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Please be sure you know what a life model is before replying and if you are not happy with a VEGAN diet throughout the stay, this is probably not the right place for you.
I am happy providing lunch and supper, I enjoy cooking. Breakfast is DIY.
I am an artist originally from the U.K. with a loft studio in an old house, I have three children who visit me when the mood takes them :)
In painting my subject matter was largely still-life but now I wish to work more from the human figure, something I have missed since the U.K.... hence a request for someone to model. I have a 'potager' (allotment) just down the road where there are a couple of fruit trees and of course nettles. There is plenty of dense woodland around if one needed to get lost for a bit. The nearest market town is just over a mile ( 2km ish) away.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Movies & TV
Culture
Writing
Photography
Performing arts
Music
History
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I live in the the Haute Vienne. There are galleries, art centres, lakes, hills and beautiful countryside. I would be happy to teach someone the basics of oil painting either 'alla prima' or transferring a basic drawing to canvas developing it into to a monochromatic underpainting and building layers of coloured glazes; or simple wood carving or intaglio printing techniques.
Or if needing something more physical and the weather's dry, then traditional methods of pointing granite stone walls with sand and lime....or some yoga.
People in the hamlet are friendly and happy to engage in conversational French at the drop of a hat.
Help
I am a Painter/Sculptor and would like someone to be still for a few hours a day being drawn or painted.... Please Google ' Artist's Life Model' for more info.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
The building was originally a farmhouse built in 1871 in a small hamlet... mainly renovated and has all modern amenities. There is a spare bedroom with a double bed/ feather pillows/duvet. cotton sheets etc,.... shared bath/shower room.....wi-fi ...modern kitchen (washing machine)..large sitting/dining-room with 32" P.C.monitor with access to Iplayers/ Films etc...eating area in garden. Furnishings are minimal but tasteful and comfortable.
What else ...
I am happy to drive a workaway to large towns once a week or to local fairs/events/street markets/galleries etc. plus airport pickup and return of course. I enjoy conversation, laughter and meeting people. Cooking is usually, quick, spontaneous and VEGAN ...though sometimes with vin rouge!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 286434161334
Feedback (16)
6 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ingrid)
It was Ingrid’s first workaway experience; however one would not have guessed that from her relaxed and friendly nature.
Ingrid was more than a competent and uncomplaining model, remaining ever positive, jolly and willing to help throughout her eleven days. She has a naturally happy countenance and whilst being an excellent listener with a… read more
Ingrid was more than a competent and uncomplaining model, remaining ever positive, jolly and willing to help throughout her eleven days. She has a naturally happy countenance and whilst being an excellent listener with a… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellen)
Ellen stayed for a little over two weeks in June, having neither modelled
nor travelled abroad alone; despite which she gave it her all remained stock still, willing and uncomplaining throughout the many head and shoulder oil studies I made of her.
She has excellent English, a broad sense of humour is both unobtrusive and easy to be with… read more
nor travelled abroad alone; despite which she gave it her all remained stock still, willing and uncomplaining throughout the many head and shoulder oil studies I made of her.
She has excellent English, a broad sense of humour is both unobtrusive and easy to be with… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ellen) for host
I spent 2 wonderful weeks with John. He is a very open and funny person who makes you feel at ease very quickly. My stay with him was a beautiful experience! Being a model was a completely new experience for me, but I think it did me a lot of good, especially as I am normally a rather shy person. I am glad to have had this experience and could… read more
7 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dana) for host
John is lovely, welcoming, caring, intelligent, wonderful person, talented artist full of energy, kindness and life. He has an amazing sense of humour I’ve never been bored with him. I had an unforgettable time. We watched films, went to galleries, festivals, walked around the nearest towns, he played the guitar, was singing and joking. I really… read more
11 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dana)
Dana is not the easiest person about whom to write unhesitatingly, not because of any shortcomings for I perceived none, but because I remain a week after her departure still reaping the benefits of her two month's stay. She brought a tranquil and positive attitude to all activities she performed in the house. She was at all times generous without… read more
(Excellent
)
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6 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ingrid)
It was Ingrid’s first workaway experience; however one would not have guessed that from her relaxed and friendly nature.
