posing nude

[freeasair]

i have been asked by a professional and quite well known artist to pose for him in the nude. naturally, i was deeply flattered athough he is not into "glamour" work...sees me more as the earthy Renoir type, i think!. has anyone ever done this for a painter or a photographer and how did they find it? i was told by a friend who has modelled for life classes that it was very "liberating" but what am i liberating?? and this artist has a reputation of....shall i say, getting very close to his models whether his wife is in or not and that should generate a certain creative tension for all parties.
i really would be grateful for any thoughts/comments as i dont know this man well and have a deep squirm about the idea of stripping for a stranger while he stays fully clothed and peers at me, especially as i have very sub tendencies!

 

[bobsgirl]

In my experience, if I have a "deep squirm" about something, I take it as a sign to step back and give it some more thought.

Should you do it? Up to you, but I get the feeling from your post that you think this guy may end up painting more than what's on the canvas, if you get my drift. That means he is going to cheat on his wife, and in my book, that is not okay.

But ultimately, you're the one in the buff, so if you're going to do it, make sure you can live with the consequences whatever they may be.

 

[James Bond 007]

If you decide to do it, take someone with you that you trust. Listen to that little voice in your head

007

 

[la mariposita]

I've thought about whether I would like to pose nude for art. I have been asked by a friend of mine and it seems, well...highly erotic. Personally it would be a pleasurable experience.

As for your situation I would just make sure he's very professional and if there is something he does that you think may make you uncomfortable, think about it before you leap. It also wouldn't hurt to have his wife there to make sure he doesn't step over the borderline.

 

[lovechild27]

I did it twice. It was for an art photgrapher. One time was alone, the other time with another girl.

No...it wasnt very erotic for me. It was liberating though. Very. It made me feel beautiful and powerful. It was a lot of fun.

I will say I had no doubts in my mind about doing it. If your not 100% comfy, dont go. When your standing in front of a camera and its time to get naked and you really arent into it, it will come across on film.

When I posed, the photographer was a complete gentlman. He had a young, naked teenager in his living room for hours and he never once made a pass, tried to touch me or acted inappropriately. He was very professional. If him making a pass at you is a concern, address this up front.

 

[bobsgirl]

i have been asked by a professional and quite well known artist to pose for him in the nude. naturally, i was deeply flattered athough he is not into "glamour" work...sees me more as the earthy Renoir type, i think!. has anyone ever done this for a painter or a photographer and how did they find it? i was told by a friend who has modelled for life classes that it was very "liberating" but what am i liberating?? and this artist has a reputation of....shall i say, getting very close to his models whether his wife is in or not and that should generate a certain creative tension for all parties.
i really would be grateful for any thoughts/comments as i dont know this man well and have a deep squirm about the idea of stripping for a stranger while he stays fully clothed and peers at me, especially as i have very sub tendencies!

Okay, this is the second time I've read your post, and one more thing that comes to mind is, what difference does it make that you say you have very sub tendencies? Subs are still free to say no to something that makes them uncomfortable, aren't they? Don't confuse submissiveness with weakness.

I've never even come close to doing this. but I can see where it would be very liberating. You'd have to be very comfortable in your own skin to let a relative stranger study it for hours.

Good luck, and let us know how things turn out

 

[Lust Engine]

ANY & I do mean ANY doubts whatsoever (especially the ones about him getting close to his subjects) and I'd be gone. Why even confirm them?

You have a sneaking suspicion already. Why tempt fate?

If something does happen, you'll always think back and wish you would've done it differently. That little voice in your head is there for a reason- call it instinct, call it what you will but realize that animals in the wild rely on this for their very survival. I'd back away ASAP!

Flattery is one thing- being with a creep is another.

There are a 1001 ways to feel liberated & this isn't one of them.

 

[freeasair]

thinking and thanking

it is really comforting to read comments from sincere folk with such sensible advice. the fact is the artist is well enough known to be exhibiting nationally so there is the added frisson of knowing that i might be "observed" in his painting by people completely unknown and since anonymity cannot be safeguarded i guess the advice "if in doubt, dont" has got to be the sensible route at least as far as the head speaks in these things....can someone come up with a better definition of "liberating" i was not expecting it to be associated with empowering or flattering the ego but expecting terms like shedding one's inhibitions and taboos but guess i can do that on a nudist beach
anyhow thanks again and especially to bobsgirl....
sure sub tendencies dont mean a girl cannot say no but the clothed/unclothed, client/serving relationship raises the tempo of the mind.

 

[N8Dreams]

just do it.
Your self-confidence and self-esteeme will increase immensely...

an advice from a professional

 

[ahooohgah]

If you are at all interested in doing this, then by all means seek out a competent photographer (or artist?) you can feel totally at ease with. There are way too many good ones to work with. At the very least, take someone with you. Good luck!

 

[sxylegs]

i have been asked by a professional and quite well known artist to pose for him in the nude. naturally, i was deeply flattered athough he is not into "glamour" work...sees me more as the earthy Renoir type, i think!. has anyone ever done this for a painter or a photographer and how did they find it? i was told by a friend who has modelled for life classes that it was very "liberating" but what am i liberating?? and this artist has a reputation of....shall i say, getting very close to his models whether his wife is in or not and that should generate a certain creative tension for all parties.
i really would be grateful for any thoughts/comments as i dont know this man well and have a deep squirm about the idea of stripping for a stranger while he stays fully clothed and peers at me, especially as i have very sub tendencies!

