Guides
Practical, no-fluff guides to life drawing and life modelling — written from how sessions actually run. For definitions, see the glossary; for live prices and pay rates, the statistics page.
Your First Life Drawing Class: What to Expect
The format, the etiquette, what to bring — and why nobody looks at your drawing unless you want them to.
How to Become a Life Model
No qualifications needed. What the work involves, getting your first booking, and what to charge.
Life Model Pay: How Much Do Art Models Earn?
How rates are set, what moves them, and where to see live averages from current job listings.
How to Run a Life Drawing Group
Venue, models, break-even pricing, running the room, and automating the admin.
Life Drawing Materials: What to Bring
A complete starter kit under £20, what to skip, and matching materials to pose lengths.