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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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Michael later said of these drawings:
“Whether a different color or age or in this case compacted, surgically abbreviated or genetically stunted, we are all queers and very equal in the most relevant way possible.”
— Michael Kirwan

27.02.2026 02:57 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Michael later said of these drawings:
“Back when I began my career/vocation I was determined to portray as many different kinds of queers as I could imagine (whom I'd certainly have eager sex with) and thought some were kept invisible by most of the gay artists of that era.”
— Michael Kirwan

27.02.2026 02:57 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (1995).
“Easy Access”

Original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (1995). “Easy Access”

Original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (1995).
“Nutcracker”

Original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (1995). “Nutcracker”

Original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (1995).
“Smoke Rings”

Original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (1995). “Smoke Rings”

Flickr 243, 244, 245:
Original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (1995).
“Easy Access”
“Nutcracker”
“Smoke Rings”
Originally published in Stroke magazine V15 N5 (April, 1996). Stroke was known to have more of a hardcore and fetish angle to its content.
#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #Stroke #Fetish

27.02.2026 02:57 — 👍 10    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

Card with untitled sketch by Michael Kirwan (2016).

17.02.2026 03:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
 Happy Fat Tuesday card with untitled sketch by Michael Kirwan (2016).

Happy Fat Tuesday card with untitled sketch by Michael Kirwan (2016).

Enjoy a traditional "Fat Tuesday" before settling down for a long Winter’s Lent.
Blow a fat guy! Eat a plump ass! Feed a chub!
Sure it's just an English-ized translation of “Mardi Gras,” but you can still make a fat guy’s day with some weighty cock play.

#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #FatTuesday

17.02.2026 03:20 — 👍 16    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Jump on the bed all you want!

That’s awesome you have that Playguy issue and remembered Michael’s art (and writing).
Those drawings will be appearing “fresh and new”… soon. 😉

16.02.2026 19:38 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan on card with text (2001).
It's okay to be alone on Valentine's Day... You know how it feels best, anyway.

Original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan on card with text (2001). It's okay to be alone on Valentine's Day... You know how it feels best, anyway.

It's Valentine's Day. Enjoy it. No Pressure.
#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #Valentine

15.02.2026 04:04 — 👍 22    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

Great piece. Wonderful work.
Never was my boyfriend either. 😟

12.02.2026 19:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
“Strum” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010).

“Strum” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010).

Flickr 242: “Strum” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010).
Michael said: "When I am working on a project that goes on for weeks, I have to stop and take a break and draw something very different to give my creative batteries a quick recharge."
This was his "break."
#MichaelKirwan

08.02.2026 05:22 — 👍 19    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Bad Bunny nude painting chrismannart.bigcartel.com #figurepainting #gaylife #gayillustration #fetish #nudemaleart #vintagegay #muscular #beefcake #meninart #TomofFinland #eroticart #nudemen #gayeroticart #gayart #malenude #artforsale #BadBunny #badbunnysuperbowl

07.02.2026 17:34 — 👍 46    🔁 11    💬 2    📌 0

Handsome looking painting. Great job!

07.02.2026 19:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Dang! Already sold!

07.02.2026 19:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan “Frustration” (1987)

Hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan “Frustration” (1987)

Hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan “Bought Company 2” (2000)

Hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan “Bought Company 2” (2000)

Hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan “Practice” (2000)

Hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan “Practice” (2000)

Hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan “August Afternoon” (2012)

Hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan “August Afternoon” (2012)

For #FebBEDruary, here are some scenes from a bed out of Michael Kirwan’s Archive(s).
Wondering do you change the sheets afterwards?

“Frustration” (1987)
“Bought Company 2” (2000)
“Practice” (2000)
“August Afternoon” (2012)

#MichaelKirwan #gaysex #gayart #artprompt

07.02.2026 04:32 — 👍 21    🔁 6    💬 2    📌 0
Mission - Center for Art Law

Unfortunately, the Center for Art Law does not seem to have a BlueSky account. Still it is a good idea for artists to subscribe to the mailing list for helpful info via the website.

itsartlaw.org/mission/

04.02.2026 23:08 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

It is also important that the artist or gallery list shipment as “original one-of-a-kind artwork” to support the exempt from tariff claim.

