Muscular Young Man in Blue Jeans with a Flower in His Pants, 8x10 inches watercolor on cotton paper by Kenney Mencher (erotic gay art)
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Muscular Young Man in Blue Jeans with a Flower in His Pants, 8x10 inches watercolor on cotton paper by Kenney Mencher
The symbol of young men and flowers goes all the way back to the 16th century with the art of Baroque painter Caravaggio. The metaphor of a fresh flower was often symbolic of a you man's virginity and the freshness and beauty of his body. This watercolor of a young muscular twink is cropped to create an interesting composition by cropping the figure and working with the edges of the picture plane to create an asymmetrical and interesting composition. The cropping also is designed to create a sense of mystery and a chance for the viewer to invent a fantasy of who this beautiful boy is.
This work is painted by first sketching out the figure with a lithographic crayon and then applying successive layers of watercolor over the crayon to create shading and color.
The paper that this is painted on is called Rives BFK, which is a type of heavy cotton printmaking paper that won't degrade over time and should hold the color really well for at least fifty to one hundred years without fading, especially if this is framed behind glass.
I think I’m fulfilling the needs of an audience and group of people that appreciate the point of view I’m promoting. I also paint non-binary people, black people, and other people of color. I paint for these audiences because they are under-represented as subjects, and I feel like it’s a supportive thing to do, and also can be a politically powerful gesture. I actually think I was pandering more to straight men back when I was painting pin-up style women. I was really uncomfortable doing that, because it felt like I was perpetuating a system that degraded women.
If I really needed a justification for painting LGBTQ+ subjects, I would just point out that I have had some skin in the game. When I was young man, I had multiple same-sex partners, and today I’m still attacked by homophobes for being gay, even though they don’t know anything about me, or the complexities of my experience. On top of that, most of my friends, family, and social acquaintances are part of the LGBTQ+ community. In a way, I guess I’m painting more for those friends and family members than anyone else.
The size is a standard US frame size and can be framed inexpensively. Try buying a frame on the net.
Warning these are the only sites authorized to sell my art:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kmencher
https://www.kenney-mencher.net/
http://kenney-mencher.com/
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Ratings and Reviews
James
Rated 5 out of 5
Great service. Delivered quickly and securely. I love it. Kenny's work is amazing.
Avions
Rated 5 out of 5
AJ
Rated 5 out of 5
Kenney’s pieces are even more amazing in person. The pictures offer a great reference but don’t do the detail of his work and brush strokes justice.
AJ
Rated 5 out of 5
Kenney produces wonderful work and was great at following up regarding shipping after the purchase
Jake
Rated 5 out of 5
Kenney never fails to impress with the quality of his work. So happy to have another beautiful piece in my collection.
13aarongreen
Rated 5 out of 5
This painting came in the mail today and it is even better in person than the image on Etsy! The well-chosen colors, interesting and perfectly constructed composition, and the great use of brush strokes to define the musculature, all indicate that this painting was made by a master artist. I would be remiss, too, if I did not also thank him for his great service, quick shipping, and all the extras he sent along with the painting, itself. Thank you!
Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Can’t say enough about Kenney’s paintings. Beautiful images, a freedom of feeling, just great.
Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Finally got it unpacked. It would be difficult not to slip into hyperbole. A magnificent painting I am thrilled to add to my collection. Thank you so much!
Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect.
Procopio
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazingly-beautiful!!! I love love love it. Becoming a big fan of the artist. I would highly recommend him. Will be buying more if he paints more silver foxes for sure I’m very excited to own this piece.
Mitch
Rated 5 out of 5
Great communication with the artist regarding the shipping process. When the package arrived I was very impressed with the care taken - the padding shows he values the work as much as I do. Surprised with the extras he slipped in the package - a watercolor study for the diptych, a program detailing his works and history, and several notecards (that will probably end up framed as well). I’m so happy to have found Mencher’s work.
KC
Rated 5 out of 5
Another stunning piece of art from Kenney Mencher! I'd had my eye on this one for a while, so glad I finally had the chance to add it to my collection. Thank you, Kenney, for sharing your great talent with these fine works of art.
Dan
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing texture and form in this piece x
Dan
Rated 5 out of 5
Fantastic piece of art. Just love it x
Harley
Rated 5 out of 5
Painting is stunning and I love the imposto thick paint technique the artist has used to convey emotion.
iicarus
Rated 5 out of 5
I am in love with my newest acquisition. The vendor kept constant communication, and the parcel arrived meticulously packaged and delivered quickly. I will definitely be purchasing more from this store.
Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect addition to our collection. Looks great!
Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5
Looks even better in person. I appreciated having a variety of print sizes to choose from.
