The Art of Chuckie79

 Chuckie79 is a relatively new arrival on the gay erotic stage but you can see he already has a polished rendering technique. I admit to being unfamiliar with the capabilities of the latest software, but clothing is often problematic for artists in this area. The ripped vest of this captive looks pretty good to me and it makes for a great image

 It was this picture that first attracted me to this artist. The subject matter that grabs the attention of course, the traditional, jail-bullying theme given a nightmarish edge with an exceptionally mean-looking guard wielding a ferocious jagged-edged knife. The line of his incision seems disturbingly similar to the most of notorious acts of murder. No wonder the prisoner looks terrified! He scarcely looks like your average ruffian either, the pure white of his vest and spotless trainers seem to indicate innocence and clean living.

In some ways this is a simple, unrefined image but there's a tension in the figures that projects their drama and needs no embellishment. The bland, misty background actually plays into the dark dreamscape, perhaps unintentionally.

This picture, like the previous one, features a ripped vest. The artist's skill has created a sexy tight fit to the body without making it look as if it's sprayed on. The pile of clothes on the floor - almost a prerequisite of any erotic imagery worth it's salt - is often a challenge to conventional artists. Chuckie demonstrates the enviable ability of render technique to incorporate photo imagery, almost seamlessly, into his picture. Credit to him for getting the perspective right. The gag looks a little incongruous to me but I'm sure many will love it.

 Thuggery of a different sort is featured here but the the assault is no less scary and just as personal, with close contact in intimate regions.The rendering of the villain here is uncannily realistic and far from repellent. The artist has subtly exaggerated his pecs and ass giving him a sexual identity despite the unhelpful clothing. The victim appears to be a jogger in his shorts and vest and it's like he's being attacked in his own home, the wet suits behind him pointing to wider sporting interests. The reason for the attack and mouth-probing are unclear, but as in the previous picture, there's no doubting the intensity of this struggle and power play. 

 This romantic image of two young men sharing a bubble bath shows a completely different side to Chuckie79's talents. Interestingly, one of the pair seems to be playing hard-to-get, despite agreeing to share the bath. He lounges back complacently and even has one foot out of the bath, which luckily enables us to spot a more telling measure of his real interest though a convenient gap in the bubbles.
The subtle shadow under his left foot suggests he's more actively engaged with his friend than appears at first sight. Their contrasting skin colours help the viewer to unravel the limbs here, but also add a further social dimension to the narrative. This is a clever and very pretty picture with an excellent execution of a tricky viewpoint, even allowing for the assistance of his software.

That powerful ability of rendering to manipulate viewpoints for dramatic effect is even more obvious in this image with the marvellous foreshortened central figure somehow seeming to reflect the urgency of the speeding train. His partner's furtive air adds spice to their daring exhibitionism and the easily missed detail of his foot up on the seat tells you exactly how rude it is.

Normally an empty carriage would provide a believable context for this frenzy of youthful daring. However, the solitary, doll-like, female passenger sitting very close-by, but apparently undisturbed by their coupling, seems a slightly odd and improbable ingredient. It's like the confusing symbolism of a dream and equally hard to read. 

This is a variation on the same idea. For Chuckie79, it seems the impromptu public sex act is more about animal passion (convincingly so!) than publicly asserting sexuality. An artist of an earlier era would have had at least one spectator noticing their action with eyes popping and forehead sweating. Chuckie makes it invisible and the title also seems to suggest that is the case, but it doesn't really describe what we see. So there's a sense in both these pictures of a desire to express sexuality freely without having to confront the reality of being 'out'. That said, I find the characterisation of the naughty baristas absolutely spot-on and they are very appealing. Their energetic coupling contrasts with the lifeless dummies at the tables. Perhaps that is the artist's point.

 There's an interesting reversal of the situation here. These two men are paid to have sex in public and indeed even the professional camera man is enjoying the show, as well as attending to his job and directing them. The artist has clearly given thought to the pairing of the models giving them contrasting physiques and, you sense, different personalities too. You can well believe that these two men are complete strangers and are here to earn money, not to have fun. There are hints of embarrassment, boredom, disinterest and impatience. But fortunately male libido's will usually have their way (even under external direction) and the result is curiously erotic.

I just like this one! Like most renderers Chuckie79 has produced numerous figure studies and this one with his very modern face and half-holstered mega-sized equipment took my fancy. I wish!

In the imagination, the undressing of another person is one of the most erotic of acts. It's not just about revealing nudity, but also parting the other man from his props and possessions. In real life it's much harder to do and clumsier than you expect and judging by it's usual absence from porn scenes, it's equally hard to film in an erotic way. Scenes like this depicting the moment of final separation indulge that fantasy but they are a rare as hen's teeth. Interestingly the expressions of the two on-lookers here seem to show that they are not finding the ritual of undressing half as interesting as the man doing the job and are keen to get on with engaging with the young man at closer quarters. 

Once again the characterisations of the participants are expressive and powerful - diverse, lifelike and truly interesting. The title seems to suggest that this is a paid-for pleasure but the passivity of the man being undressed and his dulled, matter of fact expression does not entirely rule out coercion. His appearance is very different from the other men who look unconventional, streetwise and not obviously gay. This imparts a slight edge, an uncertainty to the scene, which you might detect in the young man's eyes. The densely structured composition and mild cropping create an intimate, crowded, cinematic scene and adds to the disturbing atmosphere. Contrast this with the jail attack picture where we feel more removed and uninvolved. The artist shows a technical confidence here, an awareness of how pictures work and a genuine involvement with his subject matter.

Chuckie 79 is a welcome addition to the mitchmen gallery of gay fetish artists
See more of his work at Chuckie79 at deviant art and Renderotica