The Art Model’s Handbook Explains
How to Pose for Art Classes, Artists, and Photographers

Have you ever considered posing nude for an art class, but weren't sure what is expected? Have you ever thought you would like to model for a professional artist? The Art Model’s Handbook is a comprehensive book that answers your questions and gives you the confidence to model for figure drawing classes, sculptors, painters, and fine art photographers.

A few of the many topics covered include:

  • how to choose interesting and appropriate poses
  • common pose requests
  • gesture poses for animators
  • holding long poses for sculptors and painters
  • fine art nude photography
  • why art students draw naked people
  • the significance of nude figures in art
  • honest answers about anxieties such as nudity, erections, menstruation
  • costume modeling
  • finding jobs as an art model
  • why some applicants don't get hired
  • professional conduct and etiquette.

This book gets straight to the point with 20 chapters providing the information you want to know in a casual, engaging writing style. The author’s experience is complemented by interviews with accomplished male and female models, artists, and fine art photographers. The book is illustrated with figure drawings, paintings, sculpture, and photography.

If you want to learn how to inspire artists as an art model, read The Art Model's Handbook.

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The Art Model's Handbook: The Naked Truth about Posing for Art Classes and Fine Artists • by Andrew Cahner
ISBN-13: 978-1-442-16969-2 • ISBN-10: 1-442-16969-9 • Order your copy from Amazon or Book Depository.
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