MasculineCurves

what a way to make a livin'

I enjoy Sebastian La Cause for 3 reasons. 1) He’s hot. 2) He’s from Akron, Ohio. 3) His webseries Hustling is one of the best on the web. That’s why I made a Kickstarter pledge to support production of its second season. Click here and you can too!

Hot in Cleveland!

It was an unexpected surprise when the temperature rose to a record breaking 90 degrees today. This, of course, made for some excellent people guy watching in Cleveland!

from the horses ass...

I typically tune out whenever I hear crazy religious statements like that of Nebraska Assistant Football Coach Ron Brown. But I have to say, the camera angle in this video does capture his best asset, even if he is an ass. I practically can't take my eyes off the lower right of the screen.

 

 

last exit home...

Anyone who has ever experienced the thrill and torment of lusting over a complete stranger on the subway will relate to this short film by Siar Sedig. It's well worth the next 12 minutes of your day.

the iArt of exhibitionism...

One of the coolest things about the Instagram app is the plethora of male IGers willing to exhibit the goods in exchange for comments, compliments, and "likes". Here you get everything from the artsy and visually stunning to the prerequisite torso-in-bathroom-mirror shot. I sure hope Facebook doesn’t mess this up when they takeover the app. If you’re a voyeur, like me, then here are just a few hottest dudes you might be interested in following on Instagram:

faces of men project

Check out my street portrait session with Charles, an RTA bus driver, who obliged me when I asked for a pic.

my life in wanderlust...

Hey fellas! Just a quick note to update you all on what's going on with me. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to post any blog updates as I've been too engrossed in corporate 9 to 5 bullsh&t this week. This really breaks my heart because, as you know, I love blogging and I don't so much love corporate life. It's this disposition causes me to fantasize about a life in Wanderlust. That said, allow me to point you in the direction of my other blog Aaron in Wanderlust. Here's what's new over there:

The Paralyzing Fear of Success: Why do I allow the fear of success to paralyze me? And can I over come it?

The Vision Board: Okay, so this was my first attempt at a “full-length” vlog post, so brace yourself to see me as a “talking head” for the next nine minutes of your life. Please try not to count the number of times I say “uhm” or “vision board.” Hopefully, I’ll get better at these video posts as I become more familiar more comfortable being on camera.

On the bright side, tomorrow is Friday and I couldn't be more ecstatic to see the weekend come. Hopefully, the weekend will afford me the opportunity to plan some blog updates. Till then... ciao!

confessions of an iPhoneographer...

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but who woulda thought a picture taking app would be worth a billion dollars? That said, I'm with my fellow IG addicts who hope the Facebook giants don'r ruin a good thing. And if you're with me, then please follow me on Instagram @desperateartist.

I got you babe...

Cher delivers a heartfelt, comical, and candid speech as she presents Chaz with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 23rd annual GLADD awards last Saturday.

the perfect v-neck

Via GQ Style, learn all about the eight tees you’ll ever need to own. 

“A good V hits well below your Adam's apple and well above that strapping chest of yours.”

A little known fact about me: In my down time I like to peruse the fashion web-o-sphere and fantasize what it must be like to have a body that can fill out tight clinging tee-shirt.  More summer fashion tips here.

The Scorpion King...

Over the years, I've really struggled with whether or not to link to hardcore content on this blog. But, a reader sent me a link to this long lost Brian Stinger video (knowing I'm an obsessive fan) and I couldn't resist. And if you're new to the blog or missed my previous posts on Mr. Stinger you might be interested to see what he's been up to these days.

MasculineCurves

One of the things I felt used to make this blog unique is that I created orginal nude photo art and posted it here. It's been a while since I've done a nude shoot. Essentially, it costs your DesperateArtist quite a penny to hire guys brave enough to strip for the camera (all in the name of art of course). If you enjoy the blog and/or my original photography please consider making a donation via PayPal (donation link in right column of blog). Of course you can always buy my book too!

P.S. Today's image brought to you by the craftiness of my iPhone and edited using the PhotoShop app on my iPad.

the condom factory...

If you've ever wondered how condoms were made, then wonder no more. The good folks at Trojan give us a sneak peak inside the condom factory. This video is both educational and entertaining (hey, I learned what a "mandroid" is). And if you're not that interested in learning how condoms are made, then you might want to give it a watch just oggle the hot host. I'm hoping he'll star in Trojan's next educational video, and I'm hoping that video is a demonstration on how to use a condom.

around this town...

A week in Cleveland through the lense of a DesperateArtist's iPhone.

faces of men project

Just posted my Tumblr blog update for the Faces of Men Project. Check it out and follow me on Tumblr. 

boy gone wild...

It baffles me as to why a guy brave enough to cover Madonna and post it on YouTube would “hetero-nize” the lyrics and attempt to come off as straight. But this is too damn hot, nonetheless (and he takes off his shirt!).

 

The California Dreams

Hopefully this installment of my iPhoneography "Guydar" series comes across as an artistic expression of my curious journeys. These shots taken on my San Francisco trip last month (edited mostly with Camera+ and Instagram apps).

the other dream girls...

Okay, so here’s a “little gem” I found on YouTube. An Expose reunion. Who woulda thunk? Complete with a “dreamgirl-like” opening. There were never just three Expose chicks.... it was always four. Does anyone remember when Kelly Moneymaker stepped in when Gioia fell ill? Well,if you do then you were paying way too much attention during the 80s (actually, not because Moneymaker didn’t join the group until 1992). Another little known fact about Moneymaker is that in real life she is married to actor Peter Reckell, better known as Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives. And I know this because I spend way too much time looking up random stuff on IMDB. 

This clip was filmed at L.A. Pride 2009. I guess some California suburb was short four soccer moms that day.

Oz vs. Stiffler

As far as silly senseless comedies go the American Pie series takes the cake. This afternoon I was in the mood for a little silliness so I took in a matinee showing of the latest installment, American Reunion. As expected, I was ROTFLMAO.

This franchise works because of the chemistry of the ensemble cast. But it’s always the hotness factor of Seann William Scott (Stiffler) and Chris Klein (Oz) that catch my attention. Scott has clearly been hitting the gym and his character’s form fitting tees show off his pec and bicep action nicely. And Klein, clearly no stranger to the gym, bronzed up his nearly perfect chiseled face for this flick. So this begs the question: Who would you “do” from the American Pie movies? Stiffler? or Oz?

 

(above: Chris Klein as Oz; below: Seann William Scott as Stiffler)

I’m not even sure I can choose. Stiffler is the kind of guy who’s a douche but would probably give it to you hard. While Oz is the sensitive pretty boy who you’d like to see biting a pillow. (Oh, I’m so foul. Where did I learn phrases like this?)

BTW - Thomas Ian Nichols (Kevin) is quite worthy of an honorable mention in the hotness department as well. I never saw him this way before, but he grew out the sexiest facial hair for American Reunion.

(above: Thomas Ian Nichols as Kevin)

 

Starring Jason Medina

(via Boy Culture) Underwear entrepreneur Andrew Christian certainly seems to be living the life all us gay daddies fantasize about. What I wouldn't do to wake up in bed with a hot young latino, get him drunk on champagne, watch him frolic around the house in my underwear, and video tape him skinny dipping in my pool.