Monika Tarnowski

Bikini and glamour model

By Staff | January 5th, 2004

How would you describe yourself?
I’m a 23-year-old model who was born in Poland and moved to Chicago 12 years ago. Although I miss home, I have adapted very well, meeting very interesting people, and seeing a lot of opportunity in the future. I have artistic, leadership, and personable skills, which have helped me to get to this point in life.

What do you do with your fashion degree?
With a degree in Fashion, currently I design jewelry, also work as a promotional and marketing assistant manager, and of course as a model.

What your main interests?
My interests are sports such as tennis, running, and dancing, examples hip-pop, basics of jazz, ballroom, and modern. I love art and music, exploring museums and love to travel. I get involved and help out with fashion shows and art exhibits. But I also enjoy the night life very much.

Who are some of the photographers you’ve worked with?
Mark Niemi, David O’Connor, Giorgio Ventola, Joe Bednarski, Rich Mohr, Terry Mac, V Kellie, Joe Weinshenker, Zachery Pelka, Yaromir, Brad Shade, Chris Nightengale, Sal Texas Models, John Walthall, Franky Vivid, and CPM.

What are you measurements and body stats?
Height:5′8.5″
Weight:125 lbs
Chest: 34C
Waist: 26″
Hips: 36″
Shoe:8
Eyes: green
Hair: blond

What are your modeling interests?
Commercial, print, swimsuit and bikini, lingerie, runway, trdeshow, promotional modeling and glamour modeling.

Tell us about yor special skills and talents.
Tennis player for 5 years, aerobic instructor for 3 years (kick boxing, spin, dance, and step), dance such as hip-pop and basics of jazz, and ball room, running, art (sketching, painting, sculpting, fashion illustration), graphic arts, basic website designer, jewelry designer, excellent computer skills, and excellent leadership skills.

List some of your experiences.

Film/TV
Trauma Head DVD and Video
H2O Lounge commercial

Print
Bally Total Fitness
Gmi promotions flyer
Narcisse Designs Spring 2005 collection
2006 Mystery Women of Chicago Calendar

Runway
L’Oreal Hair Show
Evolution
JC Penney
Old Navy
Narcisse Designs
Polaris The Winter Show
Ontourage Fashion Series
Glitz and Glamour

Trade Show
Angel Paintball Gear
NASCAAR
Starbucks
CMM

Art
Paintings by Joseph Bednarski
Painting by Barbara
Art Photography by Yaromir
Art Photography by Rich Mohr
Art Photography by Gorgio Ventola
Artists of Lake Bluff

Promotional, Special Events, Golf Outings
Miller, Bacardi, Pilsner, Jagermeister, Pilsner Christmas Party, Sam Adams, Q101 Christmas Concert, Mancow vs William Shatner Paintball Tournament for Charity, Pussy Cat performer for Soiree Life, Joe Daniels Golf Outing ,Golf Outing for Park Lawn.