A-Z of Fetish Artists - The Letter 'R'

 

The letter 'R' includes it's own quota of 'stars' - Brad Rader, 'RAS' (R A Schultz) and most notably for me Rex. I usually start off these reviews with 'honourable mentions' or artists whose work I like but who don't qualify for the series (for my inclusion criteria look here). For 'R' I've chosen a major figure to set the scene.

RWRichards - At The Pool

RWRichards probably doesn't count as a fetish artist, much of his work is middle of the road erotic-romantic, indeed his distinctive, deliberately graphical style could have graced the cover of any romantic novel or fashion spread from the last century (with appropriate censorship of course!) This langourous evocation of a summer heatwave reminds me of Harry Bush's tempting youths (technically and psychologically) but there's a more confident mindset behind it.

 

RWRichards - Shower

Richards' men have smooth, shiny skins and large eyes with luxurious lashes which are not particularly masculine traits but it's more than made up for elsewhere and in this shower scene it helps create a striking contrast with the beautiful Adonis, humbly kneeling before the grizzled, self assured older man. It's a power play which is also the essence of fetish and shows that an inter-generational image can work perfectly well without relying on immature boys. Richards' treatment of water in these two pictures is interesting for aspiring artists.

  

I've not located a website for R W Richards but there must be a collection somewhere - info from readers welcome!

For other articles in this series click on the A-Z label below or use the search box to find a specific artist

New Artist - Kajlet

'Nailed' by Kajlet

Kajlet, the artist who created this image was unknown to me until recently but I suspect he's going to become better known. He draws a wide variety of bondage and torture scenes, not just crucifixions. The super-inflated leg muscles are reminiscent of Kalabro but Kajlet's captives are more mature and stamped with attractive virility.  I particularly like his use of clothing, like the Adidas Swim-trunks here, to suggest a situation and something of the man's character. The tribal tattoos place us firmly in the 21st century. 

You can find more of his work at Kajlets BDSM Art blog

Wet Bondage

Fraser is given a pasting at Straight Hell. The arm-bar hogtie looks very good.

Chaz 4 - Second Chances

 

s1

Chaz is set for a new future in finance,

the prison-issue, orange tie is the only reminder of his rehab program.

s2

At his first interview he's keen to impress. “Work hard, play hard” is the motto of Citiwank and what boss could fail to be convinced by a muscular pec emerging from an open white shirt?

s3

In the white hot dealing rooms the guys often have to resort to ditching their stifling suits, so there has to be a strict underwear dress code:- white, clean and not too brief. No frilly pants, no thongs. But they'd never thought it necessary to exclude swimming trunks.

s4

Chaz's secret is revealed, his fetish for inappropriate clothing has not been cured, merely concealed under his business suit. Chaz curses his foolishness.

s5

But our Chaz is a fighter. He sits down with his colleagues to convince them that wearing swimwear assists decision making - and it saves him time when he goes for his daily training at the pool. It's not very convincing but many of them find it sexy anyway. They don't say so because they are enjoying his embarrassment - and his crotch.

s6

The impromptu seminar has brought the dealing room to a halt.

Chaz is summoned to the executive office and given a stern dressing down for distracting his colleagues. The outraged Executive demands his swimming trunks be handed over for examination and confiscation. Fashion Prison beckons to Chaz again.

s7

Chaz bravely pleads his case, demonstrating how the handcuffs shamed him. He recounts the daily ordeal of showering with dangerous, frustrated, criminals, a recollection that brings about a involuntary change in his body, revealing potential that impresses his boss no end. Sensing his last chance, Chaz goes for broke.

s8

The Executive looks down at the tattooed back of the naked, young man grovelling at his feet and trembles with pleasure. There are few sights to better male bravado brought to heel. 

It's one of the pleasures of his job.

He feels he ought to try and take advantage of Chaz's obvious talents. He's wasted in the dealing room, far too distracting to the other men. But there is another vacancy just come up, for a gardener at his private residence. He'd already lined up that nice Nick Sterling, but it wouldn't harm to give Chaz a trial too. 

