Model Code of Conduct

So what is model etiquette? Well, what follows is a fairly general list, but one that seems to work very well for Livessence:

1. Be reliable. Know when your drawing session is (check the calendar), and if you have indicated you will be draped or undraped.
2. Be prepared. Have poses ready to go and bring props if you like. You are welcome to ask the artists if there are any poses they would like to focus on.
3. No perfumes, colognes, or aftershaves. The room can not be opened for air once a session has started.
4. Arrive about ten minutes before the session start time and get set up so that when drawing session starts, you are ready to go.
5. Be respectful of break times. The artists will get back to their spaces promptly.
6. Once a pose has been taken, do not move, itch, or look around.
7. Try not to make eye contact with the artists as they can get shaken out of their focus on their work. If you make eye contact, then that means you may be moving.
8. There should be no talking during poses. The artists are there to work too.
9. During break, feel free to talk to the artists.
10. Ensure you rotate your direction and angles for each pose. Front gets back, back gets front, etc.
11. Bring a kimono, robe, or housecoat and slip on footwear. When not on the stage, you must be covered and shoes should always be worn. Do not leave the room unless you are fully clothed.
12. Bring a blanket, sarong, or another sort of cloth for you to sit upon.
13. The stage is your sacred space. No one is to come into that space.
14. Members are expected to be very respectful. If you find there are any who are not, ensure you talk to the host during the break or at the end of the class. You may also reach out to the model coordinator at any time with any concerns. Do not keep that inside.
15. If you have to cancel a booking at all, give 48 hours notice so that we can find another model.