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Soft Contours by Dušan Puhar
This painting, titled **"Soft Contours,"** measuring 46x70 cm, was created in October 2024 using watercolor on Saunders Waterford 300g hot-pressed paper and depicts a nude of a young woman in a kneeling position, based on a reference photograph. I executed the first stage using the wet-on-wet technique, which makes up about 70% of the work, creating soft color transitions and establishing the basic forms for the body and background. After the paper dried, I continued with the wet-on-dry technique to bring out finer details and contours of the body, giving the painting a more refined structure. I applied the final layer with an airbrush, adding depth and subtle tones that lend the figure a gentle and realistic appearance.
Watercolor
Flesh & Flaws by Melissa Taricic
Finding a new love for fleshly flaws. Collaboration with photography by Ralph Demilio and model Melissa Taricic
Photography
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Cherry Waves by Sadie Tucker
When I saw the prompt I knew I wanted to paint myself. I was listening to Deftones and I imagined myself as the cover art.
Acrylic on canvas
Collage of Line and Form 2 by Greg Nott
Drawing live with a model for 2 hours in a variety of time limits, I create a Collage of lines, forms, and colors.
Charcoal and pastel
Collage of Line and Form 3 by Greg Nott
Drawing live with a model for 2 hours in a variety of time limits, I create a Collage of lines, forms, and colors.
Charcoal and pastel
Read Me. Find Me. by Jaismyne Shaw
Reading me, getting to know me intellectually. When connecting with ones mind, their true selves you will find.
Markers, acrylic paint markers, acrylic paint
Collage of Line and Form 1 by Greg Nott
Drawing live with a model for 2 hours in a variety of time limits, I create a Collage of lines, forms, and colors.
Charcoal and Pastel
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Bare Crimson Reverie by Jen Bowen
A woman with flowing red hair, adorned with a red ribbon wrapped around her body, gazes upward with her eyes closed. Envisioning bursting stars and playful comic-like patterns filled with hearts, she exudes a sense of wonder and vibrant emotion.
Oil on canvas
Inner Sthér by Zelia De Lima
This painting was inspired by a moment of introspection as I stood before the mirror, seeking to capture my own reflection. The focus on the eyes symbolizes the depth and complexity of self-perception, acting as a window into my soul. As I painted, I aimed to convey the raw emotion and vulnerability found in those quiet moments of self-observation. The flowing lines and vibrant colors reflect the dynamic interplay of light and shadow on my features, while the abstract form represents the ever-changing nature of identity. Through this work, I sought to immortalize not just my likeness, but the essence of my inner self.
Acrylic on canvas
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Baby Moon by Justin Alsedek
While my wife Sarah and I were away on a Baby Moon we in an Intimate moment were inspired to have a photoshoot capturing the silhouette of her beautiful pregnant figure.
Photography
Soft Contours 2 by Dušan Puhar
I executed the first stage using the wet-on-wet technique, which makes up about 70% of the work, creating soft color transitions and establishing the basic forms for the body and background. After the paper dried, I continued with the wet-on-dry technique to bring out finer details and contours of the body, giving the painting a more refined structure. I applied the final layer with an airbrush, adding depth and subtle tones that lend the figure a gentle and realistic appearance.
Watercolor
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Light Play by Rebekah Merlino
In "Light Play," I sought to encapsulate a moment of pure, unfiltered expression, where the light serves not only as illumination but as a narrative force, shaping and defining the contours of existence. This work is a testament to the power of light in transforming the mundane into the extraordinary.
Photography
Heart of the Ocean by Marina Rose Witt & Ralph Demilio Collaboration
Inspired behind the art from Titanic. Collaboration between photographer Ralph Demilio and model Marina Rose Witt
Photography
Sleeping Beauty by Elena Mahoney
This piece was inspired by the quiet intimacy of a peaceful morning, capturing the softness of natural light and the graceful beauty of the human form at rest. I wanted to explore the delicate balance between light, shadow, and the gentle textures of fabric, evoking a sense of calm and introspection.
Watercolor
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