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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This 8x10” watercolor is a reimagining of a similar one from a few years ago. I love this version even better. It was a fun experience, and the peace that the painting evokes is just what I need sometimes. . Purchase: square.link/u/10Jm7sqo . “Silent Reflection II Revisited” - 8x10” watercolor 2026.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

One in a new series of smaller paintings of men enjoying a sunrise over a Tuscan townscape. This one sold when offered to my mailing list. Join via my website, and see what is available for sale. . “Morning View (Balcony I)” - 8x10” watercolor on paper by Gabriel Garbow, 2026.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Some more works in progress, sketches from a model session, and a 5x7” quick demo watercolor. . See something that intrigues you? DM or email me with inquiries. New paintings are usually offered to my mailing list first. Visit my website for the sign-up form.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A recently sold painting made for a very patient client. If there’s something you’d like painted, please reach out. Or, use the links in the bio to see what’s available in my online store. . “Bright Shower” - 9x12” watercolor on paper by Gabriel Garbow 2026.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Work-in-Progress Wednesday, showcasing a few pieces I was working on last week. . New paintings are usually offered to my mailing list before becoming available to the public. Visit my website gabrielgarbow.com to get on the list! Link in bio.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton. Her music is infectious and her life inspirational. Still, the first thing I think of when her name is mentioned would be her human compassion and decency. . And her smile. . The painting was commissioned many years ago. I hope it can serve as a fitting tribute.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This one is called “Snail” … can you guess why? It’s also a reference to a song by that name as well as a reminder to slow down and enjoy the small things. . The watercolor measures 11x14” and can be yours by visiting my shop. Links are in my bio.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The full composition and two details of a painting finished just this morning. “Easy Dream” is the latest exploration of peaceful communion with nature in the Silent Reflection series. This 11x14” watercolor is available in my shop. Use link in bio.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A small study I worked up last week. I ran across a photo by @rawbit (@_rawbit_ on Instagram) where the subject almost dissolved into the background and decided to emphasize that effect in watercolor. Thus, the 5x70 “Slender Dissolve” was born. Available in my shop (link in profile).

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Three watercolor works in progress… various sizes. DM if you want to stake your claim early…!

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Because my last piece was so fun to paint… and sold within minutes… this new 18x23” watercolor reimagines the composition. “Bricks and Back” still sports the freckled back & sweeping ripples, but the figure now sports brown hair and red shorts. . Own this piece via my online shop - link in profile.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

“Cold Glow” is based on photos taken in a one-room Airbnb in Phoenix, AZ. It had really interesting decor and lighting. I wanted this painting to convey a sense of slight otherworldliness within a very grounded setting. . Own this 15x20” original watercolor by visiting my online shop. Link in bio.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This brand new 9x12” watercolor is all about warm greens and rich dark shadows, punctuated with areas of brilliant light. It brings me back to summers in northern Minnesota with the family. . “Evening Glow” is available to own via my shop. Link in bio or at www.gabrielgarbow.com

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I painted “Green Drawstring IV” a couple years ago as a bit of a treat to myself. It’s an uncomplicated image where the focus could be all about the colors - especially the brightly sunlit skin tones. . Own the original 8x10” watercolor: visit my shop linked in the bio!

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This recent watercolor sold within minutes of being sent to my mailing list. (Sign up on my website.) A revisit of this composition is already in the works. DM or email to be added to the wait list, if you’d like to own the follow-up. . “Terra Cotta and Tan Line” - 18x24” by Gabriel Garbow, 2026.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Water, chrome, skin and fabric combine in this recent painting, titled “Raise Anchor”. This 14x22” watercolor was a load of fun to paint. It is available (for now) in my online shop. The link is in my bio.