Hope that info may lead you towards successful research.
—- Daniel

04.02.2026 23:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

In our recent experience with purchasing original works from Canada, France, Mexico, Spain, and Italy, we have had to educate (aka “argue with” by presenting the applicable exemption statute) the Custom’s rep to get the tariff charge reversed/credited. So far, it has worked, but required effort.

04.02.2026 22:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
The Price of Expression: U.S. Tariff Policy and the International Art Market - Center for Art Law By Kaede Kusano In early 2025, United States President Donald Trump invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) — a 1977 statute designed for national-security sanctions — to impos...

itsartlaw.org/art-law/the-...

Quoting from the article from the Center for Art Law:
“At this stage, it appears that the interpretation of tariff classification is ultimately left to the discretion of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer reviewing the shipment.”

04.02.2026 22:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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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

20.06.2025 03:06 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Post image Page from Badpuppy magazine #5 showing "Truckstop Gangbang" art by Michael Kirwan illustrating "At The Warehouse" erotic fiction by Frank Decatur.

Page from Badpuppy magazine #5 showing "Truckstop Gangbang" art by Michael Kirwan illustrating "At The Warehouse" erotic fiction by Frank Decatur.

This piece illustrated "At The Warehouse" a story by Frank Decatur published in BadPuppy #5 (April, 2003).
In print, publisher cropped out the black guy in the chair.
Enjoy the story here: bit.ly/3hcl2e8
#Badpuppy @badpuppy.bsky.social

03.02.2026 05:10 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
"Truckstop Gangbang" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2002)

"Truckstop Gangbang" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2002)

The wonderful artist Rufus @rufusart.bsky.social declared this as #FebBEDruary month.
So, getting in the spirit and out from under the covers, here is:
"Truckstop Gangbang" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2002).
#KirwanArts #MichaelKirwan

03.02.2026 05:10 — 👍 49    🔁 12    💬 3    📌 0
"Virgin with Bricks" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010)

"Virgin with Bricks" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010)

Flickr 240: "Virgin with Bricks" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010).
Michael said, “I'm not sure how many guys would want to be staring at the Virgin Mary while plowing this guy's ass. I suppose you can always close your eyes. The ass looks worth it.”

#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts

03.02.2026 04:33 — 👍 19    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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Now this is what I call putting the hog in Groundhog Day.

02.02.2026 15:32 — 👍 32    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 0
"Choke On His Meat" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2000)

"Choke On His Meat" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2000)

Flickr 239: "Choke On His Meat" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2000).
This piece was published in Michael’s monograph “Just So Horny” (2011).
Image is 7" x 10"

#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts

02.02.2026 05:35 — 👍 20    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

Screwed by fucking tariffs, again!
Book looks beautiful. Wish I could order in U.S.

01.02.2026 14:37 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
"The Early Riser" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010)

"The Early Riser" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010)

Flickr 233: "The Early Riser" original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010).
Image is 7” x 10”
This work of art is currently unpublished in print. Hopefully, that will change in this year….

#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts #MorningWood

31.01.2026 05:18 — 👍 28    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
“O’Neill Stalling” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010)

“O’Neill Stalling” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010)

Flickr 231: “O’Neill Stalling” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010).
Michael said: “…I wanted to preserve the psychological profile of [them] whilst moving their exploration along….”
Read the rest of the artist’s comments here:
bit.ly/4sZYW0D

#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts

27.01.2026 04:38 — 👍 35    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
“O’Neill #5” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010)

“O’Neill #5” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010)

Flickr 227: “O’Neill #5” original hand-drawn art by Michael Kirwan (2010).
Michael said: “I got off on the whole ‘I’ll let you but technically I’m not participating’ aspect of the posturing.”
Read the rest of the artist’s comments here:
bit.ly/469y0Sj

#MichaelKirwan #KirwanArts

27.01.2026 04:33 — 👍 20    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Victor,
It is pretty cool. It’s very well done, and we keep watching it as it is fascinating. Next time, let us know in advance. 😁😁

26.01.2026 17:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0