The reflected light in shadow areas on her body is something to behold.

It’s fun to have enough paintings to be able to do two separate shows with completely different art on display.

Powerful stories.

Doing a little watercolor sketching with some fantastic references from @1kwordsartandphoto.bsky.social Go check out her Gumroad: 1kwords.gumroad.com

The Staircase Model: Amanda Achen Artist: @artofjosh.bsky.social I’ve been making larger paintings (24”x36” frame) lately, mixed in with my usual 16”x20” framed paintings. It’s been a fun challenge to scale up!

Dreaming of Venus Model: @lifemodelbianca.bsky.social Artist: @artofjosh.bsky.social #nudeart #watercolornude #lifedrawing #figuredrawing

It’s always fun to share nude art in a converted church. Can’t wait to do it again at the end of the month.

Watercolor sketches from life at Snohomish Life Drawing last night.

I love the rough textures.

I love it when a painting looks different when viewed at various angles and changes with the light. I make art because I am curious and I love the experience of seeing it take shape. My work often becomes something surprising when it’s finished. Nude watercolor art by @artofjosh.bsky.social

Magical

My favorite flowers. Artist: @artofjosh.bsky.social #artcollector #watercolornude #nudeart #fineartnude

A little backstory about my art book. artofjosh.gallery/hardcover #artcollector #artbook #nudeart #fineartnude

I love the simplicity of these figures. The painting is very effective at conveying emotion.

So delicate.

They are afraid of free expression. Art is a primal force.

Thanks for all of the support!

@edwardhopper.bsky.social #art @bsky.art

Just a little peek inside my hardcover art book. artofjosh.gallery/hardcover

I love this take on Lady Godiva.

Exquisite!

What do you prefer? If there is an art show near where you live, would you rather preview the work online and go to the show if you feel drawn to it, or be surprised and go out to see the work in person without having seen it online first?

Paintings take time. It’s amazing how much pressure there is to post on social media; I feel it. But I’d much rather be a slow burn, making artwork that comes to life at the right time.

The Nereides (1927) - Gaston Bussière

I love art photos with extraordinary poses like this. 👏👏👏

Surreal.

Incredible underwater work!

Lovely watercolor!

I have observed that many evangelical Christians don’t truly believe what they preach. They harshly judge outsiders while giving themselves extreme grace for the very things they preach against. May they continue to be judged by their own judgement and leave reasonable free-thinkers alone.

So beautiful!

Life drawing tonight of Shawna holding a pear. www.instagram.com/shawnaartmodel

Such a classic work.

She has some of the best references with creative costumes, poses, and lighting. Take a look!

Die fünf Sinne: Tasten, Sehen, Hören, Riechen, Schmecken (1872-79) - Hans Makart

I love it when people can hold a large body of my work in their hands. I think my hardcover art book is the second best thing to owning original paintings. Plus, a book is a nice alternative for those who love nude art but are not ready to display it on their walls. artofjosh.gallery/hardcover

I think there is so much to learn about how life drawing affects those who participate. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

I received a fresh batch of art books! Some art shows are coming up, but my online friends get first dibs on ordering a book. If you have questions, feel free to ask. artofjosh.gallery/hardcover #PortfolioDay #FigureDrawing #ArtBook

Bianca and Guadalupe communicated energy through movement and stillness during a recent life drawing session. They internalized Egon Schiele’s works and expressed inspiration from it with spontaneous movement, responding to each other and pausing together, their bodies living art.

Video of a Schiele inspired pose with duo models (no sound). Models: @lifemodelbianca.bsky.social and www.instagram.com/guadi.mon Artist: @artofjosh.bsky.social

Another figurative artist got booted off IG. I encourage people to sign up for artist mailing lists to stay connected.

Watercolor sketches of Allen at Snohomish Life Drawing. Model: www.instagram.com/allenmodeling Artist: @artofjosh.bsky.social

Watercolor work in progress (no sound). Models: @lifemodelbianca.bsky.social and www.instagram.com/guadi.mon Artist: @artofjosh.bsky.social

In the lead-up to the release of Lorde’s fourth album, “Virgin,” the singer’s social media was riddled with hints of what might come. What fans weren’t expecting, however, was to open her new vinyl record and find a close-up shot of her vulva, captured through a pair of unzipped clear pants.

Such emotion here.

I love this so much. The smile. The action. The textures.

I’ve come to realize something: I paint my feelings. Sometimes I meditate on a piece for a while before putting brush to paper. During life drawing sessions, when the timer is running, it forces me to explore what I am feeling in real time. Exploring feelings is what makes me love painting so much.

The thing about watercolor painting is that it takes a lot of practice. Today I started something that I loved, but then took it too far, tried to do a bit of correction, and ruined the whole piece. It’s frustrating, but today’s work was a valuable lesson for me. I know the next one will be amazing!

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Watercolor legs; work in progress. Models: @lifemodelbianca.bsky.social and www.instagram.com/guadi.mon Artist: @artofjosh.bsky.social

I've added this painting to my @inprnt.com store: www.inprnt.com/gallery/mich... #art #print