There are moments and there are posements (as I like to call them). When doing a series of short poses (anywhere from thirty seconds to five minutes), Artist’s often ask me “Are you always thinking about your next pose?” The answer is “no”. A pose has a life of it’s own, emotionally and physically. Sometimes they are incredibly challenging to hold and other times they contain a gesture that tells an emotional story. The later has often brought me to tears. The Actress in me creates a story or feels a nuance of sadness or joy.
If I was to “plan ahead”, as tempting as it may be, I would mentally leave the moment. I am quite sure that Artist’s perceive the loss of spirit in a pose. They are studying the model so intensely. There is a synergy and if one breaks it, the other feels it. I am well aware when an artist is done drawing me in a particular pose. I feel the impatience, see the glance at the clock, and know they are ready to move-on. Models eyes, though locked, have a wide peripheral view. So I like to live-out my posements to the fullest.
Like in life, that’s where the meaning is, right in this precious moment. Thanks for sharing this one with me.
