Cody Pryseski's Portfolio

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Jeff 12" x 12" Oil on Canvas, 2017

About Cody

Baltimore City

This current body of work emphasizes the models’ passive interaction between the artist and the studio environment. Working from life is essential. Inspiration is key. As a painter, I try to capture the models’ blemishes, psychology, flesh and the coursing veins underneath. Most of my works are seated or reclining nudes juxtaposed with a blanket, rug or walls. My landscapes are urban. I am trying to portray the aging and solitude of the structures amid the hustle of city life.

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2018

My current body of work is not only a continuation from 2015 but a deeper emphasis on the connection with the model. I still believe working from life is essential and that inspiration is key. It is imperative to capture the models' blemishes, psychology, flesh and the coursing life beneath. The urban landscapes capture aging structures, romantic solitude and the collateral beauty of an aging and decaying old, American city.

Zen

Zen 24"x18" Oil on Canvas, 2017
Sheridans Vase

Sheridan's Vase 20" x 20" Oil on Canvas, 2017
Ella

Ella 8" x 8" Oil on Board, 2017
An Old Brick Wall

An Old Brick Wall 6" x 6" Oil on Board, 2017
Jeff

Jeff 12"x12" Oil on Canvas, 2017
Old Hitching Ring

Old Hitching Ring 8" x 8" Oil on Board, 2017
Woman in a Yellow Dress

Woman in a Yellow Dress 32"x24" Oil on Canvas, 2017
Flour Mill House

Flour Mill House 40" x 30" Oil onCanvas, 2017
Reclining Transgender Nude

Reclining Transgender Nude 36" x 48" Oil on Canvas, 2017
Venetion Door

Venetian Door 42" x 28" Oil on Canvas

2017 Figurative

This current body of work is a continuation from 2015 that emphasizes the models’ passive interaction between the artist and the studio environment. Working from life is essential. Inspiration is key. As a painter, I try to capture the models’ blemishes, psychology, flesh and the coursing veins underneath. Most of my works are seated or reclining nudes juxtaposed with a blanket, rug or walls.

Beautiful Boy

10"x10", Oil on Canvas, 2016
Austin

30"x24", Oil on Canvas, 2016
Self Portrait

20"x16", Oil on canvas
Back of a Woman

40"x30", Oil on Canvas, 2016
Woman with a Pearl Earring

20"x16", Oil on Canvas, 2016
Jessica on a Green Couch

42"x36", Oil on Canvas, 2016
Mattye 2

20"x16", Oil on Canvas, 2016
The Artist's Father 2

20"x16", Oil on Canvas, 2016
A Girl with White Socks

48"x30", Oil on Canvas, 2016

2017 Urban Landscapes

While still painting the figure to acquire the models’ blemishes, psychology, flesh and coursing veins underneath. Seated or reclining nudes juxtaposed with a blanket, rug or walls. This current body of work has emphases on the urban landscape. The intention is to capture aging structures, romantic solitude and grit of a decaying, old American city.

A Wall in Mt. Washington

24"x18", Oil on Canvas, 2016
Warehouse

24"x18", Oil on Canvas, 2016
An Old Hub

24" x 18", Oil on canvas, 2016
Train Bridge Wall

18" x 24", Oil on canvas, 2016
Tin Roof

20"x16", Oil on Canvas, 2016

2016

This current body of work emphasizes the models’ passive interaction between
the artist and the studio environment. Working from life is essential. Inspiration is
key. As a painter, I try to capture the models’ blemishes, psychology, flesh and the
coursing veins underneath. Most of my works are seated or reclining nudes juxtaposed
with a blanket, rug or walls. My landscapes are urban. I am trying to portray
the aging and solitude of the structures amid the hustle of city life.

Female with Red Stockings

68” x 48” Oil on Canvas, 2016
Marty

20” x 16” Oil on Canvas, 2016
Mattye

20” x 16” Oil on Canvas, 2016
Fells Point Rowhomes

36” x 24” Oil on Canvas, 2016

2015

This body of work emphasizes the models’ passive interaction between the artist and the studio environment. Working from life is essential. Inspiration is key. As a painter, I try to capture the models’ blemishes, psychology, flesh and the coursing veins underneath. Most of my works are seated or reclining nudes juxtaposed with a blanket, rug or walls. My landscapes are urban. I am trying to portray the aging and solitude of the structures amid the hustle of city life.

Female on Bed

46” x 54” Oil on Linen, 2015
Daniel Nude

68" x 32" Oil on Linen, 2015
Wolfe Street Doorway

24” x 18” Oil on Canvas, 2015
Studio Exterior

24” x 18” Oil on Canvas, 2015
Man on a Sofa

36” x 36” Oil on Canvas, 2015
Head of a Man

12” x 12” Oil on Canvas, 2015
Female with a Red Blanket

20”x34” Oil on Canvas, 2015
Reclining Female

36” x 24” Oil on Linen, 2015
Green Gate

68” x 48” Oil on Canvas, 2015
The Artist’s Father

20” x 16” Oil on Canvas, 2015

2014 - 2015

This body of work emphasizes the models’ passive interaction between
the artist and the studio environment. Working from life is essential. Inspiration is
key. As a painter, I try to capture the models’ blemishes, psychology, flesh and the
coursing veins underneath. Most of my works are seated or reclining nudes juxtaposed
with a blanket, rug or walls. My landscapes are urban. I am trying to portray
the aging and solitude of the structures amid the hustle of city life.

Alexis

54” x 28” Oil on Canvas, 2014
Brickston Interior (After Freud/Watteau)

54” x 42” Oil on Linen, 2014
Meg 2

54” x 42” Oil on Canvas, 2014
Miserable Bitch (Titled by the Model)

40” x 54” Oil on Linen, 2014
Meg (Studio Floor)

46” x 54” Oil on Linen, 2015
Meg

50” x 40” Oil on Canvas, 2015
Portrait of a Female

312” x 29” Oil on Canvas, 2015
Daniel

32” x 28” Oil on Canvas, 2015
Female on Sofa

36” x 28” Oil on Canvas, 2015
Portrait of a Female

20” x 20” Oil on Canvas, 2015

2013 - 2014

This body of work emphasizes the models’ passive interaction between
the artist and the studio environment. Working from life is essential. Inspiration is
key. As a painter, I try to capture the models’ blemishes, psychology, flesh and the
coursing veins underneath. Most of my works are seated or reclining nudes juxtaposed
with a blanket, rug or walls. My landscapes are urban. I am trying to portray
the aging and solitude of the structures amid the hustle of city life.