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The Life Models' Society (LMS) is a collective of artists' models. We were formed in 1989 to provide a means for life models to get to know each other, and as a support group to standardise rates of pay and to improve our working conditions. Although we do not have the resources to act as a booking agency, we publish a list of available artists' models which is sent to all our subscribers, and updated several times a year.

In Memoriam

It is with great sadness the LMS acknowledges the passing of our long-time friend and artist, Gary Cassidy.

For over a decade, Gary had been respected and liked by the LMS community and by artists groups where he drew. His artworks are colourful and full of contrast which created dynamic pictorial representations.

A stalwart at the LMS model’s workshops and Sunday life drawing at Princes Hill Community Centre, Gary made models feel at ease, whether they were anxious and just starting out, or confident and experienced.

He will be greatly missed by all who have known him. He was generous with his time and kind towards others, especially those in our society who were vulnerable as he also was living on the fringe. I will never forget the times I have gotten to know Gary, spent with him and shared with him.

-Patrick Loverso

Zoom Life Drawing with Richard

The LMS Committee is now running regular, fortnightly Zoom Life Drawing sessions featuring our models.

All artists are welcome to attend, feel free to pass these sessions on to your networks.

Our next session will feature model Richard M. He has over ten years experienced as an art nude model and will provide refined classical poses for our session.

Image: model Richard, artist Jane Ineson

Date: Sunday 11 October, 2020 @ 2:00-4:00pm
Prices are $18.00 full, $15.00 concession, $30.00 household (two or more artists using the same screen)
Tickets are available from Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BLBWL 

LMS Models are entitled to 50% discount please email us for details.

We can also provide custom sessions to your life drawing group at your convenience. If you are interested to engage our models and moderators or instructors please email us for rates.

Zoom Life Drawing with Danielle

The LMS Committee is now running regular, fortnightly Zoom Life Drawing sessions featuring our models.

Our third session will feature model Danielle. Slender, long limbed model Danielle has more than 10 years experience. She describes her style as ‘Fluid Grace’, with expressive, dancer-like short poses and elegant, pensive long poses.

Image: model Danielle, artist Palma Ragno

Date: Sunday 27 September, 2020 @ 2:00-4:00pm
Prices are $18.00 full, $15.00 concession, $30.00 household (two or more artists using the same screen)
Tickets are available from Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BLBWL 

LMS Model members are entitled to 50% discount please email us for details.

Zoom Life Drawing with Andrew

The LMS Committee is now running regular, fortnightly Zoom Life Drawing sessions featuring our models.

Our second session will feature model Andrew. Andrew has been modelling for two years, and describes himself as dynamic, creative and slim.

Date: Sunday 13 September, 2020 @ 2:00-4:00pm
Prices are $18.00 full, $15.00 concession, $30.00 household (two or more artists using the same screen)
Tickets are available from Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BLBWL 

LMS Model members are entitled to 50% discount please email us for details.

Zoom Life Drawing with Madelyn

Back in March none of us would have predicted we would still be facing significant social restrictions in August, but here we are.

The LMS Committee is now starting Zoom Life Drawing sessions featuring our models.

Madelyn, self-portraits

Our first session will feature model Madelyn. Madelyn is a prolific artists of no fixed media, theme or subject matter. She has just started working on a book about bees. She is a model with several years experience for drawing and photography.

Date: Sunday 30 August, 2020 @ 2:00-4:00pm
Prices are $18.00 full, $15.00 concession, $30.00 household (two or more artists using the same screen)
Tickets are available from Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BLBWL 

LMS Model members are entitled to 50% discount please email us for details.

News

September Updates
Our constitution has been updated. New version is available here.
2019 Annual general meeting minutes are available here.
Various dates for 2020 have been updated on our events page.

Update to minimum rates
The minimum rate for drawing increased to $40.00 per hour, for a minimum of two hours, as of 1 July 2019.

In no way do we think this reflects the true value of modeling, and it simply represents the bare minimum our members will accept. We continue to encourage models to charge what they feel is fair for their skills and the venues ability to pay.

2018 AGM Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes for end of 2018 are available here.