Ingrid was more than a competent and uncomplaining model, remaining ever positive, jolly and willing to help throughout her eleven days. She has a naturally happy countenance and whilst being an excellent listener with a… read more
Ingrid was more than a competent and uncomplaining model, remaining ever positive, jolly and willing to help throughout her eleven days. She has a naturally happy countenance and whilst being an excellent listener with a… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellen)
Ellen stayed for a little over two weeks in June, having neither modelled
nor travelled abroad alone; despite which she gave it her all remained stock still, willing and uncomplaining throughout the many head and shoulder oil studies I made of her.
She has excellent English, a broad sense of humour is both unobtrusive and easy to be with… read more
nor travelled abroad alone; despite which she gave it her all remained stock still, willing and uncomplaining throughout the many head and shoulder oil studies I made of her.
She has excellent English, a broad sense of humour is both unobtrusive and easy to be with… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ellen) for host
I spent 2 wonderful weeks with John. He is a very open and funny person who makes you feel at ease very quickly. My stay with him was a beautiful experience! Being a model was a completely new experience for me, but I think it did me a lot of good, especially as I am normally a rather shy person. I am glad to have had this experience and could… read more
7 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dana) for host
John is lovely, welcoming, caring, intelligent, wonderful person, talented artist full of energy, kindness and life. He has an amazing sense of humour I’ve never been bored with him. I had an unforgettable time. We watched films, went to galleries, festivals, walked around the nearest towns, he played the guitar, was singing and joking. I really… read more
11 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dana)
Dana is not the easiest person about whom to write unhesitatingly, not because of any shortcomings for I perceived none, but because I remain a week after her departure still reaping the benefits of her two month's stay. She brought a tranquil and positive attitude to all activities she performed in the house. She was at all times generous without… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Miroslava) for host
I couldn't ask for better first workaway experience.
I felt very welcome from the first moment. The food was good, the house is beautiful, there's a spring with fresh water right next to the house. Very peaceful place.
While life modelling, I felt very comfortable with John, he's a professional and sometimes it wasn't easy to keep straight… read more
I felt very welcome from the first moment. The food was good, the house is beautiful, there's a spring with fresh water right next to the house. Very peaceful place.
While life modelling, I felt very comfortable with John, he's a professional and sometimes it wasn't easy to keep straight… read more
22 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Miroslava)
Mira fitted into a five day slot between other workaways, I wish it had been longer for I found her to be a delightful house guest, always willing to help with whatever presented itself with a joyful countenance, excellent English and a broad sense of humour underlying her natural ability to communicate.
Her main task was to act as a life model… read more
Her main task was to act as a life model… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lucas & Sophie) for host
Staying with John for about two weeks in August was a wonderful experience I do not want to miss. He is an attentive, respectful and open-minded (and funny) person, full of stories, reflections, ideas and live. He did not hesitate to share his place, food or time with me and I appreciate all the things I was able to learn and try. Painting,… read more
31 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas & Sophie)
Sophie stayed for twelve days in August. She arrived with a smile which remained throughout, affirming that she is a person with an innately happy disposition. Sophie was conscientious in her work, never giving a thought to time when modelling, simply eager to perform each task well; often I had to insist on her taking breaks. With her almost… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)
Amandine stayed for the last week in September, I wish it had been much longer. It was her first workaway experience and although it was also her first time as a life model, she quickly overcame her initial shyness, launched into it like a pro and was an inspiration to draw and paint with never a thought for how long she had been posing. Amandine… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host
I stayed with John for only one week, but I wish I could have stayed more! It was my first workaway experience, and I will never forget it. John is a wonderful person with a great heart, and a unique creative mind. He was really caring towards my feelings and needs. I had a bad cough and felt a bit dizzy for two days, so he prepared me a special… read more
12 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly)
Holly stayed me for 10 days as a life model, overall it was a humbling experience.
