New work!

The Color Draining From His Body. I have been so upset by the world. My first response was to shut down. This is about that happening. But I can’t. So I’m creating. I think my work is political by challenging toxic masculinity. I hope it contributes to positive change.

Not sure what to call this new series… This piece is about ghosts. Chasing ghosts, idealizing what’s not present, living in hunger. But also appreciating. A drawing of an ideal and a photograph of an idealized man who died too soon.

The Jungle Line. Part of a new series I am working on. This is a drawing of a man mixed with a woodcut. Integration. I have a new website saullyons.com

New work

Torn paper. This is right out of a sketchbook. I really love this drawing. It sold ages ago. I was happy to let it go, but I was sent this shot as a keepsake. A lot of people who have framed their pieces do so exposing that it’s from a sketchbook. They appreciate the rawness.

Defiance. I have decided to post artwork every day. It's been a while since I did that- censorship on other platforms and just in general that's happening got me down. But I am done with that.

What connects these two images?

My work is featured in Inspiro!

Looking.

An older rough sketch I still like

Drawing of a stranger. I don’t know this guy, but I loved his look. He’s Italian but almost looks Scandinavian and I was drawn to whatever it is that he’s expressing in that look. What is it he’s seeing? What’s that feeling?

I always wanted to have more chest hair, and maybe a bigger cock. But we get what we get and at this point I am very glad I am still just standing.

Lark. Graphite on Paper. Older drawing I just came across. It’s very rough but I like it.

Breathe.

Mutual Core. Graphite on Paper.

Work in progress.

Nice way to start the day.

Fast Slow Disco…

Just Like Heaven. Graphite on Paper.

I took a little time today to put into words how I feel about my work and the political situation these days. It’s about a five minute read with pictures. I’d love to know your thoughts… If you’re interested, here’s a link to my blog post on my website: www.saullyons.com/blog/2025/2/...

White charcoal on black paper…

Glider. Graphite on Paper. I drew this yesterday.

Counting Backwards. Graphite on Paper.

A few vintage nudes to give you some inspiration.

A Cleaner Light. Graphite on Paper. It took me a few years of practice to draw like this. And my work did not gradually improve- it jumped now and then to a new level. I remember drawing this and not knowing why it’s so different from the previous ones. You don’t know what’s next.

A portrait of Al Parker (with reference).

Quote with you looking fancy.

Ordinary Courage. Graphite on Paper.

I love the quality of vintage porn. The energy of it.

Ready, Able. Graphite on Paper.

A quick study…

I remember this furniture.

I think the past smelled good.

White Horses. Graphite on Paper.

Wish you were here… an old spread. It’d be great to have a Time Machine and take vacations back in the late 70s.

Cannonball. Graphite on Paper.

Arpeggi. Graphite on Paper. The reference for this drawing was an image in a 1970s Playgirl. I have no idea who he is. But he has the kind of easy sexiness that I love so much.

Candid vintage photos turn me on so much.

One of my first pieces of art when I started out. I was 45 or 46. I was one of those people who said “I can’t even draw a stick figure” But then I just did the work and kept going without judging myself all the time and enjoyed the process. This is watercolor and ink.

Yes. Be right there. Jack Radcliffe.

Self portrait in RED.

An older graphite nude.

I love Mark Douglas’ work so much. He’s one of my favorite artists I have met on this journey of sharing my work and finding other gay male artists on social media. Please follow and support him and all your favorite artists however you can.

Some guys…

I still think this is true. It’s just all about doing the work. And then your style and “voice” naturally emerges from all that practice.

One of the things I always liked about Al Parker is how much he liked to give as much as he got. I have nothing against a total top or a bottom, but personally I like it all myself and like seeing that in other men.

Great Bear… Carbon pencils on paper. I love the blackness of carbon pencils, but they are almost impossible to erase. So all my drawings in them are rougher than my regular graphite work.

Another huge retro crush.