An art model poses, often nude, in front of the class, as students draw them. How do I know? I work as an art model. Read more about lingerie and nude modeling online in my newer article. The truth is, that was never a concern for me.

Students may have the freedom to choose their own poses, depending on the professor whose class they model for. Students who model for the College of Design have the opportunity to see the way their body was depicted by student artists. Needing some extra cash? If you don't mind being naked in front of others, this could be your next side hustle.

Live models in the co-op hold a pose for two hours every Thursday. Immediately upon entering the room, the first thing seen is a model bearing it all, likely watching him or herself in a wall-sized mirror. Easels are scattered throughout, and artists are furiously marking their paper. Music is played to lighten the mood, and someone from the BPMI Club stands in throughout the session.

This book is not intended to replace the traditional life drawing class. It cannot compete with the joy of breaking your charcoal stick during a two minute drill while your art teacher menacingly hovers above you. It is intended to supplement the life drawing class by proving more diverse models and poses than you would get in a life drawing class. For example, when were you able to draw a live jumping model?