art model

Painter's human reference

An art model is a person who poses for artists, typically in drawing, painting, or sculpture classes.

The work often involves holding poses for extended periods while students or professionals render the figure.

Art models may pose clothed or nude; life model and figure model specifically indicate nude posing.

She worked as an art model to pay for college.

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creative role

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Maker of creative works

painter · sculptor · photographer · illustrator · creator

visibility/observation

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One who observes visually

observer · spectator · audience · art critic · art collector

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