I think they are separate--at this point in our society, anyway... and that those who aren't bothered, or are even wholesomely interested in learning that someone is both a nude model on the web and an artist really don't care about any aspect of oneself aside from the art; whereas those that are bothered, will thereafter be contaminated in their perspective -- and in what they tell others, and that can be a real psychic/psychological drag... I'd keep them separate until the artist in you demands their integration.

Mind you, I see nothing at all wrong with being in another profession and being a model as well--there are many women in that capacity on this site, which is one reason I hang around here. In the end, I guess I'd have to say that the differentiation of art - nudity - sex triad will long be an issue in this world of ours; I don't think there's such a thing as nudity without sex, but I do think that there is art without sex, and sex without art!

oh yeah... the beautiful girl is your contribution!

I don't know whether a majority of female visual artists have done nude modeling, but in my experience it's a norm. Nude self-portraiture is also common (and encouraged).

Having been photographed for a soft core pay site, rather than fine art, is a little different. Some people in and out of the art community find it objectionable. Others encourage it ... it's your body, do what you want. It's going to be a mixed bag. There will definitely be some negative reaction to it, but even then, people are accepting. Artists are poor, you do what you have to for money, et cetera. Just remain dignified.

But being naked on the Internet is becoming so unremarkable these days that I think if/when you run for school board a decade or three from now, it's not going to be a question of whether there are sexy photos of you and your girl bits floating around, it's going to be whether they are good ones. There's not much shock value left.

I'm sure Martha Stewart did nude shoots back in her modeling days. I keep hoping I'll run across those photos one of these days.

It's a tough call actually. For me the nudity is art in itself but it's for an appreciably different audience - which is actually the case for your paintings and drawings as well. The real question is, which audiences do you want to attract and retain?

That piece is fucking amazing. Kristian Adam was the co-conspirator I'm guessing?

I wish nudity wasn't so taboo...

Nudity isn't a big deal. Unless it's Lee Friedlander shooting Madonna, or Bert Stern shooting Marilyn Monroe, there's not a lot of popular interest in art nudes. They're not news. It's porn that has the taboo.

Your recent work reminds me of some of Patrick Woodruff's fantasy art from the 70s and 80s. Neat stuff.

i think, like you said, that attitude is beginning to become outdated. i think there are many people in our generation that tend to be entirely non-judgemental about it, but our parents' generation... not so much. but honestly its entirely a matter of if you feel comfortable mixing the two or not.

I say do whatever you feel comfortable doing. If you want to keep your nude model persona exclusive from your artist/business, that makes total sense. If you want to merge the two, you can as well. I think you have a better understanding of yourself and the business of art.

I guess I am saying, it is your choice in your life and therefore my opinion should not matter.

Choices!
I see your nude persona as art too!
Your choice Phoenix!
Love the art you post. So beautiful!
Take care.

Love this Collaboration...and you naked is alright with me!

I love your artwork because its unique and interesting to me, and when im looking at your naked ass its because your sexy as hell and i love it - yes the sex appeal is helped by the fact your a talented artist and an interesting person.
The fact your sexy does not make your art seem any more amazing but it probably would cause me to buy lots of it if we were discussing this in person!