This is an original work of art NOT a print
Shipping takes 3-4 Weeks
Muscular Young Man in Blue Jeans with a Flower in His Pants, 8x10 inches watercolor on cotton paper by Kenney Mencher
The symbol of young men and flowers goes all the way back to the 16th century with the art of Baroque painter Caravaggio. The metaphor of a fresh flower was often symbolic of a you man's virginity and the freshness and beauty of his body. This watercolor of a young muscular twink is cropped to create an interesting composition by cropping the figure and working with the edges of the picture plane to create an asymmetrical and interesting composition. The cropping also is designed to create a sense of mystery and a chance for the viewer to invent a fantasy of who this beautiful boy is.
This work is painted by first sketching out the figure with a lithographic crayon and then applying successive layers of watercolor over the crayon to create shading and color.
The paper that this is painted on is called Rives BFK, which is a type of heavy cotton printmaking paper that won't degrade over time and should hold the color really well for at least fifty to one hundred years without fading, especially if this is framed behind glass.
I think I’m fulfilling the needs of an audience and group of people that appreciate the point of view I’m promoting. I also paint non-binary people, black people, and other people of color. I paint for these audiences because they are under-represented as subjects, and I feel like it’s a supportive thing to do, and also can be a politically powerful gesture. I actually think I was pandering more to straight men back when I was painting pin-up style women. I was really uncomfortable doing that, because it felt like I was perpetuating a system that degraded women.
If I really needed a justification for painting LGBTQ+ subjects, I would just point out that I have had some skin in the game. When I was young man, I had multiple same-sex partners, and today I’m still attacked by homophobes for being gay, even though they don’t know anything about me, or the complexities of my experience. On top of that, most of my friends, family, and social acquaintances are part of the LGBTQ+ community. In a way, I guess I’m painting more for those friends and family members than anyone else.
The size is a standard US frame size and can be framed inexpensively. Try buying a frame on the net.
Warning these are the only sites authorized to sell my art:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kmencher
https://www.kenney-mencher.net/
http://kenney-mencher.com/
_________________________________________________________________
Ratings and Reviews
James
Rated 5 out of 5
Great service. Delivered quickly and securely. I love it. Kenny's work is amazing.
Avions
Rated 5 out of 5
AJ
Rated 5 out of 5
Kenney’s pieces are even more amazing in person. The pictures offer a great reference but don’t do the detail of his work and brush strokes justice.
AJ
Rated 5 out of 5
Kenney produces wonderful work and was great at following up regarding shipping after the purchase
Jake
Rated 5 out of 5
Kenney never fails to impress with the quality of his work. So happy to have another beautiful piece in my collection.
13aarongreen
Rated 5 out of 5
This painting came in the mail today and it is even better in person than the image on Etsy! The well-chosen colors, interesting and perfectly constructed composition, and the great use of brush strokes to define the musculature, all indicate that this painting was made by a master artist. I would be remiss, too, if I did not also thank him for his great service, quick shipping, and all the extras he sent along with the painting, itself. Thank you!
Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Can’t say enough about Kenney’s paintings. Beautiful images, a freedom of feeling, just great.
Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Finally got it unpacked. It would be difficult not to slip into hyperbole. A magnificent painting I am thrilled to add to my collection. Thank you so much!
Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect.
Procopio
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazingly-beautiful!!! I love love love it. Becoming a big fan of the artist. I would highly recommend him. Will be buying more if he paints more silver foxes for sure I’m very excited to own this piece.
Mitch
Rated 5 out of 5
Great communication with the artist regarding the shipping process. When the package arrived I was very impressed with the care taken - the padding shows he values the work as much as I do. Surprised with the extras he slipped in the package - a watercolor study for the diptych, a program detailing his works and history, and several notecards (that will probably end up framed as well). I’m so happy to have found Mencher’s work.
KC
Rated 5 out of 5
Another stunning piece of art from Kenney Mencher! I'd had my eye on this one for a while, so glad I finally had the chance to add it to my collection. Thank you, Kenney, for sharing your great talent with these fine works of art.
Dan
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing texture and form in this piece x
Dan
Rated 5 out of 5
Fantastic piece of art. Just love it x
Harley
Rated 5 out of 5
Painting is stunning and I love the imposto thick paint technique the artist has used to convey emotion.
iicarus
Rated 5 out of 5
I am in love with my newest acquisition. The vendor kept constant communication, and the parcel arrived meticulously packaged and delivered quickly. I will definitely be purchasing more from this store.
Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect addition to our collection. Looks great!
Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5
Looks even better in person. I appreciated having a variety of print sizes to choose from.
