Ok.. I just had to pass this on....

I am really gonna have to get some new work done soon. This is gonna look like a NUDE Magazine blog soon, but I had to pass this on because I think this is cool news for those interested in not missing any of my new work in upcoming issues [insert really big grin].

Carrie Leigh's NUDE Magazine to celebrate the completion of their first year publishing, has added to their subscriptions, a 2 year subscription at a greater discount. 2 years? That is at least 8 more pieces by me to see. [Insert bigger grin]

Take a look and see, but do it soon.. I am not sure how long this will last.

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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.

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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!!!

New Sketchbook for GlamourCon

New for the Glamour Con Los Angeles. I have taken a lot of the new work I have done for NUDE Magazine, and other works like it , and put it together in a little 24 page "Ash-can" style sketchbook. So far I have only had 60 copies printed for the Glamour Con.. If it does well I will print more for the website and Comic Con. I am hoping though to get a lot more of this work together to produce a real art book of it. I will post if I have soon if I have any to sell on website. But I warn.. I am really slow at shipping stuff out. 

PS.. Oh yeah.. I saw the cover to the summer issue of NUDE.. SWEEEEEET!.. The new cover model is hot! It is yet another great issue by Carrie Leigh... No slowing them down huh.. When other magazines are going under and falling apart. NUDE seems to be getting better. I can't wait for it to come out.

New Sketch 03/27/08

I have been slacking.. I don't think that I actually picked up a pencil for 3 weeks.

Motivated by someone who is a big fan of my work, I broke out my "magic reds" and started sketching this morning. The model is a long time friend (Ann).

Maybe I will take this one to a tighter piece. Got lots to do before that.

Enjoy
Joel

NUDE Magazine, Spring 2008

Photographer/Publisher Carrie Leigh, has done it again. The spring 2008 issue is the 3rd print masterpiece of Carrie Leigh's NUDE Magazine.

This issue features an article on "The French Influence" and is packed full of the work of many great French photographers including the work and interview by Carrie Leigh, of French master photographer Lucien Clergue.

This issue issues photographers include: Carrie Leigh, Perry Gallagher, Michael Helms, Antoine De Villers, Wolf, Jean Francois Damios Pascal Renoux, Francois Benveniste, Yvan Teule, Art Zilio, and Norbert Guthier. An intimate interview with Kim Weston. Hot covermodel Roxanne Ramirez, and the art works of Craig Srebnik and.... Me!

A Preview of my work

Get the magazine when it comes out.. Near as I can figure, sometime around the second week of March.. around the 8th. Get it fast because the first two issues disappeared fast or, do the smart thing and get yourself a subscription.

Enjoy
J

New art

Nikki and Linda's Hair

Two of my favorite models.. Well only one actually modeled for me. Nikki, I draw a lot. She is my best friend, shark enthusiast, beautiful, and has great hair. I love this image. It was from a picture where she wasn't really ready for the pic. (Pre-mature shutter release). Not ready, but a captured moment I think was great.

Linda O'Neil never modeled for me. This was from a found photo. She has always been one of my favorite models and like Nikki... has great hair. :)

NUDE Magazine update... Winter storms have delayed the magazine release. Trucks carrying issue 2, the winter issue, have been slowed if not stopped by bad weather across the country. Hopes are west coast should release this weekend at newsstands. Middle states should get it at the beginning of next week, and the east coast should be getting it next weekend... Should being the operative word.

Hey... Maybe I can get NUDE's "Sydney Brown <3" to model for me? Hmmmmm.... She's Hot :)

Nude Magazine Update - Winter Issue

Soon. Very soon. The second issue, the winter issue of Carrie Leigh's "NUDE" Magazine is coming out. More great photography, more great art, hot cover model, amazining print quality, and... :) Me! Well I have a spread in this issue. Not sure of the exact release date but I am figuring anywhere between now and next week (12/04/07 - 12/11/07). I will post when I start actually seeing them.

Also check the Carrie Leigh website for its updated gallery, subscriptions, and cool new t-shirts.

Okay.. no... I have no new art this week.. but I am excited about the magazine.. So, BUY IT!!! :D

Nikki hair study

New sketch. I am going to be doing some new drawings of Nikki (My Bestest) soon, so while I wait, I thought to work on a hair study. This isn't done yet, but I haven't posted in a while so I thought to show the progress of this. I am really looking forward to doing new pieces with her. Will post updates and sketches soon. :)

Dont forget do get your subscription to Carrie Leigh's NUDE Magazine. The next issue is out next month..Lots of new great stuff. SUBSCRIBE

Latex legs

Another new red pencil drawing. It was originally gonna be another fishnet piece, but lack of patience won out. Little did I realize that latex would be just as much work. The model is my best friend Nikki again. Her top was an after thought, the original was topless.. the physical piece is topless, but for posting, I created a separate top an added it in Photoshop. If I ever get my book together, it will include the topless original. Enjoy.

Oh.. don't forget your NUDE Magazine subsriptions. I have new work in the next and all future issues. Maybe more drawings of Nikki

NIMOY makes for a HOT winter at NUDE Magazine

How hot is this.

Leonard Nimoy, most of us know him as the the emotionless yet lovable Vulcan first officer, Mr. Spock, of the original Starship Enterprise, in the the original series Star Trek. Some may know Leonard Nimoy as a director, directing Star Trek for television and movies, as well as directing "3 men and a baby". Some may also know Leonard Nimoy as a author and poet. But... Did you know he was a photographer? The people at NUDE Magazine surprised me with the announcement that they will not only have the work of Leonard Nimoy, but Carrie Leigh will be interviewing the director, author, poet,,, and photographer. Let me just let out an un-Vulcan "Wow!"

NUDE will also be stuffed with more great nude photography. Returning photographers Nick Ash and NUDE creator Carrie Leigh will have more work in it.

Of personal interest will be the work of and interview of artist and Internet copyright and image protection pioneer Anthony Guerra. This "Copyright Cowboy" is succeeding, where the music and entertainment industries are failing.

What else is there to say.. The cover model, Olga, is hot, and there will even be a new spread by me... :) Don't miss it!

IMPORTANT NOTE***********

The premier issue of NUDE Magazine sold out fast... really fast. So many people write me asking if I know where to get them. Aside from a few copies that are held for subscriptions, "not even sure they have any left", the premier issue is gone. Don't miss the winter issue. Don't count on your local news stand, get a subscription now and guarantee your issue. I would call this one a collectible.

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