Pastel Paintings by Laurie Harden

      Early in the summer of 2013 I posed for illustrator Laurie Harden in her private studio. For hours she photographed me in vintage clothes and Japanese kimonos. The photographs were to serve as reference material for her pastel paintings. Laurie used both 35mm film and digital photography to capture my poses. Below you will find three of the paintings from our shoot.

Laurie Harden teaches art classes in many locations in northern New Jersey including Livingston, Morristown, and Boonton. She also teaches privately and is available for private commissions. For more information or to contact Laurie Harden visit her website http://www.laurieharden-us.com

Two New Paintings Added to My Portfolio

I have finished my three week pose at Riker Hill Art Park. Here are some more photos of the art that came from this session. 

Laurie Harden

Pastel in progress

Salomon Kadoche
Pastel in progress

Bonnie Lace Dress by Gypsy Warrior
www.gypsywarrior.com

New Paintings Added to My Portfolio

Kelly Houghton. April 18, 2013

Dorian Vallejo's Studio

Laurie Harding. May 14, 2013

Riker Hill Art Park

Albert Slark. April 18, 2013

Dorian Vallejo's Studio

**All of these paintings are in progress

Alternative Modeling Set

you can view the set here

www.flickr.com/photos/tinarosecreatively

      Over the years I have worked creatively with artist Gregory Kahofer on a number of interesting projects. The first was crafting a crin cyberlox wig for him to use as a prop in his photography. I was always a fan of Kahofer's creations and well as him as a person. When he heard I started modeling, it wasn't long before we worked together. I pose for fine art, private commissions, open studios, and art classes. Art modeling is a completely different world than that of photography modeling. I always jump at an opportunity to work with Kahofer and was thrilled that he wanted to use me in his art. The first time I posed for him, I was very nervous in front of the camera. Like I said, it is completely different from posing for fine art and that is where my experience is. 

     In August 2012 Kahofer was visiting New Jersey for just a few days and wanted to make some art. I came up with two locations that I thought he would like. We packed a bunch of costumes (and about a million accessories) into my car and started our adventure. These photos are from the Paulinskill Viaduct. If you are unfamiliar with this structure, it is an abandoned train bridge that was once part of the Lackawanna cutoff railroad, which opened in 1911. 

     Kahofer's early work was intended to be printed as poster sized images. It has since evolved into may different forms. Most of these images are heavily edited. This is not the end point of what they will become. These images were sent to me as is for my portfolio. It would be impossible and unfair for me to try to explain Kahofer's idea for his work so I will leave you with links to videos of his. The images are edited numerous times to almost animate them with color changes and transitions. I am excited to see what my images become. 

http://youtu.be/-i-AAzJFXfw

http://youtu.be/d7WFunly730

Two Paintings Added to My Portfolio

 November 2012 Artist Unknown

Gypsy Pose for the Montclair Art Museum

This was a 4 week pose done for Alex Piccrillo's genre painting class.

November 2012

Artist - Shu Mei Chen

Untitled, Oil on canvas 20 x 16 inches

Free Open Studio at The Montclair Art Museum

Every first Thursday of the month The Montclair Art Museum offers free admission into the museum from 5pm-9pm. I am excited to announce that I will be the featured model for the free open studio session this Thursday, January 3rd. Since this free session is open to the public, it will be clothed. All ages, skill levels, and mediums are welcome. There will be an experienced artist monitoring the session who will be available to assist or answer any questions you may have. 

I hope to see some artists I have worked with in the past as well as some new faces!

For more information check out the MAM website or contact me with any questions.

http://www.montclair-art.com

Every first Thursday of the month,* MAM will be open late, 5 – 9 p.m., with free admission, dynamic programming, live music, tours, and a full-service bar. Offerings will change on a monthly basis, providing something new to see or do at every First Thursday Night, enjoy: *Late hours, 5–9 p.m. *Free admission to the galleries. This will be the last Free First Thursday Night chance to see "Georgia O'Keeffe in New Mexico: Architecture, Katsinam, and the Land" and "Saya Woolfalk: The Empathics!" *Full-service bar with special First Thursday Night prices. *Tours will be offered every hour on the half hour of "Georgia O'Keeffe in New Mexico" (5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.). Topics will change on a monthly basis. *Live music provided by the MSU John J. Cali School of Music Jazz Studies Program, led by saxophonist Dan Braden. *Slide Night: Combat Paper NJ: Drop by Leir Hall for an informal gathering hosted by Combat Paper NJ. Combat Paper NJ turns uniforms into paper, telling stories through art with the motto: deconstruct, reclaim, communicate. Select images by members will be projected across the screen in a format that makes the presentation concise and keeps things moving at a rapid pace. This is a rare chance to meet these veteran artists from your community and surrounding area. Free First Thursday Nights are made possible by a generous grant from the Roche Foundation and offered in partnership with Egan & Sons.

Portrait Painting Added to My Portfolio

For the past three weeks, I have been posing at The Center For Contemporary Art for an open portrait studio. This one is by Cecilly Sullivan. While sitting there perfectly still for hours, I had many wonderful conversations with the artists. It was a pleasure to work with The Center and I can't wait to return! Hopefully I will have more photos of finished work to share soon.