It's a curious feeling to sit and be perused by more than a dozen strangers, being measured up, sketched around, filled in, fleshed out, greened and purpled.
I was commended on my stillness. It's not a talent much sought after in this world. I'm only wanted in bird hides, the bedrooms of light sleepers... and the library of course.
I had the artists' permission to snap pics of works in progress but have not named the individual artists. Would you like to see what I turned out like?
Excellent, BB! I can't draw to save my life, so I am in awe of anyone who can capture a reasonable likeness. Some of the expressions look a little severe, and I know that's not you. Middle left has a more preoccupied expression, which is perhaps closer to the mark.
ReplyDeleteFor all you know, I might be this sneers in real life... although it's a bit of a surprise to me, too.
DeleteIsn't it amazing how different they all are? They all capture something, though I'm not sure what. I thought your were wearing a turban in the very last one.
ReplyDeleteI really was wearing a turban. Also my neck really is yellow at the back and blue at the front!
DeleteThat's so fascinating, because you very rarely see (except in this kind of situation, I guess) six different representations of exactly the same subject, and it's really interesting to see how people interpret what they see in such different styles. I really like the fifth one - I know it's a bit impressionist in nature, but I like that.
ReplyDeleteThere were more, believe me. *shudders*
DeleteAhhh...this brings back fond memories of college art classes. I love the different takes on your pose! Seems like you have a very eclectic bunch in your class :-)
ReplyDeleteEclectic doesn't begin to describe them, Herman! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWhat a fascinating study - and it shows how much perceptions differ. They seem a talented lot!
ReplyDeleteYeah, but it's a shame no-one perceived me to be gorgeous!!!!
DeleteI agree with Fran, the fifth one is best, while the first one also captures you. Although I prefer you smiling in your 50 shades photo, it's probably hard to keep a smile in place for two hours.
ReplyDeleteHello to Fran. Just recently found your blog and was surprised to find that you weren't a bearded rugby player.
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I think, with practice, I could sustain a two hour smile.
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You're braver than I am, clothes or no clothes! Looks like you had a young Lucian Freud in the class judging from the bottom left one. Dreadful untalented man. I don't know why everyone makes such a fuss about him!
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