Friday, December 31, 2010

12.31.2010

Good Bye 2010!
(and good riddance)

Female Nude, Seated In Profile And Reverse, Looking Away
title: Female Nude, Seated In Profile And Reverse, Looking Away
size: 11x15 in.
medium: pastel (on compressed cardboard)
price: $200.00



2010 is finally almost over. It was a pretty rough and stressful year for me. It wasn't all horrible and awful, just full of drastic change. A lot of which I was not ready for. I'm always the optimist though so I believe that the hard times were necessary for me to progress. I had fallen into a rut and the drastic measures I undertook this year forced me out of my complacency and continues to do so. The one place I feel I have remained complacent is the figure drawings that I post here. A lot of times, the daily format seems more of a chore. I'm sorry if this sounds like wining. I'm just trying to diagnose the problem before I proceed with the solution.

Often times during this year I thought of ending this blog. At first I toyed with the idea of ending it when I hit 1000 nudes in mid-March. And now days, every time I have a bad drawing day I think of throwing a fit and quiting. But in reality, I don't think I can quit figure drawing. That would just be counter productive. I dug this piece up while unpacking boxes from my move to Portland (it's been 6 months and I'm still unpacking). I did this sketch back in 2007 at the Drawing Studio in Smithtown, NY. I mentioned this a few times before but it always bears repeating. The instructor at the Drawing Studio, Jeff Fisher always pushed me to experiment with different media, colors and approaches. and even the results were often times disastrous, my skills would always improve. So my solution for the year ahead is to throw some different ingredients into my repertoire and see what happens.

2011 is not only the start of a new year but it also starts a new decade. The 2000s were really great to me, despite all the unfortunate events that happened around the world. I became an adult and watched my skills improve with every passing year. I started to become comfortable in my own skin and confident in my abilities. And even though I still feel like I have not found my voice, I know I'm on the right path. I'm very eager to see where I'll end up in the next 10 years.

Thank you everyone who follows this blog. I appreciate all of your support, even if you may not be very vocal in the comments section. (hint. hint.) I hope to repay you in some small way in the coming year/years. But for now, you still have a few days to take advantage of the Holiday Sale.

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

Thursday, December 30, 2010

12.30.2010

Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Leaning Back On Her Left Arm
title: Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Leaning Back On Her Left Arm
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

12.29.2010

Female Nude, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Right Hand On Her Hip
title: Female Nude, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Right Hand On Her Hip
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

12.28.2010

Seated Female Nude, Leaning Forward Onto Her Bent Left Leg
title: Seated Female Nude, Leaning Forward Onto Her Bent Left Leg
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Monday, December 27, 2010

12.27.2010

Female Nude, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Hands Raised Behind Her Head
title: Female Nude, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Hands Raised Behind Her Head
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Sunday, December 26, 2010

12.26.2010

Female Nude, Seated In Semi-Profile, Resting Her Head In Her Left Hand
title: Female Nude, Seated In Semi-Profile, Resting Her Head In Her Left Hand
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Saturday, December 25, 2010

12.25.2010

Merry Christmas!!!

Sara, Seated In Profile, Wearing a Bikini Made Out Of Leaves
title: Sara, Seated In Profile, Wearing a Bikini Made Out Of Leaves
size: 11x15 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00



This is one of my favorite sketches from 2010 done at the Society of Illustrators. This was one of the costumed nights and Sara had a lovely Poison Ivy outfit on.

If you're wondering why this painting is not of a nude, check back to previous years to find out.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday.

Friday, December 24, 2010

12.24.2010

Female Nude, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Left Hand Resting On Her Hip
title: Female Nude, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Left Hand Resting On Her Hip
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Thursday, December 23, 2010

12.23.2010

Reclining Female Nude, Her Hips Turning Rightward
title: Reclining Female Nude, Her Hips Turning Rightward
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor, gouache
price: $200.00

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

12.22.2010

Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Her Left Arm In Her Lap
title: Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Her Left Arm In Her Lap
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

12.21.2010

Happy Winter Solstice, Shortest Day Of The Year, Full Moon, Lunar Eclipse, Happens Once Every 500 Years Or So Day!!!

Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Holding A Bamboo Stick
title: Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Holding A Bamboo Stick
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Monday, December 20, 2010

12.20.2010

Female Nude, Standing In Profile And Reverse, Her Right Hand Resting On Her Head
title: Female Nude, Standing In Profile And Reverse, Her Right Hand Resting On Her Head
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Sunday, December 19, 2010

12.19.2010

Female Nude, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Right Arm Extending Backwards
title: Female Nude, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Right Arm Extending Backwards
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Saturday, December 18, 2010

12.18.2010

Female Nude, Reclining On Her Back, Twisting Her Hips Away
title: Female Nude, Reclining On Her Back, Twisting Her Hips Away
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00



This was such a beautiful pose, I only wish it was longer than 5 minutes. I added the background at home to help pop the silhouette.

Friday, December 17, 2010

12.17.2010

Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Her Hands Clasped Behind Her Back
title: Female Nude, Standing In Profile, Her Hands Clasped Behind Her Back
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Thursday, December 16, 2010

12.16.2010

Laurel, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Arms Raised Behind Her Head
title: Laurel, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Arms Raised Behind Her Head
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00



I painted in the background wash a few days later to better define the silhouette. I used a size 20 flat red sable brush which holds a lot of water. That is why the wash is so even.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

12.15.2010

Laurel, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Left Hand On Her Hip
title: Laurel, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Left Hand On Her Hip
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor, ink (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00



I added a little white gesso to fix up the hand which may need to be tinted with a little color.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

12.14.2010

Laurel, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Right Hand Resting On Her Left Knee
title: Laurel, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Right Hand Resting On Her Left Knee
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor, ink (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Monday, December 13, 2010

12.13.2010

Laurel, Standing In Profile, Her Left Hand On Her Hip
title: Laurel, Standing In Profile, Her Left Hand On Her Hip
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Sunday, December 12, 2010

12.12.2010

Laurel, Standing In Profile, Her Arms Behind Her Back
title: Laurel, Standing In Profile, Her Arms Behind Her Back
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Saturday, December 11, 2010

12.11.2010

Laurel, In Reverse, Reclining On Her Right Side
title: Laurel, In Reverse, Reclining On Her Right Side
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Friday, December 10, 2010

12.10.2010

Laurel, Seated, Her Hands Clasped In Her Lap
title: Laurel, Seated, Her Hands Clasped In Her Lap
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Thursday, December 9, 2010

12.09.2010

Laurel, Reclining, Twisting Her Hips To Her Left
title: Laurel, Reclining, Twisting Her Hips To Her Left
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

12.08.2010

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

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

12.07.2010

Martha, Standing With Her Arms Cris-Crossed Across Her Chest
title: Martha, Standing With Her Arms Cris-Crossed Across Her Chest
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Monday, December 6, 2010

12.06.2010

Martha, Reclining On Her Right Side, In Reverse
title: Martha, Reclining On Her Right Side, In Reverse
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Sunday, December 5, 2010

12.05.2010

Martha, Seated In Profile And Reverse, Her Right Arm Extending Backwards
title: Martha, Seated In Profile And Reverse, Her Right Arm Extending Backwards
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Saturday, December 4, 2010

12.04.2010

Martha, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Left Leg Bent At The Knee
title: Martha, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Left Leg Bent At The Knee
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Friday, December 3, 2010

12.03.2010

Fred, Standing In Semi-Profile, With Arms Stretched Outward
title: Fred, Standing In Semi-Profile, With Arms Stretched Outward
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Thursday, December 2, 2010

12.02.2010

Fred, Seated In Profile, In A Fetal Position
title: Fred, Seated In Profile, In A Fetal Position
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

12.01.2010

Fred, Seated In Semi-Profile, His Right Hand On His Knee
title: Fred, Seated In Semi-Profile, His Right Hand On His Knee
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

11.30.2010

Fred, Seated In Semi-Profile, His Hands Resting In His Lap
title: Fred, Seated In Semi-Profile, His Hands Resting In His Lap
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Monday, November 29, 2010

