Cy started modelling a bit back in 1973 but took a break for a few decades to do a regular job. In recent years he has modelled for universities, colleges, schools, students’ unions, art courses and many local drawing groups.
Cy has an Enhanced DBS certificate for working in schools and a basic certificate for any other institutions that require one.
Portrait by Zoe @__zoe_c, 2023
WinterSummer
Beards tend to grow in the winter and vanish in the summer
Some favourite poses
Drunk AgainSitting Sideways on a ChairThe Boxer – this artist captured the underlying intent of the poseThe Boxer / Street Fighter In My Best Kaftan, Channelling Demis RoussosThinker – artists often struggle with the position of the right elbowLinked poses- helping myself upLinked poses – fighting myselfby Mark Satchwill 2021By Aaron WilliamsWalking with my father’s carved stickLeaning on my father’s stick – V&A 20 minsZooming from my Armchair by Robert WaddinghamMarsyas Tied To A Tree by Robert WaddinghamMarsyas Playing at the Foot of a Tree by Victoria RanceMarsyas Playing at the Foot of a Tree by Victoria RanceMarsyas has Lost the Contest by Victoria RanceThe Little MermaidBy Frank Duffy, Blackheath ConservatoireThe DrunkThe ThinkerThe Umbrella Pose – V&A 20 minsThe VictorianDrunk AgainExquisite mark-making by Maki Doi
Some portraits
Portrait by Jessica Voorsanger, January 2019Portrait by Jennifer Binnie 2018Excerpt from Spat by Riva Pearce 2010Portrait by Joe Barrow 2019Donna 2020As King Lear 2021By Frances Felgate, 2016by Rod Kitson, Isolation Art, 2023by Spencer Tunickby Luke Ratz at Cave
