This post examines where fine art nudity ends and eroticism begins. Through a focus on drawing the body as physical form rather than symbol, it argues that no nude body is inherently vulgar. The line is crossed not by pose, but by interaction, intention, and narrative.

Women As Christ is a three-part painting series exploring belief, consequence, and transcendence through the female form, echoing Christian narrative without literal depiction. It presents women as bearers of moral authority rather than purity or temptation. Across Sermon, Crucifixion, and Ascension, judgment is rendered by people, endured by the body, and ultimately escaped through a transcendence beyond mortal reach.

Reflecting on recent feedback from an illustration class, I’m focusing on giving my figures more depth and physical presence. I realized I tend to draw in outlines rather than thinking in planes, so I’m returning to Bridgman’s approach to better understand form, volume, and perspective. This focus will guide my upcoming sketches, alongside a newly finished 24” × 30” painting, Pink Nude, coming to my site soon.

This post reflects on my belief that true passion is driven by the self, not by external validation. I question whether a passion would still matter if no one else were around, and conclude that mine would. I know I would always continue to paint and draw, regardless of circumstance. I also mention starting two new oil paintings; one completing my “Woman’s Journey As Christ” series and one simple nude, both currently drying.