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Outside The Mass
@outsidethemass.bsky.social
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Gabe. G Taylor// UK based Traditional Illustrator and Fine Artist. I create art in order to distort/disrupt/erase the 'ordinary' in the art world and beyond. I tackle Social and Queer issues in my art. https://ko-fi.com/outsidethemass/commissions
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · Aug 15
What is 'Outside The Mass'? Well, it's how I would encapsulate all of my art. I don't put myself in a box, if something feels important to put into my art, I do it.

#Illustration #FineArt #Portrait #Art #StreetScene
Crowd of people walking through a train station, with one person directly staring at the viewer. Portrait of the artist, painted with watercolour on wood. Woman with a blurry face walking though a train station, surrounded by surreal sheep/people hybrids.
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 7h
'Mini Art'
The result of today's hard work, hanging ornaments & coasters! Honestly I never thought I would make twee little bits, but here we are ✨

#QueerArt #GayArt #lgbtq #Artists #FineArt #Decorations #Fantasy #TraditionalArt #Crafting #Illustration
Painted on wooden coasters and Baulbals for the winter season
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 7h
TOMORROW!! Super excited to have my work take over the space again... Come by and see if you have the means to!
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 7d
'Outside the Mass's Mini event @Shambles Fine Art, WR1 2RA
The launch: 17th oct 5 to 7pm!

The exhibition event features my queer work, and some other little bits that I am excited to display!

#WestMidlands #Gallery #Exhibition #ArtEvent #QueerArt
Posters text reads; 'Launch event Friday the 17th of Oct, 5-7pm, the gallery WR1 2RA' 'Outside the Mass. mini exhibition event @shambles fine Art' 'Food, drinks & unusual fine art'
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 1d
#WIP of 'Woman?' inspired by a piece I created at the start of 2024 for a uni project which I aptly titled 'Off with her tits' a not so subtle reference to Allie X...

But gosh, my visual language has changed tonnes!

#QueerArt #GayArt #FineArt #Illustration #LifeDrawing #Woman #TraditionalArt #Art
Woman in a strong upright pose, missing her breasts. Woman missing one breast, but holding one in her right hand. In her left she holds scissors.
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 1d
#WIP of 'Woman?' inspired by a piece I created at the start of 2024 for a uni project which I aptly titled 'Off with her tits' a not so subtle reference to Allie X...

But gosh, my visual language has changed tonnes!

#QueerArt #GayArt #FineArt #Illustration #LifeDrawing #Woman #TraditionalArt #Art
Woman in a strong upright pose, missing her breasts. Woman missing one breast, but holding one in her right hand. In her left she holds scissors.
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · Aug 27
'Budding' 2025
Watercolour & pencil on A5 Fabriano

The second flower self portrait. I love the idea of making a self reflection mean something more through surrealism.

#Portrait #QueerGaze #QueerArt #Watercolour #Drawing #SelfPortrait #Surrealism
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 2d
'Skateboarder' 2025
Watercolour and pencil on paper.

Just a piece I drew live at the gallery for fun!

#QueerArt #Illustration #Skateboarding #Skater #Watercolour
Person skateboarding
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 3d
'Make Up' 2025
Watercolour & Pencil on A3 paper

#QueerArt #GayArt #LifeDrawing #MaleNude #FineArt #Watercolour #TraditionalArt #MaleForm
Man stood, looking to the right while covering his groin
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 4d
'Moss Grotto' 2025

Some gig drawings from earlier in the year, these were the catalysts for music to start playing a larger role in my art practice!

#QueerArt #FineArt #LiveArt #Illustration #Music #MusicGig #EventDrawing #Reportage #Musicians
Illustration of a man playing guitar Illustration of a man playing music with a tape deck
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · Sep 2
'Documentation of Sound' 2025
Watercolour & pencil on A3

I was invited to a live gig to do some Reportage drawing and decided after the event to create this. It's an encapsulation of how the music held me, captivated.

#FineArt #Music #Gig #Cyberpunk #Reportage #Illustration #Wires #Artwork
A woman stood behind a mix deck, plugged into the scenery around her with wires. Pipes and imaginary machines surround her.
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 6d
'Whimsical' New Coaster Set

Been developing more bite size designs to sell that stay true to my artistic integrity!

DM me if you are interested in a custom set!

#QueerArt #Homeware #Fantasy #Coasters #FineArt #Watercolour #ArtForSale
Set of 4 coasters that have been drawn on.
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · Sep 8
'Urban Flower' 2025
Watercolour & pencil on Fabriano

A modern Narcissus, almost collaged into a city scene. The inhabitants of the city all blend in, not able to make sense of the urban flower.

#QueerGaze #QueerArt #Narcissus #LGBTQ+ #LifeDrawing #MaleNude #Mythology #SocialComment #Artwork
Nude man stands in a city scene proudly, holding flowers. The city behind him is monotone, with it's people blending in.
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 7d
'Outside the Mass's Mini event @Shambles Fine Art, WR1 2RA
The launch: 17th oct 5 to 7pm!

