Tick..tock..tick..tock..

Time is running out for pre-ordering the Winter 2010 issue of Carrie Leigh's NUDE. I have just seen the new issue. (I get to see it digitally because I put up the previews on the website), and it is another beautiful publication.

The previews went up today on the "issues" page. Click on the cover to see the preview. If it does not take you there right away, you may have to refresh your browser.

Pre-orders end this coming Sunday. I can't tell you how many time I have friends calling me asking to see if I can get them a copy of the magazine because they got to the stands too late and they were sold out. I don't have them other than what I may buy myself when the come out, so I tell them they better pre-order, or better yet, subscribe and really save some money.

Winter 2009 Issue of NUDE

So… I am excited. Sometime in the beginning of January, my friends at NUDE are releasing their 6th art packed issue of Carrie Leigh’s NUDE Magazine.

Sell out issue after sell out issue, Carrie and her staff are still finding the best talent out there in artistic nude photography and art and putting them all together for you.

This issue brings the talented work of Gigi Stoll, A.J. Kahn, Joris Van Daele, Mark Hoppe, Christophe Vermare, Norbert Gutheir, Sylvie Blum, Carrie Leigh, and Kim Weston. With Features with Pop Artist Mel Ramos, Nude art collector and aficionado Don Sanders and an exclusive interview with Hollywood and Broadway icon, and civil rights activist, Ruby Dee.

And of course there is one of my favorite parts of Carrie’s magazine… The Cover Model. Aside from being an amazing photographer, the other thing I would definitely credit Carrie Leigh with is picking cover models. Every new model is as beautiful as the last. (There are men’s magazines out there that should chose as well as she does.)

Anastasia Esper is the new cover model for the Winter 2009 issue of NUDE, and what a way to start off 2009. I am so in love with this model, and it is obvious from what I have seen so far, Carrie’s camera loves her too. Carrie was obviously inspired working with Anastasia. So much so I have pestered Carrie for prints of some of the images… And I will continue to pester her till I get them.. ☺

You have to get this issue and see what I am talking about. Preview it here

If you manage to get past the loveliness of Anastasia and her pictures, you may find that I have a new piece in the issue too. Just one… in the middle somewhere.. Maybe you want to look for it before you go to Anastasia?.. so you will see it.

If you are a newcomer to NUDE Magazine and missed the first issues, I can’t say enough about how amazing the year one boxed collection is.. I really should have mentioned this earlier, before Christmas. It would make a great gift or addition to your own collections. The individual issues on EBay have gone for between $30 and $50. The Boxed set comes with each issues individually shrink-wrapped and set in a protective box with a certificate of authenticity signed by publisher and photographer Carrie Leigh. It is a great deal.

Get a boxed set

NUDE Magazine's Second Annual Photography Contest

Carrie Leigh's NUDE Magazine, is giving back to the world of fine art! Because of the publics support support, the magazines subscriptions and distribution has exceeded expectations. As a thank you, NUDE is now offering CASH PRIZES as well as an EXHIBIT in NUDE's Second Annual Photography Contest!!!

Due to the magazine's unprecidented growth, in the collapse of the world's financial market, NUDE has LOWERED their photography contest entry fees and have added a CASH PRIZE BONUS for the winners!!! Carrie Leigh wants to share NUDE's good fortune and give back to the world of fine art!

Second Annual Photography Contest

So I was at the NUDE offices today....

...really just to get another look at the new cover for the Summer 2008 NUDE, but I entered to see Carrie standing there smiling, holding out a bunch of print outs and asking what I thought. I asked what I was looking at and she said "Winners". I then knew what I had been looking at. The winners of NUDE's First Annual Photography Contest... Cool huh?

For those who may be unaware, Carrie Leigh's NUDE Magazine hosts what is probably the most prestigious, fine art nude photography contest... Internationally. This is the only event where nude photography is featured as it's own category and the winners are published in print worldwide. There was some really amazing work turned in from all around the world. The winning works are beautiful.. To see who won the contest and to get information on the next contest, visit below.

NUDE's Annual Photography Contest

Ok... The Cover Model... 

OMG!...

Before I go on, I just want to say that what follows, takes nothing away from NUDE's Premiere cover model, Sydney <3. Sydney <3 is my personal goddess. To me she is a young Cindy Crawford and Famke Jensen all wrapped up in one. She is a true beauty.

Summer 2008 Cover model? HHHOOOTTTTT!!!! Wow! I was stunned when Carrie handed me the cover last week. This issue wraps up the first year of NUDE Magazine. And what a way to do it... Yeah, I know, the magazine is not about the cover models... This issue is packed with really amazing photography, by really amazing photographers... but between you and me... The cover gets people (who may not already be fans of the magazine) to pick the magazine up... I will always say that Sydney <3 sold the first issue.. This next issue Chanon Finley will be selling it.. I don't care if inside the magazine they have Jessica's Alba, Simpson, and Biel NUDE... Chanon is selling this issue. She is stunning. Really Stunning. And her shoot with Carrie Leigh is really amazing. 

Don't miss this issue because, aside from everything else I have mentioned,... I have a new piece in the magazine.

"Don't miss this issue", brings up one more point I would like to mention... Now you can not only find NUDE magazine at most major news stands, Borders Books and Hastings Books... Now, NUDE Magazine can also be purchased at Barnes and Noble book stores.  Remember though.... NUDE Magazine sells out fast. Every issue, so far, has pretty much sold out of most places in the first week. With a cover and issue like this? It is gonna sell fast. Be safe with a subscription.

NUDE Subscriptions

Oh yeah... Since this is my blog and I should talk a little about myself . :)  Glamour-Con 42 was this past weekend. I can honestly say, I was surprised. Rewind a bit. Glamour-Con is a convention of sorts that brings Playmates old and new as well as erotic models and artist to the fans. I believe the show is sponsored, in some way, by Playboy magazine. I hadn't been to a Glamour-con in a few years. It really wasn't much of a show at the time. This time, new hotel, bigger ballroom, and lots of models. The biggest surprise though was the Saturday turnout. Lots of people.

I did pretty good.. Sold a bunch of sketch books old and new, and I sold a few prints. Bet If I had Sydney <3 there, I would have sold out ;)

It was a good show. I may do the next one in November. Look for me... New work posting soon!!!