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All of the great painters of the past, Velasquez, Gainsborough, Rembrandt used themselves effectively as models. David Leffel, though he can afford any model he chooses does a self portrait from life and it is a choice item for the chosen gallery owner of the year to sell.
She could easily find a suitable pose to paint from. So many well known artists have been able to manage that in the past.
Jeff, I am sorry you have has such trouble finding free models. However only those who are able to learn the proper methods and are willing to go to any lengths to achieve this goal will have any chance of success in this difficult and competitive field. The rest should consider another way of making a living. Personal anecdotes, though telling and sad aren't really helpfull.
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