Photos, Phones and Art Models. Oh my.
Welcome, we are very glad to have you here. I am guessing you are reading this because our blog description caught your attention. Please be sure to check out our FB group to participate in pose requesting/ posting: https://m.facebook.com/groups/artistposingforartist . IG: https://www.instagram.com/artistposingforartist/ I think it best to address a couple of elephants in the room, if you will, concerning our end goal: 1. Aren’t professional academically trained artist discouraged from drawing from photos? -While I would wholly agree with this sentiment I do find it easier and more realistic to draw from photos since I do not have a model on hand at my beck and call. The pandemic has greatly changed things as well with in person modeling. - In addition any artist who accepts commissions will inevitably be presented a photo or photos in which to reference. Accepting photos for commissions also opens up opportunities worldwide instead of limiting yourself to those willing to pose in