Time to get dirty - it's Mud Season!

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In Vermont we have an extra season, called 'mud season'. It's the time between Winter and Spring when all the snow is melting, the ground is thawing and it's often raining. Between the rich soil, the farm fields and the dirt roads, there is pretty much mud everywhere. So not only do you expect to get dirty, it's pretty much required!

I'm reveling in mud season with 17% off originals, prints, large magnets, greeting cards, and postcards today through April 7th.

Just use code MUD2017 at checkout...be sure to wear boots and bring a towel!

*Orders placed between now and 4/7 will ship after the 7th. 

New Original & Prints: "Happy Trails"

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Grab your guy, throw your gear in the back and just go! No destinations, no reservations.

I've been a fan of them since I was a kid, so I was pleased to discover that the VW bus/camper is as much a Vermont thing as maple syrup, foliage, covered bridges and nude swimming holes. Here is my latest...

Special New Release pricing lasts through Sunday 3/26.

Happy Trails
$80.00

Original is Available
24" x 18" (61 cm x 46 cm) pastel on pastel paper

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On the Drawing Board: Hunky tree huggers.

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Maybe it's a generational thing, but I've always had a fondness for the VW bus/camper, and it seems I know many others who feel the same way. When I was a kid I had a light blue toy one. Anyway, they seem to be pretty popular here in Vermont. I guess it fits in with the nature loving, tree hugging, retro hippie, easy going way of life vibe that is strong in the Green Mountain state. 

 

New Site, New Art, New Name - but still me!

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I'm launching a new website!

Since I don't just do male nude paintings, I'm building a website to showcase my other works. You could say, "I'm separating the hens from the cocks." 

The new site will present my pastel paintings, prints and items of 'other' subject matter, which so far is only chickens. I'll also be moving my Pup Portrait Commissions over there. As you see I'll be using a different name, my fiancé's last name, for keeping things somewhat separated. After all, someone looking for a chicken painting or a dog portrait might get a case of the vapors seeing all the naked men on this site.

I'm thinking it might also be a good time to diversify, who knows how much longer we'll have an open and uncensored internet. 

While it's not live yet, if you are interested in this other facet of my art please go to MichaelMastertonArt.com and sign up for the newsletter and to be notified when the site is live.

A Dozen New Large Magnets!

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Bigger seems to be better!

People have responded well to the new large magnets (maybe the frontal nudity has helped too!)

Anyway I just added 12 more to the collection. Some contain frontal nudity and were not even available as magnets before. I've also replenished the ones that had sold out or were on the verge. 

And the remaining small magnets are $1.25 off while supplies last.  

Valentine's Day Special

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Now through February 2nd, get 15% off any print (or prints) and I'll also include a "La Dolce Vita" greeting card free!

Just use code BEMINE at check out to get your discount and card.

Shop Prints Now
 

All orders are always filled in a timely manner and shipped either First Class or Priority Mail. This should be sufficient time for any orders placed on February 2 to arrive by February 14th, but is not guaranteed. 

New Work: "The Mechanic"

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"The Mechanic" is #3 in my Father Figure Series, celebrating those male archetypes in our lives that carry an air of authority as well as having a mature masculine look. 

The original and prints of The Mechanic are 10% off now through Sunday January 29th.

Father Figure - The Mechanic
$80.00

Original is sold.
15 x 18½  pastel on pastel paper
completed Jan. 23, 2017
released Jan. 24, 2017

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On the Drawing Board: Getting Hairy

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Using a pastel pencil to add chest hair to "The Mechanic". It's all about the the length and pattern. Keep the lines fairly short. You want to replicate the pattern the hair grows in, but still keep it a little random and disorganized to make it look natural. If it were wet you'd want to make the hair lines converge together and create trails that lead downward while still conforming to the body. 

New Release x2: Father Figure Series

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My 'Father Figure' series isn't just about the 'daddy' look it also depicts those male archetypes in our lives that carry an air of authority, the men we may admire as role models, as well as define our perception of masculinity. I've finished the first two and am working on a third with plans for several more. I decided to go with a minimal portrait style, hearkening back to my first series Men In Briefs. After all, it's about 'the figures'.

New release pricing on prints and the originals now through Sunday January 15th.
Father Figure - The Coach
$80.00

Original is Available
15 x 18½  pastel on pastel paper
completed Jan. 10, 2017
released Jan. 11, 2017

Giclée Prints
open edition Portfolio prints
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Father Figure - The Boss
$80.00

Original is Available
15 x 18½  pastel on pastel paper
completed Jan. 10, 2017
released Jan. 11, 2017

Giclée Prints
open edition Portfolio prints
additional information about my giclée prints

add frames