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.

I’m finally on a 14-day winter break and just shipped a private pastel commission. I adjusted the composition to better unify the figures while ensuring the woman remained the dominant, strong focal point, in the spirit of Gustav Klimt. While I enjoy the quick results of AI, I find the "empty" trend-chasing of NFT culture tiresome and lacking fulfillment. I look forward to creating more traditional work soon.

I discuss my first couples commission and my Illustration/Storytelling class homework!

The past few weeks covered a full snapshot of my creative routine, including five essays on my weekday art process. I worked through graphite anatomy studies, AI image generation and prompt testing, and a freeform gel pen drawing session. All artwork is shown here, with deeper discussions and essays available to Patreon supporters, including exclusive content for Collectors.

I ponder marketability and supporting my art like a child.