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Art by Leo-Art

Leo-Art - Captured Barbarian

 The inhabitants of a remote jungle village have been taken prisoner by the military. One by one they are restrained and interrogated. 

This X-spread is a favourite Leo-Art meme.
The dangling ball is a very clever visual device, concealed but revealing. There's a better example later in this post 

 

Leo-Art - Fighters Club

Two hunky men present themselves for naked inspection in a glamorous bar. They are confronted by an angry man who clearly has considerable control over them. One looks at his companion as if what they are being told they have to do is not what he expected. 

But there's no backing out now. 

 

 

Leo-Art - Dean Milked

 

In this Sci-Fi scenario, 'Dean' finds himself in an equally irreversible situation. Captured by a humanoid alien and suspended in an uncomfortable, reverse bondage he is induced to provide milk for them (a process which greatly interests aliens for some obscure reason). In fact, they seem to expect him to produce a considerable amount of milk. The glowing collar may be providing encouragement, but this may take some time. Hang on Dean!

 

 

Leo-Art - Devil's Castle 1

 In this picture, two adventurers, have been captured by a devil whose wickedness proved to be more than a match for their young confidence. Stripped of his arms and shackled in a cangue (a sort of portable pillory), the cute one is forced to watch his comrade being humiliated. No doubt his turn will come soon enough.

 

You'll notice that this artist has a considerable predilection for rear views.

 

Leo-Art - Devil's Castle 2

 Twas ever so, there's no gain without pain.

 

 

Leo-Art - Beach Fight

A beach bully gets his comeuppance - at least, that's the interpretation if you believe that blonds are innately innocent and good. I prefer to believe that this is a beach bully doing his worst on a hunky, innocent bather whose Speedos were grabbing all the attention on the beach. 

 

Wrestling scenarios are quite hard to do most mediums, the close interactions and unusual body contortions are a challenge to reproduce and even in photographs it's hard to capture clearly what is actually going on in the tangle without losing the sense of genuine struggle. This image is quite an achievement on that level alone, but it is also a terrific drama, showing power, domination and subjugation. 

  

 

Leo-Art - Warriors

As promised, another dangling ball whose bauble-like appearance belies its fiendish purpose (which I hope I don't have to explain). This render is not as pretty or technically skilled as No 1, but the bauble is more convincingly hung. The different viewing angle is also surprisingly sexy, its effect heightened by some clever close cropping. Obviously the clarification of the frontal threat helps too! 

 

Leo-Art - Greenskin's Dungeon

This scenario, with captives turned into beasts to pull their master's wagon is a popular scenario in art and gay photography (see examples below). Leo-Art's take is slightly comic but has great energy and excitement which picks up the drama of the chariot races and stagecoach chases in movies of yore. The slaves must be asking themselves if this contraption has any brakes.

  

In other versions of this scenario, the slaves usually they use their hands to pull the cart or carriage (as in Pony boys by M.Carcel and AMG Pony Whip), Roa used a chest push in Jim's Pony Duty, Etienne used a waist belt to harness his enslaved sailors to a plough, but here another cargue/pillory device serves as a halter, so the boys have to use their shoulders. The desert setting reminds me irresistibly of Chirenon's Captured Airmen, visualising this as their ultimate fate.

I thought it prudent to censor this one, the original was already spoiled by Japanese-style zig-zags.

 

Leo-Art - Varane - Whip

If you like your men well hung, Leo-Art's your man. 

Varane is one of his characters, the olive green loin cloth suggestive of a military man. Leo always shows the feet pointing down which adds to the stretching effect.

 

Leo-Art - Glory Hole 1

This image and the next show that Leo is equally imaginative with more down-to-earth interactions between men. You'd think this has been done dozens of times, but I'm struggling to think of a memorable example. The interaction between the two 'users' adds something extra to the narrative, as if this is a club with different layers of membership. No prizes for guessing who's got Premier.

 

Leo-Art - Glory Hole 2

 

Renders provided the first ability to automatically change the viewpoint of the imagery and often resulted in an oversupply where the artist was unable or unwilling to choose the best. That's gone into overdrive with AI, but I thought this variant was worth including as it shows us the faces of the two men and with it a clearer narrative. 

