Artist Paul Richmond Releases Two New Pin-Up Coloring Books Celebrating Daddies and Boys

15th April 2025 BWM Staff

The Cheesecake Boys are back, and they’re bringing reinforcements! Queer artist Paul Richmond is thrilled to announce the release of Cheesecake Boys 2 and Cheesecake Daddies, two cheeky, delightfully irreverent coloring books that continue his signature celebration of the male pin-up. Following the success of Cheesecake Boys, which sparked a global pin-up coloring craze, these new books expand on Richmond’s playful reimagining of the classic cheesecake genre—this time featuring both fresh-faced hunks and seasoned daddies alike.

Published by Dreamspinner Press, the books will be available beginning May 20, 2025, promising even more laugh-out-loud moments and tantalizing wardrobe malfunctions. Richmond’s unique approach to pin-up art—showcasing men in mid-20th-century-style poses traditionally reserved for women—has been praised by OUT Magazine as “a quirky yet sexy celebration of gay men and the male form” and deemed “witty and sexy” by Advocate.

Cheesecake Boys 2: The Return of the Hunks
In this follow-up to Richmond’s first bestselling coloring book, a whole new cast of mischievous Cheesecake Boys find themselves in hilariously compromising situations. Whether caught mid-strip or scrambling to salvage their dignity after an unfortunate wardrobe slip, these guys prove that playful pin-up art isn’t just for the ladies.

Cheesecake Daddies: Seasoned Pin-Ups Bring the Charm
Richmond ups the ante with a fresh, fun twist—this time celebrating the more mature male pin-up in Cheesecake Daddies. Age may have granted these daddies wisdom, but it hasn’t helped them keep their clothes on! With a knowing smirk (and sometimes a knowing wink), these older gentlemen prove that pin-up charm only gets better with time.

About the Artist
Paul Richmond is an internationally recognized artist, illustrator, and LGBTQ+ advocate whose bold, emotionally resonant work explores identity, self-discovery, and empowerment through art. His paintings have been exhibited worldwide, and his Cheesecake Boys series has garnered a dedicated following for its witty subversion of traditional pin-up imagery. In addition to his illustration career—creating over four hundred novel covers—Richmond is passionate about social change, co-founding the You Will Rise Project to help individuals express themselves through art after experiencing bullying.

Beyond his own artwork, Richmond is committed to mentorship and advocacy, helping foster creative inclusivity through projects like Queertopia and the Redrawing Masculinity figure drawing class, which celebrates gender exploration and self-expression. He serves as Executive Director of Art Makes Us, a virtual space dedicated to artistic growth and community-building.