
Tristan Baldwin gets hot under the collar,
Gay bdsm art by 'mitchmen' Mitchell and other artists featuring male erotic sexy fetish, S&M, men tied up, male bondage, domination, humiliation and spanking. Vintage photographs of men in uniform, Royale & Hussar Studios, humourous captions, gay pride articles

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| Art Bob - Unknown Title |
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| Art Bob - Low Score |
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| Art Bob - Four Alarm Fire |
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| Art Bob - Down on the Farm |
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| Art Bob - Hero Worship |
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| Art Bob - Hay Antics |
There's balance too in the mirroring poses of the two 'carriers'. It results in the overlapping of their lower bodies, which are one side-step away from direct erotic contact. If the carriers are removed from the image altogether, the two remaining characters are aligned for an even more intimate engagement.
That hidden, erotic subtext derives an extra twist from the characterisations of the two 'teams' which are totally different. The two on the right look playful and innocent, their opposite numbers look older, more serious and distinctly calculating. One of the 'innocents' looks out to us soulfully, as if he's suddenly realised this contest is not what he thought it would be. A discovery no less dramatic than the one that the Hayloft wrestlers might be on the verge of making.
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| Art Bob - Hang On Man, We’re Cutting Out! |
In this image, the artist takes that encounter between innocence and experience further. The fantasy of bikers leading astray 'healthy', young men was a popular theme for gay artists around this time, notably explored by Etienne's Surfer and Bikers images in 'Road Kings' and also by Tom of Finland.
The rapid sketching technique seen in 'Rodeo' feeds the comedy here as well as the sense of movement and urgency. The artist hints more explicitly at the logical destiny of the arching body and thrusting pelvis, although it seems an improbable result in terms of the stereotyping of these particular two characters and the physical situation they are in. By intention or accident, the sketching has also created the (more predictable) impression that the pillion rider has a rocket up his backside.
Unfortunately, in this image, virtually all the background detail is lost, save for a gesticulating arm far behind them, which perhaps implies these two have been up to some mischief.
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| Art Bob -2 a.m. Daddy |
I suppose we must view this scene in the context of an era when probably the majority of gay men chose to marry women in order to avoid persecution and live a 'normal' life. That decision was probably influenced in may cases by the relentless, popular characterisation of gay men as effeminate and degenerate. That wasn't how they viewed themselves, of course, but they knew no better.
Art Bob may be representing one such man, wondering how different his life might have been, what else he might have been getting up to at 2 o'clock in the morning. The depiction of the two children is an impressive example of the artist's capabilities as an illustrator.
He has a voluptuous physique and there's an erotic, masculine kinkiness in the bow tie coupled with his nudity (somewhat clichéd and devalued to gays, these days, by commercial, heterosexual exploitation). The artist may be hinting at conflicting inner feelings by presenting him with a choice between conventional black and jazzy stripes. Does he mean a choice between being dull and straight and being a more imaginative gay? This was the double life led by many men.
The contrast between his overall nudity and chunky shoes and socks adds even more pungency to his simmering erotic appeal. In addition, the open drawer with its trailing tie, in matching stripes, note, suggests an inner excitement suggestive of his true orientation. Very clever.
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| Art Bob - That's Not Music! That's My Brother |
According to the Physique Pictorial caption this is a phone call to his girlfriend, but I suppose we might imagine that's just his cover story. Otherwise, this is strictly neutral territory with no hint of anything more between these two men than commonplace, sibling rivalry and a weak play on a phrase that predates the Hollies 1969 hit 'He ain't heavy He's my brother' by over 50 years.
The guy on the phone is appealing enough, with a physique, one of Art Bob's best, delicately detailed with light hair. Except for what we can see of his groin, that is. Notice the flecks of shaving foam on his pecs and belly, titillating us with the thought that this straight guy has an awareness of his body image which wasn't at all normal in the 1950s. His younger brother's dress with tight jeans and bare, muscular top suggests similar, promising traits!
The 1950s retro decor, complete with cheese plant and 'moderne' lightshade is a delight.
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| Art Bob - Detour |
Three images by Art Bob, which I have presented in the past, also feature heterosexual themes. In 'Detour' it injects that frustrating but irresistible allure of 'essence of straight' into a situation rife with homoerotic desire. (Follow the links in this section for more commentary).
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| Art Bob - We're Waiting |
'We're Waiting', is a more comical play on conflicting desires in a mixed erotic triangle. It features strip poker and a secret gay who is one of that predatory breed who believe they will always get their man. Surprisingly often they did, annoyingly, but their chances were enhanced by the prevalence of men living double lives or in mistaken marriages. Nobody here cares about the woman's feelings.
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| Art Bob - Pick-Up |
'Pick Up' gently mocks the artifice of women that suffer under a similar illusion, largely based on their self-presentation skills and female artifice, as represented by the dropped handkerchief (or knickers). It's a world I suspect Art Bob was very familiar with in his day job. In this case we can see it's pure delusion.
I have resorted to a magazine cover for this example, it's over-cropped at the sides but is the only copy I have which, for once, shows the background detail as it was meant to be seen. Note the philosophical comment in the magazine title on the bottom row.
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Read this series from Part 1
I am mulling a Part 4 for this series, watch this space!
Convict Kane by AI-GaySole (Video)
This guy looks like a tough cookie, but the prison guards are tackling his behaviour. They are keeping him tightly restrained with rope even when he's in his cell. He also has to wear a body harness under his prison uniform and keep it on, even during recreation breaks, as a reminder of what they will do if he misbehaves.
I love the exaggerated pecs and nipples busting out of his overalls, and the straining zip, which looks as if it might give way at any moment.
