Christopher Ryan is a versatile international model whose work spans life drawing, bodypaint, and SFX collaboration. With experience across traditional art studios, competitive bodypainting stages, and creative photography projects, he brings professionalism, adaptability, and artistic awareness to every session. The following sections highlight his work in life-drawing modeling and in bodypaint/SFX art.
Atlanta Area Drawing Sessions
Services Offered
- Life-drawing: clothed, nude, gesture, long pose, feet studies
- Custom reference photography / self-portrait reference sets
- Bodypaint & SFX modeling
- Private sessions (studio, group, location)
- Flexible for beginners or professionals
Private Drawing Sessions – starting at $30 per hour
Chris offers drawing sessions for individual artists at their home studio, on-location throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, and in his own home in Midtown Atlanta. Sessions can be fully or partially nude in secure, safe, private homes and can be shirtless/barefoot (pending weather) in public outdoor venues. The artist is responsible for ensuring the suitability of public spaces and a minimum two hour fee will apply for any cancellation due to ejection by the venue.
Sessions usually start with some quick warm-up poses, and gradually become longer. A five minute break will be taken at the end of each 20 minutes. Marks will be placed using blue tape to allow the artist to continue drawing the same pose, if desired.
Rates may vary depending on the distance, parking fees, concept, etc. but starts at $30 per hour.
Group Drawing Sessions – starting at $40 per hour
Chris offers drawing sessions for individual artists at their home studio, on-location throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, and in his own home in Midtown Atlanta. Sessions can be fully or partially nude in secure, safe, private homes and can be shirtless/barefoot (pending weather) in public outdoor venues. The artist is responsible for ensuring the suitability of public spaces and a minimum two hour fee will apply for any cancellation due to ejection by the venue.
Sessions usually start with some quick warm-up poses, and gradually become longer. A five minute break will be taken at the end of each 20 minutes. Marks will be placed using blue tape to allow the artist to continue drawing the same pose, if desired.
Rates start at $30 per hour plus $10 for each additional artist.
Body Painting, SFX, and Photography sessions
Due to the complexity of these types of sessions, please contact Christopher to discuss pricing.
Booking
Sessions are generally only available on weekends, but possibly after 6 p.m. on weekdays. Please email Christopher directly to request a call: christopher.ryan.nola@gmail.com
What to Expect
Artists must bring all of their own supplies (pastels, paint, sculpting clay, easels, drawing board, sketch pad, etc.) The clock will start at the appointed time, so it is suggested that the artist arrive on location early to prepare their setup. In the case the booking is in Christopher’s private home, please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early. Artists may take photos for use as future reference. Artists are not expected to tip, though tips are always welcome.
Christopher is always grateful for any drawings the artist may not wish to keep or for the opportunity to take a photo of your creations!
What is prohibited
- Touching the model
- Making sexually suggestive comments
- Sharing photos from the session with others
- Smoking of any kind
- Disturbing others in any manner including talking on the phone
Portfolio
Life Drawing and Portrait
Christopher Ryan is a professional international art model who has posed for art institutions, drawing groups, and private artists across the United States, as well as in Thailand, Myanmar, and Europe. Known for his versatility, he is comfortable working in both clothed and nude sessions.
Chris is also uniquely known for offering dedicated feet-drawing sessions, giving artists the chance to study feet up close in a relaxed environment. In addition to modeling, he is an accomplished self-portrait photographer and provides custom reference photos for artists upon request.
SFX and Body Paint
Christopher Ryan has modeled for many of the world’s top bodypainters, including multiple sessions with Craig Tracy, producer and judge of the TV series Skin Wars. He has appeared onstage at the World Bodypainting Festival in Austria, representing Liliana Sepúlveda Hopman in the ultraviolet category, and at the North American championships, Living Art America.
In addition to working with numerous Hollywood artists, Chris has also collaborated with emerging and amateur painters, as well as participated in self-portrait projects with bodypaint and SFX artists. His experience, professionalism, and versatility make him a strong partner for both creative experimentation and high-level competitive work.
