For artists needing a mini session with a life model to practice or experiment drawing/painting a specific pose type or area of anatomy. When booking please be sure to answer the questionnaire (see PDF in "Extras" tab) so Avid can prepare your appointment. Please keep the request realistic in terms of time. We can work with your preference to the extent feasible, but here an example of a workable ½ hour appointment schedule:
- 5 minute intro/collaborative discussion on artist’s specific goals and setup
- 3x 1-minute gesture poses for warm-up, and to test/tweak tech setup
- 20-minute pose (or 2x 10-minute) tailored to artist’s request/direction
For artists needing some time working with a male life model to practice or create drawings/paintings emphasizing particular pose types, compositions, and/or anatomical areas they may not have found available during scheduled group sessions. When booking, please be sure to answer the questionnaire and get the responses to Avid with enough time to prepare your appointment or get clarification from you. Please keep the request realistic in terms of time and physical capabilities. We can work with your preference to the extent feasible, for example launching into a single pose ASAP if warm-ups are not needed. But here are two examples of schedules usually feasible in 1-hour appointments:
- 5 minute intro/collaborative discussion on artist’s specific goals and setup
- 3x 2-minute gesture poses for artist/model warm-up, and test/tweak tech setup
- 3x 5-minute short poses
- >> short break/discussion, ~5 minutes
- 10-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction
- 20-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction
OR:
- 5 minute intro/collaborative discussion on artist’s specific goals and setup
- 3x 1-minute gesture poses for artist/model warm-up, and test/tweak tech setup
- 50-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction, with ~5 minute break mid-way
For artists needing a their own ‘intensive’ – a custom session working with a male life model to practice or create drawings/paintings emphasizing particular pose types, compositions, and/or anatomical areas they may not have found available during scheduled group sessions. When booking, please be sure to answer the questionnaire (see PDF in “Extras” tab) and get the responses to Avid with enough time to prepare your appointment or get clarification from you. Please keep the request realistic in terms of time and physical capabilities. We can work with your preference to the extent feasible, for example launching into a single pose ASAP if warm-ups are not needed.
Two-hour appointments require a couple rest breaks of around 5 minutes, or sometimes more depending on the physical demands of the requested pose(s). There are many ways to use a longer appointment like this; here are just two examples showing schedules that are usually feasible (you can provide additional scheduling preferences with your questionnaire answers):
- 5-minute intro/collaborative discussion on artist’s specific goals and setup
- 3x 2-minute gesture poses for artist/model warm-up, and test/tweak tech setup
- 2x 10-minute short poses
- >> short break/check-in discussion, ~5 minutes
- 10-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction
- 15-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction
- >> short break/check-in discussion, ~5 minutes
- 20-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction
- >> short break/check-in discussion, ~5 minutes
- 30-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction
OR:
- 5 minute intro/collaborative discussion on artist’s specific goals and setup
- 3x 2-minute gesture poses for artist/model warm-up, and test/tweak tech setup
- 20-minutes of long pose #1
- >> short break/check-in discussion, ~5 minutes
- 25-minutes of long pose #1
- >> short break/check-in discussion, ~5 minutes
- 50-minutes of long pose #2 (or continuation of long pose #1), with ~5 minute break mid-way
For artists needing a their own ‘intensive’ – a custom session with time to work directly with a male life model for practice or creation of drawings/paintings emphasizing particular pose types, compositions, and/or anatomical areas they may not have found available during scheduled group sessions. When booking, please be sure to answer the questionnaire (see PDF in “Extras” tab) and get the responses to Avid with enough time to prepare your appointment or get clarification from you. Please keep the request realistic in terms of time and physical capabilities. We can work with your preference to the extent feasible, for example how much time to spend on short versus longer poses.
Three-hour appointments require a few rest breaks of around 5 minutes, or sometimes more depending on the physical demands of the requested pose(s). There are many ways to use a longer appointment like this; here are just two examples showing schedules that are usually feasible (you can provide additional scheduling preferences with your questionnaire answers):
- 10-minute interview/collaborative discussion on artist’s specific goals and setup
- 6x 2-minute gesture poses for artist/model warm-up, and test/tweak tech setup
- 1x 10-minute short pose
- >> short break/check-in discussion, ~5 minutes
- 10-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction
- 20-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction
- >> short break/check-in discussion, ~5 minutes
- 20-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction
- 20-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction
- >> short break/check-in discussion, ~5 minutes
- 50-minute pose tailored to artist’s request/direction, with break mid-way
OR:
- 10-minute interview/collaborative discussion on artist’s specific goals and setup
- 6x 2-minute gesture poses for artist/model warm-up, and test/tweak tech setup
- 10-minute setup and beginning of long pose
- >> short break/check-in discussion, ~5 minutes
- 2+ hours of same long pose, with breaks as needed (approx. every 20-30 min.)
Need some customized, focused practice including ability to privately video-chat with the model to adjust poses, work on specific areas, customize the session etc? With the model working just for you and only you? This is a great way to do that at a reduced price, by booking a set of 3 two-hour appointments. Dates and specifics for each session can be worked out separately, but select this to receive a 30% discount ($36 savings) by pre-booking 3 appointments.
Figure models Sarah and Avid join forces, from separate locations, bringing to artists their interpretive posing styles!
SESSION TYPE: Undraped female and male figures. Attendees must be age 18+ or have parental permission. Webinar includes full nudity in artistic contexts (no pornographic or sexually explicit content).
PLATFORM: Webinar with up to 25 attendees. No special software needed; viewed in web browser (up to HD when connections allow). Attendees can interact with the group in webinar text chat, or remain hidden/anonymous by not typing.
FEE/REGISTRATION:"Pay what you can"; $20 donation requested. You can self-register requested donation amount here on Yondo, usually up to the last minute if space is it isn't sold out (but please register in advance if possible).
To pay with a different method or amount, or request free access because of financial or other reasons, please email Avid directly (avid@avidlightmodel.com) at least 1 hour prior to session start. Venmo (Avid-Light), CashApp ($AvidLight), and PayPal (avid@avidlightmodel.com) can be used to pay or tip separately but Avid must be contacted in advance to get you access. Avid and Sarah will split all proceeds and tips from the session.
Check out the DC Art Model Collective website (www.dcartmodelcolletive.com) for additional professional models and information about their events online.
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