This splendid, relaxed male image comes from on Art shop I stumbled across on-line. As usual with AI Art, you can't tell what is fortuitous invention and what is really the product of a human mind that's been abstracted by the software. The blotchy paint effect does something for the feel of this image, which is quite mysterious and sensual in an odd sort of way. It covers a multitude of sins as well, but nevertheless I really like this depiction of masculinity that hasn't resorted to baring acres of flesh. I must admit I have a thing about shorts too and that theme also runs through the images below.
Talking of blotchy paint effects! The treatment here is suggestive of explosive power in the poser. It's not particularly subtle and doesn't have the moody depth of other images here but would hang on a wall most happily. The use of colour is quite cleverly balanced, it and reminds me of the work of Richard Taddei, but his humanity trumps this showiness.
Moody ought to be the name of this image! A generously applied, dripping paint effect gives the superficial impression of a muscle hunk caught in a rainstorm. However, there's an underlying sense of him being caught in a situation, be it rain or something more serious, where that lovingly-crafted physique is of no help to him. Quite a powerful effect, but rather depressing as a picture on your wall.
That's unless you get off on the idea of vain men being put in their place. (Moi? As if!)
This is a variation on the same theme, but there's a spark of resentment or rebellious defiance in this man's face that suggests his spirit has not been quenched just yet. It's reminiscent of the 1950's photographs of men like John Barrington who charmed likely lads into his apartment to pose for pictures - and sometimes (well, quite often, apparently) charmed them into bed as well. It looks like this one is thinking about it, conscious that some of his defences have already been stripped away.
This might have been a picture taken earlier in such a session, it's a very natural, manly pose. His thumbs are hooked in his pockets, as if he needs to give them something to do, and although he's gazing into the distance, it feels like he's looking at the artist or photographer for guidance and reassurance rather than striking an arty pose. He's crafted his physique with obvious dedication but doesn't quite know what to do with it, it seems, and the result is charmingly modest.
This variant is quite the opposite, self-consciously relaxed. The distant gaze here sets him apart from his audience, creating that god-like aloofness that has more to do with the on-lookers perceptions than his innate qualities. Impressive shoulders though.
There are lots of fleshier images on this site which wander into sensual waters that are not appropriate for this blog. This innocent one indulges my fascination for shorts, particularly when paired with belts. That clothing combination under pins my interest in the old Royale Studios. Compared with the preceding images, this pair, in matching white outfits, seem to have an arrogant self-awareness that is both alluring and repulsive. I know which I prefer.
(Yes I know, it's just AI messing around!)
The 'mind' behind this image has also linked in to the related idea of belted swimming trunks, a fashion phenomenon that had a vogue in the 1960s and still comes and goes occasionally, but usually quite briefly (so to speak!). That may be because it's too showy and incongruous for the average man, who is still desperately conservative in his dress.
In a typical piece of AI confusion, the software has combined a two designs in one, skimpy briefs on the left side, and a more shorts-like leg line on the right side. Artificial, yes, but whoever called it intelligence?
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I don't have the web original location, but for more, explore at Etsy,
try bart print gallery first
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