Fine Arts articles on aesthetics and beauty, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery, with JPEG & PDF scans and prints for Fine Arts articles #003Q.
Dallas Skyline Oil Painting At Dusk By Stephen F. Condren
Education
As a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Northern Illinois University in Fine Art, I write with authority on the subject of Art. Further, I have a Masters of Educational Administration which makes ever so germane the adequacy of Art in modern Education.
Globalization
The understanding of Fine Art is essential in grasping a cogent understanding of the peoples of the World today and our current globalization of both economies and cultures.
Condren Galleries Ltd.
Condren Galleries Ltd., is a Fine Arts Gallery specializing in landscapes, portraiture, skylines, architectural renderings, figure drawings, and paintings. The focus of my work has been in pen & ink drawings and watercolors.
Pen & Inks
Pen & inks have been a long time favorite for me as I very much enjoy working shade and shadows with cross hatching ink lines. However, I have a strong background in oil painting which is clearly reflected in my landscape oils.
Gay cowboy drawing #500Z, in pencil with contour lines, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Order Here.
This drawing of the gay cowboy is just his face wearing his 10-gallon hat, because it is a study from the entire torso. I have drawn this cowboy on previous posts, because I am attempting to capture his inner mystique. Even though I have done this image many times, I have difficulty with his persona, because he as a charm about him.
Gay Cowboy Drawing #500Z
Above is my pencil drawing done with 6B lead, because I wanted a soft dark lead for shading. He has a slight smile on his face, because he is looking at you. The face is cast in a shadow from his hat, because of the angle of the sun.
Gay cowboy drawing #499Z, in pencil with contour lines, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Order Here.
The drawing of this cowboy is done with contour lines, and simple cross-hatching, because these elements bring out the form. I have made the contour lines the dominant element in the drawing, because I want to focus on the body form.
Gay Cowboy Drawing #499Z
Above is my rendering of the gay cowboy, because it is giving you a full view of his torso. I have cropped the image from the waste, because I can get better detail closer up. Below is my preliminary sketch of the cowboy, because this is the foundation of the finished drawing. The lines are light in the sketch, because I can use them as a guide to draft the contour lines.
Pencil sketch of a young gay cowboy by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Otto Von Bismarck #498Z, pen & ink drawing with pencil sketch, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Order Here.
A great man in all regard, Otto Von Bismarck has always been someone that holds a strong interest for me. His famous quote “A constitution is nothing but a piece of paper” stuck home with me when I first heard it back in High School, and it still does to this day. This famous line is very pervasive, because it is true. If you compare the size of the Bible to the size of the Constitution, that is challenged in courts across the land every day, you have a very serious problem on your hands. To make any kind of solid interpretation of a tome this size is sheer folly.
The Bible
Immediately the first thing that comes to my mind, is not the Constitution of the United States, because what is says is a given. Bismarck right, it all lays in the hands of the policies reigning at the time. For you can make the Constitution say anything that you like, because it is all a matter of interpretation.
Hermeneutics
More importantly, the Bible is just “A piece of paper” which of course opens volumes of approaches to it. It is all Hermeneutics that rules the day, because with it you can make any document say what is on your agenda.
Historical Critical Method
I only need to look upon the works of Albert Schweitzer, and Rudolph Bultmann to give added meaning to Otto Von Bismarck’s statement.
Pen & ink drawing of Theologian Rudolph Bultmann by Stephen F. Condren.
Pen & ink drawing of Codex Sinaiticus being cut apart by Rudolph Bultmann.
The message is clear, that we can no longer look at the Gospel stories, and trust them. These are documents written by mere men that did not have a full grasp of their topic.
Delineation #497Z, drawing with pencil contour lines, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Order Here.
Delineation is everywhere, and all pervasive, which permeates everything, because it is the rule of Nature. Galaxies are formed by the code of their patterns that stem from their core, radiating via rays that delineate their shape. The pattern of the conch shell is delineated by the pattern emitting from its core. All things boil down to the line, and when you capture the line you rule the world, for that is the rule of Nature.
Pencil Rendering For Delineation #497Z
In my rendering above of the gay shirtless cowboy you can see lines that are delineating the shading on his face, because lines hold the truth. When we look at perspective Architectural Renderings we see how the lines have delineated the pattern of the building.
Motion pictures are the substance of delineation, because they are based on the storyline. A storyline is line, which is a delineation, which in turn is a rendering! Thus, all things boil down to the all pervasive line.
Dominant males #496Z, drawing with pencil contour lines, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Order Here.
Architecture is dominant, because it is the rule of Nature. Like architecture, the human male is dominant, because he is beautiful, and strong. Dominance is the key to success in all things, because it is the rule of Nature. From the dominance of your favored hand, to driving on the left or right side, dominance is required, because it keeps you in focus.
