muse
One of my best muses ever has recently become one of my biggest collectors as well. Seana just sent me this photo posing with the first painting I created of here and it’s just so serene and sublime I had to share with you too. Oh, to have one’s work so endlessly appreciated is one of the best feelings ever:):)
9.17.2020
I’ve been modeling quite a bit over this summer and it’s always such a treat for me to see how I’m portrayed by other artists so I figured it’s about time to share another round with my wonderful readers.
Plus I recently updated the ‘Art Model’ page on my website with a number of my favorite drawings from my sessions over the last two years. Having a number of artists attend my sessions repeatedly definitely helps me stay on my toes by keeping my poses fresh and dynamic:)
8.21.2019
I am always so humbled when I get contacted by a photographer to be a muse for a day:)
Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to have Amanda Leigh of Bee Leigh Imagery come visit my little studio bungalow and take some gorgeous shots with this incredible morning light streaming in through the palms. We had just 'met' through Instagram (I super love connecting with other creatives btw! @caleighbirdart) and I simply adored Amanda's use of natural lighting to really give her subjects a heavenly vibe.
So when she told me how much she loved my studio tour and felt inspired to shoot me in my Nest I was beside myself with excitement! Yay!! I love to work with photographers and am especially thrilled to work with a female photog that was close to my own age.
It's just so much fun to see yourself through the eyes of another artist! And I am beyond impressed what Amanda was able to do using nothing but natural lighting - no flashes, no reflectors and totally spur-of-the-moment setups.
It's hard to get a good, candid laughing shot!
To my fellow Hawaii residents, Amanda is available to book for elopements and portraits. Seriously go check out how talented she is right here.
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originally published June 18, 2018
On a foggy afternoon high on the Lanipo ridge I was fortunate enough to have a photoshoot with the very talented portraitist Jan Galvan who was on island all the way from Washington DC in order to shoot a wedding. He was very interested in exploring unique spots on the island and I was happy to oblige with a short foray onto my favorite hike.
You can see more of Jan's work here.
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originally published April 23, 2018
Even though it feels like I've been movin' and shakin' and travelin' so much lately, I was still able to finish up my most recent Bohemian Goddess in pretty good time - yay! Go me! Plus I have my previous lovely to show off today too:)
'Anastasia' is an incredible Malaysian fashionista and makeup artist. I love that she wears her turban and hijab just like other women wear their hair - sometimes up in a bun, or flowing long, or loosely tied, and she even changes up where her 'part' would be. Anastasia is constantly trying new looks and hues on herself, and also does fabulously at styling her lovely friends as well. You can see plenty of Anastasia's unique makeup artistry and bold yet modest fashions on her Instagram @its.annekyn.
'II Kaya', @ii_kaya_ises, is an incredible Rastafarian queen from Trinidad who shines her bright light of encouragement on those who surround her. She is an ardent supporter of locally owned businesses run by fellow people of color and also vocalizes a powerful message of pride, spirituality, and celebration of nature and natural beauty. II Kaya inspires all who cross her path to spread love, share love , and be love.
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originally published on September 16, 2017
Hello friends! I have something super special to share today, a marvelous photoshoot in the woods by the Edisto River in SC during a stay at my parents' treehouses! One of my dearest friends and artsy soul sisters, Stephanie Stein, took these fabulous photos of me the next morning after our campout escapades and I could not be more delighted with the results!
Stephanie is a super awesome artist who specializes in fashion photography, but not like the plain old hum-drum boring "perfectly thin" fashion models that we're all so used to and tired of. She loves to appreciate the underappreciated and feature everyday weirdos just like you and me, but in the most exceptional ways (just like me with my Bohemian Goddesses series!).
I feel so fortunate to be a muse for fellow artists and to help them realize their own artistic visions. Every part of the creative process is such a special experience. I've worked with a least 6-8 incredibly talented photographers over the last ten years so I'll have to share a few more of my art modelling collections on the blog.
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originally published September 9, 2017