I found her to be both uncomplaining and conscientious in all poses she was set, returning after breaks with a professional precision. She was unstinting with her time and an easy person to engage with. I was very satisfied with the work we achieved.
Holly is a… read more
I found her to be both uncomplaining and conscientious in all poses she was set, returning after breaks with a professional precision. She was unstinting with her time and an easy person to engage with. I was very satisfied with the work we achieved.
Holly is a… read more
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Verena)
Verena, despite having no previous experience of modelling, took to it like a duck to water from the very first pose. She has a strong work ethic, fully engaging in whatever she does with an open and happy heart, skilfully returning to a pose with precision after breaks some of which I had to insist upon as she was so keen to continue working. She… read more
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Verena) for host
I spent 12 days with John and it was an amazing time! John is a great artist, actor, photographer and cook! I felt well and I already miss that time. John is open-minded, nice, welcoming and has a great sense of humour:)
I really enjoyed art modelling and John is a professional! I am happy that I've made this good experience:) Thank you so much… read more
I really enjoyed art modelling and John is a professional! I am happy that I've made this good experience:) Thank you so much… read more
12 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I never imagined life-modelling would be something I'd end up doing let alone doing it for a month but it looks like I did :') Even though I had no clue what I was getting myself into, I've gained so much from this experience. Thank you teaching me about art and oil painting, the importance of being focused and still and staying in the present… read more
19 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Though new to modelling, Paulina launched herself into it fully. In the four weeks she stayed with me I grew fond of this young lady who had overcome many hurdles in her life and had evolved the inspiring attitude of giving 100% to whatever she focussed her attention upon. I found her to be at all times joyful and willing to engage with any task… read more
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Klára) for host
I stayed with this wonderful gentleman for 10 days in September and from the first day I felt like I knew him for ages.
John is a very wise, careful and inspiring person, who has a great sense of humor and loves to sing in the kitchen (not only) while cooking his incredible delicious food.
Staying at John's place made me feel like staying at a… read more
John is a very wise, careful and inspiring person, who has a great sense of humor and loves to sing in the kitchen (not only) while cooking his incredible delicious food.
Staying at John's place made me feel like staying at a… read more
14 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Klára)
In the brief ten days that she stayed with me, Clára gave so much in the way of unstinting commitment to whatever task she performed. I found her to be by nature: forthright, open, disarmingly honest and adaptable, easily blending in with life and situations around her. She shamed me with the ease in which she swiftly understood the French… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Magali)
Magali, was my first French workaway… she stayed with me for a mere week, but it was enough to dispel any preconceptions I may have held about this Latin speaking race among whom I now dwell. She was a delight to share not only a house with but also a cultural exchange on several levels. Anyone who is both self-disciplined yet had has the ability… read more
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Magali) for host
I modeled for John for 1 week, and it is something I’ll remember.
First, my experience there as a model was very interesting. The creative process and the collaboration with a painter during several days is really different that the ones I’m used to, as a model in life drawing workshops where I usually work.
Besides, John is a very thoughtful… read more
First, my experience there as a model was very interesting. The creative process and the collaboration with a painter during several days is really different that the ones I’m used to, as a model in life drawing workshops where I usually work.
Besides, John is a very thoughtful… read more
27 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
I can hardly put into words how grateful I am to have stayed with John for a few weeks this summer. From the moment I arrived, I began to feel at home and he really made me feel welcome. I enjoyed the work and found it very relaxing, it was amazing to see each painting progress with tremendous skill on Johns part, there is a true beauty in his… read more
9 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
In the three weeks that Jessica modelled for me in August at no time did I find her to be anything other than a delightful, deeply thoughtful, charming and utterly ingenuous person. Although her nature is naturally quiet and unintrusive, beneath it lies an refreshingly interesting philosophical nature, pleasantly devoid of any negative criticism.… read more
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
Rachel stayed for ten days in June as a model, she is original, creative and imaginative fitting in easily and working with diligence and a good heart, always manifesting enthusiasm and interest in the work. Socially, Rachel adapted naturally and was liked by all others who met her.
