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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

How difficult is it to get those really dark shadows in watercolor without turning everything into mud? 😅 This one definitely tested me. I think I pulled it off! #Watercolor #GayArt #FigurativeArt

Watercolor painting of a guy in a blue thong

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

These three are coming next. Which one do you like the most? 🏖️ Beach chair 🚪 Locker room ⛵ Boat #Art #Sketch #GayArt

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

One of my favorite things about watercolor is that highlights aren’t always something you paint—they’re something you leave behind. I had to be very careful with the untouched paper on the skin here. ☀️ #watercolor #figurativeart #gayart

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

These three tiny patches of vegetation were ridiculously fun to paint. 😂 I wish there had been more of them. Maybe that’s something I should listen to… #Watercolor #FigurativeArt #gayart

patch of grass detail of a watercolor painting

watercolor painting of a guy in swim briefs laying on the beach

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A little closer… 👀 I love how much intimacy can fit into a tiny corner of a painting. This is probably my favorite part of “Kiss by the Shore.” #art #watercolor #gayart

detail of watercolor painting of a couple of guys kissing

watercolor painting of a couple of guys in swim briefs kissing on the beach

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“There is nothing in all the world more beautiful or significant of the laws of the universe than the nude human body. When we respect the nude, we will no longer have any shame about it.” — Robert Henri, The Art Spirit

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Another one finished. I started this collaboration with @aalto-richie.bsky.social thinking mostly about the figure, but somehow the little bits of vegetation became some of my favorite things to paint. Funny how paintings surprise you. 🌿 #Watercolor #WatercolorPainting #ArtProcess

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Kiss by the Shore 🌊 My latest watercolor, painted for an online “Pride” exhibition organized by @erostakles.com . But now that it’s finished, I’m just happy to let it be what it is: two guys, a beach, some sunshine, and a kiss. 💙 #art #watercolor #gayart

Two guys in swim briefs kissing on the beach.

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Taking a little break from painting people to spend some time with lily pads. 🌿 Watercolor is just as fun when the subject is quiet. I think every sketch teaches me something for the next painting. #Watercolor #Sketchbook #Painting #Art

watercolor painting of lily flower and pads on a pond

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

River Excursion 🛶 I started this painting because of the figure, but I finished it because of the landscape. Painting all those greens reminded me why I fell in love with watercolor. 🌿 #watercolor #watercolorportrait #figurativeart #commissionart #contemporaryart

Watercolor painting of a man in a green bikini swimsuit holding a paddle next to an inflatable raft in the sallow water of a river

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

One of my recent portrait commissions, painted from reference photos and reimagined in watercolor. Interested in a custom portrait? My commission list is currently open. #watercolor #watercolorportrait #figurativeart #commissionart #contemporaryart

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erostakles @erostakles.com · 10/06/2026

You probably saw that this is now live. Please, give it a look if you haven't yet: erostakles.com/gay-art-exhi... A HUGE thanks to the 30+ artists who trusted an Internet stranger with their art. I'm truly humbled by that. And please magnify these artists by sharing. 💙🏳️‍🌈 #gayart #queerart #pride

Graphic advertising an online gay art exhibit on view through July 31.

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Me in the beach photo, and me in watercolor. Along the way I pushed the colors, exaggerated some textures, lowered the horizon line and got rid of a few things that weren’t helping the painting. #watercolor #selfportrait #artprocess #gayart

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A little self-portrait progression: photo, sketch, and final painting. The guy in the reference photo is me, but by the time I get to the watercolor, things have usually taken on a life of their own. #watercolor #artprocess #selfportrait

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Working on a fun little side project with my friend @spaceotter2023 as the model 😄 Been drawing a whole sequence of different outfits for him and I’m honestly getting way too excited about it lol. Can you guess what it is? #gayart #procreate #malefigure

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Two bodies intertwined — weight, pressure, and quiet tension. A study of contact, proximity, and the physical dialogue between forms. #gayart #watercolor #malefigure #figurativeart #contemporaryart

watercolor painting of 2 guys wrestling in briefs

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Half-turn at the shoreline. Sunlit back, relaxed stance, and a quiet moment of awareness in open space. Warm skin against a calm horizon. #gayart #watercolor #malefigure #figurativeart

watercolor painting of a guy in a thong on the beach

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Building sunlit skin and a quiet half-turn. From loose washes to warm layered tones. #paintingprocess #watercolor #gayart #figurativeart

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Commission ready to ship → safely delivered. Always satisfying to see a painting move from the desk into the collector’s hands. #watercolor #gayart #figurativeart

