I started sitting for life drawing sessions and workshops. And I’m finding it rewarding. Not just because I get paid to sit still for a few hours. It’s really fun for me to get up between poses and see what each of the artists is doing. It’s always so interesting to see what each person’s different style and medium brings forth on canvas or paper. It doesn’t matter to me whether it’s a style or a look that I prefer. I find that I really enjoy just being an instrument these people can use to create something they think is beautiful. Sometimes it’s just a vague sketch of a figure, sometimes there is detail, sometimes it’s splashes of color in the shape of me, sometimes it’s just a simple sketch.

I find it all fascinating, and very rewarding that just by sitting still I make it possible for these people to express something that might not have been otherwise.

I sat on Tuesday evening, and this is the product of one of the artists. Believe it or not, she had this nearly done by the end of the first 20 minute pose. I neglected to get her name, but I was so impressed. She does beautiful work, and I hope to see more of the things she’s done.

13 Comments to “HNT - A model citizen”

1. ms.inconspicuous — June 11, 2008 @ 11:23 pm
   

   That is a beautiful work. She must have been inspired.

   I’ve always wanted to do something like that…

   Happy HNT!

2. Karen — June 12, 2008 @ 1:17 am
   

   That’s very impressive indeed. The models not to shabby either. Happy HNT!

3. Amorous Rocker — June 12, 2008 @ 3:14 am
   

   That is awesome! Happy HNT!

4. Elisa — June 12, 2008 @ 4:47 am
   

   That is beautiful! Some people have such talent it’s crazy. Your face and hair look so delicate. Lots of detail! And she did that in 20 minutes? Wow.

   HHNT!

5. Vixen — June 12, 2008 @ 6:22 am
   

   Wow that is really amazing!

6. Katie — June 12, 2008 @ 6:31 am
   

   That drawing is amazing!
   HHNT

7. Cosima — June 12, 2008 @ 7:43 am
   

   Oh wow!!! She captured your beauty so well. Happy HNT, Joy!

8. baby — June 12, 2008 @ 8:59 am
   

   That is absolutely lovely HHNT!!!!

9. lecram — June 12, 2008 @ 9:21 am
   

   Here is hoping the other artists capitulat to allowing you to catalog their work of you. Cheers!

10. lapis ruber — June 12, 2008 @ 9:28 am
    

    Beautiful drawing of a beautiful model! Happy HNT.

11. Helga Hansen — June 12, 2008 @ 12:26 pm
    

    How lucky you are to have such beautiful portraits!! Thank you for sharing! HHNT!

12. APj — June 13, 2008 @ 7:47 am
    

    Sweetie,
    The next time I hear you meefin’ about being unattractive and/or fat, I am going to direct you to this picture. There is only one word for it, and you:

    stunning.

    simply stunning.

    (okay, I know –that’s 2 words)

    She captured both your inner and outer beauty.

13. kamotion — July 2, 2008 @ 6:58 am
    

    very nice likeness of you.

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