Welcome to my Website

Here I present one of the main bodies of my artwork, the depiction of the male form. While not the only line of inquiry in my artwork, it is one of the deepest and most personally felt. These paintings range from pure aesthetics to overt sexual fantasies. I find the presentation of a character or archetype can suggest a story-line or narrative that sets the viewers creative mind in motion. Rather than express a finite narrative I offer the observer a starting point to build a story of their own making. I also believe strongly in the power of aesthetic ideals and the idea that beauty, defined in the broadest sense, is a portal through which all may enter.

I was born in the 1962 and came of age in the 70’s and 80”s. My sexual awareness coincided with the age of AIDS; A time of great advancement of gay public awareness but also fear, both in and outside of the gay community. I’m sure that’s in my work too, even if only subconsciously. My work is not political in nature but is without doubt, or apology, the lens of a gay man honed by personal experience.

After a career in publishing in pre-press production I returned, about 20 years ago, to my lifelong love of painting and drawing. I hope you enjoy looking at my artwork. I sincerely appreciate your interest and support. You can see another sphere of my artwork on my other website williamnoonan.com.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments.

-Will