ROAD TRIP TO HUNKSVILLE
Authenticity and Truth are excellent guideposts when planning a fictitious, virtual road trip into the imagination of an eccentric who dares to challenge the intensely strict religious principles of a small-town American community. Principles that our entire American society are based on and to this day (subconsciously) remain highly influential. At the start of this journey, authenticity and truth were luxuries that I could easily afford. This project was not created for the purpose of being shared with anybody, especially social media platforms. For several years I have been in and out of hospitals. I have had so many body parts replacements it’s difficult to remember which came with the original package. Injuries that I received from exposure to toxic chemicals while on military maneuvers suddenly resurfaced and seriously disfigured my face resulting in a psychological condition known as body dysmorphic disorder. Major surgeries by military surgeons on the cervix and lumbar areas of my body have deteriorated and caused partial paralysis in my hands and legs. Recently I was rushed to the Emergency Room of a nearby hospital with the most excruciating pain I have ever experienced in my back. The diagnosis was an extremely painful and debilitating infection in the bone of my back. I was placed on a strong antibiotic and told (if I recover) the recovery will be very painful and take a very long time. In addition to powerful pain killing drugs, I felt that I desperately needed something to distract me from what I was about to face. I had my caregiver bring my iPad to the hospital and prayed that I’d be given an interest that would be so encompassing that I’d become oblivious to the nightmare that I was about to face daily. Due to severe mobility issues, I lost the ability to physically photograph subjects several years ago. But I’ve been extremely blessed to have had the honor of capturing actual living works of art! Beautiful men who trusted me and humbly listened to my directions. Our collaborations resulted in remarkable images that astounded us both then and still astound me. All sessions were of a provocative nature and caused us both to go beyond our comfort zones. These were very special sessions that I considered spiritual. This was before digital cameras and the World Wide Web. When I realized that I could no longer physically use my camera, I had all my old school images converted to digital files with the hope of doing something with them in the future. Viewing these files on my iPad brought back all the incredibly inspiring memories that so motivated me and gave me such hope. Reviewing the images of these living works of art, BEAUTIFUL MEN, that had remained forever young. They inspired me to create a virtual world where these images would be revered, and the subjects considered royalty! I was convinced that the Universe (God) had answered my prayers. But my charge was to stay religiously true to my vision. And knowing that nobody would see or read this work was extremely liberating! The project proved to work far better than I had hoped. In this new world, I am healed and whole with the confidence of a Roman Gladiator. Conquering impossible challenges. I will remain forever grateful to these BEAUTIFUL MEN with their beautiful souls for saving my life and inspiring me to create again. BEAUTIFUL MEN magazine celebrates the beauty of men captured on film and the artistry of the creators who captured them. To showcase my artwork and the artwork of fellow artists who consider the beauty of the human form as the epitome of all things beautiful, I have created a virtual small town where clothes are optional anywhere within city limits. Artists are free to create without the fear that their nude subject(s) may be arrested for indecent exposure. To support my efforts, artists and models from around the world have relocated and now, reside in this small but rapidly growing American town that is known around the world as an oasis for artists and their subjects that practice the artistic discipline of LE NU DANS L’ART (THE NUDE IN ART)! PLEASE!!!... If you are not a nudist, naturist, streaker, exhibitionist, art model, artist, art student or friend of the above-mentioned... PLEASE, YOU MIGHT WANT TO FIND SOME OTHER PAGE TO VIEW! YOU WILL NOT SEE THE BEAUTY AND PROBABLY FIND MY SENSE OF HUMOR DISTURBING. However, if you're a friend and recognize the rights of those who chose to live clothes free, JOIN OUR VIRTUAL ROAD TRIP TO AN OASIS WHERE “LE NU DANS L’ART” CREATORS CAN EXPRESS THEMSELVES OPENLY AND FREELY…IT IS AN UNFORGETABLE AND EXTREMELY PROVOCATIVE EXPERIENCE...all in the name of good-natured adult fun! There is nothing lewd or pornographic, except that which your personal mindset contributes.