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Debra Jones · 05-18-2003, 02:57 AM

The particular gripe I have is that in open studio (which is what we call un-instructed, model and occasional easels and horses provided), drop-in teachers tend to give free classes or use the opportunity to hijack the pose for their own portfolio pieces.

I have found myself set up 5 minutes before the time to start, watch an instructor totally re-arrange the lighting and then TURN OFF the whole bank of light in my dark corner and not until break, 20 minutes into the pose, ask if I wouldn't like to set up a bounce light. (!)

I am a bit of a loner and have found my way into the studio specifically for the opportunity to stretch at my own speed and in my own way. I wish the model coordinators would impress upon the models that in open studio THEY are the final say. It is a place where democracy is just not a good idea. The dear things that constantly ask "Is this ok?" will ALWAYS find someone to say no.

I could go on for days...

I had often thought of asking the school if I might not teach a "What to do with a naked person for 3 hours" class.

About setting in the most advantageous position:
As that ribbon of easels set up down the middle of the pose grows, and the lighting with a triagle on the shadow cheek is so obviously out of the possibility of 80% of the group, it seems too many people have no clue how to really take advantage of the opportunity to stretch.

If I detect grumpiness, I love to set up in the shadow side with the light in my eyes (I just posted Ted in the forum) and play with light in the shadow. I believe the human head will always be the same head in the light and in the dark, so it is a great, no risk time to explore color in the shade.

Did I say I could go on? I think I will stop now. Sorry.

05-18-2003, 02:57 AM	#5
Debra Jones Juried Member Featured in Pastel Journal Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 457	Ah, Utopia! The particular gripe I have is that in open studio (which is what we call un-instructed, model and occasional easels and horses provided), drop-in teachers tend to give free classes or use the opportunity to hijack the pose for their own portfolio pieces. I have found myself set up 5 minutes before the time to start, watch an instructor totally re-arrange the lighting and then TURN OFF the whole bank of light in my dark corner and not until break, 20 minutes into the pose, ask if I wouldn't like to set up a bounce light. (!) I am a bit of a loner and have found my way into the studio specifically for the opportunity to stretch at my own speed and in my own way. I wish the model coordinators would impress upon the models that in open studio THEY are the final say. It is a place where democracy is just not a good idea. The dear things that constantly ask "Is this ok?" will ALWAYS find someone to say no. I could go on for days... I had often thought of asking the school if I might not teach a "What to do with a naked person for 3 hours" class. About setting in the most advantageous position: As that ribbon of easels set up down the middle of the pose grows, and the lighting with a triagle on the shadow cheek is so obviously out of the possibility of 80% of the group, it seems too many people have no clue how to really take advantage of the opportunity to stretch. If I detect grumpiness, I love to set up in the shadow side with the light in my eyes (I just posted Ted in the forum) and play with light in the shadow. I believe the human head will always be the same head in the light and in the dark, so it is a great, no risk time to explore color in the shade. Did I say I could go on? I think I will stop now. Sorry. __________________ http://dog-a-dayartblog.blogspot.com/ Because some people have four legs.