CharlieP

 Joining PurplePort with the hope of finding a local model or two to work with regularly. I paint traditional oil on canvas, and photograph using both modern digital and 80 year old film equipment. To date I only use the photographs as a starting point for painting, but If they stand on their own then it's all good and I'm happy to negotiate part TF if any model wants my photos.

Like many artists, I have a day job too but this is work for me that I get paid for. Canvas and paint, film and developing, it all costs. I fully appreciate that models require paying for their work and the skills and props, hair and make-up, attitude and professionalism is all hard won and well worth it.

 I've been painting for 30 years and photographing for 20. I sell painted portrait commissions and paint abstract landscapes and figure studies in my down time which I occasionally exhibit and sell direct from my site. I have extensive experience shooting portraits for the commissions, and a fair bit of working with life models. I never use anyone else's images as source material for my paintings so I've joined PP in the hopes that I can build myself a portfolio.

 I am looking for female models who shoot up to and including artistic nude/erotic. 

Many thanks

Charlie