Because I’m having an issue turning off, here’s a watercolor still life study and a master copy of Delacroix in sanguine crayon I also did today.

Another busy day in the studio. I’m trying to leave at least one thing unfinished in the studio every time. These are all in progress.

Composition 7/4/2026. Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches #nathanrutkowskiartist #automatism #oilpainting

Day before 250 years Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches. #nathanrutkowskiartist

Progress

Backyard Scene.

Started four oil paintings this weekend. So much for the “no long projects” idea. #nathanrutkowskiartist #process #workinprogress #oilpainting

Figure Friday in Oaklyn NJ model Rissa Pappas @rissapappas.com MC Jen Tracy @jenthetracy.bsky.social lots a fun and laughter. #nathanrutkowskiartist #process #figuredrawing #communityarts #njarts

One of my favorite people in the world.

“FAIR HEARING REQUEST FORM” A previously unpublished undated work from the archives Ink on Notice ID: 0084095955 / APPR-CP

Weeping Willow Cooper River. Gouache and Carandache Crayon on Paper, 11 x 14 inches.

I'm happy to report that one of my paintings will be included in the Mid-Atlantic New Painting Biennial at the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA, 9/10 - 10/18 Showdown 22" x 12" mixed media on paper on Dibond #painting #drawing #mixedmedia #blueskyart #originalwork

Asad’s Hot Chicken Charcoal Pencil, Red Conte and White Pastel Pencil.

Vegetable Garden Beds

Tiepolo Studies. Charcoal Pencils been awhile since I used them and enjoyed it.

Picasso copy

A beautiful Sunday by the River

DC Gallery & Studio is pleased to present fourteen New Jersey visual artists in a new, summer group exhibition,-American Identity On view from June 19 - July 31, 2026.  DC Gallery & Studio is located at 508 N. High St. in Millville NJ

I Painted this at Jocelyn Tice’s My Studio LLC. Model Madness Portrait Drawing every 3rd Thursday . We all had alot of fun and laughs.

Reworked Gesture Drawings Gouache Color Pencil and Crayon

Cooper River Scene 6/16/2026 Gouache on Paper 11 x 14 inches. Great get together with other artists painting outside at Cooper River by the Hopkins House. #nathanrutkowskiartist #communityofartists #artinnature #landscapepainting

Just back from return visit to Raphael show at the Met. If you're in NYC in the next two weeks & can tear yourself away from Knicks celebrations, the World Cup, etc., I'd highly recommend it (closes Sunday June 28). Absolutely a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/...

Copied a Rodin sculpture from a photo, just trying to keep practicing.

Drag Queen Drawings from Peak Secondhand Pride Fashion Show! I felt like I was in Montmarte 1900-1910.

Composition 4/22/2023, Acrylic on wood and cardboard, in my home over the archway from dining room to living room. I thought it looked good there, but it would look much better in your house 😉😂! #nathanrutkowskiartist

Pride Fashion Show at Peak Secondhand in Audubon NJ. I was the official sketch artist!

Captain 48" x 24" oil, acrylic, enamel, charcoal, steel, Dibond #painting #drawing #mixedmedia #pipe #tattoo #pegleg #available #originalwork #blueskyart

Cooper River Scene 6/9/2026 Gouache on Paper 11 x 14 Thankful for time to paint outside after work! Beautiful late afternoon into evening. Listening to Sue Roe’s “In Montmarte” and found out Vlamnick would paint the Seine in the morning after working all evening.

Layla’s Flowers Gouache on Paper

Groovin! @powelllanearts reception tonight

Asia 6/5/2026 Figure Friday at SJAC @sjartistcollective great night out lots of laughs!

Bird of Prey Acrylic and enamel on plastic, paper, and cardboard.

Richard Flemings house built 1775 painted from the site of Moore’s Tavern Moorestown NJ. Framed it tonight. @perkinscenter.bsky.social

Drawing a live fashion show for Pride in Audubon NJ! Should be fun!

Drew the horse sculpture at my old High School while waiting to pick up my daughter from recital practice.

SJAC members show. I’m hanging with Jo Ann Wright! Installation is still in progress but this is where I’m set up. Thanks for the opportunity. @sjartistcollective @gilbertandleona @lorendann #communityofartists #nathanrutkowskiartist #njarts

Painting outdoors with good friends

Kelly and Rissa drawings. Walnut Ink Gouache and Pen

Coastal Vista 20" x 16" oil, alkyd, acrylic, on panel #painting #originalwork #available #signs #highway #blueskyart

I did this painting a while ago but can’t remember when or the title. Here’s another picture of it in a frame my friend James Schlichting @jimslic gave me. #nathanrutkowskiartist #njarts #communityofartists

I drew that.

Finished #art

Driveway into James Schlichting’s house. Fun day hanging out with Jim, Jen Tracy @jenthetracy.bsky.social and Jeff Feeny. #communityofartists #njarts #localartscene

Connie posed with Star Wars stuff #art

Converse 15" x 15" oil, acrylic, graphite, on paper #painting #drawing #worksonpaper #blueskyart #originalwork #firefly #available

Richard Flemings house built 1775 painted from the site of Moore’s Tavern Moorestown NJ.

Dying Tree Gouache on Paper, 11 x 14.

Connie Marie and Grogu Gouache on Paper