This weekend, arts columnist Leah Greenbaum writes about her brief stint as a nude model for the Columbia Artist Society. Whether you're interested in making a quick $30 or arranging a special artsy surprise for your Sig O on Valentine's Day, Leah offers up some recently-learned tricks of the trade.
Get comfortable: Check your naked self out in the mirror before you even think about taking it all off for a bunch of strangers. It’s surprising how unnatural our bare bodies can look to us when we spend so much time clothed. After studying and drawing my own features, I realized I’m no porn star but I do think my body is fascinating and beautiful and as worthy of great art as my poorly-endowed friend from Art Hum.
