Okay, BJ honey! Continuing on with the subject of Erotic Art; allow me to hijack this post, like I infamously did, with that one – shameless! As usual, your generosity and graciousness; can never be underestimated!
You keep on trucking, while other blogs and links; poop out! May your website, live on forever! I’ll never take it for granted, despite the amount of scolding and kidding, that I do! ; )
I like so many homoerotic illustrators, but my absolute favorite, will always be Tom of Finland!
I consider him the Master, as I do Jim French. He’s “The Grand Daddy of Them All”, as zephyr put it – so influential! I’m surprised you only have three posts, featuring him. Don’t get me started, on all his attributes, I’ll never quit – so erotic and funny! His drawings are the only ones, which I actually spent money on! But I digress …
I love porn, cartoons, celebrities, and caricature portraits! I was hooked, the first time I saw the Broadway work, of Al Hirschfeld! Recognizing likeness is so much fun! Show Biz, all ties in together!
You may already know, that like REX; Tom of Finland, also did porn star/model portraits!
This isn’t a surprise, because he was inspired by mainstream models and celebrities, like Ed Fury and Guy Madison, in his drawings. He once did a cartoon of Mark Spitz, and Michelangelo’s David.
In 1979, Target Studios published a Tom of Finland Illustration Portfolio called, “TARGET BY TOM”. Gay Erotic Archives lists eight models, so I assume, that’s the accurate extent.
(I hope these links work!) This is so much fun! I’m all about lists! I think I found most of them! Let me apologize in advance, for some of the small-size images. I found them on LPSG.com.
As usual, Tom exaggerates their dicks, muscles, and nipples. Hey, it IS Tom of Finland. : )
In contrast, REX stylized and interpreted, but he didn’t really exaggerate. Also, unlike REX, Tom is never ambiguous! You can recognize everyone! : )
I’m going to try and include, the original source – compare and contrast. Most of these images should be familiar. In alphabetical order:
Here’s the original template of Barry (Hoffman). I could never figure out the tattoo. Does it say “Rebel” or “Repel”?
I found the image of Brand on daddysphere.com, but as I’ve said previously, the link broke! This was the famous, original. I guess it’s truncated. Thanks BJ, honey!
In this case, I couldn’t find the original, of Jeremy Brent aka Erron. Everyone should recognize the design of the porch, swing-bed mattress sheet, he shared with Jeff Cameron. Wow, look at the detail of his lank hair – beautiful! : 0
I can’t help thinking of Morticia, sitting in her Peacock Wicker Parlor Chair, from T.V.’s “The Addams Family (1964-1966)”. Am I the only one, old enough to remember that?
This picture of Dak aka John Converse is pretty famous – for obvious reasons!
Here’s Dak by Tom! Tom draws his dick, tilting slightly to the right, instead of the left. And also gives him a slight smile, with his hair brushed to the other side. Other than that, it’s pretty accurate! : )
You’ll love this, BJ! Here’s your favorite cowboy – topless! Say howdy to Chuck Gatlin – porn model, not performer! I never noticed the tattoo, until you pointed it out! What does it say?
Okay, I have a memory of seeing the original, but I can’t find it! Am I projecting – wishful thinking? Did Tom start from scratch, or did Roger pose for him? Does anyone know?
I can’t say Steve Sartori, was ever one of my favorites – Meh! I don’t think you ever mentioned him, huh, BJ? Was he too generic? He only did a solo. So I only think of him, as a porn performer, not a star. So there! Sue me! LOL!
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Okay, BJ honey! Continuing on with the subject of Erotic Art; allow me to hijack this post, like I infamously did, with that one – shameless! As usual, your generosity and graciousness; can never be underestimated!
You keep on trucking, while other blogs and links; poop out! May your website, live on forever! I’ll never take it for granted, despite the amount of scolding and kidding, that I do! ; )
I like so many homoerotic illustrators, but my absolute favorite, will always be Tom of Finland!
I consider him the Master, as I do Jim French. He’s “The Grand Daddy of Them All”, as zephyr put it – so influential! I’m surprised you only have three posts, featuring him. Don’t get me started, on all his attributes, I’ll never quit – so erotic and funny! His drawings are the only ones, which I actually spent money on! But I digress …
I love porn, cartoons, celebrities, and caricature portraits! I was hooked, the first time I saw the Broadway work, of Al Hirschfeld! Recognizing likeness is so much fun! Show Biz, all ties in together!
You may already know, that like REX; Tom of Finland, also did porn star/model portraits!
This isn’t a surprise, because he was inspired by mainstream models and celebrities, like Ed Fury and Guy Madison, in his drawings. He once did a cartoon of Mark Spitz, and Michelangelo’s David.
In 1979, Target Studios published a Tom of Finland Illustration Portfolio called, “TARGET BY TOM”. Gay Erotic Archives lists eight models, so I assume, that’s the accurate extent.