 

 

Leo-Art - Foot Fetish

It's quite unusual to find an artist who embraces the fetish of the foot quite as enthusiastically as this. Even Etienne treated supplicants as respectful samplers of a rare delicacy. The pointing finger of the master seems quite unnecessary in this case, which diminishes the kick he gets out of it himself - unless he likes to ration his sub. 

 

From the artist's point of view, the demands of picturing a foot in this situation are also diminished, most of it is hidden. That may explain Etienne's approach, he simply loved drawing feet.

 

 

Leo-Art - Brian the Soldier

This unusual close-up of the abdomen of a man firing a rifle speaks for itself in both artistic and erotic terms. Renderers often surround their subjects with vast, empty spaces which drains the erotic value. Leo-Art is much more attuned to the art of selective cropping. 

Very nice.

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Leo-Art works closely with BrosFate and their styles are similar, but I'm surprised to find I have only posted Leo-Art's work at mitchmen once before: Another Whipping back in 2021 

Leo-Art posts at pixiv
(with a link there to his Patreon pay site) 

Milism reprint

A reprint of the 'long-lost', 2002, Milism article about Royale Studio by Squaddie John has been added to the mitchmen, Royale Studio blog. 

 

It's a review of Royale's modus operandi slightly jumbled up with references to 'Guys in Uniform'. The narrative is somewhat biased towards spanking but also has useful comments about the UK political and social environment in the 50s and 60s, particularly in relation to members of the armed forces. There's also an interesting postscript about the origins of the so-called British Photographers' collection which was responsible for most of the best quality images we have today (like the one above).

 

I have had to restore the illustrations for the article, drawing on title information and my memory of the site, but there are one or two I'm unsure of, so I'm putting out an appeal to any Royale enthusiast who remembers the original article at Milism, to check my reprint and see if they can help with picture identities.

 

My thanks to Squaddie John for giving me permission to re-post it. 

New Additions to the Royale blog

Royale Studio - The Arrest 2 

The 24 picture series, 'The Arrest' is one of the most complete surviving sets by Royale - although there are some intriguing discontinuities that hint at a much bigger epic! 

A story of bullying, it's notable for its abundant imagery of men in tight shorts, with a good deal of wrestling action and spanking too is represented.

All this and a mystery, 'lost' series. 

 

Royale Studio - Scout Recruit

If you appreciate spanking imagery, there's an abundance of it in The Scout Recruit and more tight shorts. If you think Scouting is a pastime for boys you'll be surprised at the men in this story, another long one of 24 images.

 

Brian Lamprill by Vic White 04

There's some stunning imagery of Brian Lamprill filling a white pouch in images by Vic White, that supplement his career with Royale. Links to more sets at Brian Lamprill's Profile Page.

 

A full list of available Royale and Hussar sets can be seen in the sidebar of the Royale-Hussar blog. Plus news of the latest additions.

 

Guys in Uniform - 1 - Double Discipline (Part 'B')

Continued from Part 'A' 

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline B01

The two men under punishment have now put on snug-fitting singlets (or vests) with impersonal numbers on the back. The Instructor has ordered them to lie down, leaving their shorts still lowered, so that their backsides are visible. It's the horizontal equivalent of facing the wall, a psychological rebuke, expressing rejection and isolation. The punisher has put away his cane, but I imagine his tongue can sting these men almost as well.

This photo has a curious composition, with the protagonists confined to the boundaries and a vast empty space filling most of the picture (which I have filled with logos out of desperation!) It is taken from a magazine, part of a montage in which another, overlapping image filled much of that space, see below. The combination of upright and prone figures in a picture is a challenge for any photographer, as Royale Studios also found. However, it seems surprising that the photos seem to have been taken with that marketing scheme in mind. The original photo may amount to more than this, of course, and not be so awkwardly cropped.

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline B02

In the second picture the men have changed out of their shorts altogether, leaving them crumpled at the feet of No 4.  No 3's singlet is very close-fitting, he continues to be the more striking of the pair.

The second stool, last seen in image A03 has been reintroduced. 

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline B03

The two men are ordered to sit on the stools. The corded seats quickly bring new discomfort to their just-caned bottoms. The instructor stands watching them with hands on hip, as if waiting for something. They just hang their heads. Their overhanging bottoms make a strikingly original, teasing image. As if in response, there's a rare sighting of the front of the instructor's shorts, which do not suggest he's totally disappointed with them.

