Oppaiman illustrates "Bunny and the Bachelorette Party"

Finally another update!  I've got a couple more of these in the pipeline, but I'm very excited to present another illustrated story.  Moose 2016 has not been around too long, but he's already put out some pretty interesting stories - particularly good ones with process - and I was very excited to be able to get Oppaiman to illustrate one of his stories.

"Bunny and the Bachelorette Party" by Moose 2016

(.doc with illustrations by Oppaiman)

As usual, all of the individual illustrations are visible in larger format down below.

Oppaiman - Bimbo Club 3 - "Halloween Party" - Conclusion

Concluding our post of Oppaiman's beautiful holiday-themed art!

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Oppaiman - Bimbo Club 3 - "Halloween Party" - 4

Continuing our post of Oppaiman's beautiful holiday-themed art!

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Oppaiman - Bimbo Club 3 - "Halloween Party" - 3

Continuing our post of Oppaiman's beautiful holiday-themed art!

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Oppaiman - Bimbo Club 3 - "Halloween Party" - 2

Continuing our post of Oppaiman's beautiful holiday-themed art!

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Oppaiman - Bimbo Club 3 - "Halloween Party" - 1

Well, I failed to post the notification at the time of posting the most recent Donation Art piece, but Oppaiman's most recent submission was rotated out at this time.  In keeping with traditions, I'll be posting the full sequence over this week.

Enjoy!  And thanks for the continued support!

The Fashion Pageant - Post-Script

Well, meant to do this a little sooner, but been busy - as usual - if in a different manner than other times.

Just wanted to collect and display a few pics that didn't make it into the final posting version of the pageant - some, but not all of these have previously been posted, but I figured they deserved their own section.

The La De Baucherie Magique Fashion Pageant - The Last Category - 1

 

Mac: "Well folks, it's been a heckuva ride, but it looks like things are winding up tonight."

Meg: "It is the last night, but we are going out with a bang."

Mac: "That's not necessarily the most appropriate term to describe a night displaying evening gowns - but this will be quite the party.

Mac: "Cheers to us!"

Meg: "That is non-alcoholic right?"

Mac: *sigh* "Yes....just juice."

Meg: "Good, because you know how we get with alcohol."

Gany: "I'm ready to party!...but I can wait till the wrap party."

Mac: "That's good to hear.  We don't need another display like last night."

Meg: "And just in time, here comes Candy - looks like we're in for a really beautiful display tonight.  This La DeBaucherie Magique Fashion Pageant is a real winner."

Mac: "Soooo, we're all set for the final catwalks tonight.  And we're starting with Srijaya."

The La De Baucherie Magique Fashion Pageant - The Fourth Category - 1

Mac: "Yet again, we're back with another round of the La De Baucherie Magique Fashion Pageant!"

Meg: "A very sexy round....potentially the *most* sexy round."

Mac: "Well...this is the Lingerie round after all."

Meg: "So that's why you're looking sooooooo uncovered.  Salome of the Seven Veils and all that."

Mac: "Well, one veil at least....what are you wearing under that overcoat?"

Meg: "Wouldn't you like to know?  Speaking of which - Hi Gany!  Did you have something to show us?"

Gany: "Wooooo!  Party time!  Get a load of this bod!"

Mac: "Well, looks like someone hit the post-show cocktails a little early."

Meg: "Cut her some slack, there's a real party going on backstage tonight!  Even Candy looks like she's having a pretty good time!"

Mac: "Past time for getting this show on the road - Srijaya's coming down the catwalk now.  Good thing we reset all the environmentals to 'comfortable summer afternoon'."

The La De Baucherie Magique Fashion Pageant - The Third Category - 1

Meg: "Welcome to the third night of the La De Baucherie Magique Fashion Pageant - this is shaping up to be a really interesting competition so far.  What do you think Mac?"

Mac: "mmmm mmmmm mmmm"

Meg: "I couldn't have said it better myself.  What's the theme for tonight?"

Mac: "mmmm mmmmm mmmmm"

Meg: "You know, I sure hope you didn't just say what I think I heard you say."

Mac: "mmmmm mmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmm"

Meg: "You know you don't get to speak until you make the proper safe signal.  It's not my fault if you can't tie a sheepshank knot with your tail."

