

Art Models 5 can be used by students for practice, by professionals for finished works of art (which can be sold see Royalty Free for details), or by anyone who needs a quality figure reference. That’s what this series of books is all about. For artists, this means finding quality reference material that inspires you. No matter your skill level, from absolute beginner to seasoned professional, the way to get better or maintain your skills is by doing. The best way to improve in most things is to practice. Permissions for Using the Photos Using Pose Photos Read moreĬopyright © 2011 Maureen and Douglas Johnson. A judicious amount of photo retouching is done, not to make the models more glamorous or plastic, but to remove distractions that detract from the essence of the models. Poses are precisely lit, revealing every area of the model, and have been carefully chosen to illustrate important effects such as foreshortening and perspective changes. While the guide includes individuals and couples with a wide range of body types in natural, relaxed stances as well as some inspired by classical works of art, the primary focus is on dynamic poses, twisting, scrunching, reaching, and even fighting. The contrast has also been increased in many of the photos to provide deeper, more challenging shadows. The latest in the series features 12 new male and female art models as well as Becca from the previous book in a collection of poses selected by readers and visitors to the authors' website. Whether for work on a finished piece, trying a new technique, or getting in some practice time, this figure study enables artists to work when and where they want with their choice of model, pose, and view.