 

Once again, the editor's cropping seems overdone on the right, resulting in another, oddly unbalanced composition. 

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline B04

This unconventional scenario, now takes a new turn. 

It appears No 3 has been detained, kept in after school, as it were.

He slumps on the floor, minus his training shoes, a sign that he's not going anywhere soon. The instructor has also taken off his shorts, as if they are now equals. It hints at a steamy closing ceremony, involving more sacrifice by No 3.

 

In Britain there used to be light-hearted debate about whether, milk should be added to the cup before or after pouring tea. There seems to a similar divide about sex and spanking. And yes, I know that many prefer their spanking without any sex at all.

 

There's another (unavoidable) blank corner here. They all fit together very well in 'Uniform Magazine' spread (shown below). But it's hard to imagine this was all intentional. The uncluttered backgrounds don't help.

 

Uniform Magazine, Vol 3 p41

 

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline B05

 In this picture, it seems that the tables have been turned on the sadistic instructor. Bereft of his shorts (just visible on the floor with the distinctive, black waist band), he rests his forearms on a stand rather like a butchers block, with a padded top set at an ideal height for bending over. A cane stands propped against the side, ready for the arrival of another dispenser of rough justice.

 

Maybe picture B04 is actually showing the waiting room, with both men in line for a painful reprimand, perhaps having been caught having sex after spanking. Maybe this set be named 'Triple Discipline'!

 

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline B06

In this picture we see the instructor slumped on the floor, looking distinctly down in the mouth, if not in other departments. I have sequenced these images to suit my own narrative, since no thumbnail sheets are known for Guys in Uniform sets. I imagined this as the aftermath of the Instructor's supposed comeuppance. Equally, it could be him, still awaiting his turn, after No 3 was summoned in to the Punishment Room. 

 

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There is a further image that doesn't seem to be part of this set, but also features the distinctive vest with coloured hoops.

 

Guys In Uniform -Athlete with Cane

 

This is not obviously the man wearing the hooped vest in the preceding pictures, but his predicament complements my narrative there perfectly. He's strapped to the four corners of a board or box in a way that prevents escape but not all movement. A cane leans against his bottom, an unsubtle clue to the reason for his restraint.

 

He's wearing shorts, which have been hitched-up to provide an open target area. His gym socks have been removed and dropped at his feet to one side. 

 

He's also wearing an incongruous, broad leather belt-cum-corset, with multiple straps at the back. Probably put on him by the men who restrained him. This fetish garment features in many Guys In Uniform sets with leather/rubber themes, but this cross-over picture is usual. It suggests the meeting of two worlds - wholesome athletic activity and dark, secret fetish. 

 

This is an initiation, perhaps or a peeping Tom about to be taught the error of his ways. His expression suggests that he's realised from the restraints and the tightness of his strange garment that this warning is going to be very different to anything he has experienced before.  
 

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Preview the next Guys in Uniform set
to be featured at mitchmen.

 

More about Guys In Uniform Studio  

 

Teddy of Paris - A Comeback?

Teddy of Paris - Overpowered 

  

The much admired 90s artist, Teddy of Paris, has been in touch to say he's planning to start creating artwork again. I'm sure all his fans will join me in wishing him well and looking forward to seeing the fruits of his labours. Read the full message in the comments attached to my article on his work:- 

A-Z of Fetish Artists - Teddy of Paris 

My image above comes from Teddy's Bridegroom's Cherry Collection (Out of print)

See also:  

Teddy of Paris - Initiation 

Teddy of Paris - Passion du Fruit 

 

 

Guys in Uniform 1 - Double Discipline (Part 'A')

More about Guys In Uniform Studio  

This series of articles aims to update and extend my original survey of the work of 'Guys in Uniform' at mitchmen

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline A01

Above: An atmospheric staging of a disciplinary session at a military establishment. The two offenders hang their heads, deferring to the punisher's authority and anxious not to aggravate him.

There is a colour variant of this image which reveals that the man in authority here has removed his shorts, they lie on the floor at the back. Apart from that incongruous detail, it seems a logical first image in continuity terms. Like most of 'Guys in Uniform' output, this set doesn't have a discernible storyline.

