Greg Nott

Greg Nott is a classically trained artist exploring the Modern Nude. Specializing in figure drawing and portraiture, his goal is to explore and celebrate the beauty of form through charcoal renderings, paintings and photography.

Greg Nott was introduced to figure drawing in 2004 while studying classical architecture in  Florence, Italy. He included classical painting classes into his regular art practice in 2008. Having careers in both aerospace engineering and architecture, the curvilinear lines of nudes became a refuge where he could explore the more organic contours and  shapes of nature. Greg is influenced by the techniques of John Singer Sargent, the abstract rhythms of Wassily Kandinsky, and the lyrical grace of Alphonsa Mucha. He is inspired by the contemporary Modern Artists; Jeremy Mann for his painterly use of graphite  and the line. Casey Baugh with his high contrast, sensual charcoals, as well as, Henry Yan and Zhaoming Wu. Photography was also an early interest and so the images of Photosensualis, Remi Rebillard, and Fabien Dettori are inspirations for creating reference  photographs for his art. As a trained engineer and architect Greg strives to be accurate and true to the form while capturing in his nude portraits a subtle vulnerability and sensual authenticity through a painterly approach. As his style is classical with  a modern sensibility, Greg seeks to portray the body being confident and at peace with itself, thus his work is a celebration of feeling connected to beauty.