Poser
by Erica Adams. Not bad, eh?
hen Mr Anke recently interviewed local artist Erica Adams, he very kindly offered her my services as a life drawing model for the Tunbridge Wells Art Society. Nice one, Mr Anke!
When I was a student in the olden days, I did a bit of life modelling on the side. I got paid 7p a minute for sitting poses, 8p a minute for standing, all the chocolate biscuits I could eat and I got to watch Countdown at 4.30pm. And yes, it was in the altogether. These days, my extremities are a tad fuller and lower than they used to be, so the Tunbridge Wells Arts Society mercifully allowed me to remain fully clothed and gave me a very comfy chair, too.
Being stared at by fourteen strangers for a couple of hours is a fine way to spend a Tuesday morning. It's quite a challenge to sit still, but you do get a coffee break, and they're friendly folk who thoughtfully laid on entertainment in the form of Anne-Sophie Mutter fiddling away at Mozart, followed by a nice piece of opera (on a DVD; we didn't all crowd into 61 The Pantiles). The Tunbridge Wells Art Society is always on the hunt for new models - any size, shape, gender welcomed, so why not drop them a line and turn yourself into a work of art!
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