Profession art model

Art models pose for visual artists as reference or inspiration for their creative work. They stand model for artists that perform figure drawing, paint, make sculptures or create photographic art. Art models are professional models that use their body to become the object of the artist's creation.

Personality Type

• Artistic / Enterprising

Knowledge

• Human anatomy

  The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.

Skills

• Define artistic vision

  Continually develop and define a concrete artistic vision, starting from the proposal and continuing all the way through to the finished product.

• Express yourself physically

  Express emotions and ideas through movements, gestures, and actions.

• Adapt to artists' creative demands

  Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.

• Pose for artistic creation

  Pose for an artist as the object of an artistic creation. Model for the creation of an artistic painting, drawing, sculpture or photograph. Pose without moving and control body movements for specified periods of time. Follow the directions of the artist as part of the creative process.

• Pose nude

  Pose nude as the object of an artistic creation. Model nude before an audience.

• Attend castings

  Go to castings in order to promote yourself and show your abilities.

• Maintain personal hygiene standards

  Preserve impeccable personal hygiene standards and have a tidy appearance.

• Pose in front of a camera

  Perform poses in front of cameras in order to advertise products. Listen to the directions of the photographer or director.

• Inform customers about body modifications

  Make sure that customers are properly informed about services such as tattooing, body piercing or other body modifications and ensure that they are aware of the permanency and the risks of these modifications. Inform them on after-care and what to do with infections or other complications.

• Harmonise body movements

  Harmonise body movements in accordance to rhythm and melody, aestetic or dramatic concept, dramatic pace, etc.

• Maintain an artistic portfolio

  Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.

• Interact with an audience

  Convey the artistic values of the art form(s). Respond to the reactions of your audience and involve them.

• Negotiate with artists

  Communicate and negotiate with artist and artist management about prices, terms and schedules.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB