Friday, November 12, 2010

Sunday November 14th 2010 - Exotic Dancer

2010_08_22_ami_burtonThis Sunday, exotic dancer Ami Burton will sizzle your drawing practice with her fun and provocative poses!

For the past three years, Ami has worked as an exotic dancer. Her work as a dancer has helped her to become very limber, allowing her to cultivate moves that are animated, twisted, and yoga-inspired.

Monday, November 8, 2010

November 7th 2010 - Art Model as Catwoman

Catwoman costumeThis Sunday, Sarah McCollum will model as everyone's favorite heroine, CATWOMAN! And this Catwoman is environmentally-minded; her second skin is made from 100% recycled materials.

Sarah is an experienced art model from the Louisville area. She is also an avid artist herself - writing and illustrating her own comics, designing and creating jewelry and clothing, as well as costuming and makeup artistry work for various theatrical productions.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

October 31st 2010 - Acrobatic Duo

Update: Photos from last Sunday of Bethan and Micheal as they depict, respectively, Hell and Heaven .

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Halloween Special! 
This Sunday, Bethan Kannapell, along with her assistant, Micheal, will personify good and evil intertwined. This modeling session will feature dance, contortion, acrobalance, inventive costuming...and plenty of skin!

Bethan has performed and directed circus productions around the country and is a member of the Circus Performance Group at Warren Wilson College. She recently directed her own circus production with 35 performers about a journey across the world told through folklore. See one of her recent performances in this video.

October 24th 2010 - Ballerina

2010_10_24_mcKinleyNicosonThis Sunday, professional ballerina McKinley Nicoson will inspire your drawing practice with her fluid grace.

McKinley started dancing at the age of six and has danced on scholarship with American Ballet Theatre, Walnut Hill School, School of American Ballet (New York City Ballet), and Chautaqua Dance Theatre. She was the 2005 Fund For the Arts Whittenburg Scholarship for Excellence recipient. After a two year break from dancing to pursue other passions, Nicoson performed with the Louisville Ballet this past season.

October 17th 2010 - Pin-Up Model

Update: Photos from Miss Borden's session at 21c!

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This Sunday, pin-up model Miss Liz E. Borden will pose in her PJs...but this model is no snore!

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Miss Liz E. Borden, a pin-up extraordinaire, is a native and current resident of Louisville, KY. Born May 3rd during the Derby season she secretly thinks the festivities are for her. Modeling is a new experience which she hopes to expand by working with new photographers and gaining new insights. To be famous or well known isn't as important as the journey down the path. Miss Liz E. Borden also owns and operates her own jewelry business "Just Charmed". All designs are her original work. She is an avid fan of classic rock such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and the Doors. As for dislikes she avoids spiders as if they were the plague. Of course don't be surprised when she does randomly kill a spider. It's personal. You may contact her via www.myspace.com/misslizEborden or misslizEborden@gmail.com.

October 10th 2010 - Acrobatic Contortionist

2010_0815_andrew_goedickeThis Sunday, acrobatic contortionist Andrew Goedicke will WOW your drawing practice with his gravity-defying style!

For the past 13 years, Andrew has trained in various circus arts including: aerial silks, hand balancing, gymnastics, trapeze,contortion, and dance. He currently preparing for an audition in Montreal for the National Circus School (closely affiliated with Cirque du Soleil). Along with this experience, he has a degree in fine art and is a licensed teacher. An artist himself, Andrew works in various mediums, preferably mixed media

October 3rd 2010 - Mime

2010_10_03_erin_critesThis Sunday, theatre major Erin Crites will model for your drawing pleasure!

Erin Crites has her Master's in physically based ensemble theatre. She has studied acrobatics, mask work, physical embodiment, and serious character work.