Pencil Rendering For Dominant Male
Above is my rendering of a sexy dominant male, because he is shirtless, and virile. His image conveys strength, courage, and fortitude, which are trades of dominance, because they make things work. You cannot drive a car from the middle because you become a ninny, and loose focus, because you have no dominant trait to hold you firmly. Dominance offers safety, and security, because that is the rule of Nature.
Sexual Dominance
It is the male that possesses the seed of life, that sexually dominates, and pernitrates the female, because that is the rule of Nature. The female is not capable of dominating the male, for she is vaginal in design, and concept, which is the rule of Nature. Further, the female has no beauty, as it is her task to bare offspring, because this is the rule of Nature.
Gay Male Sex
The best sexual practice is male to male sex, for it is the rule of Nature. Males are designed with flat torsos that fit together when kissing, and hugging, because this is the rule of Nature. Men should only kiss men, never women, for it is the rule of Nature. Kissing is meant strictly for male bonding, for it is the rule of Nature. Male to male sex enhances sexual persona, which is the rule of Nature. Above all, male to male sex enhances male bonding, because this is the rule of Nature.
Human male design #458Z, pencil drawing with contour lines, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren #458Z, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Order Drawings Here
Human sexuality is based upon beauty, because it is in demand. The purpose of sex is to protect the seed, because this safeguards the species. Sexual desire is developed through beauty, because beauty requires structure. Male architecture is designed to evoke the desire for beauty, so as to develop male bonding.
Male Bonding
Sex is meant to develop male bonding, because it brings men together. Males carry the seed of life that have to be protected, because this insures the life of the species. Like an army, the bonding of human males protects the team, because it builds up the team members. Male bonding is only made possible through the ointment of sex, because men need to huddle as team players that manifest male bonding.
Pen & Ink Drawing Of Name #450Z
The beauty of the architecture of the human male works to attract the sexual appetite of both males, and females, because this is the rule of Nature. The demand of nature is the creation of offspring, and this is done through sexual intercourse between a male and female. The drawing above show the beauty of the human male which is meant to be pleasing and comely, because he is handsome.
Therefor the beauty of the human male serves as the agent of male bonding, and species procreation through sexual intercourse with females, because this is the rule of nature.
Female Are Mandated To Be Plain
The rule of nature demands the female to be simple, and plain, because it will interfere with male beauty. All attention should be focused on male beauty, because this is the rule of Nature. Females are not meant to be admired or even looked at because they are plain, because this is the rule of Nature. All males, of all species are the fair sex, because this is the rule of Nature.
Males Desire Males
The human male naturally desire sexual relations with other human males, because this is the rule of Nature. Bartolomeo Manfredi understood this, because he painted it in Cupid Chastised.
Since males are dominant they are beautiful, because that is the rule of Nature. Like right hand or left hand dominance makes you able to write, because this is the rule of Nature. Dominance brings out beauty, because this is the rule of Nature.
Human male architecture #491Z, pencil drawing with contour lines, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery, with gay LGBTQ approved prints, and scans. Order Drawings Here.
Without doubt the human male is the most glorious creature in all creation, because man is the pinnacle of life on earth. This is a simple sketch that is meant to display the male body, because I want to show it’s architectural form. If you look at the center you will see his penis, and scrotum which are placed at the center, because this is the balancing point of the body. The center of gravity for the human male is at his loins, because the legs pivot from there.
Pectorals
The pectorals of the male are strictly for sexual attract of the female, because he need her to copulate. The pectorals are large so that males, and females can fondle them with their hands to arouse erotic stimuli. Male need to fondle other males, because this is the rule of nature. The male is the dominant, and the beautiful, because it is the rule of Nature.
Pencil drawing of a young shirtless cowboy with 10-gallon hat by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Pencil sketch of a gay cowboy by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Male Bonding
They are also used to attract the human male for erotic affection, because this stimulates male bonding. Male to male erotic affection is not to be confused with homosexual behavior, because homosexuality compels anal intercourse which is not the rule of Nature. However, male fondling, and mutual erotic simulation is part of male bonding, because it is the rule of Nature. Because sperms travel in schools, and makes all men team. Thus male bonding is all about team, and erotic fondling, and affection, stimulates male bonding.
Men need to have sex with other men, because it is the rule of nature. The more male to male sex that you have makes you a better love, because it develops your sexual persona. The artist Bartolomeo Manfredi knew this, and made it manifest in his painting Cupid Chastised. See my article on this here.
