Dan Skinner

 This edition of "Images of Masculinity" stars the men of the wonderful Dan Skinner, aka "Dan TheDanimal" on FaceBook, or as he's known on DeviantArt, where I first met him, cerberuseros  (http://cerberuseros.deviantart.com/)

        Dan not only has an unerring eye for masculine beauty of all kinds, but also knows how to show affection as well as lust. He uses a nice variety of models, unlike some photographers who limit themselves to one "type". 

(But how about some daddies and more bears, Dan? (g))

So enjoy some of his images, folks.


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A Heat Wave with Dan Ostergren

 

Welcome the summery Images of Masculinity of Dan Ostergren, aka Ezra Savage (http://ezrasavage.deviantart.com/)


After I found some great photos of men sweating and enjoying the summer,  I asked Dan to tell us about himself:


"My name is Dan, I'm a 24 year old queer man living in Portland Oregon, and am self taught, having started photography a year and four months ago."


He left out that he's as hot as his photos, as we can see from this self portrait, which Dan calls both "Cocky" and "Dirty". I think it's both, and more...

"DAVID"

"WET"

"DAY DREAMER"

"I'll Never BeAlone"

"Rough"

"No H8"

"Faerie Dream" 

Not Safe For Work: The Artwork of Mikes Bliss

Our guest artist this week is from the UK, mikes bliss. I discovered his work recently online, and invited him to submit some images to "Images of Masculinity".


Since same of the images he sent me are a bit on the "steamy side", I decided to add the NSFW headline I see so often on other list and blogs. If homosexual acts offend you - 

GET LOST!

Mike sent me this Bio:


MIKES BLISS is an artist living and working in London. He spent his childhood living in various places, like Germany, Hong Kong, and Thailand. He studied fashion at Edinburgh College of Art and Design. His upbringing gives him a unique perspective which he constantly infuses into his work. His view of the world is colored by his experiences, and he dares the viewer to relish the pain, ecstasy, even horror of his daily triumphs. 


His work has a compositional simplicity that has a complicated sentimental narrative. He invites the viewer on a journey to catharsis. Its main element of autobiography gives the viewer a voyeuristic participation. He illustrates his psyche and emotions on canvas with most of his subjects naked to amplify the intimacy he demands of his audience. His paintings are often natural and naïve but always passionate. His art is expressive, earnest, raw, and revealing. He is constantly working on his portfolio and private commissions, including portraits. 

Mikesbliss has just published his first graphic novel: GOD MAKER: VAMPIRES OF LONDON.  


He has had various exhibitions in London, Edinburgh, Cleveland (USA), Zagreb (Croatia), Portsmouth (UK), Bath (UK), and New York City (USA). His art has been featured in Forbidden Angels Magazine, reFresh Magazine, Asthetica Magazine, SoFa So Naked Magazine, Our Schwules Auge (German erotic coffee table book), PositiveNation, 3Sixty Magazine, Pimp Your Life (German Interview), The Art of Love, Cream Drop Boys Magazine, GayDar Nation Interview, Iris Print 2007 Calendar, Art Wanted Calendar, Blue Magazine (issue #65). QX Magazine(issues #662), QX Men Magazine (May 2009), QXMen, Boyz Magazine (January 2009), AdonisArt Magazine, Mirror Balls Magazine, QS (Queer Scotland), and PULP Magazine (U.S.A.).


Visit his webiste at www.mikesbliss.com