Rob Bartell: Raw

It's that time of year again...

2010-07-09T19:09:00.000-07:00

...HOT.

At least here in the Emerald City the past few days. High's in the mid-90's, which is very rare, and hard on the poppies!

Speaking of things heating up, "Desert Sun", a rare Premier Edition Print limited to just 20 Prints -- with only 17 remaining. You can check it out, along with the rest of the guys currently up for auction by clicking here!

FEEL THE HEAT.

Attention Brett Mycles Fans...

2010-06-27T13:04:00.000-07:00

In addition to "Max" (below), bidding for "Brett Mycles 2" is also heating up. The auction ends this Tuesday night!

With only 2 days to go, the bidding currently stands at $39.95 for the followup to the original Brett Mycles "Angel" commission (my most popular Limited Edition Print so far).

Only 20 Prints remain in this Rare Premier Limited Edition. You can get in on the action before it's too late, by clicking here!

New First Edition: Max

2010-06-22T11:52:00.000-07:00

The New First Edition Print, "Max" was listed last night and the price has shot up to $56 in less than 24 hours -- and yours truly is very, very grateful for all your support. "Max" took over 2 months to complete...all those tiny hairs!

The auction ends next Tuesday -- you can check him out and get in on the action by clicking here!

3 Day SALE: "Test Drive"

2010-05-30T17:44:00.000-07:00

"Test Drive" is on sale for a Limited Time Only -- 3 days -- at almost 50% off it's original price. The Framed Artist's Proof sold for $199.00 back in early 2008, but if you hurry, you can purchase one of the remaining Premier Edition Prints -- the bidding starts at $49.95.

This Extremely Rare Premier Limited Edition piece is limited to just 10 prints -- only 8 remain. "Test Drive" is the most highly detailed piece Rob has ever created, and each Premier Edition Print of this image is printed at 300dpi (rather than 100dpi) to ensure the highest quality reproduction possible.

The sale ends this Tuesday, June 1st -- you can check out Test Drive and other work up for auction by clicking here!

New First Edition: Rodrigo

2010-04-20T19:39:00.000-07:00

This New First Edition Print is currently up for auction along with a half dozen other muscleboys. Included in the group this week is the classic image of Brett Myclesas an Angel, which is now the highest selling Bartell print -- only 20 are left. Take a moment to check them out by clicking on the link in the upper right hand corner of this page.

PETER...

2010-04-07T12:52:00.000-07:00

This is Peter...kind of self explanatory I guess. :)

I can't believe this is only my second post of the year here on Raw. Time goes by so fast. Been dealing with several nagging health issues, so I haven't been able to spend as much time on illustrations, but have been working on several different pieces, so hope to post more here sooner than you think(!).

The First Edition of Peter is up for auction today! You can check him out by clicking HERE!

Hope everyone is doing well...thanks for hanging in there and stopping by!

Time whizzes by...

2010-03-04T13:59:00.000-08:00

Not exactly the greatest name for a song, but just wanted to stop in and apologize for my long absence. Can't believe it's been almost three months since my last post!

For more details, check out my regular blog, but suffice to say I appreciate your continued interest in my work, and will be posting a preview of a new 'adult' piece here very soon. Hopefully it will have been worth the wait? :)

In the meantime, please check out the New First Edition "Johnny" (from my regular blog), and you can also find him and some of his friends up for auction this week by clicking here!

Thanks guys!

Happy Holidays...

2009-12-13T14:03:00.001-08:00

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your interest in my work and your amazing support during this past year. It's been a rough one for many of us, to put it mildly, but it could always be worse. We're still here, and I am so very grateful for your friendship and continuing support.

Here's wishing you ALL the Very Best for the Holiday Season, and a Better New Year in 2010!

Sincerely,

Rob

p.s. I may be posting a new piece before the end of the year, but might hold off until after the holiday madness. In the meantime, please check out the latest Limited Edition Prints up for auction by clicking HERE!

Also, if you ever have any questions, you can contact me by clicking on my picture in the upper right hand corner of the blog.

And the New Man is....Rick

2009-10-08T13:14:00.000-07:00

I came home after a long day, and there he was, my new friend Rick, waiting patiently. And then I woke up.

I wonder if it's true that blonds (or blondes) have more fun? How 'bout dirty blonds? We'll find out, as the First Edition Print of RICK is currently up for auction. He already has a bidder, so perhaps it's true...?

If you'd like to grab ~~him~~ the First Edition Print, check it out by clicking the link on the top right hand corner of this page, or by clicking here!

Thanks guys!

New Man Coming soon...

2009-09-25T15:09:00.000-07:00

I promise!