I remain grateful for both her company and the hard work she put… read more
I remain grateful for both her company and the hard work she put… read more
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
My stay there is something I will never forget. I am still thinking of it months later. John is a man with wit, self-awareness, a giant heart, and great storytelling ability. Within a day, I felt that we were already friends. He put me onto new movies, artists, shows, and books. We compared American and English tendencies. We talked about whatever… read more
27 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Erin & Alex) for host
I modeled for John for 3 weeks in the fall. The modelling was very professional, and I felt very comfortable. John has a beautiful old French farmhouse he has been restoring for the last 6 years, his work on the house is clever and lovely. His house is in a little village in a beautiful and quiet countryside. Besides modelling, I and shared… read more
27 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin & Alex)
Erin stayed here for three weeks and throughout that time she was unstinting in her commitment to work, naturally adapting to whatever task was needed which was always performed with full attention, a whole-hearted optimism and a cheerful disposition.
She expanded my cuisine, was a good conversationalist, excellent company and her buoyant,… read more
She expanded my cuisine, was a good conversationalist, excellent company and her buoyant,… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sibilė)
I believe it was the first time Sibile had modelled, dispite which she gave it her best shot coping with different poses on a daily basis without any apparent shyness which is testament to her uniquely determined nature; she worked hard and was uncomplaining.
I found Sibile to be an intelligent, principled, strong-willed person from whom a host… read more
I found Sibile to be an intelligent, principled, strong-willed person from whom a host… read more
(Very good)
19 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sibilė) for host
Volunteering for John is definitely a very memorable experience - modeling is something that makes you get out of your comfort zone and reveals you new horizons. I stayed for almost two weeks, I wish it was more because John was showering me in all his amazing ideas. Being painted made me more familiar with my own body and I discovered new love… read more
7 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Miriama) for host
This opportunity to be an artist's model was a very good new experience for me, especially with such a generous host like John.
In these two weeks John taught me several art techniques which was really great and I am sure he would be willing to teach me even more of them if we had had more time. I also loved his delicious vegan food :P
John has so… read more
In these two weeks John taught me several art techniques which was really great and I am sure he would be willing to teach me even more of them if we had had more time. I also loved his delicious vegan food :P
John has so… read more
17 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriama)
I had the privilege of sharing my house with Miriam for two weeks in December. During that time her main occupation was that of an artist's model which despite having no previous experience she nonetheless managed very quickly to adapt to the roll, so well that after only a few sessions she was posing naturally and professionally. Miriam is a… read more
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Angela) for host
John is a very warm, kind and generous host and his place felt like home to me from the beginning. He has a lot of energy, experience and knowledge about art and building and is always eager to share them. Modeling was very pleasant for me. In the studio was a nice quite atmosphere and John gave me lots of breaks to relax with a cup of tea. He did… read more
30 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela)
Angela is intelligent, full of common sense, engaging, flexible and very easy to live with.
As a gardener she worked intuitively and thoroughly, pulling weeds where necessary and transforming my herb and fruit tree bed from a wilderness to a joy to behold.
As an artists' model she was probably the best I have had the privilege of drawing and… read more
As a gardener she worked intuitively and thoroughly, pulling weeds where necessary and transforming my herb and fruit tree bed from a wilderness to a joy to behold.
As an artists' model she was probably the best I have had the privilege of drawing and… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Charm) for host
John is an excellent host and vegan cook. I enjoyed some great conversations with him and he willingly shared his network of friends and artists in his community. He was professional with the modelling and gave me frequent breaks if the pose was challenging to maintain. He trusted me to get my hours in regardless of if I started working early in… read more
10 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Charm)
I found Charm to be helpful, co-operative, hard-working in the garden and allotment; in the house friendly and sociable without being intrusive.
Although she had no previous experience of life-modelling, she approached the role proficiently. I would recommend her as one capable maintaning and remembering a pose and returning to it accurately the… read more
Although she had no previous experience of life-modelling, she approached the role proficiently. I would recommend her as one capable maintaning and remembering a pose and returning to it accurately the… read more
(Excellent)