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| Convict Kane 2 by AI-GaySole |
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| Convict Kane 3 by AI-GaySole |
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| Jake Harlan 29 by AI-GaySole |
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| Professor Kane 10 by AI-GaySole |
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| Professor Kane 2 by AI-GaySole |
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| Brock 4 by AI-GaySole |
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| Adam 18 by AI-GaySole |
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| Mr Rivera 20 by AI-GaySole |
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| Moretti 3 by AI-GaySole |
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| Ken 17 by AI-GaySole |
| Art Bob - GoldBrickers |
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| Art Bob - The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall |
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| Art Bob - Life Savers |
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| Art Bob - Skiing Mishap (my title) |
Another young man seeking his buddy's help with a bad case of burnt bottom after misjudging the strength of the sun rays on the snowy ski slopes. The ointment and liniment on the bench suggest his friend is equally stricken, but he still looks highly dubious about the prospect of mutual oiling in that particular area.
There's an odd-looking detail in the grass beyond them that looks rather like a big cat with menacing fangs. It's actually a bearskin rug, and it appears in one of other pictures in the set (see below). Perhaps to parody of the pain the boys are experiencing.
This is one of six drawings in The 'Skiing' Series. Two others are known to me. One shows the blond trying on his skis, wearing nothing but a hooded top, unzipped to the waist. In the other, he's being roused by his buddy from sleep to go skiing before the snow melts. Both seem to simply showcase the boys' physiques. I suspect there's a narrative in which the snow melts, and they resort to nude sunbathing with disastrous consequences.
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| Art Bob -The Young Carpenters 1 |
More bottom pain awaits one of the protagonists in this diptych. Our increasingly hapless blond is working with his buddy again, this time nailing shingles on a roof. He loses his balance and his buddy's efforts to save him only result in ripped clothing.
There's some nice physique drawing here and a distinctly balletic composition, brought out by the light hand used to sketch the background detail. In other images Art-Bob depicts ballet scenes and tights more explicitly.
The difficult perspective here presents no problems to this accomplished artist.
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| Art Bob -The Young Carpenters 2 |
This sequel is quite a well known image, you may have seen it converted into a spanking picture. The blond has landed in a barrel of nails which his friend considerately extracts from his posterior one at a time.
The bulge and shading of the legs of the buddies jeans here is quite effective.
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| Art Bob - The Artist (my title) |
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| Art Bob - Artist With His Model 1 (my title) |
Oblivious of this, the artist takes great pains and time to get the skimpy, modesty covering adjusted just right. The sculptor's clothing, complete with trendy deck shoes, is the product of an artist well versed in fashion sketching, but perhaps not the typical attire of bohemian artists.
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| Art Bob - Artist With His Model 2 (my title) |
The sculptor working on his model looks at him as if mystified by his grumbles. Of course, he's wrapped up warm himself. At first sight he looks like a painter cleaning his hands with a rag, but he is actually modelling a figure, you can see the shape of the legs, matching those of the model.
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| Art Bob - Crowded Quarters |
In their youth, men are usually undismayed by having to share quarters and bare all to other men. The two hunks in the foreground here seem happy to improvise, doing their morning ablutions in close proximity without any apparent concerns. The close arrangement of crotch and elbow is not without erotic interest, nor of course the bent over pose of the nearest man.
Their younger flatmate, waiting his turn, seems to positively enjoy the spectacle of them jostling at the sink. While they are preoccupied, he seems to be holding up someone's undershorts for a closer examination, as if wondering how they would feel on him. Art Bob seems to have liked this criss-cross pattern, it crops up in a number of his drawings.
This man also seems to be holding a rosebud which I'm not sure how to interpret. Is it a symbol of his crush on the owner of the pants? Or of what he imagines extracting from them? Maybe the forward thrust of his pelvis and the shielding of his crotch by the backside of one of the hunks provides the answer. Well we can all dream!
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| Art Bob -Water Shortage |
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| Don Avard by Royale |
I have posted all of the images I have of an innovative, early Royale photo set featuring Don Avard at the mitchmen Royale Gallery. It rewrote the book of beefcake with daring poses and extraordinary props.
Avard himself was an interesting character who posed for several photographers and ended up living with Basil Clavering (Royale's founder) and becoming a member of 'the firm', though in what capacity we know not. (see biographical notes on Avard)
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| Cybertied - Firefighter Captured |
We've all admired the hunky Firefighters who have cheerfully stripped off for calendars in recent years. Rob became one of the best known after his Unit voted him as their 'Cover Guy'.
They weren't his only admirers, of course and one, very rich one approached the Station with a donation offer they could not refuse. All he wanted was a private hour with Rob and after some intense negotiation it was agreed, but the meeting would have to take place in the Fire Station, rather than his private dungeon.
Rob thought it was a joke when his buddies took him by surprise and tied him up in the comprehensive manner stipulated by the donor. They left him alone on his knees in the Station House. Rob struggling with his bonds as he waited was a most wondrous sight, captured in full by the security camera. But the crew had done a good job, the ties were inescapable.
They all returned an hour later fully intending to rag him before they set him free, but to their horror found that their buddy wasn't there. It was all captured on the camera, of course, and the police soon found the abandoned Fire Engine, but eventually had to reluctantly admit that they were baffled.
By then Rob was undergoing re-training, far, far way. But pretty soon, he was back in action, slipping down poles and directing his hose, containing and quenching a succession of demanding flare-ups.
The Unit regretted the loss of Rob's services, but consoled themselves that it had been a very generous donation. The security video inexplicably disappeared, but in the years that followed, it was 'found' by the Night Watch, who liked to watch it and reminisce about hunky Rob when things were quiet.
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Firefighter Captured by Cybertied is one of his best AI videoettes, to date. The T-shirt and bondage show off the Firefighter's muscles brilliantly and secure an appealing, kneeling position.
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