An Introduction

  I begin with five chosen drawings created with pen and ink wash. The ballpoint pen is a miraculous tool, that has helped me explore a plethora of ideas on paper. It has most importantly developed a distinct style for myself as an artist. It is waterproof fortunately and adapts extremely well with layered ink washes.

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    1. This is a character I named  Forde. I've been drawing him periodically for some years now. He was inspired by a man I'd seen several times in the past, from a distance. His physical appearance was very appealing to me and inspired me to create a man with similar features. It captures the essence of the man I'd seen, but mostly includes my own interpretation and ideas, based on my fantasies.                                                                                                                                                                                     2. The gymnast is a piece inspired by the grace, beauty and musculature of the men who perform gymnastics. It definitely has an erotic nature to it, as I emphasized the details of the strength and power in the legs and feet. This is a great floor exercise pose I've seen in images done by several men that was interesting and challenging to draw, because I wanted to capture the grace, skill, allure and desirable effect the male figure can have in such a position.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         3. The Moonlight and You, displays two men who aren't  what a stereotypical gay couple would look like to some. It portrays the guy next door, man on the corner, or walking the street after leaving a convenient or grocery store. It is an embrace between common men, who love and celebrate simple things in life, such as a cold beer on a warm, moonlit summer night, on an apartment balcony.                                                                                                                                                                                    4.  Walking is what I occasionally see while driving. A man walking along the sidewalk to get some fresh air and clear his head perhaps. As a draftsman of the male figure, I'm constantly observing the types of men I enjoy drawing. These tend to be men of a stocky nature, who display more curvature with a slightly muscular build. It demands more detail and space in the composition. And I have more options to explore as to where I want to insert weight, muscle, shadow, light and bulk. The hand gesturing as a sort of swipe creates a more loose effect, expressing motion and spontaneity.                                                                                                                                                                                       5. Wilderness #2 was inspired by the idea of a man traveling over various seas during different climates and times of day. He sees a lot of things, and some of what is witnessed with his eyes cannot be explained necessarily. He experiences some of the mystery of  what lies beyond his own reasoning.