View From the Top
View From the Top (2009)
24½×18½ Pastel on Pastel Paper
Original is Sold
Perspective is everything when it comes to capturing the heat of an intimate encounter. With View from the Top, I wanted to put the viewer directly into the most dominant, thrilling vantage point possible. Looking down, we see a stunning dirty-blonde guy lying flat on his back, his hands clasped behind his head as he surrenders to the moment. The power dynamic shifts beautifully as another man’s hands tightly grip the back of his legs, holding them high and framing the submissive, yet intensely confident expression on his face. Adding the detailed tattoo on his left bicep provided a great focal point for his upper body, helping to anchor the composition and balance the intense, up-close perspective of his lifted legs.
