Well, it was nice of some readers of the Forum to get in touch with me and to find out how I endured being crucified on Good Friday, and could I say something about it on our website. One of them is a figurative artist from West Malling, who specializes in homoerotic themes - and in his opinion, there is nothing more homoerotic than the crucified male nude; St Sebastian being one example. He thinks I'm ideal for what he has in mind, which is a project on the theme of crucifixion, but more on this when he has developed his ideas.
One thing was the austere bleakness of the crucifixion site, an old tin mine on the edge of Dartmoor, an isolated spot if ever there was one. So there I was, secured by rope, uncomfortable but bearable to begin with. Being tied by my wrists wasn't that bad, nor by my feet. But eventually, the pain began; the rope dug into my wrists, so in order to ease the pressure I pressed up my legs, but this didn't help much, but compensation came from the tiny little ledge for my feet - this was invaluable in keeping me going. All told, being up there on the upright, about 15 metres in the air, felt like eternity, but quite hypnotic as pheremones helped assuage the muscular pain as they kicked in. I'll say no more about it, except that it's an experience not recommended for the fainthearted, or to be tried at home.
Dear Ken ,
Well done I don't know how you do it, you are amazing , it must of been a great location. I am glad it went well.
Fortunately I have been busy to with life modelling in various areas of Kent, Margate, Herne Bay , Deal, Whitstable to name a few. It has been great. But on May the 3rd I was working at Deal life Modelling in Morning and Herne Bay, beach creative in the evening, during the day had a tickley cough all day, it was unbearable, also my husband and I was seeing our German friend Rainer who was staying the night, on his way home to Germany. I survived all that just about, and when he left, I took a covid lateral flow test and was positive, so couldn't go to my husband's brothers funeral and in isolation for 5 days ! What a bother, having to cancel work on Monday at Tempel Ewell in Dover with the lovely Anne Courtney. How quickly it catches you out. thanks for reading this Sharon, contact me on shazsmithers2020@gmail.com .
Well, it was nice of some readers of the Forum to get in touch with me and to find out how I endured being crucified on Good Friday, and could I say something about it on our website. One of them is a figurative artist from West Malling, who specializes in homoerotic themes - and in his opinion, there is nothing more homoerotic than the crucified male nude; St Sebastian being one example. He thinks I'm ideal for what he has in mind, which is a project on the theme of crucifixion, but more on this when he has developed his ideas.
One thing was the austere bleakness of the crucifixion site, an old tin mine on the edge of Dartmoor, an isolated spot if ever there was one. So there I was, secured by rope, uncomfortable but bearable to begin with. Being tied by my wrists wasn't that bad, nor by my feet. But eventually, the pain began; the rope dug into my wrists, so in order to ease the pressure I pressed up my legs, but this didn't help much, but compensation came from the tiny little ledge for my feet - this was invaluable in keeping me going. All told, being up there on the upright, about 15 metres in the air, felt like eternity, but quite hypnotic as pheremones helped assuage the muscular pain as they kicked in. I'll say no more about it, except that it's an experience not recommended for the fainthearted, or to be tried at home.
That certainly sounds an uncomfortable session Ken, Don't know I could do it.
I have a few sessions booked over the next couple of months, 2 sessions at Reading College which is new to me, 2 at Bucks Adult Education in Chesham, Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury and at Chorleywood Community Art Centre. Should be good.
Well Ken you are amazing well done I couldn't do it, or perhaps I could who knows ?
Thankfully I am better now , did my 5 days of isolation and recovered.
On Tuesday night worked with lovely Kim Plowright at Canterbury Adult education, which was amazing, I did feel tired once back at home
Tomorrow morning I am there again, which will be fun. Then I have a week off, afterwards at Tempel Ewell in Dover on the Monday morning, then at Deal life drawing Wednesday evening.
All ones to look forward too.
I think all life models should be remembered for all their hard work, and dedication ! What do you think ?
