Mitchell's A-Z of Fetish Artists - Humbug

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Mitchell's A-Z of Fetish Artists - Heredia

Heredia produces pictures featuring mostly young men with a noticeable anal bias in the activities depicted. His explicit S&M torture scenes also feature young men, so young looking in some cases that I hesitated about including pictures. The air of innocence usually extends to the masters as well which doesn't really hit the button for me. The example shown here is a notable exception but it is otherwise very representative of his style.

His technique is based on simple outlines with single colour shading to delineate muscle shapes. His anatomy is realistic and tends towards slender physiques which is a refreshing change even if it reflects a preoccupation with youth. There's usually some nice detailing in clothes and restraint gear and I've included a detail of 'bad boy' which shows his skill rather well.

I don't have website for him but search the archives at GMBA (see links at right) and you will find plenty of his work.

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Mitchell's A-Z of Fetish Artists - Heerdink

Maurice Heerdink's style might be described as chocolate box romance, soft tones, beautiful young men and warm subjects characterise his normal output – like Day Dreaming shown here.

The detail is meticulous and painterly – the treatment of the hands for example. The skin tones have a slightly plastic appearance. So where's the fetish interest? Heerdink also produces pictures showing men in peril or even more bloodthirsty subjects like the legend of Prometheus shown here and the martyrdom of St Sebastian.

The treatment in Prometheus is Romantic with a capital R. Note again the slightly plastic skin treatment and the detail in the sky and the Eagle. These are such traditional subjects for artists generally that the S&M overtones can be overlooked but the vicious claws and alarm of the victim, who appears to be appealing to an unseen attendant, don't leave much room for doubt.
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This imagery is an interesting reminder of the bizarre role of religion and literature as vehicles for fetish imagery through the centuries – apparently unquestioned - before the subject came out into the open.

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Look out for the snake picture at his site :-
http://www.mauriceheerdink.com/

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Mitchell's A-Z of Fetish Artists - Hector

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Mitchell's A-Z of Fetish Artists - Harald

Harald is a spanking specialist. He belongs in the camp (like me) that treat the subject as serious stuff - punishment and humiliation rather than the light-hearted approach of Spryte and Jonathan for example. His style is economical and sketchy and looks a bit spare, but the drama of his compositions is striking (sorry about the pun). You can sense the pain and humiliation. 

 

In my sample, the treatment of clothing also demonstrates considerable technical skill. In most of the pictures the victims are grown men (sometimes quite mature) which I like. The example attached shows this well. This could be a double spanking or a double sketch of the same one. I prefer the former interpretation. 'Buddies getting it together' is a favourite theme of mine. The details shown - clothing, restraining stools - are ambiguous and suggest a scenario for the viewer to complete, it's an exciting one!

Harald pictures turn up on sites like GMBA (link at foot of sidebar) and spanking sites from time to time.

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Mitchell's A-Z of Fetish Artists - Hammer

Hammer is one of a group of artists who celebrate the fetish of crucificion and mutilation – others include Mahoney and Cyrano.

The style seems unschooled and direct but the bold lines and reasonable anatomy make for a striking image. My readers will know that images of actual mutilation are not my thing but Hammer usually does not go beyond the threat – although piercing proliferates and the speech balloons leave no room for doubt.

The detail attached shows that the compositions are not without skill and although, personally, I prefer a more sophisticated drawing style, his images successfully convey the fear and cruelty of his subjects and the simple lines capture detail like ropes and stubble here which might get lost in a more delicate drawing.

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Mitchell's A-Z of Fetish Artists - Dale Hall

This post was updated in June 2023

 

 

I first encountered Dale Hall's picture of a naked man set upon by a lion quite early in my life and although I had no great interest in bearded men then, nor their relationships with animals, the daring subject matter made a big impression on me. Not least because it operates on more than one level. I have since discovered a number of others in the series chronicling this unusual friendship.

 

The style is conventional and visually attractive but the detailing – for example the man's boots and the lion's mane – is particularly impressive. 

 

 

 

 

The only other image I have attributed to Hall is equally unusual, a naked man caged up for shipment on a steamer ship. Possibly a slave but I suppose we can't rule out some sort of Zoo as the destination.

I like the rustic style of his cage suggesting this is a case of indigenous people turning the tables on the explorers. I imagine this image would be improved by a better scan.

 

I wish I could find more but either of these works qualify Dale for a honourable mention in this series.

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