The Art of Gay Love: Getting in the Mood for Valentine's Day

A selection of art and photography from from some of our featured contributors shows a diversity of LGBT romantic expression.

BY Christopher Harrity

February 06 2013 12:47 PM ET

Love is a thief in the night; love stinks; love in never having to say you're sorry; love is in the air; love is a battlefield; love to love you, baby. Love takes many forms and expressions. It can be an elevated spiritual experience, it can feel like a wrenching gut ache, and a great love affair can change the course of history.

Our artist and photographer contributors show the range of love from sweet and tender to raging and all-consuming.

Puppy Love by Polly Guo