[Kimberly Dow]

I have a client who would like a nude painting of a robust woman lounging on a chaise lounge. He describes it as similiar to what you would see in an old western bordello.

I know exactly what he means, but have been trying to find a painting like this on the web to just peek at to give me some ideas, but I do not know a name of an artist or style. Does anyone know what it is he & I are thinking of?

Another question: I have a list of models, some willing to pose nude. Those ones are always in good shape and fairly thin. How would I advertise or approach someone larger to model? I cannot think of a way to do this subtly. Even when I advertise for models I never specify 'nude' until I meet them in person.

I think this will be the hardest part of the painting; finding the right model. He wants large, but not top-heavy - I guess more classic proportions, waist goes in, hips go out, etc,.