Friday, December 31, 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Sailors!, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Sailors!" of 2009. In the tradition of Sir Winston Churchill’s quote, “The real traditions of the British Navy are rum, buggery and the lash", this is a tribute to the generations of men who have loved men on the seven seas.

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Monday, December 27, 2010

Comfort, Caperton, 2008

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A reproduction of Troy Caperton's "Comfort" of 2008.  When the random crises of life interrupt the normal flows of our existence, God can send comfort in the form of a fellow traveler in the byways of existence.

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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Diver One, Paestum Grave Artist, 480 BCE

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First in a series of eight works from the Tomb of the Diver. This tomb was created in about 480 Before the Common Era and was discovered in 1968.

Troy Caperton has restored eight images taken from the tomb and presents them here for your consideration. Any lover of Classical Greece or of the lifestyle of the Ancients will find this series fascinating.

In this first panel, a couple reclines on a kline, a low sofa, in an affectionate pose, the younger laying aside his lyre and the elder returning the intense look. Their caressing movements seem to indicate whispered words between them with simplicity and elegance.
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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Study of Nude Man, Theodore Gericault, 1817

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A reproduction of "Study of Nude Man" of about 1817 by Theodore Gericault. This French master executed this work while in Rome and Florence when he was about twenty-six years old.  This was during a period in which Gericault was refining his efforts to depict the human body.  He returned to France where he inspired many young painters, among them Delacroix.  He died in Paris in 1824.

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Rock Sea Kiss, Troy Caperton, 2006

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A reproduction by Troy Caperton of "Kiss on the Rocks", 2006. This work depicts two lovers together, alone, on rocks by the seashore; safe from wondering, curious eyes of strangers and others who would not understand. This is a pastel rendering of subtle beauty.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Sleepers, Troy Caperton, 2005

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A reproduction of “Sleepers” of 2005. Two men draped over each other in luscious sleep. For all the ages of man there have been men who, for whatever reason, have preferred the particular eroticism which is only available between men. This is an effort to capture some of that glory.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

At the Swimming Hole by Joseph Eduard Sauer

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A reproduction of Joseph Eduard Sauer’s masterpiece "At the Swimming Hole" of about 1890.  This is the German artist's rendition of a German summer outing of a group of boys.  The artist died in 1909 at the age of forty-one years.  His work is reminiscent to his contemporaries, American Thomas Eakins and Englishman Henry Scott Tuke.

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Noli Me Tangere, Troy Caperton, 2006

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A reproduction by Troy Caperton of “Noli Me Tangere”, 2006. The Latin phrase means “stop holding on to me”. This is a depiction of the holding back of an older man by his younger companion. Is the elder leaving for war, for some other dangerous mission, or just leaving the tender embraces of the younger man?

For all the ages of man there have been men who, for whatever reason, have preferred the particular eroticism which is only available between men. This is an effort to capture some of that glory.

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Monday, December 20, 2010

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Sweetest Kiss, Troy Caperton, 2007

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A reproduction of Troy Caperton's “Sweetest Kiss”, of 2007. The work is a warm representation of lovers engaged in a sweet kiss.

For all the ages of man there have been men who, for whatever reason, have preferred the particular eroticism which is only available between men. This is an effort to capture some of that glory.

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Friday, December 17, 2010

Rest, Troy Caperton, 2008

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A reproduction of Troy Caperton's "Rest" of 2008.  From the exhausting rigors of the day, it is good to rest -- at one with one's self without anything else.

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Stunning, Troy Caperton, 2007

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A reproduction of Troy Caperton's "Stunning" of 2007. A study of highlight and shadow on a stunning beautiful young man captured at the peak of physical form. The interplay of dark shadows and bright highlights is intentional.
 

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Boy in the Forest, Troy Caperton, 2007

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A reproduction of Troy Caperton's "Boy in the Forest" of 2007.  This is a fantasy piece, an imaging of a dream of coming across of nymph of the woods while tramping throuigh the forest.  It's one of series of digital images crafted from photographic sessions of 2007.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

With You Two, 2007

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"With You Two". This is the second of a series of three works depicting a homoerotic pair of men who physically express the union of their souls.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Affection, 2006, Troy Caperton

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A reproduction of "Affection" of 2006. This is the artist's attempt to portray a moment when two young men reach out to express their affection one for another.



Sunday, December 12, 2010

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Kissing Tim, 2009, Troy Caperton

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A reproduction of “Kissing Tim” of 2009. An image of a passionate gay kiss from an aggressive guy towards ‘Tim’ who is not quite so sure of where his passions lie. Yet he surrenders to the obvious imperious urge of his friend.

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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Weary, 2005, Troy Caperton

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A reproduction of "Weary", an original digital painting by Troy Caperton.  This is a study of a perfectly sculpted male form drooped in exhaustion.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Lier, 2005, Troy Caperton

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This is a reproduction of Troy Caperton’s “Lier” of 2005. "I have succumbed to the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. Life is just too much. If I lie here, maybe the evil forces of the world will ignore me."

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Don't Stop, 2005, Troy Caperton

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This is a reproduction of Troy Caperton’s “Don't Stop” fo 2005. “Stop touching me! I can't control the feelings that you are arousing!"

For all the ages of man there have been men who, for whatever reason, have preferred the particular intimate friendship that is only available between men. This is an effort to capture some of that glory.

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Monday, December 6, 2010

Red Kiss, 2008, Troy Caperton

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This is a reproduction of Troy Caperton’s “Red Kiss”. This image portrays a young couple of red-headed young men in a searching kiss. There is a probing and receiving nature of the men captured in their bodies’ interaction.

For all the ages of man there have been men who, for whatever reason, have preferred the particular intimate friendship that is only available between men. This is an effort to capture some of that glory.

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

By the Stream, 2005, Troy Caperton

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A reproduction of "By a Stream", an original print of 2005. From the words of the Artist, "I walk alone by a stream and, turning round a bend, come across a lovely vision."

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Touching Three, 2004, Troy Caperton

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A reproduction of “Touching Three" of 2004, a representation of the glory of the intimate touching that occurs between gay male lovers. Perhaps one of both of these men are in the military. Hopefully one day soon the United States will join the progressive nations of the world, such as Spain, and grant marriage rights to such lovers. Perhaps one day the United States will join such progressive nations, such as Britain, in allowing gays to openly serve in the military.

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Friday, December 3, 2010

Happy to be here, 2009, Troy Caperton

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A reproduction of “Happy to be Here” of 2009. Tony was so happy to be here with me that I couldn’t help attempting to capture his joyful anticipation that he was showing. He couldn’t keep his clothes off and I was really gratified.

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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Nude Boy, 1881, Henry Scott Tuke

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A reproduction of a work by Henry Scott Tuke, “Nude Boy”. This work was completed in about 1881. The artist was a native of Yorkshire who died in 1929 at the age of seventy-one years. His twin abiding loves were the sea and boys. This caused quite a stir in Victorian and Edwardian England, but he was nonetheless a member of the Royal Academy.

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010