11.29.2010

Fred, Seated In Profile, His Left Hand At His Side
title: Fred, Seated In Profile, His Left Hand At His Side
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Sunday, November 28, 2010

11.28.2010

Fred, Seated In Semi-Profile, His Hands Clasped Around His Raised Right Knee
title: Fred, Seated In Semi-Profile, His Hands Clasped Around His Raised Right Knee
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Saturday, November 27, 2010

11.27.2010

Fred, Reclining On An Orange Pillow, His Left Arm Extended
title: Fred, Reclining On An Orange Pillow, His Left Arm Extended
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Friday, November 26, 2010

11.26.2010

Sivonna, In Profile, Her Arms Raised
title: Sivonna, In Profile, Her Arms Raised
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Thursday, November 25, 2010

11.25.2010

Happy Thanksgiving!!!


Female Nude, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Left Arm In Her Lap
title: Female Nude, Seated In Semi-Profile, Her Left Arm In Her Lap
size: 12x18 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $300.00



This is another oldie from the Society of Illustrators. This may be Rainbow but I'm not 100% sure. I hope everyone enjoys a good meal with friends and family today. Happy Turkey Day!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

11.24.2010

Sivonna, Standing In Reverse, Her Left Hand On Her Hip
title: Sivonna, Standing In Reverse, Her Left Hand On Her Hip
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

11.23.2010

Sivonna, Standing In Semi-Profile, Holding Her Right Arm With Her Left Hand
title: Sivonna, Standing In Semi-Profile, Holding Her Right Arm With Her Left Hand
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00

Monday, November 22, 2010

11.22.2010

Sivonna, Seated In Profile, Her Right Hand Resting On Her Raised Right Knee
title: Sivonna, Seated In Profile, Her Right Hand Resting On Her Raised Right Knee
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Sunday, November 21, 2010

11.21.2010

Sivonna, Reclining On A Yellow Cloth, Her Left Hand Supporting Her Head
title: Sivonna, Reclining On A Yellow Cloth, Her Left Hand Supporting Her Head
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Saturday, November 20, 2010

11.20.2010

Female Nude, Reclining On Her Stomach, Her Head Resting In Her Left Hand
title: Female Nude, Reclining On Her Stomach, Her Head Resting In Her Left Hand
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00

Friday, November 19, 2010

11.19.2010

Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Her Right Arm Resting On Her Belly (Part 2)
title: Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Her Right Arm Resting On Her Belly (Part 2)
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00



This is another version of the same pose as yesterday. For this long pose I started with a quick sketch on the smaller paper and got a bit carried away. When I stared up this version I had less time to work on it and didn't get to the details that I like in the first sketch. Alas, such is life.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

11.18.2010

Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Her Right Arm Resting On Her Belly
title: Female Nude, Seated In Profile, Her Right Arm Resting On Her Belly
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

11.17.2010

Female Nude, Standing In Contrapposto, Her Left Arm Raised
title: Female Nude, Standing In Contrapposto, Her Left Arm Raised
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor, ink (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

11.16.2010

Female Nude, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Left Arm Raised As If Dancing
title: Female Nude, Standing In Semi-Profile, Her Left Arm Raised As If Dancing
size: 5x6.5 in.
medium: watercolor (on 90lb watercolor paper)
price: $75.00

Monday, November 15, 2010

11.15.2010

Colleen, Seated, Her Left Arm Resting On A Draped Pedestal
title: Colleen, Seated, Her Left Arm Resting On A Draped Pedestal
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00

Sunday, November 14, 2010

11.14.2010

Colleen, Seated In Profile, Her Hands In Her Lap
title: Colleen, Seated In Profile, Her Hands In Her Lap
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $200.00

Saturday, November 13, 2010

11.13.2010

Colleen, Reclining On A Blue Cloth
title: Colleen, Reclining On A Blue Cloth
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor, pencil
price: $200.00

Friday, November 12, 2010

11.12.2010

Colleen, Standing With Her Left Arm Outstretched
title: Colleen, Standing With Her Left Arm Outstretched
size: 9x12 in.
medium: watercolor
price: $150.00