Watercolor painting of a young man in red speedo climbing onto a boat via a chrome ladder.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A painting from last year. Who knows this feeling? . “Precipice” - 16x20” watercolor on paper by Gabriel Garbow, 2025. Sold. . Commission your own watercolor fantasy by contacting me directly.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The goal was to use to a very limited palette and to arrive at a beautiful finish without layer upon layer of color glazes. Available to purchase at the time of posting. (Link in profile) . The result reminds me of an old postcard. . “Distant Thoughts” - 9x12” watercolor by Gabriel Garbow, 2026.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

This recent painting was fun to work on. “Time Flows Golden” depicts a muscular man lifting himself from a tiled swimming pool at sunset. It is based on a photo taken on vacation in Thailand. The 16x20” watercolor is currently available to ourchase on my webaite: gabriel-garbow-art.square.site

Watercooor painting of a man lifting himself out of a swimming pool with mountains in the distance at sunset.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Now get out and vote in the midterms like your life depends on it, because it does. #NoKings

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

A sweet little painting for you all today. It’s called “Compare and Contrast” and measures in at 8x10”. It was supposed to be a quick two-hour painting, but the skin tones and shadows demanded additional attention. Available in my shop, at the time of this posting: gabriel-garbow-art.square.site

An 8x10” watercolor painting of two men walking on a sandy beach.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Another new one. Available in my shop at the time of posting. www.gabrielgarbow.com “Dream in Jade” focuses on contrasts: the red-orange of the figure’s skin vs the blue-green of the pool, the brights lights against dark shadows, and the seductive yet wearily distracted expression of the subject.

11x14 inch watercolor painting of a man standing in a pool with his arms on the pool’s edge.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Brand new! “The One” is a watercolor painting measuring 11x14” that i finished last week. The image was adapted from a photo that I haven’t been able to source. Let me know if you’re aware of the photog. Available to purchase. DM or email if interested. #aquarelle #watercolor #gayart

Watercolor painting of a youth gazing into his own reflection in a river or lake.

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Lizzie O'Leary @lizzieohreally.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

genuinely stunning image

Thousands of protesters shut down parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul on Friday as hundreds of businesses closed their doors. David Guttenfelder/The New York Times

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Just a quick BlueSky exclusive, hot off the watercolor desk. 8x10” Contact me for more info or to purchase

Monochromatic watercolor painting of a nude male sitting, shown from behind.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

My friend Anthony was gracious enough to let me photograph him a few times for references. “The Choice Is Yours” from a few years ago is one of the resulting paintings. Measuring 14x22”, it is still available for purchase at the time of posting.

Watercolor painting of a young man in swimsuit stepping into a pool.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

SOLD - This 11x14” beauty is called “Sour Times” though the model himself looks more contemplative than anything. I enjoyed painting this one. It began as a demo for a gathering and was finished later on. Contact me for your own painting or print.

Watercolor painting of a young shirtless man on a bed with a lime green wall

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

“Crossing” is an 18x20” watercolor on paper, that is available in my online shop, at the time of posting. I’m really pleased with how this recent painting turned out. The water effects and moody atmosphere are a little different than my typically bright subject matter. Let me know what you think.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Standing on a balcony against a brilliant blue sky, the subject of this painting seems slightly distracted. It’s not hard to share the feeling. The 8x10” watercolor is currently available. Direct message or email me for info.

8x10” Watercolor painting of a nude male on a balcony, seen from behind.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

This joyful 8x10” watercolor of a black man wearing red floral shorts standing in a swimming pool is available. Contact me (dm or email) if you would love to have this painting on your walls to enjoy every day.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

It’s been a while, huh? This painting never got the full reveal, so here it is now! “Remain in Light” is an 18x24” watercolor on Arches paper. It luxuriates in the feeling of surrendering to the beauty of the natural world and the world within. Thoughts?

18x24” Watercolor painting of a redhead swimming or floating on their back in crystalline blue water.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Three 8x10” paintings of handsome guys wearing green shorts. If that’s something that interests you, please check them out in my online shop. All three are available for reduced prices, at the time of posting. gabriel-garbow-art.square.site Which is your favorite?