If male to male sexual response gets very intense then it naturally leads to sexual intercourse, because it is the rule of nature. However, since the male anus does not lead to a placenta there will be not offspring. Gay male sexual activity is healthy, because this is the rule of nature.
Gay Male Sexual Activity
Men need to engage often in intense sexual activity with each other, because this reduces stress. Gay male sexual activity enhances their sexual persona, because the can then better procreate with the female. Thus, gay male sexual activity needs to be encouraged, and promoted, because it is the rule of nature.
Male Passes Seed Of Life
From the loins up you will see very complex body structure, because the male is the beauty of humanity. The female is homely and plain, because the female is not supposed to display any beauty. Only the male is to display beauty so as to draw the attention of the female, because this is the rule of Nature. All beauty is based on the male in all species, not the female, because the male passes the seed of life.
Human Male Architecture #491Z
Above is my sketch of a young man posed in a sort of pirouette manner to display his body parts. The contour lines on the outside of the drawing define the limits of his body, because the shadow lines can cause confusion.
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Human male architecture #491Z, pencil drawing with pencil, by artist Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, with gay LGBTQ approved prints, and scans.
Artist Stephen F. Condren Of Condren Galleries, A Fine Arts Gallery
Looking backwards #472Z, pen & ink drawing with pencil sketch, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Of This Figure Drawing #472A ~ Order Here.
The path to success in all things is to look forward not backwards, because the future is before all of us. The greatest loss that all of humanity makes is looking to the past, and upholding it for the future. Thus, immediately blinding themselves for future vision. The best path to take is the one that is advancing, because any other will lead you astray.
Looking Backwards #472Z
Looking Backwards #472Z Pen & Ink Drawing
Above is my pen & ink drawing of a naked man looking backwards, symbolizing my point, because he is looking the wrong way. Take the key points from those of the past, and build upon them. For example, only a fool would pick up the Critique of Pure Reason, by Immanuel Kant, like it was hot off of the press. Much has happened since the critique that Kant was not aware of. Since then we have learned of the laws of Genetics, and of the subconscious, the Relativity. How can I seriously look to a person for answers that are clearly not working for today? It is right, and good to look at them as a reference, because they offer things that are in reference to their time. However, the best practice is to abstract from theses men and build cases for today, because that offers solutions for the future.
The same is true in all things, because you will always advance by looking ahead. As an artist I would never draw like Rembrandt, because we see things differently than I do now. As a teacher, I would never teach based on rules of the past, because they do not address the needs of new research of today. I would never read the Bible like it was just printed, because it is very out dated. After reading Albert Schweitzer, and Rudolph Bultmann, only a fool would read the Bible literally. My points go on, and on, because they point to the future. Adam & Eve are mythology, not Science.
To look back at the accomplishments of those who proceeded us is necessary for understanding key points that they have taught us, because these elements are enduring. However, contemporary society does not grasp this, and wrongly takes in the baby with the bath water only to make a mess. People worship the past in foolishness, because it offers less each passing day. Take the good from the past and say thank, and nothing more, because then you are paying homage.
Bartolomeo Manfredi knew, and understood this, and brilliantly worked it out, with genius, in his famous painting Cupid Chastised. My study of this great worked is linked here.
Gay cowboy drawing #488Z, in pencil with contour lines, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Order Here.
This is the finish drawing from the previous sketch on Post #487Z, because this is a study. This drawing has contour lines that clearly define the subject, because delineation brings out character.
Gay Cowboy Drawing #488Z
This drawing is based on the sketch of the post mentioned above, because that was the foundation drawing. This drawing is the capturing of the image of the subject, because it remains unclear until delineated. I have made good use of the shade, and shadows, because this marks clarity in the body physique. The shading is high contrast in nature, because there is no soft change of tone.
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Gay cowboy drawing #488Z, with prints & scans, by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Artist Stephen F. Condren Of Condren Galleries, A Fine Arts Gallery
Gay cowboy drawing #486Z, in pencil with contour lines, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Of This Drawing #000Z ~ Order Here.
This beautiful young man is looking right at you, because he wants you! Can you turn him down? This fun, and relaxed sketch of a handsome gay cowboy is one of many that I have been working on, because I enjoy the western theme, and love and respect all gay men.
Gay Cowboy Drawing #486Z
The drawing is quick and casual, as is the pose of the cowboy, because it is a light hearted scene. There is a smile on his face, and a cheerfully look in his eyes, because he sees you! I have kept the details to a minimum so that I could focus on the contour of his face. It is easy to loose the beauty of this young with adding too many line, because the line cause confusion.
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Gay cowboy drawing #486Z, in pencil, with prints & scans, by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Artist Stephen F. Condren Of Condren Galleries, A Fine Arts Gallery
