Paul Richmond Blog

I have three new Cheesecake Boy paintings for your viewing pleasure! First up, the fabulous James St. James  becomes the star of his own freakshow with the help of a rebellious sea monster and some loose trousers. Giclee prints of "Sideshow Attraction, Starring James St. James" are available HERE . The next one, "Size Matters, Starring Jack Mackenroth"  portrays fashion designer and Project Runway alum Jack Mackenroth measuring a client’s inseam while struggling to keep his own pants  on. Feel a draft, anyone? Prints are available HERE . And visit Jack's BLOG for his recap of the Cheesecake modeling experience. And how do you embarrass a burlesque dancer? See for yourself in "Pants on the Ground, Starring Bobbie Burlesque." Prints are available HERE . I've added a Cheesecake section to my Etsy store  HERE where you can see all the boys in their pantsless glory and make sure your collection is complete. I'm finishing up one...

Here's a pic of my painting "Size Matters, Starring Jack Mackenroth" in progress: Many thanks to Jack for the awesome photo reference that has made my job especially easy on this one! "Size Matters" and a host of other Cheesecake Boy paintings will be on display in Chicago this June in my solo exhibit "Cheesecake" at the Center on Halsted. The show opens June 11 from 6:30-9:30 pm. Click HERE for more information.

I'm working on my Cheesecake painting of artist Michael Breyette and wanted to share a progress pic. I'm having so much fun re-creating some of his amazing artwork for the background, including the sexy, gas-pumping fellow below. Michael's a big inspiration, so I hope I did his work justice! The only change I made was to adjust the figure's eyes so that he could better enjoy the view.  Here's the sketch so you can see what's left: After Michael, I have some other exciting pin-up prospects on the horizon. Jack Mackenroth and Bobbie Burlesque both recently sent me reference pics for their paintings, and I must thank them for making my job very easy! These photos are amazing!! Jack Mackenroth (fashion designer, Project Runway alum) Bobbie Burlesque (burlesque performer) If you would like to be first in line to see the completed painting of Michael Breyette, and all of the other fabulous Cheesecake Boys to come, sign up for my e-mail newsletter HERE . ...