Watercolor painting of a young man in green shorts.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Progress shots and finished painting “Quality Time”. This 11x14” watercolor was part of the same series as “Absent” from the previous post. It continues to explore the mild absurdity within the mundane contours of relationships. Please leave your thoughts. Should I revisit this series?

Three men in the bathroom, one on the toilet, the other leaning against the sink, brushing his teeth, and the faint indication of a third in the shower.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Four stages of the 11x14” painting “Absent” from five(!) years ago. This was part of a series that definitely bears revisiting, depicting slightly odd domestic scenes, populated by a bunch of guys who look suspiciously similar to myself. As always, feel free to contact me with questions & requests.

Watercolor painting of two men in a kitchen.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

A small painting of the family that we used for our Xmas cards last year. That’s (from left to right) husband Ronley, dog Biko, and me. Commission a small portrait like this of your own! Contact me by direct message, email (gabrielgarbow@gmail.com) or use request form on my website (link in bio).

A watercolor painting of two men and a corgi.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Someone else posted this painting a day ago and it got a lot of attention. Let’s see how my own post does. Lol “Everything Zen” is a 15x22” watercolor that sold almost immediately upon release. Who would like to commission a similar piece for their own? #commissionsopen #malemodel #gayart

A colorful watercolor painting of a man floating in emerald-colored water.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Come sail away…. Don’t you just want to escape sometimes? This 8x10” watercolor, imaginatively titled “Sail and Shorts” is from quite a while back and is long-since sold. But you can contact me for a custom painting with similar themes. #gayart #homoerotic #maleart #gaymale

A watercolor painting of a young man in swim shorts climbing into a sailboat.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

A large painting inspired by the photography of Ryan Glista. “Construction Time Again” pays homage to hard work and the appropriately industrial sounds of Depeche Mode. The painting is long since sold, but please DM for custom artwork in a similar vein. #gayart #watercolor #maleart #nudemale

A watercolor painting of a shirtless young man in heavy construction equipment.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

A glimpse at a painting that is nearing completion.

Detail of an in-progress watercolor painting showing part of a young man’s face and water ripples.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

@chrisminard.bsky.social I just wanted to let you know that DMs aren’t enabled for your account. Wonderful artwork, btw.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

A new one inspired by the style of Henry Scott Tuke after a photo by @bransolo on Instagram. At the time of posting, this 9x12” painting of pensive youth is available in my online shop. gabriel-garbow-art.square.site/product/-boy...

Watercolor painting of a semi-nude man sitting on a rock by the ocean.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

If I were to give in to my worst instincts and write a pun-centric caption for painting, what would it be? “Reclamation” - 16x20” watercolor on 300lb Arches cold-pressed paper. Available: DM for more info.

Watercolor painting of waves splashing against a young man.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

A painting I’m quite fond of from 2020. A friend of mine modeled for a photo session in another friend’s pool in Sacramento. The results were … inspiring. “Anthony’s Back” watercolor on paper by Gabriel Garbow. Sold; but DM for more options.

Watercolor painting of a young man in a pool, with his back to the viewer.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

A different kind of pool scene from the last one. A very different perspective. When painting tiles, I usually watch a movie and simply put in the hours. It doesn’t require much thinking, just a little attention and a lot of patience. “Pool View, Puerto Vallarta” 18x22” - DM for purchase info.

Watercolor painting of three figures in a clear-sided pool.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Who wants to get wet? When the composition is fairly simple, the details really matter. I especially love how the pool deck turned out. Available here: claudiacastilloartstudio.com/shop/ols/pro...

Watercolor painting of a redheaded youth in a swimming pool with his back to the pool deck.

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Gabriel Garbow Art @gabrielgarbow.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

An appropriate one for another hot summer day. The picture subtly invites the viewer to ask whether the man is climbing amongst the clouds or simply an ethereally prosaic pool. “Barred” - 16x20” watercolor on paper by Gabriel Garbow. Sold from Claudia Castillo Studios in Ft Lauderdale, FL

Watercolor of a man climbing out of a pool on chrome railings.

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