Using what he calls a «glamorization technique», the artworks of artist Fred Pyrczak make interesting statements about the nature of male beauty. The technique makes the portraits look like male versions of heavily retouched Hollywood divas from the 40s and 50s, a treatment normally reserved for portraits of women. Beautiful in a kitchy, Pierre&Gilles-like way, the portraits are quite interesting and well worth a look. The online gallery is a bit quirky in it’s navigation, but more importantly: it gives the artworks plenty of room.

I rate the gallery 4 out of 6 stars.

Click here to visit ZakImages by Fred Pyrczak.

The artwork of MIchael Broderick is caracterized by an extreme beauty of line. With excellent draughtmanship, the drawing’s sinous outlines and Art Nouveau-like compositions contrasts interestingly with the often rather brutal subject matter. Even though the gallery in total may seem a bit similar and monotonous after a while, it is worth a visit - if only for the originality of expression and beauty of the drawings.

I rate the gallery 4 out of 6 stars.

Click here to visit Michael Broderic’s Hottlead gallery.