Arkady Roytman's Nude of the Day: May 2009

Sunday, May 31, 2009

05.31.2009

title: Darlinda With Red Curls, Seated In Profile, Her Left Arm Resting On An Chair Arm Draped With Yellow Cloth
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00

Saturday, May 30, 2009

05.30.2009

title: Anastasia, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Left Arm Outstretched
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Friday, May 29, 2009

05.29.2009

title: Bust And Torso Of Sara, In Semi-Profile, Her Arms Behind Her Back
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor, pastel, marker
price: $100.00

This was the most experimental piece of the night. I borrowed a brush marker from my friend Randy Gallegos. The ink bled as soon as I applied watercolor (with my finger). The marker bled further when I sprayed the piece with fixative to seal the pastel touches before scanning the painting.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

05.28.2009

title: Anastasia, Seated In Semi-Profile, Leaning Back On Her Arms
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor, pastel, marker
SOLD

This was the first of the long poses on the day I forgot my brushes at home. I borrowed various supplies from friends (like the blue pastel from my friend Wayne) and McGyvered some rudimentary brushes by chewing on cocktail toothpicks. The washes were done with my finger. Suck on that Jorge Colombo!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

05.27.2009

title: Anastasia, In Semi-Profile, Seated In Front Of A Yellow Painting
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $150.00

I forgot my brushes at home and none of my friends happened to have any to spare. So I used my finger as a brush. This was the last drawing of the night. By now I had refined my finger technique. The next few posts after this will be pretty experimental.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

05.26.2009

title: Rainbow, Standing In Profile, Bent Forward, Her Left Hand Resting On Her Hip
size: 7.75x11 in.
medium: walnut ink (on sketchbook paper)
price: $50.00

Monday, May 25, 2009

05.25.2009

Happy Memorial Day!

title: Main Event, Standing In Semi-Profile, Holding A Water Bottle In Her Hands
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $150.00

The model and performance artist, Main Event, would like to remind you that when you're honoring the memory of our veterans today, remember to drink lots of fluids. It gets pretty hot out by that grill.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

05.24.2009

title: Jim, Seated In Semi-Profile, His Left Hand Resting On His Left Knee
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $150.00

The torso turned out a few vertebrae too long. Too bad I noticed this a few days later while scanning the piece.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

05.23.2009

title: Jim, Seated In Semi-Profile, His Legs Stretched Out To His Right
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $150.00

Friday, May 22, 2009

05.22.2009

title: Rainbow, Standing In Semi-Profile, Leaning On A Stool
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $150.00

Trust me, there was a stool for her to lean on. Unfortunately it did not make it into the drawing.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

05.21.2009

title: Rainbow, Seated In Profile, Leaning On Her Left Arm
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $150.00

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

05.20.2009

title: Gal Friday, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Arms Raised Toward Her Chest
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

05.19.2009

title: Louisa, Seated In Profile, Wearing A Violet Corset And A Green Skirt, Her Left Arm Raised Above Her Head
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $150.00

Monday, May 18, 2009

05.18.2009

title: World Famous "Bob", Seated In Semi-Profile, Wearing A Furry White Collar
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00

Sunday, May 17, 2009

05.17.2009

title: Gal Friday, Reclining On A Red Cloth, Her Left Hand Resting On Her Hip
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00

Saturday, May 16, 2009

05.16.2009

title: Louisa, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Hands On Her Hips, A Black Cloth Draped Over Her Right Shoulder
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00

Friday, May 15, 2009

05.15.2009

700th Nude!!!

title: Louisa As A Gypsy, Standing In Profile, Her Left Hand On Her Hip
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00

I painted this last night at the Society of Illustrators especially for this milestone. The night was filled with great energy. The model, Louisa, was new, and did a really good job. The band was new and provided a great soundtrack for the night. Katie filled in for Matt at the bar and mixed me some extra strong drinks, that helped me relax, let loose, and do this painting (which I'm pretty happy with). And I was lucky that the drinks didn't kick in fully until after I finished this drawing.