He wonders how Chaz would look in cut-off denim jeans.

Chaz 3 - Punished

It looks like my plea of mitigation was unsuccessful. There's only one place for those guilty of inappropriate dress and that's the clink.

 

J1

Stripped down to basics, the real man emerges and he suddenly looks a bit of a hunk.

Any volunteers for visiting?

 

J2

Showering and laundry all in one, don't get too cocky Chaz!

J3

Back to the wall. Showers in prisons can be scary places!

J4

Plumped up pecs and sticky-out ears, mm-mm.

Chaz plays his 'get out of jail' card for the governor.

Will he emerge as a reformed character?

Chaz 2 - Not So Dodgy

 In my last post I mercilessly poked fun at the way Chaz is presented in some of his beefcake shoots for Randy Blue. Of course, in true tabloid style, I chose the most suitable images to create humourous effect. Today's selection, taken from the same sets show a different side and I must admit I find it fascinating how this man's masculinity and his inner boyishness asserts itself in his pictures despite the distractions of odd clothing, accessories and other stuff.

5a

Chaz gets away with his beany here. Purists might quibble about mixing leather with wool but we'll let that go. Lets face it, leather headgear is a bit of a stones and greenhouses situation! This is a nice 'blokey' pose and the T-shirt shows off wide, manly shoulders. I'm a big fan of chaps and Chaz deserves credit for wearing a pair that actually look as though they fit him. The slender strap squeezing down between his cheeks is great!

 5b

See what I mean about boyishness? He's not a baby any more though and those chunky thighs emerging from their snug leather sleeves look excellent. It's what chaps are for!

 6a

Chaz's pecs show real meaty bulk in this picture from the pool series and smooth, well defined abs as well. The sleeveless tank top is unobtrusive and I confess to a fascination with the oversize underwear which I presume has stretched out with the wetness.

 6b

Also from the pool series. The open-ness of the pose is like a ropeless bondage picture. The white deposits on the pool edge have been used by the photographer to add spicy innuendo for us pervs!

7a

Chaz looks so much better when he just relaxes. I love his sticky-out ears, despite the stud, although I think it probably accentuates them, which Chaz I imagine would hate! The clothing requires no cultural translation to do it's job here, the immaculate newness will work for some but a grungier well-used jockstrap would have provided an interesting contrast.

 7b

The boy within the man comes out to play. This is a really nice picture, relaxed and cheekily erotic. Even if you're not a socks fan they contribute a touch of informality and spontenaity. 

 

8a

I have to admit defeat with this sheer top but it does make his biceps look great!

I like the wide strong neck too. 

 8b

The boy surfaces again in this shot, there's some nice youthful shaping but I'm not sure what's going on with the ballustrade support visible between his legs!

Next time, an even spunkier Chaz.

Chaz 1 - Dodgy Gear

 

A little while ago I featured 'Chaz' and his beany in an early Ministry of Silly Hats article. 

 Chaz has got form for wearing dodgy gear, such as this tank top and shades.

We've probably all had moments when we've pouted like this (generally without the Bet Lynch ear-rings) but not been unfortunate enough to have it captured for posterity.You'll gather I'm not overly intimate with my feminine side, but I'll settle for the butt hugging wet underpants in this picture.

As a Brit I probably view this outfit through equally unsympathetic eyes, the sporting associations don't work for me. I don't get the striped pants (even in the rump view) and the 'pop-up' baseball cap, beloved of American tourists everywhere, surely qualifies for a 'silly hats' article in it's own right. 

I feel I ought to like the mesh 'top' but somehow, no. Does it even belong in this combo?

The mesh garment featured in this outfit makes an equally odd bedfellow with the loose fitting trousers, but it's sheer, body hugging form does at least show off Chaz's muscular arms. I rather like the slightly boyish profile of his face captured in this image (just don't think about the luxuriant lashes!)

If I'm honest, even in this unflattering collection of pictures there's plenty of man to admire.

In my next post I'll show the other side of Chaz and you'll see what I mean.