marzipanned

~~~Retired as of 2020~~~

Full-time American traveling art model & very curious human. San Francisco-based, but in Europe at some point each year. 

Yoga keeps me flexible, and a life-long background in the arts keeps me driven toward perfecting my craft, and understanding yours. (I have an MFA in Studio Art and a BA in Art History.) I love fine art nudes ~ using lines & forms of the body to relate to the scene around me, dig into an emotion, or create a character. My posing aims for the expressive ~ sometimes cathartic, sometimes playful and exploratory.

I'm very easy to work with, and serious about my commitments. An adventurous introvert who's up for a wide range of out-of-the-studio challenges, I've shot at dawn, in trees and lakes, in city streets, in 40 degree weather, and covered head-to-toe in mud. I arrive ready to shoot, with basic, natural makeup done. On set, I'm calm, patient & focused, with an occasionally sly sense of humor. Very pale with grey-green eyes and wavy red-tinged hair. A natural look with full bush & armpit hair, no tattoos or piercings. 

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Trade: 

I may be open to trade-for-hosting arrangements, if you're conveniently located in a major city. As a guest, I'm largely self-contained, and when not shooting I'll be preoccupied with my (seemingly infinite!) behind-the-scenes admin work. Regarding strictly trade-for-pictures offers, I don't do more than one or two per year. 

I'm less active on PurplePort, but I've worked with hundreds of photographers and artists across North America, Europe, and Australia. For more work & references, see: 

Official website  [link removed]// Model Mayhem [link removed] // Instagram [link removed] // Facebook [link removed]  

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Things I love:

A dash of the surreal or the absurd

Dramatically-lit black and whites

Deeply felt emotions

A chance to go a bit feral, or soft & introspective

Folding up into intricate shapes

Loud colors

Playfulness

Experimental/alternative processes (wetplates, antique cameras, etc)

Stark portraits

Shooting nudes in unexpected places

Concepts inspired by art or film

Please clearly communicate ahead of time what you're interested in shooting so I can get a sense of whether I'm the right model for your project, and so that there are no surprises or misunderstandings. I'm happy to work with anyone from serious-minded beginners to old pros, given we have overlapping goals and interests for the work. While I have an easy-going nature and most definitely savor the occasional off-the-wall idea, that's a far cry from "anything goes." 

My portfolio here represents my limits: I will shoot art nudes and portraits. I am not accepting any erotic or fetish work.  For more detailed information, see here [link removed]. If you have questions which are still not answered, ask before booking me. If I sense any pushiness or deliberate obtuseness on this point I'll simply stop responding and cancel plans. 

I enjoy posing with other female models who work in the same genres as me. I do not shoot with nude male models. 

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TRAVEL:

I travel internationally as often as possible. This account is primarily for connecting with photographers when I'm traveling in Europe.

Upcoming:

2019:

August - December: USA

2020:

late spring/early summer??: Europe