Life Model

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Introduction
Journal entries
Upcoming modelling dates
The Look Book
Patreon
Enquiry form
Collaborators


I have been a life model since 2019 working mostly around Sussex, for artists, sculptors, photographers and film makers. I am currently available for booking, and release high quality art reference photos on my patreon. If you would like to book me to model or collaborate with me, please enquire with the form below.


JOURNAL ENTRIES

The Sunday Times Magazine Interview

published On Sunday 28th June 2026 THAT’S MY JOB It makes me feel powerful Jade Hylton, 29, life model Hylton started work as a life model seven years ago for drawing, painting, sculpting and photography classes across Sussex. She lives in Hove with her dog, Nala. People assume the hardest thing about being a life…

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An Introduction to Life Modelling

With Jade Hylton & Studio Unfold. Curious about life modelling? Practice short poses, learn the realities, boundaries & freedom of Life Modelling with model & artist Jade. For over seven years, Jade Hylton has worked at the heart of the creative industry as a professional life model — collaborating with studios, independent artists, sculptors, painters,…

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UPCOMING MODELLING DATES

Date & TimeLocationStyleTutorClassLink
Tuesday 25th August 18:00→20:00Studio Unfold, BrightonNude, mixed posesLucy BeachamUntutoredBOOK
Wednesday 26th August 19:15→21:15Emsworth Community CentreNude, mixed posesAlan PatrickUntutoredEMAIL: emsworthlifedrawing@gmail.com
Thursday 27th August 13:00→16:00Paddock Art Studios, LewesNude, one pose – sculptor 1of2Sarah HunterUntutoredCLOSED
Friday 28th August 10:00→13:00Paddock Art Studios, LewesNude, one pose – sculptor 2of2Sarah HunterUntutoredCLOSED
Wednesday 2nd September 19:00→21:00The Ghost & The Feast, ChichesterCostumed, mixed posesMartina Ziewe with Weald ContemporaryUntutoredCOMING SOON
Monday 7th September 19:00→21:00Cornerstone Community Centre, HoveNude, short posesManus McGroganUntutoredBOOK or drop-in
Tuesday 8th September 18:00→20:00Studio Unfold, BrightonNude, mixed posesLucy BeachamUntutoredBOOK
16th OF EVERY MONTHPATREONART REFERENCEPHOTO RELEASE→→→CHECK IT OUT
Thursday 17th September 10:00→12:30Central URC Church, HoveNude, mixed posesDupont Arts CentreGuidedBOOK
or drop-in
Wednesday 23rd September 12:30→14:30Hawth Theatre, CrawleyNude, mixed posesRachel CowellUntutoredBOOK
Wednesday 30th September 13:00→14:00Draw Brighton, OnlineNude, mixed posesSara ReeveUntutoredCOMING SOON
Wednesday 14th October 18:30→20:30Heene Church Rooms, WorthingNude, mixed posesMartina Ziewe with The Drawing RoomUntutoredBOOK
or drop-in
16th OF EVERY MONTHPATREONART REFERENCEPHOTO RELEASE→→→CHECK IT OUT
Friday 23rd October 18:30→21:30Heene Church Rooms, WorthingDuo pose with Priss Nash, Nude, mixed posesMartina Ziewe with The Drawing RoomUntutoredBOOK
or drop-in
16th OF EVERY MONTHPATREONART REFERENCEPHOTO RELEASE→→→CHECK IT OUT
Wednesday 11th November 12:30→14:30Hawth Theatre, CrawleyNude, mixed posesRachel CowellUntutoredBOOK

As seen in…

Read my full article that was published in The Sunday Times Magazine on Sunday 28th July 2026 HERE.


THE LOOK BOOK


SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON

Patreon is a platform that provides business tools for content creators to run a subscription service and sell digital products. It helps artists and other creators earn a recurring income by providing rewards and perks to its subscribers. You can also follow for free, read first hand about my Life Model experiences, and maybe even a cheeky free art ref photo or two.

RUBY

With this tier you will receive one image a month to use as a photo reference chosen by Jade, this could be a portrait, full body, clothed or nude. It’s a luck of the draw!
£3/month (+VAT)

AMBER

Get access to a mixture of figure and portrait photos. Some photos will be from collaborations with Professional photographers, some will be taken by yours truly, also a professional photographer!
£20/month (+VAT)

EMERALD

Get access to images from all other tiers. PLUS! Collaborate with your muse. Get the chance to work with me to capture three photos in the pose you require at the angles you’d like each month.
£35/month (+VAT)

IMPORTANT: Images are only to be used as reference and not sold for profit or published anywhere else. You agree to this upon the subscription of any of the Patreon tiers.


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COLLABORATORS

Jake Spicer
I have worked alongside Jake as a model and a tutor at Draw Brighton. I was also lucky enough to model for is recent publication on How To Draw!