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?

Another cover.

I just received a copy of Walls That Divide by Michael Murphy, from DreamSpinner Press.  It's the latest book they've put out featuring my work (this time La Dolce Vita) on the cover. Cool :-)

Hopefully this summer, perhaps on vacation, I'll get a chance to start reading some of these novels they all look so intriguing. 

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