Posing is both easy and hard. You don't have to do anything but sit still, but at the same time, that's not easy to do after a few hours. Here are some help full hints:

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What to Expect

• When you arrive and are ready, we will work on "setting the pose." This means we are trying to figure out a position and lighting for you that will work for everyone in the room. We will sit you in the chair on the center stand and walk around you looking at the light and shadows. Do your best to ignore us until we ask for a change.

• Once the pose is set, we will begin to work. The room will be quiet except for the music playing.

• Around noon we take a 30-45 minute lunch break. Most bring something to eat for themselves, but you can also walk around town if you desire.

• We keep painting until 3:00. Some will need to leave early, but others will use every last second and then wish there were more.

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What to Wear

• We are interested in you. That means be you in a fun way. If you're a dancer, wear a dance outfit. If you like baseball, wear your favorite hat. If you enjoy fashion, wear your favorite outfit.

• Color is great.

• You can wear glasses, jewelry, hats, etc. Don't wear sunglasses though - we want to see your eyes.

• Feel free to bring some props. Most will just paint your face, but some paint you and what is around you. You can lay stuff at your feet or we can set up a small table next to you.

• If you have long hair, bring something to wear it up. We may not use it, but it is often nice to see your neck when we are painting.

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Posing

• You will be posing 20 minutes at a time with 7 minute breaks in between each session.

• During breaks, you're free to do anything you want - mingle with us, look at our progress, or catch up with the news on your phone.

• While posing, you should do your best to hold still and look at the same spot in the room. Pay attention to the tilt and turn of your head.

• We will have music playing, but you can also wear an earbud to tune into your favorite podcast or listen to an audiobook.

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Things That Tend to Hurt After a While

• Crossing your legs - this cuts off circulation and becomes painful.

• Putting a lot of weight on one spot such as the arm of a chair. Support yourself so that you are comfortable, but don't apply extra pressure to any part of your body.

• Bending your wrist backwards (if leaning on a hand).

• Facial expressions. It's nice to maintain a slight smile, but trying to hold a full smile turns into a grimace very quickly.

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What Not To Do

• You're going to be posing for 5 hours. Make sure you're not straining yourself. It might be a very interesting look to have your head turned to one side, or to be smiling. Be careful though. What is easy for 10 minutes may not be after a full day.

• Fall asleep. You will likely begin to feel drowsy at some point. Get a good nights rest the night before and bring coffee or an energy drink for when you need it.

• Talk or move while posing. It's a natural reaction to turn your head to someone who is saying something to you, but don't do it while posing. We will, from time to time, request adjustments to your pose such as adjusting your hair. Try to keep the pose while listening to what we say.​​​​

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