pastel artist of the male figure, nudes and gay themes
I didn't realize it until I was finished that, while both very sensual, this painting is on the opposite end of the God/Devil spectrum as my previous painting "In His Hands". Makes me wonder if I have some unconscious need to find balance.
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I've added a dozen more framed prints to the Clearance Closet. This will likely be my last batch as my move is fast approaching.
The items include several gallery prints this time.
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Dream Spinner Press has licensed "The Bridge" for the cover of the upcoming book "EVAC" by Michael Murphy. This is my third cover for one of his novels.
I'll be sure to post when it gets released.
I decided to keep moving forward with two painting ideas at once. But when it came down to it this is the one that I put up on my easel first. Though I'm considering getting a little pastel work done on the other one as well.
Usually I am a one work at a time kinda guy. I try not to plan too far ahead, because I've discovered that if I sketch out an idea, and I can't start painting it right away I lose interests, especially if I do a painting or two in between. However, when life gives you lemons (in the form of the flu) you gotta make lemonade (or hot tea with lemon). Since I haven't been up to working with dusty pastels, I've worked on multiple outlines instead.
Here are snippets of two. Will both become full fledged paintings...time will tell.
I went to school and became a massage therapist so I could quit the Postal Service and supplement my art career. Though I never professional practiced, I did fall in love with massage, getting and giving. I don't know why it took me so long to work massage into a piece! To get the 'spiritual' connection of massage I used the placement of the candle glow and branches, a nod to religious iconography.
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In the last couple days I moved on to the pastel paper and it's going well. Really happy with how the face it turning out and the silver hair is really fun.
Partial view of my outline sketch.
Having been a massage therapist and one who thoroughly enjoys a good deep massage, I have, until now, never done a massage themed painting. One of the aspects I want to infuse here is the almost spiritual feeling a good massage can achieve.
In the Closet you'll find prints that may have been framed for display, for a show, or perhaps I had hanging in my home. They aren't brand new and may have minor flaws, and I will do my best to point that out in the descriptions.
These are first come first serve basis and I'll be adding more as I dig through my closet.
Welcome to the art of Michael Breyette.
Michael's pastel paintings capture the stunning beauty of the male form with warmth and sensitivity while never shying away from lustful eroticism.
This website contains fine art depictions of male nudity, gay themes, and men in sensual and romantic situations. Do not enter if you choose to be offended by this subject matter.
Otherwise, if you appreciate the male form in all its glory, come on inside and enjoy!