In the meantime, I have finished several new non-nekkid pieces...posted on my regular site RobBartell.

The latest is a guy named Ramon, shown above. The First Edition Print is currently up for auction TODAY...and ends this coming Tuesday, September 29th.

You can check him out by clicking here!

NEW for August: Jacob...

2009-08-19T09:54:00.000-07:00

First, my apologies for taking so long to stop by my own blog! Thanks for your patience.

I've been very busy and distracted as my lease is up and I'm trying to find a new place to live...after being in the same apartment for almost 8 years. My landlord is an old friend, and has been giving me a great deal on the rent, so it's been difficult to find a place priced anywhere near what I've been paying.

As a result, Jacob has been on and off the drawing board for months now, along with other illustrations I've been trying to complete.

He's gone through many changes during this time. At one point his muscle shirt was a dirty tan color, his underwear a standard Calvin-Kleinish white. This slowly transformed into an almost metallic silver shirt and briefs combo...which then didn't seem to flame enough(!), so I went all out and painted/tainted him in full scarlet, with magenta highlights. I know, not every guy can pull this off, but I'm sure many ~~have tried~~ will try. And Jacob might just let you.

The First Edition of this Limited Edition Print ends Tuesday, August 28th.

Don't let him slip away -- check out Jacob and his friends today by clicking here!

(Proof of age required to view Jacob's auction listing.)

Andrew...

2009-07-14T14:16:00.000-07:00

I'm posting this on Raw as well as my regular blog, as he seems to fall in both categories...

Poor Andrew. Someone spilled some of their ~~ice cream~~ uh...their ~~dong water~~...their ~~penis butter~~ tasty protein smoothie...all over his chest.

Now he needs someone to ~~lick~~ clean it off. Any takers?

The First Edition Print of "Andrew" is up for auction this week and has already met the reserve price. You can check Andy and his friends out by clicking here!

The auction for the First Edition ends Sunday, July 19th!

Thanks guys!

Jason

2009-07-06T19:32:00.000-07:00

Jason has one thing on his mind, and it's not the big game. Or not THAT big game.

Don't let the long blond locks and pretty face fool you...he's ready to play, but play hard and play rough...if that's what you want.

The First Edition of thie New Limited Edition Print is up for auction this week. You can check out Jason and some of his friends in more detail by clicking HERE!

Start Your Collection today -- Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed!

Franco

2009-06-17T14:28:00.000-07:00

Franco is back at the beach...ready, willing, and more than able! He's also currently up for auction this week.

Check out Franco and his friends by clicking here!

Also, please check out my regular blog
. I've been working on a gay SuperHero figure for months now, and after a few false starts, he's finally finished. The only problem...I'm at a loss for what name to give him.

So I'm hoping you can help me out. Post your ideas for names, and the winner will receive a signed Limited Edition Print of the as yet unnamed SuperHero.

The Legendary FRANCESCO d'MACHO...The First Edition Print!

2009-05-19T19:52:00.000-07:00

In response to his many, many loyal fans around the world, I am so pleased to present the release of this Premier Limited Edition Print of the portrait I did for the legendary Francesco d'Macho. This is slightly different than the one I did back in 2007 -- I made some changes, and hopefully some improvements, but I'll let you be the judge -- the earlier version is posted in the May 2007 archives of my companion blog -- the Art of Rob Bartell.

This Premier Edition of Francesco is limited to only 30 prints. Every print is personally hand signed and numbered.

I am deeply grateful to Francesco for all his support and kindness -- he's truly a great, gracious and immensely talented man.

The auction for the FIRST EDITION Print starts tonight and ends next Tuesday, May 26th. Don't wait until it's too late to bid...here!

David comes out...

2009-04-27T12:23:00.000-07:00

...of the cabinet, that is.

"David" is actually one of the first pieces I did, way back in 2006, then did a little more work on him in early 2008. I just realized yesterday that I hadn't listed him in ages...so he's now back out of the cabinet, and up for your bids!

Please check out David, and some of his friends, by clicking here!

You'll be glad you did! :)

Michel 2

2009-04-20T13:12:00.000-07:00

Michel is back: Bigger, longer...and cut!

Michel has graciously agreed to recreate his pose from 2-3 years ago, except for one ~~small~~ big difference. He's a little older, a little wiser, and not quite so shy.

The First Edition of this NEW Limited Edition Print is available today. You can check Michel and his friends out by clicking here!

MARCO...

2009-02-21T13:54:00.000-08:00

Come Aboard!

No need to call your local recruiter, the Fleet's in, Marco's in town on 24 hour leave and is more than ready for 'maneuvers'.

