Models

Explore opportunities to pose and earn with Huntsville Figure Drawing. We welcome figure models of all skill levels to pose for local artists to study from life.

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A polished wooden easel stands at the center of a quiet, refined studio, holding a large sheet of creamy drawing paper covered with delicate charcoal lines suggesting classical figure proportions, without any explicit human form. Around it, a curated assortment of graphite sticks, vine charcoal, and kneaded erasers rests neatly on a dark oak taboret. Soft, diffused overhead studio lighting and a single directional spotlight create subtle highlights on the paper’s tooth and muted shadows across the floor. Captured in photographic realism from an eye-level angle with a shallow depth of field, the focus lingers on the textures of paper and tools. The atmosphere is sophisticated, contemplative, and gently cinematic, evoking the anticipation of a live figure drawing session in Huntsville without showing any people.
A refined corner of a figure drawing studio features a sturdy metal stool draped with rich, folded fabrics—velvet burgundy, slate-gray linen, and soft ivory cotton—arranged to suggest potential drapery studies without implying a body underneath. Behind the stool, a tall, neutral-toned backdrop sweeps gracefully to the floor, its surface showing subtle scuffs from years of artistic use. Warm, directional studio lights from above and slightly behind create elegant gradients of light and shadow across the folds. The scene is photographed at a three-quarter angle, with crisp focus and minimal background clutter, conveying an atmosphere of quiet preparation. The overall mood is sophisticated and professional, emphasizing the materials and stagecraft behind Huntsville’s live figure drawing sessions, while remaining completely free of human presence.

FAQs

Location: Studio #271, Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment

Session Length: 2.5 Hours

Schedule: 2nd and 4th Friday of each month

Capacity: 10 artists maximum

Format: uninstructed figure drawing session

Compensation: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour (depending on attendance) + tips

Etiquette

We want to provide the safest, most comfortable, and creative environment for both artists and models alike. To achieve this, we adhere to the following:

All participants are prohibited from approaching, touching, or photographing the model without explicit prior permission.

We recommend the model bring a robe and slippers, flipflops, or socks to sessions to maintain your comfort in between pose segments. The studio will also have items available for your use upon arrival!

If at any time the model feels uncomfortable, you receive the right to discontinue posing for the remainder of the session.

Latecomers will not be allowed in during timed segments or times when the model is changing in order to maintain privacy of the model and to respect the session. They will be allowed in once the timer goes off or the model is ready.

This should be a fun experience for everyone in attendance! Exert your creativity and challenge yourself and the artists by engaging in dynamic, unique poses! We will provide a look-book of sample poses to keep the creative juices flowing.

A refined corner of a figure drawing studio features a sturdy metal stool draped with rich, folded fabrics—velvet burgundy, slate-gray linen, and soft ivory cotton—arranged to suggest potential drapery studies without implying a body underneath. Behind the stool, a tall, neutral-toned backdrop sweeps gracefully to the floor, its surface showing subtle scuffs from years of artistic use. Warm, directional studio lights from above and slightly behind create elegant gradients of light and shadow across the folds. The scene is photographed at a three-quarter angle, with crisp focus and minimal background clutter, conveying an atmosphere of quiet preparation. The overall mood is sophisticated and professional, emphasizing the materials and stagecraft behind Huntsville’s live figure drawing sessions, while remaining completely free of human presence.

Apply to Model

Submit your interest to be considered for upcoming figure drawing sessions to model for our artists!

Filling out the model questionnaire below sends your information and preferences directly to the session coordinators. This allows us to better schedule you and cater to your needs as much as possible. We look forward to working with you!

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A polished wooden easel stands at the center of a quiet, refined studio, holding a large sheet of creamy drawing paper covered with delicate charcoal lines suggesting classical figure proportions, without any explicit human form. Around it, a curated assortment of graphite sticks, vine charcoal, and kneaded erasers rests neatly on a dark oak taboret. Soft, diffused overhead studio lighting and a single directional spotlight create subtle highlights on the paper’s tooth and muted shadows across the floor. Captured in photographic realism from an eye-level angle with a shallow depth of field, the focus lingers on the textures of paper and tools. The atmosphere is sophisticated, contemplative, and gently cinematic, evoking the anticipation of a live figure drawing session in Huntsville without showing any people.