Contact me on shazsmithers2020@gmail.com thank you Sharon Smithers.
Sharon, I am well pleased that you are now feeling better, and that you're back doing what you do best, namely modelling for life drawing. And I fully agree that the hard work put in by life models in celebrating the beauty of the nude human body should be remembered.
I'm taking the train down south next week to meet up with the artist from West Malling who wants to use me in his crucifixion project, so I hope to say something about it when I come back. His principal inspiration is the beauty, purity, submissiveness and symmetry of the crucified nude; he tells me I have an interesting body, and he sees me as the ideal model for what he wants to achieve.
Good for you Ken you are amazing ! I am much better now, although it was a shock to the system. Have a good session at West Malling.
All the best Sharon
I did have 3 great sessions last week with Kim Plowright, at Canterbury Adult Education. Tuesday night we did tone , with charcoal. A brilliant group, great drawings. Then on Friday I did a morning session similar to Tuesday evening, lots of great drawings, lovely group that said they loved me, and said I was a cracking good model. Friday afternoon drawing with 3 colour pencils red, blue and black, another great session. Working again at Tempel Ewell with Anne Courtney on 23rd of May, I had to cancel last session , because of covid. Looking forward to it.On 25th of May at Deal life drawing at the Astor Theatre in the evening. Thank you for reading this . Contact me shazsmithers2020@gmail.com Sharon
More info about the crucifixion project to be undertaken by the artist I mentioned in West Malling. He is planning a series of videos illustrating the various methods by which unfortunate victims were crucified, and the range of shapes of crucifixes - "T", "X", upright, upside down, body facing inwards and outwards, mostly naked but some posed with a tiny "barely there" loincloth. Each video will include the methods used to attach the victim to the cross. Fortnightly visits to his studio will be required. Each video will be about an hour long with commentary. Wish me luck!
Good Luck Ken, I am sure you will be fine as usual. I have been busy modeling, but had a funny turn on Tuesday, got dizzy and didn't feel right I guess it was I was up very early unfortunately. But fortunately I did the work, and finished when I was ill.
I feel better now and staying positive at Margate in the evening in Broadstairs on Tuesday morning staying positive up till I get Tuesday morning done fingers crossed. Thanks Ken for your concern. All the best Sharon xx
Hello everyone,
Well isn't hot today and yesterday ? 40 degrees, hot hot.
Glad I'm not modelling I couldn't do it.
Well I have my last sessions at Canterbury and Deal. All of my sessions good. Great work by all.
In September I have my knee replaced , on the 17th, and then I have get it better in 3 months. Back to work January 2023. Hope you enjoyed this .
Hello Ken,
Thank you I will do as my surgeon says and carry on until I can model again.
Many thanks to you and all our other members.
All the best Sharon
shazsmithers2020@gmail.com thank you.
Good luck Sharon with the knee op, hopefully modelling will help you through ! Just trying to organise some Life Modelling sessions for the autumn and beyond, 3 booked so far but not much luck getting anymore organised. I am in Chesham, Bucks and available in North West London, West Herts, Bucks and East Berks and some of Bedfordshire if anyone knows of any sessions in those areas. Stay cool, weather cooling down in a day or two, then I expect about 3 months of wet weather !
Thank you so much for your kind messages regarding my left knee replacement operation which took place on Saturday 17th of September 22 , it all went well on the day, and on Sunday was told to get up and get dressed to abulsions with help from Chaucer hospital staff in Canterbury, I was able to go toilet, climb stairs up and down, walk slowly, each day I get stronger. I won't be fit till 3 months time so in the new year I will be able to model again ! January 2023 here I come.I did work at Canterbury Adult Education with Kim Plowright on Tuesday night and Friday morning/afternoon, got through sessions well with good poses.
The week before was at Deal life drawing Wednesday night at The Astor Theatre that was good too, all groups with lovely artist in them, great work done by all, and not forgetting Emma at Deal the organiser. Thank you all.
