Proud David. Out and Proud.

My coming out process took a long-ass time. And I’ve experienced many levels of coming out over the course of my life. And now we’re coming out of the pandemic. This image was created to commemorate PRIDE 2021, our collective coming out of the pandemic and my own coming out story, not only as a gay man, but recently out of a creative shell and into a new world of artist empowerment.

This image itself combines imageries that are personally meaningful to me. The David, an icon of male beauty, was created by Michelangelo who arguable was gay man himself, and like me, an architect, artist and polymath. The image is rendered in a pop art style, reminiscent of Warhol and artists of that era who still influence me. And of course there is the rainbow of colors, symbolic of pride and individuality. I'm a gay man. A man of unique talents. A unicorn. And that's the way God made me. Gay, straight or otherwise, I hope this image inspires you to let your own individuality come out and shine.

Animated NFT: An animated version (1/1) of this image has already been sold

NFT STILL: This image is available as an NFT still in a limited edition of 69. Yes, you heard that right: 69. When the NFT edition sells out, I will offer (through random drawing) a signed print (# 1/69) with handpainted frame to one of the NFT purchasers. (In the event the winner does not reach out to me with their contact information and mailing address within 2 weeks of the drawing, I will randomly draw another winner, and the process will continue until the framed print is successfully mailed to a winner.)

PHYSICAL PRINTS: Yes, Proud David is available in physical prints and will be in a limited edition numbering 69 as well. Prints will be numbered and signed, unframed and unmatted. Shipping is free in the contiguous continental United States. Contact me for shipping to Alaska, Hawaii and other destinations beyond the U.S.

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS:
The first 6 prints are available for $69.
The next 9 prints are available for $96.
The remaining prints are available for $169. So buy early to take advantage of the specials.