Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Searching for Basil: Nude Modeling 101

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“You see Jesse, nude modeling is a natural fit for me. I mean, 8-10 hours of my day are spent striking flirtatious poses while naked anyways, so I might as well be making $12 an hour for it.”

“Alright, so Moriah, tell me what you think. And remember I want your immediate, unfiltered response—just say exactly what pops into your head. Ok. So how do you feel about this: Me, modeling nude for the art departments drawing classes?”

“JP! I’m trying to talk her into drawing a nude portrait of me! But she says no! What do you think?!”


It started the other night when Bryson drew a portrait of a girl (wearing clothes—boring, I know) during a little party at the house. Somehow, I found myself insanely jealous, and decided I must have a portrait. But first, I had to find an artist to play Basil to my Dorian.

I asked Cat and Bryson if they would draw me and they both said no. I asked Cat and Bryson if they would draw me nude and they said heck no with a cringe. This is like asking someone to borrow their bike, they say no, and then asking for the keys to their car instead. It makes no sense but I have nothing to loose, which is in fact, the main philosophy I seem to be operating under these days. That and the Yale thing.

But all is not lost. The University Art Department hires on nude models to pose for classes, paying $12 an hour. This is good news, really good. Almost too good. So tomorrow I’m going to the department to see if they’d like to make some magic.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dude, we can go down there together and apply, I am sure they need more ppl. I have always wanted to do that......

Anonymous said...

Thank goodness I am tied to the chemistry/biology buildings...Just kidding, I say go for it.

Anonymous said...

Austin, So true, so true. My only concern is that the combination of the two of us might be too good looking. Together, we'd be the wings of a golden door, a passage way to heaven on earth.

Lindsey 707, It's never too late to change majors. Think about it--Doctor in Africa or drawing me nude in San Marcos... Easy choice if you ask me.

Anonymous said...

Are you kidding me?

Anonymous said...

OMG thank goodness i know you're kidding b/c i am definitely taking Drawing 1 next semester and that would just be ....icky!!

Anonymous said...

Amanda, Even though I'm leaving at sememster, perhaps we could work something (ie a private session) out. I'll let you know, via your wall on facebook.
M Town

Anonymous said...

No more white background!

Anonymous said...

Ya! Just trying to keep the readers happy! Cat was the mastermind behind the color switch.
M Town