NOTICE: This website contains images of the human body, female and male, in a state of nudity. If you are offended by such images, or for any reason are not allowed to view them, please leave now. Otherwise, welcome and enjoy! It is one of my great passions to create this work, and sharing it with you is another.
ABOUT ME
My name is Arjay, and I love creating art in a variety of ways. From my earliest childhood days, I was always involved in some sort of artistic endeavors: drawing, painting, acting, writing, playing music, etc. As time went on, my artistic efforts were primarily in photography. Although I would shoot a variety of subjects, my work at that time was mostly nature and landscape images.
In 2002, I became interested in nude art. I began shooting photo sessions of nude women (and often myself) in figure studies, both in my home studio and out in nature. For several years, my models were all personal friends and the occasional family member. In February, 2008, I began to work with models from around the Portland area, as well as first-timers wanting to give nude modeling a try. I always consider it a great honor to do a woman's first nude shoot (or only nude shoot, in some cases). I try to make sure it is a positive experience for them.
In 2005, I also began modeling occasionally for photographers and figure drawing groups. Although I am not the "typical" male model type, I enjoy doing it and have made some good relationships through it. If you would like to see some of my efforts, please check out my "Modeling Portfolio" page.
2011 marked another new beginning for me as I got back into drawing for the first time in many years, now focusing a lot of my efforts on nude work of that type. My most exciting project is a series I am working on, which you can read more about on the "Current Projects" page, but I am also continuing to work on a variety of drawings and photo sessions.
I am always interested in meeting new people to work with. If you are a model, or would like to be (even just for a day), contact me and let's talk! If you are a photographer or artist looking for a male model, I'd also love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected].
Now, on to the artwork! For a sampling of my images, see the current featured image below or visit the "Drawing" and "Photography" pages.
In 2002, I became interested in nude art. I began shooting photo sessions of nude women (and often myself) in figure studies, both in my home studio and out in nature. For several years, my models were all personal friends and the occasional family member. In February, 2008, I began to work with models from around the Portland area, as well as first-timers wanting to give nude modeling a try. I always consider it a great honor to do a woman's first nude shoot (or only nude shoot, in some cases). I try to make sure it is a positive experience for them.
In 2005, I also began modeling occasionally for photographers and figure drawing groups. Although I am not the "typical" male model type, I enjoy doing it and have made some good relationships through it. If you would like to see some of my efforts, please check out my "Modeling Portfolio" page.
2011 marked another new beginning for me as I got back into drawing for the first time in many years, now focusing a lot of my efforts on nude work of that type. My most exciting project is a series I am working on, which you can read more about on the "Current Projects" page, but I am also continuing to work on a variety of drawings and photo sessions.
I am always interested in meeting new people to work with. If you are a model, or would like to be (even just for a day), contact me and let's talk! If you are a photographer or artist looking for a male model, I'd also love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected].
Now, on to the artwork! For a sampling of my images, see the current featured image below or visit the "Drawing" and "Photography" pages.