Miami Review

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  • April 26, 2007

POST EDIT (5-01-07): Colored the other two pieces.
Anyone liking this pastel look?
POST EDIT (4-27-07): I colored the “DEREK” character. Have a looksie.

So I’m back home. My partner and I jaunted down to sunny South Beach in Miami, Florida. It was very relaxing. The food was great and I saw enough fake titties to last me a lifetime.

For some reason, I was expecting the gay scene down there to be a lot more happening than it was. I had this idea that South Beach was one of the more infamous gay locales in the U.S. We ended up grabbing a few tourist guides before we went, and they further emphasized that South Beach has become more “straight” than it used to be. But it didn’t really hit me till we actually saw it.

It was still fun though– I mean, hell, I got to sleep on a beach every day! Of the few gay clubs that still existed, my favorite was Twist. No cover, eight bars, and hot gogo boys = a smashing good time. One thing that kind of disappointed me though was that the clubs and bars down in South Beach are very low-key any day but Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. You’d think that since Sunday is still a weekend day, that there would still be something going on in the clubs—but nope. I guess I’m spoiled living in New York where the clubs are in full effect every night of the week.

You’ll notice a few hot-guy drawings I put up along with this post, all inspired by my stay in South Beach. Oh yeah, that’s another thing that shocked me about that place—the lack of hot guys! Well, I’ll admit, the percentage of scantily-clad muscle boys did increase on the weekends. But during the week, the beach was pretty flabbalicious. My partner and I concluded that many of the locals must specifically come down to South Beach on the weekends only.

I’ll be coloring these pics eventually but for now I’ve got a ton of work to catch up with.

8 Comments

  • dreamerboy6 says:

    YES! ^_^ So good to have you back! We missed you!

  • Dhani says:

    hi, i’m dhani from perfect touch. thanks so much for your kind words! i’m glad you like my art, i like your alot as well.
    & yes, Aeon Flux was a big influence on me.
    i added your blog to my links. i’m surprised i hadn’t stumbled upon it sooner.

  • Manny says:

    Hey JC!

    Ahhhh, Miami, I’ve never been there but for some reason I always picture Bette Midler sitting on a rock on Miami beach dressed as Delores Delargo The Toast Of Chicago (Her mermaid persona) with a Pina Colada in one hand and a cigar in the other!

    Anyway glad to have you back. I love the sketch work, awesome stuff! Have you considered doing a series of just rough sketches and posting them? You really should as it shows of your talent and after all your talent makes you bucks!

    Thanks for the add, when I get a chance after dinner tonight I’ll do the same, though after the “Worst Album Covers” series I have going at the moment you may want to reconsider LOL

    Big Hugz!

    Manny
    xxx

  • Manny says:

    Hey JC

    Thanks for the heads up on those fake Joker pics. They have been replaced by something even faker!

    Manny
    xx

    P.S

    How Do I add you as a link to my blog, @#%*ing Technology

  • Manny says:

    Hey JC

    Got it all sorted now, I’ve added you onto my blog.

    Manny
    xx

  • JC says:

    I missed you guys too, Dreamerboy!

    Dhani, great blog. I added your link as well. Have you seen this animated show called “Reign?” It’s homoerotic and done in the Aeon Flux style. I believe in Japanese it’s called “Alexander Senki.”

    Hey Manny– I don’t know the Bette Midler reference but the image alone has me cracking up. The sketch thing is interesting– we’ll see. Thanks for the links on your blog, dude! Take care!

  • Manny says:

    Hey JC,

    Present for you on my blog, titled Delores & Balls!

    Enjoy

    Manny
    xxx

  • Manny says:

    Hey JC!

    The pastels look great, they have really kept the gouy’s nice a rugged but with a soft edge. You really should do more of this kind of work as a break away from the norm from time to time, your really very good at it.

    Manny
    xx

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