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Hi!! 

Shitty webcam photo! I recently had my hair chopped. I think it actually looks better now than it does in this straight-after-the-salon photo. It feels so nice! I halved my shower length, hair-drying time and product usage. Good deal! Plus I think it's cute and maybe even a little more fitting for me - what do you think?

 I am happy to announce that I will be doing the next Long Pose at the Golden Gate Atelier in Oakland this trimester! How exciting for me; I've wanted to do this since I first checked out the school. I am a little trepidacious as I know my body will certainly be feeling the pose long after I've stopped for the day - plus I will still be working after I model! I'll be sure to arrange a regular massage ;] During the week I will be living in Oakland - those of you who are familiar with the California Bay Area traffic should know that commuting from the deep East Bay across the tunnel in the mornings can be a dreaded disaster; or at least a long agonizing wait.... I'm looking forward to the change! I like adapting to new situations. It gives me pause and helps me better evaluate my 'normal' life when I return to it.

I haven't had time or interest for photoshoots lately; but I may change my mind soon. But do have some recent images to share, of course, just before I cut my hair. 

The first images are from Jody Frost, a beautiful woman who began her interests in photography through modeling. I was honored to work with her; as you can see these are a little more sensual and erotic. It was a fun shoot. It's always nice to shoot with other ladies ;]

If you want to see more images, you'll have to check out my MM or Tumblr :P

I also had another fun duo shoot with the amazing Candace Nirvana and Warren Hukill. More new favorites! We got to hang out on a beautiful sunny day and romp around semi or fully naked in public. I can only think of a few ways to spend a day that match the awesomeness of that. 

Photo: Warren Hukill, 2013. 

Photo: Warren Hukill, 2013. 

....Plus, did you know I can - kind of - skateboard?! ;]

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In other news, I've been having some serious issues (read: pain) with my left knee recently. I had a fall from jumping on a trampoline a little over 2 years ago now (maybe 3 by now...) which resulted in an avulsion fracture on the outer topside of my left foot. I had a splint put on, and was on crutches for a few weeks, unable to put any weight on my left leg. I then moved onto a walking boot before slowly healing on my own. I am unsure of how it happened, but somehow I developed a lump on the inside of my knee (which I noticed maybe 9 months ago) that causes me a lot of pain off and on if I'm not careful with it....and I'm not sure what it is that sets it off. I'm seeing a doctor tomorrow to see what can be done about it, since the last doctor I saw was quite literally no help at all. 

In the meantime, I am going to be busy again and try to give my life back to art. GOODNIGHT FRIENDS! ♥

Light

I've had some fun new shoots recently, with some fun new photographers :] It feels very good to be expanding my horizons and making new connections. I have yet to see the finished images from some but I am quite excited for them. I have been very busy, with my new job (this may be good for a future post, but yes I had to get a little shit job because it is very difficult to make enough as an art model who doesn't travel) and modeling, and my old job. Let's just give a collected nervous bit of laughter at the wonderment of it all. I'm a working girl, for sure.

I love how modeling can bring to my day so many weird moments, bits of uncontrollable laughter, adventures, and putting minds together to make something awesome. Sometimes it's what wasn't planned for that makes it all. Plus little dogs, little dogs climbing all over me while I'm modeling is great too. :P

I did receive some of these images from a new shoot last night. They are very soft focused, airy. I enjoyed working with this photographer, but I think we'd work better in the great outdoors. I sometimes find that I get a little stale in my posing when working in the studio...

 John Goyer. 2014 

(PS: If you look closely you wills see that I no longer have metal adorning my ears, or gauges. Weird or awesome?)

And also this song because I can't stop listening to it. ADD much?

http://music.drtoast.com/track/light

(but yes, still have the tattoo :P)

 John Goyer. 2014 

(I'm so cheesy)

 John Goyer. 2014 

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I also had the joy of photographing a lovely model - Miss Candace Nirvana - over the last few weeks. Because models will take photos of models as well ;] Yay new model friends! Here are some photos of mine that I took of her. I had fun playing with effects. Obviously. 

Photo is mine.

 Photo is also mine.

And yes, this one is mine too.

♥

Lucian Schmit, 2013 - Portland, OR area.

Yay for getting lots of new photos in the last few days :] (including the one above, which was a film shot taken while I was on my northwest tour, about a year ago).

I've had two pretty full modeling weeks, managing to remain (hardly) unscathed! (though, I did obtain some minor cuts and sprains...nothing to worry about!) 

I've met a few new photographers recently as well, and enjoyed those new shoots. With all this warm weather, albeit DRY, UNSEASONAL weather, I've been absolutely comforted going outdoors for nude shoots. I got to romp in old buildings, climb trees, nestle in grass, hike in the woods, and pose in my velvet cloak (for the first time, ever).  I thought I would have to wait till Spring for outdoor shoots....but for some reason I'm having a feeling California will simply skip Spring this year, and go into a long and dry summer...

