The Story Behind Cheesecake Boys

Inspired by the charming pin-up art of the 40s and 50s, this series brings a playful twist to the classic genre. Back then, artists like Gil Elvgren and Art Frahm concocted elaborate scenarios to justify disrobing their subjects, but male models were rarely given the same treatment. While it was considered sexy for a woman's skirt to be ripped off before a crowd of oglers, male pin-ups (beefcakes) were generally only exposed by choice. Times have certainly changed! The Cheesecake Boys are here to even the score, celebrating the fun and flirtatious spirit of pin-up art with a modern twist. Dive in and enjoy the delightful misadventures of these charming gents!

  • Cheesecake Boys

    Pinup girls from the ’40s and ’50s had such a hard time keeping their clothes on. A loose nail, a curious pup, or even a brisk wind all seemed to exist for the purpose of disrobing unsuspecting cuties. But one important question has gone unanswered - until now: how did men always manage to dodge these obstacles? Now it’s time to even the score! Welcome to the colorful world of the Cheesecake Boys, pinups for a new generation where skin-baring wardrobe malfunctions take an equal opportunity approach. Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils because these fellows need your magic touch - all over! 

    Happy coloring! Now go color your pants off!

    Twenty-two full page, single-sided images.

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  • Cheesecake Boys 2

    Artist Paul Richmond’s popular series of male pin-ups feature hunky guys in mid-20th-century-style cheesecake poses. Each hunk is shown in the midst of a revealing and “accidental” wardrobe malfunction, struggling to gather his aplomb (and his pants) without ever losing his cool. 

    The first Cheesecake Boys Coloring Book, deemed “a quirky yet sexy celebration of gay men and the male form” by OUT Magazine and “witty and sexy” by Advocate, inspired a global pin-up coloring craze! Now the Cheesecake Boys are back with a whole new collection of hilarious, skin-baring scenarios to tease your imagination and inspire you to color your pants off!

    Forty-two full page, single-sided images.

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  • Cheesecake Daddies

    Artist Paul Richmond is back with another collection of hunky pin-ups for you to color. This time, instead of Cheesecake Boys, make way for…Cheesecake DADDIES! 

    This coloring book celebrates the more mature male pin-up, and proves that dudes experiencing hilarious wardrobe malfunctions inspired by classic cheesecake art are adorable and sexy at all ages. These guys are guaranteed to keep you in stitches, even while busting out of theirs. Age may have brought these Daddies wisdom, but not when it comes to learning how to keep their clothes on! So grab your crayons and get ready to color your pants off!

    Forty-two full page, single-sided images.

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WEEKLY FREEBIE COLORING PAGE

Color Your Pants Off

Meet Pauly: the paper doll nobody asked for and everybody needs. ✂️🌈 Dress him up, color him in, and enjoy a few fabulously timed wardrobe malfunctions.

Download the coloring page by clicking the link below. Color your pants off! You can print it and bust out the crayons or color digitally using your favorite app (Recolor is one that works well).

Download the Coloring Page

Join the Cheesecake Community

Connect with other fans and Paul Richmond himself by joining the Cheesecake Boys Discord server. Share your coloring work with our community on the Show and Tell channel.

Coloring Parties

Bigger, bolder, and bursting with fun! Cheesecake Coloring Parties take over venues across the country with giant coloring pages, dazzling Cheesecake Boy dancers, autographed books, drinks, music, and a whole lotta sparkle. Whether you’re sipping and shading, dancing while you doodle, or just soaking up the glam, this is where art and celebration collide. Want to bring the party to your town? Let’s make it happen!

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  • Cheesecake Paintings

    Explore the original paintings from the Cheesecake Boys series.

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  • Fine Art Prints

    Bring the Cheesecake Boys into your space with fine art prints.

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  • Cheesecake Merch

    Wear the fun with merchandise inspired by the series.

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