14 x 18 inches, pastel and ink on paper
Male Nude withRed and Blue Background – Original Gay Figurative Art

This powerful figurative painting depicts a male nude in motion, rendered with expressive linework and layered color against a bold blue and red background. The figure’s dynamic pose—arm extended, body twisting—conveys vulnerability, strength, and sensual presence without overt narrative, inviting intimate engagement from the viewer.

Loose charcoal and pastel lines define the male form, while washes of flesh tones, electric blue, and saturated red create emotional contrast. The vivid blue background amplifies the body’s contours and movement, evoking water, freedom, and desire, while the red upper field introduces tension and heat. The visible mark-making gives the piece an urgent, raw quality associated with contemporary queer figurative art.

Created through a distinctly gay male gaze, this artwork celebrates the male body as subject rather than object. It speaks to themes of self-expression, erotic energy, and embodied identity, resonating strongly with LGBTQ+ audiences and collectors of modern gay art.

Ideal for private collections, bedrooms, studios, or curated interiors, this painting aligns with contemporary, expressive, and sex-positive spaces that value authenticity and emotional intensity.