Beware the Chatty Waxer...

I went for my second wax a few days ago.  The first waxing worked out pretty well so I thought I would try it again.  First off, my waxist likes to chat, about anything and everything.  I was lying on the table, not paying much attention to what was going on, wasn't feeling much discomfort with the ripping out of hairs, happened to look down and it was all gone.  I guess I assumed she had remembered the look from last time.  Boy was I wrong.  I'm as bald as a baby right now.  Not at all what I had wanted.  She was apologetic, I was laughing.  It's only hair and it will grow back, I hope.

Tuesday Morning Sketch Group - Atlanta Artists Center

I completed my scheduled session at the AAC.  I really enjoy posing for this group.  Lynda Ellis is the group organizer and the most talented artist of the group, in my opinion.  She truly makes me feel very comfortable and welcomed at the Center.  The group was larger than other times I have worked there which gets me very motivated to do well for the artists.  It is always a costumed session and I have tried to come up with some interesting outfits.  This time I dressed a bit lame and went as a bicyclist.  It was easy to come up with the outfit and I didn't have time to be more creative.

I won't get scheduled for my next rotation, though, until after the New Year since Lynda hasn't made a 2012 calendar yet.But I was assured that I'll be in the rotation.

One final observation.  It makes me feel accomplished when the artists thank me after the session is complete.  I received many thanks.

Tech Rehearsal Today...

The two processes I dislike the most in doing theatre work is blocking and then tech rehearsal.  Tech is today and I'll be at the threatre from 2:00 to around 8:00.  It's brutal with the stop and go to get sound and lights fixed.  It's a necessary evil.  I wish we could just go right into the show but no such luck.

Grocery Store Feet...

One of the hazards of posing.  This is what my wife calls grocery store feet.  The class professor noticed the soles of my feet while I was getting ready for a pose and commented on them with a laugh.  I do wear shower shoes walking around the studio but just the bit of contact while getting into and out of a pose does this.  My wife got a kick out of this picture too.

Last session at Wesleyan....

I did my final posing for the Wesleyan College art class.  And finally, I got a chance to take some photos of the students work.  It was a great job although the pay wasn't much,  $15 per hour.  But I got some good experience and a few new sketches for my portfolio.  I hope it leads to more.  I love this work.

Home...

Back home from Key West.  Back to two papers to write, two tests to take, and a power point to put together and present.  Left 80 degree sunny weather to low 30's and cloudy.  Why did I leave?

Heading to Key West...

Heading to Key West tomorrow morning for a nice five-day vacation.  Wish I could have found a bit of work down there but all my leads fell short.  So instead of a art session I think I'll be sitting on a boat in the gulf catching some fresh  fish.

Catch everyone when I get back.

Second Sitting at Wesleyan...

Yesterday was my second sitting for the Wesleyan College figure drawing class.  It was  a more comfortable experience than the first session.  I think the young students felt a little more comfortable with me posing.  Their art work seemed to flow  freer along with their chatter.

I still find it very interesting to see my image in charcoal on an artists page and how each artist has a different vision of me.  I still didn't get any photos of some of the fine work done by the students, I forgot my camera, and I'm pretty disappointed that I didn't get anything to post. But I have one more session in two weeks and I'm sure I'll get them then.

100 Views...

I guess this is somewhat of a milestone.  I'll really be  happy at 1000 and when I get followers.

Liking ModelMayhem...

I'm beginning to enjoy the ModelMayhem site.  I've received some nice compliments and comments on the work I've posted and have received some nice feelers on possible upcoming photo shoots.  I just have to get my schedule in order and try to work some sessions out.  I've resolved myself to having to trust some young, inexperienced, photographers to take a chance with an older, inexperienced model.  Hopefully we can mutually benefit each other with building our portfolios.  I need some new pictures...