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Official Archive(s) for the life's work of artist Michael Kirwan (1953-2018). Explore the erotic, color-filled, & amazing art created by Michael, and celebrate his colorful life. All work is ©KirwanArts

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Jun 20

With all the crazy shit going on with tariffs, it is helpful to know that original artwork, paintings, drawings, and the like are exempt from tariffs.
So, exercise your First Amendment’s rights and support artists and buy art.
#SupportEroticArt #BuyGayArt #KnowYourRights

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MaBiePa @maritodel44.bsky.social · 17d

This guy is not in jail, he is having fun at

www.ebay.com/itm/30650862...

#HomoEroticArt

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · 21d

Hope the Manual is available in languages other than English.

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · 22d

Flickr 220: “Consolation” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010). This piece has not been previously published in print. Also, enjoy one of Michael’s preparatory sketches for this drawing.
Read Michael’s comments here:
bit.ly/4mkNics

#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #SupportEroticArt

Preparatory sketch for “Consolation” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010).

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · 25d

This piece of art “Park Ranger” is a great example of the original drawings along with the magazines they were published in that are cataloged here in the Michael Kirwan Memorial Archive(s) & Bathhouse.
#MichaelKirwan #SupportGayArt

Samples of original drawings with the magazines in which the art was published.

KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · 25d

Flickr 219: “Park Ranger” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (1994) illustrated erotic fiction “Call of Nature” by Parker Freeland published in Playguy magazine (2-95).
Enjoy the story here:
bit.ly/4mbzJMp
#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #Playguy

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · 29d

Sept. 12 was National Video Games Day. Missed celebrating but here is Michael Kirwan's "Gameboy" published in PlayGuy mag [11/99] part of comic series "Beginner's Luck" which Michael created, wrote, and illustrated. Michael's comments about this image here: bit.ly/3NKeuR4
#KirwanArts #MichaelKirwan

Michael Kirwan's "Gameboy" published in PlayGuy mag [11/99] part of comic series "Beginner's Luck" which Michael created, wrote, and illustrated.

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 31

Saluting the hard working men getting off during the holiday.
If you're a blue collar worker [or brown, black, grey, white, green, or even a leather collar], you deserve to drop your load and relax.

Card is “Working Man’s Collage” art by Michael Kirwan (1996).
#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #LaborDay

Card featuring “Working Man’s Collage” art by Michael Kirwan (1996).

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · Aug 29

Héctor Silva's art bravely navigates taboo subjects like machismo, desire, and kink, offering a vital Latin perspective that was previously absent.

Discover his impactful artwork, meet the artist, and have the opportunity to take home a work.

SEE MORE tomoffinland.org/eventscal/sombras-del-barrio

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 29

That said… it is tough to overlook the fact this company censors art images on their own website. That they are located in Texas (a state with a terrible record for gay equal rights) is also not a great sign. Yet, I am in Florida a state with probably a worse record for equal rights. So, who knows.

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 29

If you overlook the red flags, this could be a start-up trying to offer a service to erotic artists that is difficult to find. As someone who represents a couple gay, erotic artists, I know it is tough to find companies willing to print marketing materials/merchandise with gay sexual images.

KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 29

Certainly there are some red flags with the website design, but I would instead suggest that artists not block the account or they may not notice if their own work and copyrights are being abused so they can then take action to protect their work.

KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 29

That is a more reasoned approach to this seemingly new vendor/business venture.

KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 27

Extra for World Princess Week:
“Big Tits” and “Perfect” original hand-drawn art in diptych form by Michael Kirwan (2014 & 2016).
These “Bitches of the Kingdom” are an homage to the Off-Broadway show Disenchanted (2014-2015).
Also, framed drawings well-hung.
#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #PrincessWeek

KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 26

Flickr 214
“Boys in the Lake” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2001) illustrated an erotic fiction “April Fool” also written by Michael Kirwan and published in Allboy magazine (May/June 2001).
You can enjoy the story here: bit.ly/47KEw3A

#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 24

Celebrating World Princess Week.
This is Michael Kirwan’s version of “Snow White” & her crew in an original hand-drawn work of art from 2002. The central focus is her Big Tits, but with seven guys in her home, Snow has no need to wait for her Prince to cum.
#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #PrincessWeek

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 22

Flickr 213
We’ve moved off the beach to deeper waters. This is “Scuba-Doubla-Do” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (1994). It illustrated an erotic fiction “An Undersea Adventure” by C.D. Brandon published in Gent magazine (11-94). Gent featured big boobs.
#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #Gent

KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 12

These “brilliant” ideas often came to Michael while he was sleeping... after drinking a lot of liquid, nighttime cold medicine.
This story came up tonight as I have finally finished designing the cover for the upcoming book of Michael Kirwan's comic series art.

KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 12

Michael would often send me ideas he wanted to work on.
Sometimes, he would get his ideas down in sketch, but other times, the fun ideas just clattered around in his mind.
I toss this idea into the ether and offer it up to anyone with a blasphemous sense of humor interested in bringing it to life.

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 9

Such great musculature work. Really a handsome piece of art.

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 9

Tell the Bag Boy to put it on top of the groceries as you might want to stop and enjoy it on the way home. 😉

KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 5

Sorry. The Link should be working correctly, now.

KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Aug 5

Flickr #217
“Entryway” original, hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (1998) is a secondary illustration from an erotic fiction “How to Fuck a Hockey Player” by James Brock published in Torso magazine (09-98).
Enjoy the story here:
bit.ly/4l7MgQh

#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #FuckAPlayer

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Rob Clarke @robclarke00.bsky.social · Jul 14

Even when he’s been very naughty I can’t stay mad at my sweet dumb Scoot. A harsh word and a time-out is sufficient punishment for the poor thing. Still, I wish he wouldn’t have his “accidents” around my homoerotic art collection.

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Jul 28

Anything else you can’t find? Let me know. It’s all here (and more) in the Archive(s).

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KirwanArts @kirwanarts.bsky.social · Jul 28

Really wonderful drawing.