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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Andrew Castrucci's Painting Class, Thursday, March 27, 2014

I got the chance to do Andrew's class again, I love his class. I always forget to add how long the poses are. This was about a two and half hour standing pose in a three hour class.

Artist David, I love how
he mixes mediums. The energy
in this is great.

Artist Christina, I always love her
pallet.

Artist Anna, this was her largest
canvas of me. She always picks
up my love of purples.

Artist Laura, this is saying
so much. Y'all know I
love energy.

Artist Ken, I have learned I have to
catch him at his halfway point. That point
when an artist thinks the work is not working
for them. Love it.

Artist Sebastian, even though
he could not get his groove
you have to admit this has beauty.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Maura Sheehan's Painting Class at SVA February 12th & 19th

I have yet to work with a professor or artist I did not like or work well with. Artist and Professor Maura Sheehan is certainly one of my favs. I love the energy she brings to her class and shares with the students. I feel it shows in their work.

The following work is incomplete at the moment. The student were not due to be finished on my last day of posing. Hopefully after the break they will share their finished work with me.

The point of this class was capturing the Renaissance feel. Even though they are not finished, I still think you can get a feel for where the paintings are going.

Artist Soobin Oh

Artist Danielle Stevens

Artist Jeannie Wong

Artist Hayden Goodman

Artist Ilana Yang

Artist Zakiya Noel

Artist Lexi Chen

Artist Lauren Devine

Artist Remi Chen

Artist Corrine Gatesmith

Artist Tyler Bantz

Artist Jacquie Reed

Artist Yaenah Oh

Artist Keiko Nabila

Artist Leo

Monday, February 17, 2014

Scribble Art Workshop - Adult Figure Drawing Class

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of modeling for the Scribble Art Workshop at the Inwood Studio in New York. It was a small group with great energy and they seem to enjoy the energy I gave back in my poses. My friend, Airial, did the honors of taking a few pictures of the students work to share. I look forward to another opportunity to be a muse for them again.

For more information about the Scribble Art Workshop, click here.

Artist Hannah, Teacher, 5 minute poses

Artist Hannah, Teacher, 25 minute poses

Artist Hannah, Teacher, 25 minute pose

Artist Jonathan, 25 minute Pose

Artist Jonathan, 25 minute pose

Artist Jonathan, ten minute poses

Artist Jonathan, five minutes poses

Artist Raul, Ten Minute Pose

Artist Raul, Ten minute Pose

Artist Raul, 25 minute pose

Artist Monica, Ten minute pose

Artist Monica had time to sketch out a second one

Artist Monica, Final Pose - 25 minutes

Artist Monica, 25 minute pose

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Tobi Kahn 's Class at SVA, Friday, January 24, 2014

I first modeled for Tobi Kahn's class last year and they wanted me back. I have decided since this is a three week class, to document each class.

The following is from Artist Kyveli's study of me.