On The Drawing Board: Snow on the Roof

I wanted a variety of looks for the group of guys enjoying a wintry hot tub soak in my latest illustration. For one of the guys I wanted to make him a little older. I've been drawing inspiration for my guy from men like George Clooney, who turns 47 this year.

We all know pop culture and gay culture over celebrates youth and quiver at the thought of someone 50. But I think that has a lot to do with our preconceived notion of what 50 is or looks like. With men taking better care of themselves these days there's no reason 50 can't be the new hot! No need to pretend you're 38, just redefine what it means to be 50.