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

A body emerging from shallow water — relaxed, sun-warmed, and quietly exposed. Warm skin against cool sea, with a slow reveal as the waterline drops. Casual, intimate, and confident. #gayart #watercolor #malefigure #contemporaryart

watercolor painting of a guy in swim briefs on the beach

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

From first washes to sun-warmed skin. Building a body emerging from water. #watercolor #paintingprocess #contemporaryart #malefigure #figurativeart

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

A study of presence at the shoreline: warm skin against a restless sky. Calm, grounded, and quietly exposed. Heat, confidence, and the pleasure of being seen. #gayart #malefigure #watercolor

watercolor painting of a guy in swim briefs and sunglasses on the beach

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Self-portrait at the shore. Sun-heated skin, open light, and a body holding its ground while everything else moves. Exploring confidence, posture, and stillness at the waterline. #watercolor #gayartist #contemporaryart

watercolor painting of a guy in black speedos on the beach

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Before perfect angles and filters, there was the mirror, the flash, and the nerve to pose. A nod to early digital-cam selfies and the thrill of being seen. #gayartist #contemporaryart #watercolor

watercolor painting of a guy in a thong taking a picture with a camera

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RufusArt @rufusart.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

The theme for this month is: Gym! Gay Gym January! Drop your homoerotic gym artwork in the comments and/or I’ll happily repost any gay gym art I run across throughout the month! Nudity and explicitness welcome! Locker rooms are definitely part of the gym! 😉😁

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Early digital-camera energy — that mirror-selfie confidence and a splash of tiny underwear for good measure. Loved painting this one. #gayartist #watercolor #contemporaryart

watercolor painting of a guy in briefs with a camera in a locker room

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Mirror-selfie nostalgia meets tiny-underwear energy. #gayartist #contemporaryart #watercolor

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

New beach piece — warm skin, bright light, and that perfect blue speedo. Loved painting all the reflections and textures this one needed. #gayart #malefigure #watercolor

watercolor painting of a guy in a blue bikini on the beach

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Painting sunlit skin and beach light, one wash at a time. #watercolorprocess #gayartist #malefigure

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Warm skin, strong sun, and a simple pose that says everything on its own. Tried my new Daniel Smith palette here — the colors feel richer and more natural in the light. Loving how this one turned out. #watercolor #gayart #malefigure

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Layering warm washes to bring this beach moment to life. #watercolorprocess #malefigure #gayartist

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Warm light, soft textures, and a moment of quiet confidence. I really enjoyed pushing color and contrast in this piece, especially with the new palette — everything feels more alive. #gayartist #malefigure #watercolor

watercolor painting of a guy in a g-string

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Come check this — the lighting, the mood, the moment. #gayartist #figurepainting #watercolor

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Between light and quiet — a warm, intimate moment. The new palette of Daniel Smith watercolors gave this piece a more vibrant tone than usual, while keeping its calm and softness. #malefigure #figurativeart #watercolorpainting

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

From silence to color — every layer leading to this quiet moment. #malefigure #watercolor #gayartist

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

A new watercolor from a series of six. I wanted a more spontaneous, playful pose this time — light, texture, and color working together on rough grain paper with my Daniel Smith palette. #malefigure #watercolorpainting #gayart

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

First of six new small-format pieces — trying out a rough surface and a fresh Daniel Smith palette. The light feels alive here, almost tactile, turning fabric and skin into something intimate. #gayart #maleart #underwearfetish #figurativeart #danielsmithwatercolors

watercolor painting of a guy in a green posing suit

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

I just launched my Patreon! 🎨 Early access, WIPs, hi-res downloads & more — plus an exclusive yearly artbook. 👉 patreon.com/JuanCuneo Your support lets me keep painting intimate, sexy, and vulnerable moments with every piece. #maleart #figurativeart #homoeroticart #gayartist #artpatreon

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Watercolor paintings of men in skimpy swimwear and underwear

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

New piece! Playing with light and structure — I used shadow mapping to build the mood here. The red swimwear against the neutral setting brings the whole scene alive. #maleart #homoeroticart #figurativeart #malenude #gayart #watercolor

Watercolor painting of a guy in a red bikini

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Between the waves and the skyline — a quiet moment with a spark of sensuality. My latest painting in blue. #watercolorpainting #gayart #homoeroticart #beachscene #gayartist

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

New painting: Reclined in Leopard Print 🐆 A bold perspective that puts presence, body, and pattern in full focus. Always fascinated by how fabric and skin play together under light. #art #painting #gayart #figurepainting #maleart

watercolor painting of a guy in a leopard print thong

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Juan Cuneo @juancuneo.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Just made a zine: Hunks in Undies. Watercolor pinups, trading cards, games, and more. Not for sale, just for fun. Curious what you think. #zine #queerart #gayzine #eroticillustration #indiezine #artzine #watercolor #illustration

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