Updates to Gift Art and Growing Up Gecko

Just a quick update this week - but still some cool items.  There are more projects brewing on the horizon as always, but for the moment, two new animations from Nobunaga in gift art (TG this time!).

Also a couple of new pin-ups in Growing up Gecko by Wrenzephyr2 - the project isn't dead - just progressing slowly ;p.

Aim to have at least one more good update this week as well.  After that, probably out of town for a few weeks but with good email access, etc.  Thinking about putting up another poll pretty soon - been a while.  Interested in getting some more feedback - and it's easier to click a poll button than to fill out the comments section.

Thanks.

Donation Art Updates and New Gift Art

One more update for tonight.

First a quick reminder - please include the name/listing of the project you'd like to see when you donate.  I'm not sure why the "note" box doesn't always seem to be present with paypal, but please feel free to contact me through email at paypal or here (thrandrall at gmail.com).

Also, please make sure the email attached to your account is good - the only email I see is the one attached to your paypal account - so if it's no longer valid, please check it because I can't send to any other addresses unless you include it in the note or email me separately - specifically for a recent German donor.

Now on a completely separate note, I'm very happy to have some new animations to share in the Gift Art portion of the site.  I was recently contacted by a very talented artist going by Nobunaga who was happy to share some very classy animations.  I'm hosting images from the animations on the site with links to rapidshare downloads for the full files.  They're large, but definitely worth it.  Please check them out!

Oppaiman - The Bimbo Club

Following a recently established tradition, it's time to share the full version of Oppaiman's first Bimbo Club project.

Enjoy it - it's thanks to your support that I'm able to keep commissioning art from these excellent artists!

Donation Art Update - Bimbo Club 2: Still Clubbin'

Well, I am most pleased to have the opportunity to present a new donation project by fan-favorite Oppaiman.  Related only thematically to the previous Bimbo Club Sequence, this one takes the concept and runs with it (hopefully not into the ground ;p).

Oppaiman put a lot of work into it and as you can see from the sample images, we're definitely exploring some different art styles here.  I think there's something for everyone. 

Remember your support helps support these artists as well as providing more resources for quality art.

Thanks a lot!

More updates! New Gift Art!

Just another quick post - stay tuned for a big new post tonight - but in the meantime, there's a beautiful new photomorph on the Gift Art page from something-wild.  Great guy to work with - hope to work on a few more pics with him.

Solios - BOB-E HazMat Variant

The first in a series by master visualizer Solios.  Well, not necessarily the first - but really the first in a new series expanding on the concept.  The BOB-E series is such a resilient workhorse that it has been made available in a wide variety of models for all sorts of tasks and specializations.

The HazMat variant seen here (serial # BOBE-HAZ-768431) has no specific structural modifications from the industrial and urban models previously featured - indeed, all series come with the same ultra-resistant epidermis, inherent self-righting organo-gyro stability and natural attention to detail.  The primary difference is really found in the skin coloring, which serves as a warning and indicator to those sentients operating in proximity to remain clear while hazardous and/or radioactive materials are being handled - the likes of which are quite likely to be fatal to any observers not properly protected.

Stay tuned for further series!

Okayokayokok - Wishing Stones

Well this is really building on a concept I first introduced in Engineskye's new donation project A Day in the Life.  Arianna's Wishing Stones...Available only at La Debaucherie Magique.  Not a very original concept by any stretch of the imagination - either in design or execution, but it gives me an opportunity to work with designing some TFs around "carelessly worded" wishes.  And I had fun twisting my "usual"/"expected" changes just a bit more ;p

Looking for a slightly more "interesting" line than Wishmaster...oh if ever there was a concept ripe for truly unique transformation sequences on film...and so wasted (outside of a couple good scenes).

Anyhoo, I plan on using this for future commissions - it's a handy enough mcguffin for creating a sequence without needing a ton of backdrop/characterization if you're limited in the amount of space/pages you can give to a good sequence.

And what's more, I'm happy to present my first commission by Okayokayokok - an artist (with quite the handle) whose work I've enjoyed for quite a while now but have only just had the opportunity to work with directly.  I hope to be able to work with him on a number of projects in the future!

Oh, and before I forget, check out his brand new comic - The Sanderson Step Sisters.  I highly recommend it.

Enjoy!

Cluedog - I Speak For The Trees

Well, happy earth day folks...a celebration for the feel-good, self-satisfied, liberal, leftist, politicized, bs artist in all of us ;p

Ah, I kid, I kid...but seriously, where I work they actually had people putting out marked pieces of garbage that folks were supposed to pick up and turn in for prizes...littering to promote not littering?  That's the government for you...

Anyway, it's total bs in my opinion, but like so many things, it did give me a great tf idea.  Thanks to cluedog, we now have the following public service announcement (yes, I know, a couple more non-original characters, but both the Lorax and Poison Ivy do "speak for the trees"):

2nd Anniversary - Part 2

One post just isn't enough for the celebrations.  Master-TF painter Synthean has sent along this gorgeous sequence as part of the celebration.  La De Baucherie Magique always has the right outfit for the occasion!
 

2nd Anniversary Par-Tay!

Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate it!