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Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline A02

The two men 'assume the position' under the watchful eye of their nemesis, who is properly dressed now, but seems in no hurry to start.

 

The images in this article come from a 'Guys in Uniform' set which I have called 'Double Discipline'. It is probably the best known example of their work - with good reason! The situation of two men in PT kit, up for punishment with a cane, is memorable. You are immediately struck by the tight and very brief, white shorts, which visually are an advance on the efforts of Royale Studio. Of course, Guys in Uniform had the option of using flimsier garments than Royale did in the 50s. 

 

Royale's black and white images of men in shorts were bedevilled by 'white-out' of shorts under the glare of bright lights, erasing the details. The wider availability of colour 20 years later solved that problem, although the bending figure on the left above is a near miss. The pants are lit to show off the target areas very well, and the glimpse of bulges between the legs is amazing. The hems of their shorts show off chunky thighs, while the ankle socks with blue hoops (also classic sports wear in their day) reveal solid calves - these men are fit!

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline A03

The Offender who is first up lowers his shorts and the ritual begins.

The blond-haired man wielding the cane here is not entirely convincing as a military disciplinarian, but I suppose we might regard him as an 'Instructor'.  His skimpy shorts have a thick black waistband rather like those worn by professional boxers. In fact, there's a striking resemblance to a pair of shorts worn by a hunk, who graced the front cover of Zipper 45 a few years later, in 1984 (below). 

 

Boxer on Front cover of Zipper 45

 

Sadly, this man didn't appear anywhere else as far as I know, and the shorts fashion didn't catch on for official contests.  

 

There's a break in continuity in the images we have at this point. You'd expect another picture very similar to No 3, but showing the 2nd offender taking his turn to be caned, a classic 'double'. He does indeed get his lot in the next image, but much else has happened in the meantime...

 

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline A04

In image 4, the first offender has been dispatched to stand facing the wall and his hands have been tied behind his back, suggesting a rebellion might have quelled. His shorts are in a higher position, a concession, perhaps, to allow him to shuffle with dignity. Or perhaps his unsuccessful attempt to 'cover up' was responsible for his wrists being restrained. The Instructor is not yet finished with him, but his raised head suggests he remains defiant.

 

One of the two stools has now disappeared. The remaining man lowers his shorts and takes his turn alone.  

 

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline A05

The indentation visible here shows the instructor means business.  No 2's filthy shoes won't have gone down well with him, and might have earned him something extra. (However, they afford us a convenient way of distinguishing the two men, in the absence of visible faces). 

 

His colleague at the wall dips his head, as if acknowledging his comrade's treatment, but whether in sympathy or sudden dismay on his own account is impossible to say.  

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline A06

 

Having completed his allocation of strokes, 'mister dirty shoes' takes his turn at the wall. His shorts are now down round his ankles. We can only speculate how that came about, but he seems to have decided it prudent to leave them there, so we get to appreciate his chunky backside. 

 

He seems to be standing protectively over a glass of water that appeared in some of the earlier pictures. Finding the session too hot? Well, you might detect a rosy hue to his cheeks, but this studio didn't go beyond mild simulation. No doubt, though, there must have been some playful taking advantage of the situation. Purely in the interests of authenticity, of course.  

 

No 1 is recalled for a second dose, and his kneeling position here suggests he's still not being co-operative. You can see the front of the Instructor's shorts quite clearly here with the badge in the waistband, not to mention a telling bulge underneath. He has a number of tattoos on his arm, which spelt 'rough and butch' in those days. That bodes ill for the rebel.

 

Guys In Uniform - Double Discipline A07

 

You sense a certain extra energy and determination here, as the Instructor resumes his thankless task of correction. His swing is hampered, though, which won't improve his temper.

 

My eye is drawn back to the man facing the wall, he has a beautiful figure and an upright posture (a cross between at attention and at ease) that is very manly. There's a treat for neck freaks, like me (despite a near 'white-out'). 

 

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There's a significant jump in continuity in the remaining images in this series. The two men being punished discard their shorts and put on figure-hugging singlets/vests instead. We don't see the men changing, just the end result. There seems no rational explanation for such a switch, except perhaps to increase the humiliation factor. There are other discontinuities too, so I have therefore separated this group into a separate post - 

Double Discipline Part 'B' 

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