How Do You Hire An Art Model?
The human figure has long been the most popular subject in the visual arts. Though you can attend figure sessions or have friends pose for you, the best way to work on your own figurative art is to hire an art model to pose for your project. Know the going rate for the type of work you are asking the model to perform. Clothed work, nude work and photography have different rates. Talk to other artists or call schools or art centers to find out what models are paid in your community. Models often have a 5 to 10 percent increase in rates for private work. Prepare to explain your project to the model. Your art model will want to know the medium you will be working in, whether it is clothed or nude, figurative or portraiture and how long the project will last. There may be other details you need to share, such as whether he will be working alone or with another model, whether he needs to bring any props and whether you will be taking any reference photos. Find an art model by attending figu
