The article is based on a conversation between Edd Lawrence and a nude model. It has been edited to make it clearer.
In front of a room full of people at a hen party, I took off my robe. For 90 minutes, all eyes are on you and it's difficult to forget.
I enjoy art and feel jealous of the group on the other side of the board. The group uses me and my body as inspiration and I feel extremely privileged to be a part of it.
I enjoy life art more than my day job as an architectural technician because it allows me to entertain and serve. The variety is something I enjoy.
I started working at hen parties when I was in my twenties. I was asked to model life drawing but I didn't want to. The absence of a small piece of cloth makes a big difference.
I got tricked into my first hen party life drawing class after a long time of saying no. I was asked if I was available to cover an event as the agency that I was working for had been let down.
I joined the agency Nude Life after saying yes many times.
Being nude in a room full of people is the most difficult thing to do. I was hesitant at first, but now I enjoy it. Being nude in front of strangers feels more filling than any other customer service job I have ever had.
The male entertainment industry has a stereotype about it. Male models are less affected than female models.
A friend once told me that I shouldn't do things that I can't tell everyone else. I use this as my moral compass when I'm in this industry. I don't tell anyone I do this, but if they asked, I would admit it.
Dealing with tricky clients while naked takes something extra.
When the group relaxes into the event after getting over the initial hysteria or embarrassment, they engage in activities and laugh at the tongue-in-cheek tone of the event.
I have stopped modelling nude in the past because of professional agreements. I don't have to work without clothes.
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