New Release: "Carl's Diner"

There's the freshly squeeze OJ, the rich hot coffee, the assorted delectable omelets, crispy home fries, and a seasonal selection of homemade pies. There's also the quaint retro atmosphere and the homespun chit chat. But the number one allure of the diner are the hot truckers that stop in and plant their buns at a counter stool, giving anyone in the opposite booth a hot view to go along with their hot breakfast. At Carl's, you'll want to check out the men and the menu. 

While the original is available for immediate purchase through the Lyman-Eyer Gallery, it must remain with the gallery through the end of my upcoming show this summer.

Day of Issue special price is available on all size prints through June 4 2014 Midnight EDT.

on the drawing board: back to work

It's been awhile since my last post, but I had surgery that was supposed to be fairly minor, then ended up being a bit more complicated.  Anyway I am home and mending.  I've managed to do a little work on the piece I started before my operation.  I'm having to take it easy, and will try to finish as many new works as I can before my show in July at the Lyman-Eyer Gallery in Provincetown. But I am behind schedule....speaking of behinds, how do you like what I've got done so far?

Newest Painting / Prints: "Suburbia"

The wife and kids are out. Dad's home alone and got an itch he needs scratched. Gone are the days of going into the city and cruising the gay bars or the video store. A few swipes on the tablet and in no time he's got a hook up ready to come over for some hot play.

My new work, Suburbia, is available for immediate purchase through the Lyman-Eyer Gallery, but must remain with the gallery through the end of my upcoming show this summer.  Limited edition Gallery and Studio prints are available for purchase directly through BREYETTE.COM.

On the drawing board: Dad's waiting

Here's a little corner of my current project.  It's inspired by all the (straight) married guys out there who like to hook up on the DL with other guys.

"The Pick Up": My newest work for my July show

Ever since moving back to town John had wanted to hang out with Patrick, alone. They hadn't seen each other since high school, and even then they hadn't exactly been best friends. But John had always hoped that was due to a mutual attraction that neither had been bold enough to act upon. Well this weekend John was feeling bold. Stopping by Patrick's, he asked his old friend if he'd mind helping out with some yard work, and then maybe hang out after and split a cold six pack. John was thrilled when Patrick eagerly accepted with a huge grin and the hint of a devilish sparkle in his eye. 

While the original is available for purchase, it will remain with the Lyman-Eyer gallery through the end of my show this July. However limited edition Gallery and Studio prints are available for purchase direct through BREYETTE.COM.

New Work: "Purified"

Streaming golden rays of sunlight warm and penetrate the skin, an ocean fresh breeze fills the lungs with vitality and the waves wash away the weight of the world, leaving you Purified. 

The original is available for purchase through Gallery XO in Wilton Manors, Florida. 

Limited edition Gallery and Studio prints are available directly through BREYETTE.COM at the special first day pricing through Midnight ET tonight 2/19/14.

New Work: "Back Forty"

Jumping in the old pickup and heading out to survey the back forty has been one of his favorite things to do for years. There is something about the wide open space and remoteness that soothes his sole. Sometimes he strips down for a dip in the stream that cuts through the amber hills. Othertimes he lays in the bed of the truck soaking in the sun as clouds, like billowy sails, cross the big blue sky. Mostly he comes alone, though occasionally he's been known to bring one of the young farmhands, to show him the lay of the land. 

While the original is available for purchase, it will remain with the Lyman-Eyer gallery through the end of my show this July. However limited edition Gallery and Studio prints are available for purchase direct through BREYETTE.COM.

on the drawing board: a hot mess

Another look at my current piece in progress.  That dirty pile of pastel sticks, bits and pieces is typical.  Sometimes I try to be more neat about it, but I just keep grabbing different colors and that's where they end up.  It becomes my 'in use pile'.  They're all together but I do I have constantly rummage though it to find the one I want, the one I just got done using. :-)

on the drawing board: one of three

While I almost always work on one piece at a time, other than when I'm planning a series, this time I got inspired by 3 ideas and decided to start on all three at the same time.  I have the outline of all 3 done.  This is the first one I've chosen to dive into with the pastels.

New Work: "Sweat. Pant."

You don't know his name. You've barely ever spoke. He's your motivation, your ideal, your goal. He's perfection. He's a tease. You see him nearly everyday, always that same hat and those low hung clingy sweatpants that drape around his firm round glutes and ample bulge. Sometimes he catches you looking as he works out. You can't help it. You love watching him sweat, listening to him pant. 

Various size prints and magnets of  "Sweat. Pant." are available from www.breyette.com

My work as cover art on new novel

My "La Dolce Vita" painting is the latest to be used as cover art.  It will appear on the novel "Walls That Divide" by Michael Murphy and be available from DreamSpinner Press this coming February.

New pastel painting: "Holy Trinity"

"The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace." 

- Mahatma Gandhi 

The original as well as Limited edition Gallery and Studio prints are available for purchase at www.breyette.com

Note: The original has sold to a private collector.

on the drawing board:

While I paint muscular fit guys, I don't usually do ones that are really 'jacked'.  I did more physiques like this back when I used to do sci-fi and fantasy style pieces.  Anyway, since for many guys especially gay guys gym and working out is a big part of life.  And though I've done a few locker room themed paintings, until now I haven't really done one specifically about working out.

New Work: "Thirst"

It is a natural craving, an animal instinct, a driving force that can cause you to disregard all else until you are satisfied. Whatever it may take... a tall glass of water, an ice cold beer, or perhaps a big muscled hairy bear of a man... you have to quench your thirst! 

Perhaps my recent visit to Provincetown and the upcoming annual Bear Week - which I've had the pleasure of experiencing - had something to do with my latest work, Thirst. Perhaps. All I know is that I started it right after getting back. 

The original as well as limited edition Gallery and Studio prints are available for purchase at the special first day pricing through Midnight ET tomorrow.

New Release: "Cuddling" (Book cover)

There are times when we all just need some physical contact, not in a sexual way, but just that tenderness, that comforting touch. And while snuggling with the one you love may be ideal, sometimes that's not possible. Besides, there's a lot to be said for cuddling with anyone who's close at hand. 

My latest work, Cuddling was commissioned by Dream Spinner Press for an upcoming anthology of the same name. The pastel is about half the size of the ones I normally do, so there will not be a limited edition Gallery print of this piece. 

The original as well as limited edition Studio prints are available at the special day of issue pricing through Midnight ET tomorrow.

New Work: "Land's End"

He finds himself at Land’s End, where the vast sky and timeless ocean stretch out before Him. Feeling small and insignificant, he is nonetheless filled with a sense of wonder and the hope of endless possibilities. 

The Original as well as limited edition Gallery and Studio prints are available for purchase from www.breyette.com at the special day of issue pricing through Midnight ET tomorrow.

on the drawing board: touch of grey

I had wanted the figure to have a touch of grey, but from this view it seemed it just need to be more obvious so I made all his hair grey/white.  I think it looks great against the soft baby blue sky.

on the drawing board: just a little showing

Not a lot of elements in this one, so not much to show in the preliminary sketch.  Is less sometimes more?

New Release: "Suddenly, Last Summer"

Seeing it in movies and hearing about it in songs, those feelings of longing and desire, your head filled with dreams of what could be, and all those romantic notions seemingly unattainable in reality and then... suddenly, last summer. 

While the original was a commission and has been sold, limited edition Gallery and Studio prints are available for purchase at the special day of issue pricing through Midnight ET tomorrow.

on the drawing board: in your face

The new piece I've started will definitely be one of my most 'explicit'. While I have done works that have included erections and at least one that has semen, this one will certainly be more... 'in your face'.  Pun intended.