Meet the local artist behind our amazing art - Brad Welch

Brad Welch is a self-taught, St. Petersburg, Florida-based artist who specializes in figurative and erotic male art. Using primarily graphite and colored pencils, Brad's drawing style has been described as "dramatic," incorporating dynamic interplay between shadow and light. He is inspired by the male physique, often depicted in bold or provocative poses.

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Brad's work has been featured in a number of print and online publications, including Willpower, Him, Walterboy, Juturna, and Queer Art Quarterly, and his pieces have been included in Bogoss Book and Dandy Queer Art - hardcover compilations of gay artists. Brad's art has been purchased by collectors in 14 countries across five continents. We are pleased to have Brad's amazing work proudly displayed and for sale throughout the Mari Jean Hotel. Check with the hotel's front desk for details.