The Figure Models Guild is an organization comprised of models who consider modeling to be an art
form unto itself. We believe that models are:
- A tool for the instructor
- A template for the artist
- An inspiration to the process
Members are expected to live up to minimum standards, which include:
- Dependability - show up for all scheduled appointments
- Punctuality - arrive in time so as to be ready at the session starting time
- Skill level - perform basic gesture poses & hold long poses in a reasonable manner
- Professionalism - to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
Our members are professional models who are committed to these tenets and are dedicated to the premise
that the model can enhance the level of creativity in the session. A Model Registry is available as part of an
effort to aid qualified artists in search of models in the figurative arts, as well as to promote our members to
those who hire models for legitimate and ethical purposes. Click on Model Registry for details concerning how
models may join the guild and be included in the registry, and requirements for artists to receive copys.
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Workshops for Figurative Artists - Check out the series and sign up now. Workshops will be started
after a minimum of 10 artists sign up. Sign up early - 15 maximum
click here to register via email The Guild is pleased to present a series of workshops tailored to allow artists in
other disciplines to become proficient in working from the figure - also valuable to those who work from the
figure now.
An Introduction Free David Quammen An introduction to working from the nude model - a practical
discussion of how artists work from the model, with some nude modeling. C
Call Dave at 202.342.6230 for schedule
Anatomy I * * Nancy Donnelly A 4 hour session on the skeletal structure with nude
model and illustrations for reference
Sunday, TBD - 10 am to 3 pm - 1 hour lunch
Anatomy II * * Nancy Donnelly A 4 hour session on the musculature structure with nude
model and illustrations for reference
Sunday, TBD - 10 am to 3 pm - 1 hour lunch
Drawing I * * Raye Leith A 4 hour session covering gesture drawing/developing
personal marks; axis/angle/thrust; negative space; center
of gravity; the contrapostal pose/compression and tension.
Sunday, TBD - 10 am to 3 pm - 1 hour lunch
Drawing II * * Raye Leith A 4 hour session cover rendering techniques; perspective of
curvilinear forms/rendering volume; light and shade/up- and
down- planes/cast and halftone shadows; rendering tech-
niques/descriptive shadow, turning edge; and developing a
concept/visual map for each drawing.
Sunday,TBD - 10 am to 3 pm - 1 hour lunch
* * Fee for each workshop is $50 - model fee is extra - $60 divided by number of participants. Workshop will
be scheduled based on applications. Contact Dave for specific schedule. Sessions start from 10 to 12, 1 hour
lunch and continue from 1 to 3 pm. Introduction will be Saturday while all other sessions will be on Sundays. The
model will be scheduled during workshop, and be available for 30 minutes during lunch break and from 3 pm to
3:30 pm for those who wish to work during these periods.
Please RSVP to David Quammen - Click here to register by email
Figure Models Guild of Washington, DC
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An expanded version of the Pose Guide is now available on DVD. The guide contains well over 1,000 images,
including poses by 6 members of the Figure Models Guild, many classical poses and 12 famous artists, such
as Cadmus, Shiele, Rodin, Caravagio, Courbet, Ingres, Freud, Sargent and a few more. It also includes a 2
page narrative on modeling. The disc is available for $15 - send check to David R. Quammen - 1054 31st St
NW, Washington, DC 20007. Orders received the week ending May 17, 2008 will be sent without handling
charges. Orders received later - add $2.50 postage and handling. Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery - or pick up at
MOCA DC - call first to ensure disc is ready when you come in - 202.342.6230
New Pose Guide available on DVD - order it now . . .