This is about that time I posed nude. This year!
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| watercolor by Nicole Rose Gelormino |
The occasion was a live nude sketching event hosted by Kristine Schomaker during The Brewery Artwalk in October. Members of the public were invited to sign up to pose for 30 minute sessions for a group of curated artists over the course of the Artwalk weekend. Models were given the opportunity to purchase the art after their session.
I was one of the sketch artists and I also modeled!
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| Here are some of the artists. Kristine stands in the doorway. |
I was called to pose earlier than I expected, as one of the signups didn't show.
Perhaps this helped alleviate my nerves.
For my first pose, I stood. Five minutes are longer than you think when you trying to hold one position!
Not to mention the naked part!
Not to mention the naked part!
As I stood, I kept up an inner dialogue of "Be bold, stand tall, have presence, be confident."
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| Ink sketch by Rachel Berkowitz |
I sat for my second pose. Five minutes is long. Fifteen minutes is an eternity!
All I can remember thinking was "Don't move."
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| Pencil sketch by Lorna Herf |
Not sure if I'll ever pose nude again. But it was interesting to see everyone's interpretations of my body.
I'm joining these seven other bloggers on the subject of Confidence:
Debbie likens confidence to boldness and reminisces about her YEAR of being BOLD. Confidence is something she never thought she had a lot of but perhaps she was wrong! http://www.debs-world.com
Rosie's taken a fun approach to this subject with a little personality quiz. https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/
Gail at Is This Mutton is a shy introvert, but over the years she has taught herself number of tricks to be confident. Find out more: https://www.isthismutton.com
Confidence is an elusive thing for Penny, it’s there and then in a flash, it’s gone. But it does reappear again. Capturing and keeping hold of this thing called confidence is going to be a major target over the next few years. https://frugalfashionshopper.co.uk/
Marsha writes about the confidence she found in the most unusual place. https://marshainthemiddle.com/
Suzy writes about her journey with confidence, sharing how simple lessons learned as a teen—like the power of walking tall—sparked a path toward self-assurance. From dancing her heart out at parties to finding confidence in front of the camera later in life, Suzy reflects on her own growth, amusing moments, and helpful tips for those days when confidence feels elusive.
Find her post at www.suzyturner.com
Leslie has chased confidence all her life. Has she ever caught it? Stop by to find out. https://onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.com/
