Session Preparation

Before Your First Collaboration

Arrive ready to work. This is artistic practice, not a beauty contest.

Makeup: Minimal and natural for classical work. Think Mortensen, not Instagram. Mascara is fine, heavy contouring looks ridiculous in figure studies. Neutral lips, subtle eyes. If you normally wear dramatic makeup, scale it back for initial sessions – though more theatrical looks might work for specific concepts like Egyptian or mythological themes later on.

Body prep: Handle grooming however you normally would. You’re an adult, trust your judgment and your knowledge of your body. Avoid tight elastic clothing for ninety minutes before the session – bra lines ruin classical poses.

What to bring:

• Comfortable loose clothing for arrival
• Touch-up makeup basics
• Any personal items that help you feel confident

Artistic Considerations

This work requires physical comfort and artistic focus. If you’re obsessing about nail polish color or tan lines, you’re not ready for collaborative figure studies.

The goal is creating meaningful art, not documenting your best beauty look. Natural appearance serves the artistic vision better than artificial enhancement.

Communication

Let me know if you’re running late or need to reschedule. Things happen, just give me a heads up.

Sessions are two to three hours of focused creative work. Come prepared to engage artistically, not just pose pretty.

Bring whatever helps you feel confident and creative. This is about artistic collaboration, not following beauty manual instructions.