MODELS
An “artist’s model”, also called a "figure model", a "life model" or a "fine arts model", is a performing artist who poses for artists to draw, paint sculpt, or photograph.
-Ellen Allen,
The Other Side of the Easel
Art of Modeling offers a variety of modeling opportunities to new or experienced art models. Art of Modeling provides models with the necessary training to be successful in the industry. All skill levels are invited to learn more about our modeling offerings. If you are new to figure drawing, we suggest you review our Model Code of Conduct to better understand what you can expect.
If you do not have previous fine arts modeling experience email me here to be added to the sign up list for the next model-training workshop.
We are currently seeking mature women and plus sized women of any age and ethnicity, and specifically NON-White models of all body types and genders, including genderqueer humans.
BECOME A MODEL MEMBER

Model Membership $75 / year
+$100 refundable deposit.
HOW TO JOIN
-You must be over 18 years of age.
-Complete our Online Application, where you will be asked to provide two professional art modeling references OR to attend a one time model training workshop
-After your application is reviewed, you may be invited to become a model member depending on our current needs. Once you have been invited to become a model member, you will complete the sign up steps, below:
-Submit your Model-Membership fee (button below)
-Submit a $100 refundable deposit (button below)
-Complete online Model's Responsible Cancellation Agreement
-Provide a W9 and a copy of your Driver's License...
email to: artofmodelinginfo@gmail.com
-Provide a professional headshot (or non professional) & a clothed body shot
--Volunteer fine arts model for AOM for 3 hours/year. This will either be at a Figure Drawing Marathon, a Fine Arts Model Training Workshop, or at a modeling job
-All new model members must serve a six month probation period as a Provisional Model Member during which you prove yourself professional, reliable, & punctual. After surviving this initiation period, you will rise to the status of Model Member and receive the $2/hr pay increase (with the exception of Black and Native American models, for whom the monetary part of the probation period is waived)
MODEL RESOURCES
Art of Modeling is committed to providing developing fine arts models with the education and resources
necessary for success in this profession.
Art of Modeling founder, artist and former professional fine arts model Ellen Allen has written a book, The Other Side of the Easel specifically designed to help aspiring models learn more about the professional fine arts modeling exeperience.
Art of Modeling also offers Fine Arts Model Training workshops for aspiring models and model members. Learn more about the art of modeling from seasoned professional figure models
Must be 18 to attend.
Pre-Registration is required.
‘Ed’ by Taha Neyestani
“A tribute to all life drawing models, and to the passion
of the craft — exploring form, figure, life and all that lies within.”
Thesis film by Taha Neyestani made at Sheridan College, 2015. Animated in Photoshop. Winner of the Annie Award for best student film, 2015.
Used with artist's permission
The Challenging, Lasting Career of the Artists’ Model
Naked Ambition by, William Hageman
Musings of a life model, by Ruby Magic
The naked truth about life models, by The Guardian
Figuring it Out by Gage Rabideaux
Zen and the Art of Art Modeling by Josh Max
Longmont artists group bares itself in public, by Quentin Young
Drawing the human body continues to challenge artists, by Marianne L. Hamilton
Nude models are crucial figures in CSU art class, by The Coloradoan
6 Art-Historical Poses You Should Know, by Sarah Gottesman
FAQ about nude modeling for art classes by Melinda Tichelaar
The naked truth about nude art modeling by ROBIN EILEEN BERNSTEIN
Night at the Figure Drawing Class BY DANYA RUBENSTEIN-MARKIEWICZ
Artists Go Back to School for Will Cotton’s ‘Take Home a Nude’ Drawing Party by Sarah Cascone
Message behind nude modeling for art: 'There is no one way to be beautiful' by Michael Greenlar
For Artists' Models, It's All in a Day's Work by SYDNEY LADENSOHN STERN
Life drawing artists and nude models tap into creativity at pub venue by Luke Wong
Naked ambition: Why do people become nude life models? by Hannah Reich and Barbara Heggen
The bare facts: Exploring nude modelling and life art classes in Adelaide by Brett Williamson
Nude models, despite initial awkwardness, essential to artist development by Daniel Wheaton
The Nude Art Model by Daniel Peters
How To Become A Life Drawing Model
How to serve as an artist model
The Art of Figure Drawing, The Science of Modeling
Art Model Tips, by Charley Parker
Art classes that pay for your naked ambition, by Rebecca Katherine Hirsch
How I Earned $20 an Hour By Getting Naked — Without Getting Arrested, by Susan Sh
Life Modeling Undraped, by Amy Stoltenberg
ARTICLES
Additional Resource Links:
The Bulletin article by
Mark N. Taylor
(shared by Art of Modeling model, Dave Buffalo)
The Bulletin article by
Dave Buffalo,
Art of Modeling Model