I had my first life drawing session modeling session last night - the first in about a month, I think? Maybe longer. Sherry Kwint-Cattoche is  wonderful woman and an amazing artist to boot. I love her studio because it looks like how I'd have my studio. She has interesting things scattered and piled and hung all over the place in there. I held a few fives, then a twenty, then a long standing pose the rest of the time. It sure feels good to know I can still hold a pose well! I don't usually 'do' New Years' resolutions, but one I have had in mind is to get in shape, and to start that by simply being more active. I have been doing pretty well so far. I have just been avoiding sitting for long periods of time, and trying to get in exercise. One would think as a model, I would be getting all the exercise in the world...but that has long been the problem with my body type - it is  blessing and a curse to appear like a dancer but to not have the strength of one. (womp womp)

So in the meantime, off to get working on that ;D

And here's Sherry's paint studies of me from last night :] 

[oil pint studies by Sherry Kwint-Cattoche, 2014]

Life Shift

Photo: Alen Barbosa, 2013

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Let's just say that, as a young lady in her early 20's - I have a lot to figure out (no pun intended). My term, it seems, with the GGA has ended for now; I applied for an internship several weeks ago that I just discovered today I did not get. I was actually very much looking forward to that life shift, that new routine I'd get all accustomed to that would maybe hopefully lead to a new kind of lifestyle and would teach me more than I think I know about myself. No such luck, at least, not yet.

So today has been a bit melancholy; but I am still trying to pursue other interests that will lead me somewhere. I'm not sure where I'm trying to go, in general or even as a model. I go back and forth between wanting to really step up my game and do more with my modeling - there could be potential - and yet the next moment I am woefully telling myself that I should just stop and that modeling is nonsense. I believe neither but it is good to recognize that (I'm assuming) all models struggle with this at one point or another. Unless I'm totally wrong and the fact that I do this means something else entirely....

I guess what I'm trying to write is, I'll still have plenty of time to model, for better or worse.

I could really use some refreshing modeling sessions!

Happy 2014 :P

A Post About Props

I like to keep my potential and current collaborators updated with things about me so they can better understand my interests, personality, character, and capabilities. Here I had just thought that I should highlight the random costumes, props, and miscellaneous items I own that could make for nice additions to a photo(shoot), a drawing session, whatever :]

Once-Living 

♦ I own several bone bits and skulls, none very large

♦ I own a white wolf tail, two silverfox tails and a coyote tail.

♦ several collections of feathers, including peacock (normal and bleached), turkey, rooster, hawk/owl, pheasant, etc.

Accessories 

♦LOADS of jewelry - seriously

♦hip/belly chains

♦scarves, fabric

♦skeleton keys

♦black metal handcuffs 

♦old perfume bottles (not the antique kind with the puffer thing)

Costume/Misc Clothing Items 

♦bodices
♦sheer & lace "nighties"
♦lacy leotard as well as a full body leotard (black)

♦an underbust corset in  black

♦a black and red reversible velvet cloak

♦knee-high platform boots of the goth variety - no high heel, lots of straps/buckles

♦an awesome black cyber-goth outfit! complete with garter leg flares, halter top and mini skirt

♦a small collection of lingerie, tights, thigh high tights (no garters currently, if you purchase me a garter belt you get to shoot me in it! )

♦formal dresses

♦hood hats, fuzzy with ears ^_^

♦pocket/hip belts

♦black satin elbow-gloves

♦feather boas

♦masks

♦leather bra that I made (looks rustic)

Potential Props 

♦daggers

♦crystals

♦candelabra 

♦woven baskets

♦HULA HOOPS! -minis, fire, LED, and normal 

♦a lantern
♦a crystal ball 
♦chains
♦a black briefcase

Lapse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM1pAo7yM88

A lapse of time....since I last wrote. 

Back track to late summer of 2013 - that is when these photos are from. 

It was a successful shoot, and these are some of the final edits and some of my favorite exploration edits from it (I just got them, wee!). By now, my hair is shorter and a little less wild.

All photos are from Alen Barbosa, 2013.

These images were taken from a small photo 'class'. I modeled for the afternoon session after the lovely Dakini, who I had the chance of at least saying "hey! nice to meet you!" to, at least, when she was leaving. I remember thinking at the time that I was so surprised each time I've met another model in person that they seem so small in person than they appear in their photos - as in, they are small framed, with lovely petite features, unlike how they seem in photos, where I imagine them being super tall and grandiose. Either way, I think it's great :]

(classic Mauvais torso shot ;P)

Fast forward to now ... 

I am beginning to schedule some shoots for the near future, but I am still modeling for the GGA, almost full time it seems. It's been almost a week since I've been there, however. The last time I was there, I was modeling for a night session with a small group of artists. There was a fierce wind storm and as I was posing I noticed the lights flicker several times. I had the feeling the power would go out unexpectedly at any moment....which... it did. After some time passed, and we knew it may not come back for several hours, everyone dispersed. No, I was not posing when the lights went out, but it wouldn't have bothered me if they had. I've enjoyed the time off and I haven't. I continue to go back and forth between feeling good and feeling unhappy. I need to take care of myself.

Tumblr

Mauvais art model now has a tumblr :} 

(happy dance photo! teehee :] taken by Ralph Moon, 2013)

For your viewing pleasure,

http://mauvaisartmodel.tumblr.com/