Wednesday, December 31, 2008

12.31.2008

Happy End of 2008!

Legs Malone, Standing In Semi-Profile, Wearing A Blue Scarf And A Red Hat, Her Right Hand Touching Her Chest
title: Legs Malone, Standing In Semi-Profile, Wearing A Blue Scarf And A Red Hat, Her Right Hand Touching Her Chest
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00


What a crazy year 2008 has been. Filled with highs and lows. Even with all the craziness and the uncertainty I still think that 2008 was largely better than 2007. And I'm optimistic that 2009 will prove to be better still. Here's hoping that I'm right, not just for myself, but for everyone else out there. Thank you all for stopping by and have yourselves a happy and safe celebration tonight. See you next year!

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

12.30.2008

Legs Malone, Standing In Profile And Reverse, Embracing Herself
title: Legs Malone, Standing In Profile And Reverse, Embracing Herself
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Monday, December 29, 2008

12.29.2008

Female Nude, Standing In Reverse, Holding Her Hands In Front Of Her, Looking Left
title: Female Nude, Standing In Reverse, Holding Her Hands In Front Of Her, Looking Left
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Sunday, December 28, 2008

12.28.2008

Isis, Seated In Semi-Profile, Leaning Forward, Her Elbows Resting On Her Knees
title: Isis, Seated In Semi-Profile, Leaning Forward, Her Elbows Resting On Her Knees
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00


Isis is another new model at the Society of Illustrators. She's modeled once before but my drawings of her were pretty terrible. Second time is the charm. :P

Saturday, December 27, 2008

12.27.2008

Isis, Seated In Profile, Leaning Back On Her Left Arm
title: Isis, Seated In Profile, Leaning Back On Her Left Arm
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Friday, December 26, 2008

12.26.2008

Pinkie, Seated, Her Left Arm Draped Over Her Crossed Knees, Looking Down Past Her Right Shoulder
title: Pinkie, Seated, Her Left Arm Draped Over Her Crossed Knees, Looking Down Past Her Right Shoulder
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00


For this painting of Pinkie Special I replaced my usual Permanent Carmine for the skin tone with a mixture of Cadmium Red and Yellow Ochre. The Blues and Violets in the skin were a return to my good old standby color, Ultramarine Blue.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

12.25.2008

Merry Christmas!!!

Candice Holding A Red Flower In Her Left Hand
title: Candice Holding A Red Flower In Her Left Hand
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
SOLD


Once again the I'm experimenting with colors in this painting of Candice. This is the closest I came to capturing her likeness. And the red and green colors in the flower seem appropriate for Christmas.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

12.24.2008

Candice, Seated In Semi-Profile, Looking At Her Raised Right Hand (Bored)
title: Candice, Seated In Semi-Profile, Looking At Her Raised Right Hand (Bored)
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
SOLD


I was trying to experiment with some different colors for the drawings of Candice that I'm posting over the next few days. It's a lot tougher than it seems. I kept trying to veer toward my regular hues. I'll have to remove them from my palette next time I try this experiment. Also, that big, black background shape is actually Doug (his pants), in mime costume, standing behind Candice.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

12.23.2008

Candice, Leaning Backwards On Her Arms
title: Candice, Leaning Backwards On Her Arms
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00


Candice was a new model at the Society of Illustrators Jazz and Sketch Sessions. She was a lot of fun to draw. Unfortunately, this painting is not the best likeness. I hope she comes back so I can have another go at it.

Monday, December 22, 2008

12.22.2008

Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Her Right Arm Raised Toward Her Face (Trying To Remember Something)
title: Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Her Right Arm Raised Toward Her Face (Trying To Remember Something)
size: 7.5x9 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $100.00


Sunday, December 21, 2008

12.21.2008

Pinkie In Pigtails, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Arms Embracing Her Left Leg
title: Pinkie In Pigtails, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Arms Embracing Her Left Leg
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Saturday, December 20, 2008

12.20.2008

Standing Female Nude, Her Right Arm Raised And Her Left At Her Side
title: Standing Female Nude, Her Right Arm Raised And Her Left At Her Side
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $150.00

Friday, December 19, 2008

12.19.2008

Piera, Standing In Profile, A Blue Feathered Robe Draped Around Her Left Arm And Back, Looking Away
title: Piera, Standing In Profile, A Blue Feathered Robe Draped Around Her Left Arm And Back, Looking Away
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Thursday, December 18, 2008

12.18.2008

Piera, Seated, In Reverse, Leaning Back On Her Left Arm, Looking Upward
title: Piera, Seated, In Reverse, Leaning Back On Her Left Arm, Looking Upward
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

12.17.2008

Jim, Seated, In Reverse, Wearing A Feathered Hat, Looking Left
title: Jim, Seated, In Reverse, Wearing A Feathered Hat, Looking Left
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

12.16.2008

Piera, Standing In Semi-Profile, Looking Back Over Her Right Shoulder, Her Arms At Her Sides
title: Piera, Standing In Semi-Profile, Looking Back Over Her Right Shoulder, Her Arms At Her Sides
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Monday, December 15, 2008