Hi...
I think you should do it.....ask the artist if you can tilt your head a certain way or do a side profile that will not let even your mother know for certain it is you. If he is a professional, he will let you wear a bathing suit or bikini or bra and panties till he gets the rough sketch) which could be a couple of days......then you will know exactly what you are dealing with. If then you still arent comfortable then dont go back....if you feel safe then go ahead and do what he wants.......It seems like you want to do it but are afraid of the unknown.......I did it this way and was totally comfortable when I finally did strip.....

good luck
S

 

[Guest]

I posed nude a few years ago for a college art class at an all-girl catholic school. that was very fun and liberating as well. the students were very mature and great to work with and did fantastic work. I felt very comfortable. I agree with the other posts, check the guy out and address yoru concerns up front. If any doubts at all, don't go through with it.

 

[Lust Engine]

Why are the people who are suggesting you pose nude go through it with THIS artist? I'm sure there are plenty of legitimate artists out there that don't have a reputation of being a creep. Why hook up with this one, especially if it even puts you in any sense of possible danger??

If you want to do it, then great but I think there are plenty of other more than reputable people & places (try the local art college) that you can go to and have a professional/ mature session of posing nude.

Don't even risk it if you as so much even feel one iota of doubt. You'll only have yourself to blame later if something happens (not that I'd wish that upon anyone, but I'm a huge proponent of instinct).

 

[herecomestherain]

God I kinda feel guilty, I've written a story about an artist who falls for her male model! It's mutual though.

I've posed nude for a photographer, it was a happy experience. Going to the exhibition opening was fascinating. You'd be chatting, drinking with folks whose naked photos appeared on the walls behind them, almost surreal.

I do agree with LustEngine though if you don't fee safe with the person I'd be inclined not to do it. If you really want the experience of posing nude for artists there are plenty of colleges who look for models, maybe that's a safer option.

If you do go ahead, remember you're in control of the situation too,(sub or not!) it can be easy to forget that when you're naked and he's clothed. Stay professional and detached.

As far as liberating goes, there is a sense of being at ease with your body, at ease enough to let someone portray you in an artistic way.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

 

[Lust Engine]

I do agree with LustEngine though if you don't feel safe with the person I'd be inclined not to do it. If you really want the experience of posing nude for artists there are plenty of colleges who look for models, maybe that's a safer option.

This has to do with YOUR comfort and not some perv trying to get too frisky with you. That guy earned a reputation... no need to endanger yourself to find out if it's true or not. Colleges are always looking.

 

[DuckLover]

Check him out

I'm surprised this idea hasn't arisen already. You mentioned that he's got a national reputation; that should mean that he's done quite a bit of similar work. Find out where it is and look at some of it. Ask yourself if it looks classy or sleazy. Does he make his subjects look respectable? Would you want to be portrayed that way?

Also talk to some of his previous models. Ask about their experiences, their concerns/fears. Was he professional during the shoot?

Ask this guy straight out for both these things. If he isn't willing to show you work samples and connect you to past models, without a fight, than he's not as legitimate as he may seem.

I agree with previous posters here that the first time you pose for him (assuming you do), that you bring a trusted friend with and insist that s/he be in the room at all times. Having the wife around may not be a bad idea either. And if it makes you more comfortable, doing the first session as lingerie shots should be fine.

 

[Lust Engine]

Re: Check him out

I'm surprised this idea hasn't arisen already. You mentioned that he's got a national reputation; that should mean that he's done quite a bit of similar work. Find out where it is and look at some of it. Ask yourself if it looks classy or sleazy. Does he make his subjects look respectable? Would you want to be portrayed that way?

Also talk to some of his previous models. Ask about their experiences, their concerns/fears. Was he professional during the shoot?

And if for ANY reason it seems fishy, back out of it. Don't let your ego ("oooo, something thinks enough of me to want to see me nude in their art") get in the way of sensible judgment.

If this guy was just some Joe Average photographer without a reputation, would you still do it?

 

[Derya]

go with your instinct

As some others have commented you should follow your instinct and first inclinations particularly about something so personal as this. Your inclination to me sounds against it and that you are trying to rationalize and play out your decision too much. There is always the opportunity to pose as a model, nude or not, available for you to pursue if you desire trying that (like with university art classes etc you know for art not for sex), but again it sounds like this suggestion came to you not you seeking it out and you are trying to push yourself on a decision you wouldn't have been considering otherwise (at this time anyway).

Also it seems it would be important to decide is the choice to pose nude about art, about performance, about sex, about confidence, about an adventure. etc whatever it is and not there is any right or wrong reason its just that they are different choices and therefore when, who, and what scenario you choose to do it in all should balance for you, otherwise that's when there might definitely be some regret.

 

[freeasair]

how kind of folk to answer so seriously

a quickie thank You note to all who gave such serious consideration and advice to me. perhaps i should have emphasised more heavily that the request came from an artist of international reputation and i was of course very flattered by that but the opportunity seems to have passed on by now for the moment...we will see what posing in an art college does for me while i wait for the invitation to be repeated if ever it does.
thanks to all
tania

 

[Lust Engine]

Re: how kind of folk to answer so seriously

a quickie thank You note to all who gave such serious consideration and advice to me. perhaps i should have emphasised more heavily that the request came from an artist of international reputation and i was of course very flattered by that but the opportunity seems to have passed on by now for the moment...we will see what posing in an art college does for me while i wait for the invitation to be repeated if ever it does.
thanks to all
tania

Personally I still wouldn't let this artist's international reputation skew your common sense in protecting yourself. Numebr one priority is your personal safety- if he can't respect that, then he's a slug... albeit probably a talented slug.