(I hope these links work!) This is so much fun! I’m all about lists! I think I found most of them! Let me apologize in advance, for some of the small-size images. I found them on LPSG.com.
As usual, Tom exaggerates their dicks, muscles, and nipples. Hey, it IS Tom of Finland. : )
In contrast, REX stylized and interpreted, but he didn’t really exaggerate. Also, unlike REX, Tom is never ambiguous! You can recognize everyone! : )
I’m going to try and include, the original source – compare and contrast. Most of these images should be familiar. In alphabetical order:
Here’s the original template of Barry (Hoffman). I could never figure out the tattoo. Does it say “Rebel” or “Repel”?
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRAsq2CCebjAA_1wpTXIT24wU9cSqtTq_gdUc-hWOHJScH09dU-TUvdUT5QJQxhaH2l6irrFYkhyphenhyphenrWH5qp546akrAxNY8ZYY9heO3Ckare8wHUzN5udcrjEl4VrfnWj2gzXmM1V5x2S4/s1600/HoffmanBarry_01_010.jpg
Now, here’s “Barry by Tom”. The tattoo is still confusing.
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P7ZxlKjW85A/UoeKD-UJyQI/AAAAAAAA0qE/U373PqA-Fmk/s1600/tom+(3).jpg
I found the image of Brand on daddysphere.com, but as I’ve said previously, the link broke! This was the famous, original. I guess it’s truncated. Thanks BJ, honey!
https://files.bjland.ws/blog/PLAYGUY1-4_001.jpg
In this case, I couldn’t find the original, of Jeremy Brent aka Erron. Everyone should recognize the design of the porch, swing-bed mattress sheet, he shared with Jeff Cameron. Wow, look at the detail of his lank hair – beautiful! : 0
https://cdn-videos.lpsg.com/data/attachments/66458/66458471-a2ecfb4777d580f79451272b47ae4312.jpg
I couldn’t find the original. But at least this is a BIG image! The one and only, Bruno! : P
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sn9IjWDd5uo/UHM7mZkZqVI/AAAAAAAA2mA/NQLfE6oQcJs/s640/Scan-121008-0003lowres.jpg
TO BE CONTINUED:
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I can’t help thinking of Morticia, sitting in her Peacock Wicker Parlor Chair, from T.V.’s “The Addams Family (1964-1966)”. Am I the only one, old enough to remember that?
This picture of Dak aka John Converse is pretty famous – for obvious reasons!
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l10CsrXvmwo/WCjHrxoZWxI/AAAAAAAAxuY/tF93cE7fUCooJDG5zQtWr3zxPo7abeNXACLcB/s1600/John%2BConverse%2B%2528Dak%2529%2B%25281%2529.jpg
Here’s Dak by Tom! Tom draws his dick, tilting slightly to the right, instead of the left. And also gives him a slight smile, with his hair brushed to the other side. Other than that, it’s pretty accurate! : )
https://cdn-videos.lpsg.com/data/attachments/65705/65705291-99bf85c7f387bd09c02b0e08f9221fad.jpg
You’ll love this, BJ! Here’s your favorite cowboy – topless! Say howdy to Chuck Gatlin – porn model, not performer! I never noticed the tattoo, until you pointed it out! What does it say?
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbGTZMdzxKN6C5oVpJbhaTwbh9aQUJID-DRsuEoIKvRN72bUpYsqDL2kPKvC3N6m3kNPMesTvhrDYu-MKaJdGN1F1PMI009td4Cy53Hi2LbA7Y-Q_aMagBu_UGHtUIFe14z39eHUSJZo/s799/6c.jpg
Chuck by Tom. You don’t suppose, he’s a Gatlin Brother, huh BJ? You like cowboys, but you’ve never mentioned country music. : D
https://cdn-videos.lpsg.com/data/attachments/66757/66757401-fdf4bdf769783beccdb11c4851d91db9.jpg
Okay, I have a memory of seeing the original, but I can’t find it! Am I projecting – wishful thinking? Did Tom start from scratch, or did Roger pose for him? Does anyone know?
Here’s Roger, by Tom:
https://cdn-videos.lpsg.com/data/attachments/66824/66824781-18877abe273f328922315788e9e2aee8.jpg
What I said above, about Roger.
I can’t say Steve Sartori, was ever one of my favorites – Meh! I don’t think you ever mentioned him, huh, BJ? Was he too generic? He only did a solo. So I only think of him, as a porn performer, not a star. So there! Sue me! LOL!
Steve by Tom:
https://cdn-videos.lpsg.com/data/attachments/66255/66255361-255661ebb21f18eff1fa7774ae766e1a.jpg
Oh boy, I hope this post goes through! Is six links, too much?
Let me thank all my sources – research! I already forgot! Isn’t that awful?
(Stay tuned, for a future, Tom of Finland for Colt!)
This was so much fun! As they say about sex: “Hope it was as good for you, as it was, for me!” LOL! : )
Ah, thanks again, BJ baby! xoxoxo
; )