12.15.2008

Legs Malone, Seated In Profile, Leaning Forward On Her Hands
title: Legs Malone, Seated In Profile, Leaning Forward On Her Hands
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00

Sunday, December 14, 2008

12.14.2008

Tatiana, Seated In Semi-Profile, Resting Her Head In Her Right Hand
title: Tatiana, Seated In Semi-Profile, Resting Her Head In Her Right Hand
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Saturday, December 13, 2008

12.13.2008

Sara, Standing In Profile And Reverse, Looking Back Over Her Left Shoulder
title: Sara, Standing In Profile And Reverse, Looking Back Over Her Left Shoulder
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Friday, December 12, 2008

12.12.2008

Sara Leaning On Her Arms
title: Sara Leaning On Her Arms
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Thursday, December 11, 2008

12.11.2008

Sara, Seated In Semi-Profile, Legs Crossed, Her Torso Twisting Opposite Her Legs, Leaning Back On Her Arms
title: Sara, Seated In Semi-Profile, Legs Crossed, Her Torso Twisting Opposite Her Legs, Leaning Back On Her Arms
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

12.10.2008

Female Nude, Seated In Semi-Profile, Leaning On Her Left Arm While Balancing Herself With The Fingers Of Her Right Hand
title: Female Nude, Seated In Semi-Profile, Leaning On Her Left Arm While Balancing Herself With The Fingers Of Her Right Hand
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

12.09.2008

Alexis, Seated In Profile, Legs Crossed, Her Left Arm Resting On Her Right Knee
title: Alexis, Seated In Profile, Legs Crossed, Her Left Arm Resting On Her Right Knee
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Monday, December 8, 2008

12.08.2008

Alexis, Standing In Profile And Reverse, Her Left Arm At Her Side And Her Right Hand Resting On Her Hip
title: Alexis, Standing In Profile And Reverse, Her Left Arm At Her Side And Her Right Hand Resting On Her Hip
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Sunday, December 7, 2008

12.07.2008

Alexis, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Left Arm Resting On Her Raised Leg
title: Alexis, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Left Arm Resting On Her Raised Leg
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Saturday, December 6, 2008

12.06.2008

Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Her Arms Raised Above Her Head
title: Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Her Arms Raised Above Her Head
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Friday, December 5, 2008

12.05.2008

Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Her Left Arm In Front Of Her
title: Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Her Left Arm In Front Of Her
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Thursday, December 4, 2008

12.04.2008

Lillian, Seated In Profile, Her Head Resting In Her Left Hand
title: Lillian, Seated In Profile, Her Head Resting In Her Left Hand
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
SOLD

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

12.03.2008

Piera, Seated, Leaning On Her Left Arm
title: Piera, Seated, Leaning On Her Left Arm
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

12.02.2008

Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Her Arms Embracing Her Left Leg
title: Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Her Arms Embracing Her Left Leg
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00


This in an oldie from 2006. I painted this one at Haven Arts at the same time I painted the piece that is the header of this blog.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Holiday Sale!!! - Up To 50% Off Everything

I'm a little late with this posting (wanted to post it last night).

The Holidays are upon us, which means it's time for some deals. You maybe out shopping for presents for friends and family, scouting for deals, or leaving it off to the very last minute. Consider giving that special loved one a nude. Hey, in these tough economic times not many people can afford strip-o-grams. Just think of how that special someone will react when you present them with an original painting of a nude female, or a male.

Nude of the Day Holiday Sale

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12.01.2008

Alexis, Standing In Profile, Her Arms Draped Over Her Head
title: Alexis, Standing In Profile, Her Arms Draped Over Her Head
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
SOLD


This one is from a Thursday Jazz & Sketch from a few weeks back. The band brought an entourage and there was a board meeting upstairs. When the board meeting let up it made for one rowdy night. Jeff Fisher, who was upstairs, came down and started giving me hell about working in my comfort zone. He pretty much made me switch up my colors and experiment. This is the result, She-Hulk. Also that night I met Mike Stroud, from the band Ratatat, who is the son of past Society of Illustrators President, Steve Stroud.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

11.30.2008

Tatiana, Seated, In Profile And Reverse, Resting Her Head In Her Right Hand While Her Left Arm Is Resting Across Her Legs
title: Tatiana, Seated, In Profile And Reverse, Resting Her Head In Her Right Hand While Her Left Arm Is Resting Across Her Legs
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Saturday, November 29, 2008

11.29.2008

Amber Ray, Reclining In Profile And Reverse, Her Right Hand Resting On Her Twisting Hips
title: Amber Ray, Reclining In Profile And Reverse, Her Right Hand Resting On Her Twisting Hips
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Friday, November 28, 2008

11.28.2008

Amber Ray, Standing In Profile, Her Left Arm At Her Side And Her Right On Her Hip
title: Amber Ray, Standing In Profile, Her Left Arm At Her Side And Her Right On Her Hip
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Thursday, November 27, 2008