The exhibition event features my queer work, and some other little bits that I am excited to display!

#WestMidlands #Gallery #Exhibition #ArtEvent #QueerArt
Posters text reads; 'Launch event Friday the 17th of Oct, 5-7pm, the gallery WR1 2RA' 'Outside the Mass. mini exhibition event @shambles fine Art' 'Food, drinks & unusual fine art'
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 15d
'Metamorphosis' 2025
Referencing @gianorso.bsky.social's photo of @scruffystocky.bsky.social.

This piece underwent a metamorphosis of its own, so many blocks occurred, but I adapted and was able to complete it!

#QueerArt #GayArt #FineArt #TraditionalArt #Portrait #lgbtq #MixedMedia #Art
Portrait of a man, holding his face in both hands, with flowers sprouting out of him.
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 8d
Thank you so much! ✨
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 9d
'MANDY' 2025
Watercolour & pencil on paper

Diane Morgan is such an outstanding physical comedian, I swear. Wanted more portrait practice, so decided to portray Diane as the titular Mandy!

#DianeMorgan #Mandy #PhilomenaCunk #Cunk #Portrait #FineArt #Watercolour #Colourful #QueerArt #Portraiture
Portrait of Diane Morgan as Mandy
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 8d
Thank you very much! ✨
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 9d
'MANDY' 2025
Watercolour & pencil on paper

Diane Morgan is such an outstanding physical comedian, I swear. Wanted more portrait practice, so decided to portray Diane as the titular Mandy!

#DianeMorgan #Mandy #PhilomenaCunk #Cunk #Portrait #FineArt #Watercolour #Colourful #QueerArt #Portraiture
Portrait of Diane Morgan as Mandy
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · Aug 23
'Flourishing Abandon' 2025
Watercolour & pencil on 39x49cm Fabriano

Original photo reference: @landobandoportrait.bsky.social
(Check him out, his work is great!)

#LifeDrawing #FineArt #QueerGaze #QueerArt #LGBTQArt #GayArt #LGBT #Watercolour #MaleForm #MaleNude #Conceptual #Illustration
Watercolour illustration in red, green, yellow and blue of a man lounging on a sofa in front of a window.
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 14d
'Blooming' card ver.
I decided to translate this piece into lino print format, transforming it into a greetings card...
Could be coming soon to my Ko-Fi shop, if there is any demand? Let me know!

#GreetingsCard #LinoPrint #QueerArt #GayArt #SelfPortrait #TraditionalArt #lgbtq #Flowers
Greetings card placed in a garden setting
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 15d
'Metamorphosis' 2025
Referencing @gianorso.bsky.social's photo of @scruffystocky.bsky.social.

This piece underwent a metamorphosis of its own, so many blocks occurred, but I adapted and was able to complete it!

#QueerArt #GayArt #FineArt #TraditionalArt #Portrait #lgbtq #MixedMedia #Art
Portrait of a man, holding his face in both hands, with flowers sprouting out of him.
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · Sep 4
'Alone in the City' 2025
Watercolour & pencil on paper (25 x 23")

Aaaaand, it's complete! I love this piece so much, it marks a shift in the way I can approach queer themes in my conceptual work.

#FineArt #QueerGaze #QueerArt #City #Surreal #LifeDrawing #MaleNude #Watercolour #LGBTQ+
A man stood in an alley in the city, nude, holding flowers. A wall separates him and a lady, who is looking the other way. Figures fill the background, none seem to notice him.
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 17d
A portrait practice #WIP of one of a comedic icon's characters... Can you guess who this is yet, or do I need to step up my portraiture skills?

#FineArt #Portrait #Watercolour #Comedian #TraditionalArt #QueerArt #Artist #DianeMorgan #Painting #Portraiture
Start of a watercolour portrait of a comedy character
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 18d
[2/2] Live Drawings for @St Swithuns Music Fest.
Music Artists: Spincycle & Portrait Of

Really amped up the colours here! Could definitely use some more vibrant watercolour pencils for future gigs...

#Music #Gig #LiveDrawing #Reportage #Illustration #Figurative #TraditionalArt
Drawing of the band Spincycle Drawing of the band Portrait Of
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 19d
[1/2] Live Music Drawings @St Swithuns Music fest:
Rhubiqs & Moss Grotto

Really starting to hone my live drawing style. Unbelievably fun to do!

#LiveDrawing #Music #MusicDrawing #Reportage #Illustration #TraditionalArt #Watercolour #Artist #Band
Lively drawing of the music artist Rhubiqs Lively drawing of the band Moss Grotto
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Outside The Mass @outsidethemass.bsky.social · 20d
If I was to offer more commission options, what would people be interested in? I plan to offer surreal portraits and possibly something life drawing related? I'm new to this, so help an artist out, and lmk what works!

#FineArt #QueerArt #lgbtq #ArtForSale #Illustration #Commissions #Vote #Art
Drawing of two women, one sat and one stood, looking at the viewer. Man picking up a pot in a garden, with people stood behind him.
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