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About James

About

Nudist since 16. I started going commando (never wore underwear again ever since), and after that getting rid of more clothing just seemed the next logical, and comfortable, step. Since then my nudism and art have grow together, exploring my body and comfort with nudity through self portraiture, and then starting to photograph and draw other people. My connection to nudity through art has made it part of a broader philosphy, and made me a bit of a nudity evangelist: Wanting to show how nudity can be some everyday, comfortable, not inherently sexual, and just wonderfully postive. Moreover it make me passionate about body positivity, and connects with my feminism, wanting to celebrate how all bodies are beautiful and never shameful. Another way I've explored nudity and art is through occasionally hosting clothing optional life drawing groups with friends, encouraging them to experiment in being naked and making art. Joyous! Aside from my artistic endeavours I've enjoyed nude swims, and taken part in the World Naked Bike Ride. I enjoy yoga, and think its much better when done naked. Plus back to art been part of one of Spencer Tunick's huge nude photoshoots (hence the blue photos in my pictures)

Who I'd like to meet

Nudist friends and hopefully people interested in making nude art together too!

Interests

Photography, art, nudism, Star Trek, sci-fi, reading, music, cycling, recycling, sustainability, veganism, Lego, dinosaurs.

Music

Soundtracks and jazzy odd stuff mostly, Regina Spektor and the like.

Movies

Jurassic Park and Amelie, and much sci-fi and animation!

Photos

James's photo on True Nudists
James's photo on True Nudists
James's photo on True Nudists
Very blue for Spencer Tunick in Hull!
Very blue for Spencer Tunick in Hull!
London Naked Bike Ride in 2014
London Naked Bike Ride in 2014
James's photo on True Nudists
James's photo on True Nudists

Blogs

New nude photo series: Forest Bathing
Jul 2, 2023

New nude photo series: Forest Bathing

I'm delighted to share my latest photo series, [url][link]https://www.jamesgrigg.com/gallery/forest-bathing[/link]Forest Bathing[/url], continuing my exploration of finding a human connection to…

I Love Stretch Marks
Feb 16, 2023

I Love Stretch Marks

[url][link]https://medium.com/nude-positive/i-love-stretch-marks-20742ed6da22?sk=e645ee3d01acb993b1fd5a41878fb1fa[/link]I Love Stretch Marks[/url] - My latest writing. A chat with a friend of mine,…

Nude at Home, with Rocky
Jan 29, 2023

Nude at Home, with Rocky

I've started what I plan to be a new ongoing series of nude portraits and interviews, [url][link]https://www.jamesgrigg.com/interview/nude-at-home%2C-with-rocky[/link]Nude at Home[/url]. The first…

Why Do People Wear Clothes?
Jan 29, 2023

Why Do People Wear Clothes?

[url][link]https://medium.com/nude-positive/why-do-people-wear-clothes-156d92160238?sk=36cf618c7c0077451aae11387332275d[/link] My latest article[/url] considers the practical and cultural reasons why…

I Wish Id Been More Naked in Student Accommodation
Jan 14, 2023

I Wish Id Been More Naked in Student Accommodation

[url][link]https://medium.com/nude-positive/i-wish-id-been-more-naked-in-student-accommodation-6aa3104ad75?sk=b54ad5f1121d228b65dfce1e7fcf53f1[/link]My latest writing[/url], reflecting on being a…

Love All Nipples
Feb 28, 2021

Love All Nipples

[url][link]/link/340345401a789df8/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpdW0uY29tL251ZGUtcG9zaXRpdmUvbG92ZS1hbGwtbmlwcGxlcy1iNDM2OWEyYzVlND9zaz03ZWI2NjlkMzVlZWJjNmFjNWU3MDVkODM5YzVkMGY0Yw%3D%3D[/link]My latest body…

Reviving my Naked Reading self portrait series
Feb 23, 2021

Reviving my Naked Reading self portrait series

I've decided to resume my [url][link]/link/25b5260dd6a7b3ec/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuamFtZXNncmlnZy5jb20vbmFrZWQtcmVhZGluZw%3D%3D[/link]Naked Reading[/url] series of self portraits, with the aim to capture…

Any body-part can be sexualised, but that doesn't mean they always have to be.
Jan 31, 2021

Any body-part can be sexualised, but that doesn't mean they always have to be.

I've…

Nude Positive, a new Medium publication on nudity
Jan 11, 2021

Nude Positive, a new Medium publication on nudity

Any of you write on Medium? I've made a Medium publication called [url][link]/link/5723dc443ce49cc4/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpdW0uY29tL251ZGUtcG9zaXRpdmU%3D[/link]Nude Positive[/url], to collect stories of…

Your Body is Not Flawed"
Dec 8, 2020

Your Body is Not Flawed"

My latest poem "Your Body is Not Flawed"; thoughts on body image, body positivity, and the unique beauty of every individual.…

Clothes Suck, Dont Wear Them - A poem
Nov 25, 2020

Clothes Suck, Dont Wear Them - A poem

I wrote a poem, on the perils of clothing, and the freedom of being naked:…

Return to self portraits
Feb 16, 2012

Return to self portraits

After a long time not taking photos, and even longer not doing self portraits, I finally returned to both last night. Have a looksie.