Hand model

Ahand modelis a person whomodels(poses or displays) their hand or hands for the purposes ofart,fashion,productsoradvertising.Hand models are used inadvertisingwhere advertisers want close ups of the product being handled. Most hands have blemishes such as scrapes,scars,spots,or discolorations which would stand out in a close up and detract from the product. Hand models tend to have flawless skin and hands. In female hand models agents often seek long, slender hands and fingers and longnail beds.They also value smooth, hairless, unblemished skin with minimal wrinkles and visiblepores.

Hand with fingers out reaching

Requirements for male hand models vary, depending on whether the job calls for a burly,construction workertype hand or a morewhite-collarlook. For print media hand models, a necessary trait is the ability to pose in a relaxed, graceful fashion. Professional hand models avoid whatphotographerscall "the claw," the rigid grip that novices often use before the camera. Hand models are prevalent inTV commercials,although the hand may not always be visible. Many food commercials have hand models pouring gravy, dipping a French fry or cutting meat. Here perfect hands are not as important as the timing and patience required to "hit one's mark." Some hand models can make upwards of $1,200 a day.For TV work, premiere parts models are paid $1,000 per day and for print work can make $2,000 - $5,000 per day.Many parts models and hand models work part-time as freelancers, but some models likeKarina NelsonandAdele Uddoare booked full-time.

Hand art

Hand art is the application ofmake-upor paint to a hand to make it appear like an animal or other object. Some hand artists, likeGuido Daniele,produce images that aretrompe-l'œilrepresentations of wild animals painted on people's hands. Hand artists work closely with hand models. Models can be booked through specialist acting and modeling agencies usually advertising under "body parts models" or "hands and feet models." Many hand models can be hired directly.

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• Faces behind hand models