11.27.2008

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Amber Ray, In Semi-Profile, Leaning Back On Her Arms While Arching Her Back
title: Amber Ray, In Semi-Profile, Leaning Back On Her Arms While Arching Her Back
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00


Three pies already made, stuffing almost ready, and the turkey has been brining for 14 hours. Pretty soon I'll have a lot of food to be thankful for. But in the meantime, I'm very thankful for all the readers of this blog (especially those that check in today). Thank you very much for stopping by and enjoying my work. And stay tuned for details on a special Holiday Sale, coming soon!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

11.26.2008

Reclining Female Nude, With Red Hair, Her Hips Twisting Leftward
title: Reclining Female Nude, With Red Hair, Her Hips Twisting Leftward
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

11.25.2008

Tatiana, Standing In Profile, Her Arms Folded
title: Tatiana, Standing In Profile, Her Arms Folded
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Monday, November 24, 2008

11.24.2008

Piera, Standing In Semi-Profile, Leaning On Her Left Arm, Her Right Hand Caressing Her Shoulder
title: Piera, Standing In Semi-Profile, Leaning On Her Left Arm, Her Right Hand Caressing Her Shoulder
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00


This piece is currently on display at the Society of Illustrators part of the Jazz & Sketch Group Show. It will be up on the third floor across the bar until the end of the year.
The other nudes I had on the wall at the Society include 01.09.2008 in 2006, 06.29.2007 in May of 2007, and 12.25.2007 in the beginning of 2008.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

11.23.2008

Piera, Standing In Contrapostto, Her Torso Leaning To Her Left, Her Arms Tangled Up Amongst Each Other
title: Piera, Standing In Contrapostto, Her Torso Leaning To Her Left, Her Arms Tangled Up Amongst Each Other
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
SOLD

Saturday, November 22, 2008

11.22.2008

Rainbow, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Left Arm Wrapped Around Her Torso, Her Right Holding Her Ponytail
title: Rainbow, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Left Arm Wrapped Around Her Torso, Her Right Holding Her Ponytail
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Friday, November 21, 2008

11.21.2008

Piera, Standing In Profile, Embracing Herself, Her Head Resting On Her Left Shoulder
title: Piera, Standing In Profile, Embracing Herself, Her Head Resting On Her Left Shoulder
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
SOLD

Thursday, November 20, 2008

11.20.2008

Female Nude (Piera), Seated In Reverse, Twisting Her Torso To Her Right, Leaning On Her Left Arm
title: Female Nude (Piera), Seated In Reverse, Twisting Her Torso To Her Right, Leaning On Her Left Arm
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

11.19.2008

Carmen, Standing, In Reverse, Arms Raised, Her Right Hand Touching Her Forehead
title: Carmen, Standing, In Reverse, Arms Raised, Her Right Hand Touching Her Forehead
size: 7.5x11 in.
medium: watercolor, ink (on sketchbook paper)
price: $50.00


Tuesday, November 18, 2008

11.18.2008

Rainbow, Seated In Semi-Profile, Leaning Back On Her Arms, Her Right Leg Raised And Bent At The Knee
title: Rainbow, Seated In Semi-Profile, Leaning Back On Her Arms, Her Right Leg Raised And Bent At The Knee
size: 7.5x11 in.
medium: pencil (on sketchbook paper)
price: $50.00


Monday, November 17, 2008

11.17.2008

Rainbow, Crouching, In Profile And Reverse, Her Left Leg Extending Outward
title: Rainbow, Crouching, In Profile And Reverse, Her Left Leg Extending Outward
size: 7.5x11 in.
medium: walnut ink (on sketchbook paper)
price: $50.00


Sunday, November 16, 2008

11.16.2008

Tiffany, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Right Arm Raised Toward Her Face, Wearing a Large, Feathered Hat
title: Tiffany, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Right Arm Raised Toward Her Face, Wearing a Large, Feathered Hat
size: 7.5x11 in.
medium: watercolor, ink (on sketchbook paper)
price: $75.00




I sketched this a while back at the Drawing Studio on Long Island with a stick given to me by Jeff Fisher. He cut it to look like a dip pen and for a little while (before I broke it) it made the great textures that are in this piece.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

11.15.2008

Kika, Standing In Contrapposto, With Her Arms Folded Above Her Head
title: Kika, Standing In Contrapposto, With Her Arms Folded Above Her Head
size: 7.5x11 in.
medium: pencil (on sketchbook paper)
price: $50.00



Something new I was trying out a few months back. The marks were inspired by a fellow sketcher at the Society of Illustrator, Ken Sheller (I'm probably spelling his name wrong).

Friday, November 14, 2008

11.14.2008

Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Her Right Arm Resting On Her Right Knee
title: Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Her Right Arm Resting On Her Right Knee
size: 7.5x11 in.
medium: pencil (on sketchbook paper)
price: $50.00

Thursday, November 13, 2008

11.13.2008

Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Her Slightly Raised Left Arm Reaching Backward
title: Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Her Slightly Raised Left Arm Reaching Backward
size: 7.5x11 in.
medium: watercolor (on sketchbook paper)
price: $50.00