Q : May I display your art on my website?
A : Yes, you may display NudeWorks images, provided you agree to the terms and conditions stated in the Usage Policy.
NudeWorks Usage Policy:
1 Properly credit the artwork.
2 Include a visible link back to NudeWorks.com.
3 Do not remove or obscure the NudeWorks copyright information from the images.
4 Do not directly link to the images on NudeWorks. Link to www.NudeWorks.com.
5 Do not alter the artwork in any way — other than proportional resizing.
6 Do not brush over the images, write text over them, remove or obscure the NudeWorks copyright information, use the images in parts, merge them into other artworks, change their color or texture, create brushes with them, or otherwise misuse them.
7 Do not use the artwork to create free wallpapers, layouts, websets, e-cards, stationary, banners, buttons or avatars.
8 Do not use the artwork in for-profit projects (i.e. if you are selling something).
9 Do not use the artwork in pornographic venues or for purposes of a discriminating or hateful nature.
Q: I'm interested in having a piece created of myself. Do I have to supply a fully nude picture?
A: No, you may submit whatever you like.
Q: Can NudeWorks create an image of me, but not post it on the web site?
A: Absolutely. Visit our Commissions page for more details.
Q: I am a model interested in working with you. How should I proceed?
A: Check out our Modeling link, contact us via e-mail.
Q: What is your background and experience?
A: Check out our bio page.
Q: How do you create your art?
A: The images you see on this web site are vastly different from the original photographs. We usually shoot models against a neutral background with minimal props. Later we digitally manipulate the image to achieve the effects you see on our site.
Q: What applications do you use?
A: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Q: Is it difficult to find women to pose nude for you?
A: You have to look in the right places. Obviously, many women are not comfortable having nude photos of themselves on the web, but utilizing web sites like OneModelPlace and ModelMayhem, and becoming a part of those communities, we can get in touch with models who are into what we're doing. Often we come up with illustration ideas beforehand, then we try to find a model that would work well for that particular idea. Sometimes finding that particular look can be difficult.
Q: Any advice for those of us aspiring to become digital artists?
A: Learn your software. You can be an average photographer, and make up for that lack of expertise with Photoshop, but it doesn't really work the other way around. You can take a wonderful photograph and ruin it if you're just laying on Photoshop filters. That's not to say you should neglect your skills with the camera. That's important too.
Q What is a Gicleé print?
A: Giclee is a French term pronounced Gee’clay. In giclee printing, no screen or other mechanical devices are used and therefore there is no visible dot screen pattern. The image has all the tonalities and hues of the original painting or photograph. The term giclee print typically connotes a certain elevation in printmaking technology. Images are high resolution digital scans printed with archival quality inks onto various media like fine art canvas or watercolor paper. In the Giclee printing process, a fine stream of ink—millions of droplets per second—are sprayed onto archival art paper or canvas. The fine art prints made using the Giclee printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction. The effect is similar to an air brush technique, but much finer.
Q: When will your Gicleé prints be available?
A: Very soon. We are working with a reproduction house right now to make sure we are offering the best quality product that we can.
Q: Have you ever been published?
A: NudeWorks has been published in two print magazines, Obsidian and Exposed. We have been featured on a growing number of websites, such as Widemag.com and OneModelPlace.com.
Q: Who have been some of your main influences as an artist?
Larry: I have many influences, like illustrators Luis Royo, Frank Frazetta, and Serpieri. In the digital realm, I like Christopher Shy, Bajema, and Jason Beam. As for Photographers, I admire Helmut Newton and Roy Stuart.
Chris: I'm not actually a big fan of his art, but Jackson Pollock is very inspiring because he was truly original.
Q: Why the 2 person partnership?
A: We have been collaborators far many years, and we have found that we work very well together. It is also helpful during photoshoots to have two people in the studio. You can get a lot more accomplished that way.