Moving on text Alan Reynolds he has cancer, and he seems to be alright. Fingers crossed for him, onwards and upwards. Thanks again folks, contact me on shazsmithers2020@gmail.com Sharon xx
Have just joined the side & setup a profile, very glad to have found the site.
I’ve been life modelling for 4 years now, tried it out of curiosity and absolutely fell in love with it. Has been a fascinating & fun journey, have done classical life modelling but also in the past 12 months themed sessions which have been great for letting the creativity flow.
I definitely think life drawing continues to grow in popularity, which is great to see.
Look forward to chatting on here and being part of the chat.
All the best, Ben :slightly_smiling_face:
Hello all,
Thanks Ken regarding my knee, I am staying positive and determined.
Alan has been ill for some time, but like me taking each time as it comes in a different way, bless him he is still trying to work on Art Nude UK to improve website. That will come in time I guess. Do you realise that art nude UK has been going for 10 year how amazing is that, and we have so many great members. Who would have thought that ? Out of a small acorn came a great life modelling group, which I am proud to be a member of, and other members too, good Luck to you Ben, life modelling is so inspiring to artist and us alone. Thank you for reading this please contact me on shazsmithers2020@gmail.com Sharon xx
Thanks Sharon :slightly_smiling_face:
Just seen your post about the operation, hope your recovery goes well. Thanks for the welcome, life modelling is definitely inspiring & wonderful. Alan has done a great job building this website & that’s fab how it’s been going for 10 years.
Ben :slightly_smiling_face:
Thanks all for the kind messages regarding my knee operation, as each day progresses I improve which is a confidence booster.
I have my stitches out on Thursday 29th September 22. Which is another step up.
Keep our thoughts about Alan Reynolds the organiser of this group, with his cancer, bless him !
10 years of Art Nude UK is amazing for this group. I can't believe it lets hope we have another 10 years.
All the best Sharon. Contact me on shazsmithers2020@gmail.com thank you
Hello all,
Hope you all are well and busy ? I am in recovery with my left knee replacement from 17th September, and having my stitches out on 29th September
And my physio is ahead of treatment of 2 weeks, which is encouraging and confidence booster.
I do miss my job of course or I wouldn't be writing on here, but time is something I must take advantage of I have 3 months to recover so not that bad. I have a booking so I will get better for that in December on 2 and 8th. Time will tell.
Keep up the good work you lovely life models I will be back.
Thanks for reading this contact me on shazsmithers2020@gmail.com Sharon x
Dear Ken
Thank you I am definitely positive and determined believe me ,, hope you are well and busy. I can look forward to sitting again for artist at some point, I don't want to rush it ! Take my time take a step each day.
Alan Reynolds seems ok at the mo I try and contact him as much as possible.
Can you believe this website has been going for 10 years. We have over 700 new members how awesome is that.
Well thanks Ken much appreciated.
Take Care thanks for reading and you can contact me on shazsmithers2020@gmail.com Sharon
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Other than been busy modelling in Deal and Margate last week, which is always fun. Have my last gig on Tuesday night with Kim Plowright at Canterbury adult ed which I'm looking forward too, plus getting bookings for next year. Hurray !
My knee has improved a lot , walking better, modelling well, so all good !
Next is Christmas wishing you all a happy, merry one, and Happy 2023 thank you Sharon Smithers contact me on shazsmithers2020@gmail.com ok
Hi Sharon. I'm delighted to see that you're back into the world of life modelling. Well done! best of luck, and I sincerely wish you a happy Christmas and a successful 2023. xx
Dear Ken and everyone
Thank you so much for all your kindness and thoughts, I am on the road of recovery keeping up with my exercises, all is good doing my last session of the year tonight at Canterbury Adult Education with Kim Plowright which will be fun.
I was propersition on paying out lots of money so I could make more money on being a life model please can I have your thoughts and ideas thank you.
shazsmithers2020@gmail.com