He's also up for auction this week along with some of his friends...you can check them out by clicking here!

Desert Sun...

2009-02-10T15:15:00.000-08:00

Feel the HEAT.

Here's my latest Premier Limited Edition Print...the First Edition is currently for sale here.

There are only 20 Giclee Prints available, a very Rare Edition.

Seems kind of strange posting this today, as I look out the window and it's currently snowing...or "slushing"...very wet snow. And I know it's a LOT colder in many parts of the US, let alone the world. Perhaps this will help warm things up a bit?

Stefan

2009-02-06T16:15:00.000-08:00

Stefan wants to PUMP you UP!

This is a piece I created in the spring of 2008, before I had the "Raw" blog set up. He's done very well for himself...so far...kind of hard to see why. Sorry, BAD pun.

Anyway, the "Stefan" Limited Edition Print is currently up for auction, along with "Nathan" that I think was published on Doug's and Sue's blogs last year. I will post him here soon too...but right now have to get to an appointment.

You can check out both of them however by clicking on the link in the upper right hand corner of the blog.

Locker Room

2009-01-31T09:56:00.000-08:00

After the big game, he knew what he wanted and was looking right at it. Let the real games begin!

"Locker Room" is actually my first piece featuring more than one guy. I don't know why it's taken me so long, but here they are
in all their glory.

The price is slightly higher because this Special Premier Limited Edition piece is limited to only 20 prints.

Each Limited Edition print is created using Archival Pigment Ink and museum quality, acid-free, Strathmore Fine Art Paper to ensure longevity of the artwork. The paper has a beautiful soft white matte finish and every print is personally hand signed and numbered.

You'll love my art, guaranteed! Or get a full refund of your bid price within 7 days. Check out the comments from over 500 satisfied customers
and see who else is up for sale this week by clicking here!

Ramon

2009-01-17T14:01:00.000-08:00

Ramon is up for ~~anything~~ auction this week, in fact the auction ends tomorrow night! "Pumped" is also available again -- the first auction was very successful, so now only 15 prints remain.

You can check them both out by clicking on the link in the upper right hand corner of the blog...or by just clicking here!

Start Your Collection Today!

Extremely Rare: TEST DRIVE

2009-01-08T20:36:00.000-08:00

"Test Drive" was created for the AutomoLove Show at the Antebellum Gallery this past summer. Since it was a group show I worked perhaps a little too hard, got too anal as some might say, but the end result is one of the most detailed pieces I've done so far.

"Test Drive" is the first in a series called the Prestige Series. This is the rarest Limited Edition Print ever offered because only 10 Giclee Prints will ever be produced of this image.

The original Artist's Proof/First Edition is available for purchase at the Antebellum for $349, framed, signed and numbered. The #2 Print has been sold to a private collector, so there are only 8 unframed Prints remaining!

This is Your Opportunity to purchase the one of these Special New Prestige Limited Edition Series of Giclee Prints before they sell out. The auction ends this coming Sunday, January 11th!

You can check out "Test Drive" along with the other Prints up for sale by clicking here!

You can also click on the image for a larger view.

New For 2009: Alex 3

2009-01-02T12:37:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to All!

I'd like to take a moment to thank all of my friends and customers for their amazing support during the last year. I'm humbled, flattered and so very grateful.

Each time we see Alex, he's wearing a little bit less! He's also been working out a little more, so hopefully all that pumping has paid off?

This is Your Opportunity to Own the #1 First Edition Print of this Special Premier Limited Edition Printing of "Alex 3"! There will only be 20 Prints made of this image, instead of the usual 50.

Start your Collection Today -- check Alex and his friends out by clicking here!

BILLY

2008-12-17T16:49:00.000-08:00

Billy is also part of the Special Very Limited Edition Series of Giclee Prints, and is currently up for auction which ends this Sunday.

As of December 17, 2008 there are only 16 Prints of "Billy" left in the Series. You can check out the auctions by clicking here,
but you must be 18 years or older to bid on the piece.

You can also click on BILLY for a larger view!

PUMPED

2008-12-09T09:54:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my new (and long overdue) blog featuring my 'adult' art. I have several customers and also potential clients who prefer my more PG-style work, so I wanted to have a blog to keep the two separate.

I have many pieces available, and will be listing them over the next few weeks/months, but wanted to start out with my latest -- a piece I call "Pumped".

It's available as part of a Very Limited Edition of only 20 prints. The First Edition is currently up for auction, so please check out my "Start Your Collection" link in the upper right hand corner to check out "Pumped" and my other work up for auction this week. I'm so fortunate that it's getting a lot of hits only 2 days after being posted.

Click on the image -- anywhere! -- for a larger view.