I blogged earlier, I pose on purpose. I chose poses that are going to test the knowledge, because they can not 'see' with their eyes. I never stand straight up and down, I am always twisted and leaning.

I love what I do and I am good at it.

Keith Morrison's Drawing Class at Tyler School of Art, Temple University on October 9th

Artist Eunbi

Artist Toyota

Artist Lauren

Artist Rachel

Artist Noreen

Artist Krissy

Steve Gaffney of SVA-NYC

Sketch by Professor Steve Gaffney

This was one of the biggest compliments I have received thus far from a Professor. During an Animation Class, Professor Steve Gaffney felt inspired enough to draw me while I was posing.

There are many that think a muse like myself would not be used for an Animation Class, because you can not readily see what my muscles are doing. But it is the challenge to identify where and what my muscles are doing and testing the students knowledge of the human body.

Artist Chi

Artist Chi

My last showcase for the Plethora of Pretty Portraits for Professor Susan Moore's Painting Class Fall 2012, Artist Chi. I have one regret that I missed the opportunity to get a picture of the under painting of this painting. I was asked to wear something bright and colorful, it changed her painting. What I love about this painting:

1. My fingers don't look like claws;
2. Rarely will someone be able to tell the addition of my body to the background was done last. Before my hands looked as if they were hold the vase in space.

In her second set of portraits, it is believed she has best captured my likeness via painting verses drawing.

 

Artist Austin

These are Artist Austin contribution to the Plethora of Pretty Portraits for Professor Susan Moore's Painting Class Fall 2012.

 

Artist Ashley from the Plethora of Pretty Portraits for Professor Susan Moore's Painting Class Fall 2012

Artist Ashley had the challenge of finding the lights when there was little light to help. I really love the painting. It is from the first pose I did for this session. The not so painful pose.

Artist Kenneth from the Plethora of Pretty Portraits for Professor Susan Moore's Painting Class Fall 2012

Kenneth took on a challenging angle to paint me from. He also pushed himself to add the partner in my scarf.

The biggest challenge with this angle was to have the side of my face sit in a true space and not be flat. I believe he did.

I wish I had gotten a picture of the painting after the new light was added.

Artist Mr. Maxx

Maxx has been a student in the classes that I model for at Tyler since I started. I love his style. He has a great deal of fun while he is creating, not to be taken as he is not also very serious about his work. I wish I could show you all of the different works he has done.

Artist Maxx has three different portraits, well two portraits actually. The second portrait, I was able to get before and after photos. The before an after photos were done, because the final day of my pose there was a light change which change a number of the paintings for the Plethora of Pretty Portraits for Professor Susan Moore's Painting Class Fall 2012.

Maxx was the first not to be afraid to add my keloid in his creations. It is funny that I still have to explain my keloid is not an earring. I always let the students know I am not sensitive about it.

 

Artist Eunbi

Artist Eunbi

The next feature from the 'Plethora of Pretty Portraits for Professor Susan Moore's Painting Class Fall 2012' Show is Eunbi.

I am showing two stages of Eunbi's portrait of me, the drawing and the painting. Yes, there is a difference. Artist Eunbi related the pain I was in during this pose. Even if I did not know I had been in pain, the painting related that.

I dislike breaking poses. Sometimes, when I chose a pose with the aim of being inspiring to the students there maybe a bit of pain involved. The students produced the stages of the paintings over six three hour classes.

I love both versions. The second painting there was also a major light increase. I will be showcasing her again for a different class, so keep an eye out.

 

I pose on purpose

When I chose a pose or poses, it is always with what the professor is telling the students they want to see.

For example, today in class, the point Professor Dona Nelson from Tyler School of Art wanted the students to focus on was relationships. She was not looking for a finished artwork as much as she was looking to see that the students were using relationships to make proper measurements.

I could have chose an easy square pose, because I get paid the same whether I do an easy pose or a difficult pose, but I never like choosing easy poses. Easy poses are as boring for me as they are the artist. There have been times I have taking poses that are down right painful, because of what I wanted to project. Not that any professor would ever have a problem with me changing, it is a personal choice. When I commit to a pose, it has to be very very very painful for me to break it. When I first started, I had a couple that I broke for that reason. It challenged me to get my stamina and strength up.

Back to the pose for the class, I chose my version of a parallelogram. It made my pose interesting and still gave the students makers to relate certain parts of my body to the other. For example, on my right side, I purposely rested my arm midway between my knee and hip but also placing it vertical to my heel.

I take my place in the class very seriously, because education is serious to me. It is important that I am aiding in inspiring the students to take what they are learning seriously in partnership with their professors.

Van Goghist Touch by Artist Blake

Blake is a student of Tyler School of Art and in Professor Susan Moore's Painting Class that created the show

Plethora of Pretty Portraits for Professor Susan Moore's Painting Class Fall 2012

I love when students are not afraid to take liberties. A portrait does not have to be like a photograph, in fact it is not. Blake's portrait inspired a special eye painting demo by Professor Susan Moore for the class. Blake's take on the portrait works and I love it. Blake put effort in trying to capture me from his view. He said I had a great expression, very nature, he just wanted to do it justice. I say he did. Once again, I love it.

Plethora of Pretty Portraits for Professor Susan Moore's Painting Class Fall 2012

Plethora of Pretty Portraits for Professor Susan Moore's Painting Class Fall 2012

Artist Blake's
inspiration by my pose
was Van Goghish in style
and I love it.

Austin

Ken

Chi

Austin

Maxx

Eunbi

Chi

Maxx

Ashley

Eunbi

Maxx

Austin

Chi