07-19-2014, 12:06 PM
I've never done it but I had a professor who was very eloquent who said most people will be flattered if you ask them to pose/model for you. Another professor of mine actually said that youd be surprised what kind of weird stuff people will do if you ask them to model for you and they get to pick how they stand, but thats for another discussion entirely
Be courteous, succinct and dont dabble around the subject. If you don't know the person, approach them, introduce yourself briefly and include the fact that you're studying to become an artist of some sort and/or that you're currently working on a piece. Then follow up by saying, for instance, that you find their nose attractive/uncommon/distinct etc, or that you think they would be a good model, and then invite them to model for you. Its important that you dont come across as a fetishist though, as people tend to react that way if you seem interested too much in one particular feature. If they seem hesitant you can either leave them a business card of sorts (or just your number/website) to prove to them your legit, or offer some form of compensation if you can afford it
Its really not that difficult to do honestly. Just be forthright, take that first step and dont stumble around your words. I suppose you also wouldnt want them to feel objectified, so dont be too salesman-like either. Also you can just ask your friends to pose in a stance rather than as a character (battle/dynamic stance vs elf warrior)
Hope that helps
Be courteous, succinct and dont dabble around the subject. If you don't know the person, approach them, introduce yourself briefly and include the fact that you're studying to become an artist of some sort and/or that you're currently working on a piece. Then follow up by saying, for instance, that you find their nose attractive/uncommon/distinct etc, or that you think they would be a good model, and then invite them to model for you. Its important that you dont come across as a fetishist though, as people tend to react that way if you seem interested too much in one particular feature. If they seem hesitant you can either leave them a business card of sorts (or just your number/website) to prove to them your legit, or offer some form of compensation if you can afford it
Its really not that difficult to do honestly. Just be forthright, take that first step and dont stumble around your words. I suppose you also wouldnt want them to feel objectified, so dont be too salesman-like either. Also you can just ask your friends to pose in a stance rather than as a character (battle/dynamic stance vs elf warrior)
Hope that helps