Art Models 7

High-Quality Photos of the Human Figure for Artists

Live Model Books provides artists and illustrators with high-quality, full-color photographs of human figures in 360-degree rotations. The offerings include books, disks, and downloads that allow for easy access to desired poses at any time. The Art Models project aims to enhance understanding of the human form through detailed reference materials that can be studied intensively. To achieve realistic representations, the project employs specific lighting, studio setups, and camera settings that mimic an in-person experience with the models. It also offers various formats to ensure affordability and convenience for artists.

The human figure presents challenges due to its complex interplay of light, shadow, color, and texture, compounded by societal taboos surrounding nude art models. This initiative seeks to alleviate those difficulties and promote more figurative art.

Art Models 7: Dynamic Figures for the Visual Arts

The latest installment,"Art Models 7" by Maureen and Douglas Johnson, features over 100 dynamic poses of male and female models engaged in high-action movements such as jumping, kicking, and crouching. The poses are categorized into 28 dynamic movement types, inspired by sources ranging from baroque art to comic book figures.

This reference book, which includes 175 poses, also offers stationary poses photographed in 24-point rotation and additional 360-degree poses that showcase various angles of the same position. Its diverse content makes it suitable for comic book artists, animators, video game designers, and illustrators seeking to depict dramatic actions effectively.