Hard to believe this site has been around for 2 years already.  Time flies when you're having fun....or just really busy.

Well, this post is to celebrate 2 years of posts and commissions (been commissioning longer than that but this is the first consistent collection point).  Also to celebrate the work of some of the amazing artists I've been most fortunate to work with over this time.

First up, we've got a beautiful little piece by the amazing Cluedog - "Still Changin'":

I've mentioned it before, but I think this occasion warrants it again - truly a talented artist with a phenomenal grasp of expressions.  I highly recommend checking out his comic "Opey the Warhead" - available here - as well as his new comic Miss Doomsday.  He's been pretty busy lately - and the recent collaboration with femur at TG Comics - The Supermodel Transformation Kit - is well worth it.

Powerman2000 - Badonk-a-donkey!

Apologies for not being able to update the site sooner.  I really don't like to go so long without saying anything but schedules just aren't what they used to be.

That said, several excellent projects are nearing completion and there will also be a special post later this weekend.

However, without further ado, I now bring you "Badonk-a-donkey" by Powerman2000.  Enjoy!  Can't take any credit for the dialog.  Naturally featuring a familiar face.

Another Update!

Just a quick update with a couple notes.  First off, the Art Contest Archive has been updated with the Mistress Arianna Contest Entries.  I will probably be starting the next art contest by the end of this month.

Second, attentive viewers may notice that one month from today is a fairly key date in the history of this site.  I expect to have some very special posts in one month - stay tuned!

General Update (and new Gift Art!)

Just a quick breakdown of a couple of things.  Disappointed as I am by the general results of the last art contest - I will still have at least one more this year...just gotta do it given the times...should post a breakdown on it in the next month or so - probably a 6 month time limit or thereabouts.

Don't want folks to think I'm getting into too much of a rut with some of the same artists - though it seems the longer you work with someone, the easier it is...just for discussion, pricing and general quality of visualization.  Still, I'm totally open to working with new artists all the time - a number on my list to check with shortly - and if you'd like to be featured here as well, please drop me a note with a link to your work.  I've commissioned several artists that way already.

Now...a gorgeous piece of artwork by Ian T. Dote - a few years old from well before I started this site - I'd almost forgotten about it till recently.  My first "request granted" piece of artwork - and he gave me permission to post it here!

Solios - Meet BOB-E

A modified version of my initial conceptual write-up (part of another larger commission concept) - brilliantly realized by Solios.  I have a feeling we'll be seeing these creatures more in the future - at least one more project....and then they might just show up in one of my long-term features.:

BOB-E aka Beast of Burden - Engineered.  A multi-purpose, artificial life form designed, patented and manufactured by Chosung-O'Donnell General Purpose Ordnance Production and Security Corporation (COGPOPSCo).  Initially developed for all-terrain hazardous work in hostile environments, later models have been adapted for civilian purposes particularly in the area of caring for the elderly and disabled.  The majority of these units bear the designator - Imprintable - featuring an advanced organic processor that recognizes and adapts to traits and preferences exhibited by their assigned charge.

In appearance, BOB-E and more specifically BOB-E _I stand an average of 7 feet tall and weighing approximately 400 lbs., bearing primarily female characteristics despite being inherently sexless.  The visual features run more towards the aesthetic and utilitarian.  The default model is completely hairless, with a bald head resting on a thicker, bull neck, larger eyes that are capable of monitoring multiple wavelengths outside the visual spectrum.  Small ears set into the skull, a smaller, flatter nose but with larger nostrils, while the mouth is slightly larger with two distinct rows of molars.  There is an additional sensory organ resembling a large, circular eye on the rear of the skull - primary function is a motion detection for safety purposes during complicated maneuvers.

There is one set of normal-sized arms with human-sized hands for delicate manipulation - matched with a large set of breasts - providing enhanced lung capacity. Below the "normal" however, is a much larger pair of breasts - with significantly larger, longer nipples and two very large, strong arms built for heavy lifting - featuring distinctive 3-fingered hands.  Both sets of arms operate using a custom ball joint design allowing them to operate in a full 360 degrees without losing torque or leverage.

The lower body features three legs in a tripod arrangement with large, flat feet - four splayed toes make them look almost like giant compasses.  The hips are joined in such a way as to allow rapid movement in any direction.  The average 0-30 kph acceleration is 15 seconds and right turns can be made in a split second without losing stability.

The rear of the torso features what could politely be described as "balloon buttocks" - a resting position for cargo or passengers that may be expanded to raise cargo to a more convenient position for stability of movement, interaction, etc.

Between the multiple rows of teeth and the goat-like digestive system - capable of processing 90% of known carbon-based organic matter - BOB-E can not only derive energy to power itself, but also to dispense purified organic material in accordance with the tastes/preferences - fat content, protein, minerals, etc through the large, secondary nipples.

  Dressed in the standard, all-purpose coveralls.

Below are the base pics - minus the additional flavor text.

Art Contest Entry - in-FUR-no

The first and only entry for Art Contest #5.  I can't say I'm not disappointed by the weak showing in numbers, but in-FUR-no has put together an excellent little sequence - captions and all.  I certainly can't think of any reason not to give him 1st Prize!

The breed in question...what else...but a poodle ;p