Untitled #102
24" X 36"
Charcoal on Paper
2013
For obvious reasons, shorter poses from life can be difficult because of the limited amount of time you have to work with. On occasion though; things can come together in unexpected ways, as in this 10 minute pose. The model's hugging of the stool displayed a sense of emotional vulnerability which is not often seen. She had a real sense of the acting possibilities that are inherent in life modeling.
Expressive body language that may be impossible to sustain with a longer pose can be found much more readily in shorter poses, and with a good model who exploits this - it's a real joy.
