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.

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.