Mac: *zip* "Seriously Meg?  You need a hobby.  Nothing to worry about here folks - frankly, I'm not sure she knows the definition of bondage."

Meg: "Bondage....bandage...whatever."

Mac: "Ok, so tonight we're taking things in the opposite direction from the last competition.  This time - we've propped the backstage doors open with a couple of Meg's barbells and issued some blankets to the audience - hopefully we can make up some of what we spent on heating and lighting last night."

Meg: "How are you feeling down there Gany?"

Gany: "The draft can be a little chilly, but I'm feeling strangely snug under this cape.  You did say it was fake right?"

Mac: "That's right, it's 100% faux fur."

Meg: "Don't tell her how many fauxs we had to kill to make it!"

Gany: "What was that?  I didn't quite catch that last part."

Mac:  "Never mind Gany....it looks like Candy is coming down the catwalk now - so clearly we're on a mixed theme tonight - fur outfits and/or tight, shiny outfits.  A mixed bag really, but they seem to be popular with a lot of people - not least with the weather being what it has been this year."

Meg: "They're popular with me - I'm snugger than a bug in a rug in this coat.  I bet Srijaya feels almost this good too....but looking at her now....I'm not sure she wants to feel so comfortable."

The La De Baucherie Magique Fashion Pageant - The Second Category - 1

Meg: "Welcome back everyone to the second night of the La De Baucherie Magique Fashion Pageant."

Mac: "To clarify, we checked with Mistress Arianna, and it is in fact the first ever true fashion pageant built around her boutique.  That's not to say there haven't been any special presentations before, but nothing on this scale."

Meg: "So, making history, that's what I'm talking about.  And additionally, we are deeply, deeply sorry for the delay - technical problems on our end and all that.  Apparently a mouse was caught eating through some electrical wiring."

Mac: "Is that so?  I heard it was a hideous lizard-woman who bet the gaffers she could carry all their rigging gear with one arm tied behind her back."

Meg: "Mac, you know this is how urban rumors are started.  Would you like to hear the one about the fat, hairy frog-girl who cleaned out the caterers?"

Mac: "Ahem...not particularly.  And what's the theme for tonight?"

Mac: "That's what I thought.  Looking at Candy, I'm pretty sure we're running swimwear tonight."

Meg:  "Looks like she's just come from the pool as well."

Mac: "Well, to be fair, the studio is pretty well suited to it today.  Looks like we've made a few accommodations for the contestants.  You may have noticed it's a little warmer in here."

Meg:  "If you can't bring the pageant to the beach, bring the beach to the pageant - in January no less."

Mac: "That's right, heat lamps overhead, we've turned up the brightness a little - complimentary shades provided."  

Meg: "I do believe they've got some sort of pool or tub set up in the rear as well.  Can you tell us any more about it Gany?"

Gany: "Evening ladies - it's true, there are a few amenities added backstage.  If you don't feel like submerging yourself in the pool, there are more than a few stagehands more than ready to...hose you down."

Meg:  "Sounds like a good time...may head back myself during the commercial break to cool off.  So I'm getting a signal...are we ready to begin?"

The La De Baucherie Magique Fashion Pageant - The First Category - 1

Meg: "Hey Everyone!  Welcome to the first night of this year's La De Baucherie Magique Fashion Pageant!"

Mac:  "We're really sorry we couldn't make it to the initial introductions...the best laid plans of mice and men and all that."

Meg:  "Funny story there...we were visiting our friends Hank and Gany.  Right when we were getting ready to head out, Hank got stuck in the doorway...can you believe it?  I believe she's currently undergoing something described as an 'udder reduction procedure.'"
 

Mac: "She's being milked Meg."

Meg:  "Call it what you will....there were gallons of white liquid splashing everywhere!  Coulda sworn I was on board the 'Nostromo'!"

Mac:  "Anyhooooo, mooooving on....looks like things are starting.  I see Candy walking down the red carpet now.  She appears to be wearing a Vietnamese Ao Dai - that can only mean that tonight we're seeing the 'traditional/cultural outfit' competition."

Meg:  "Well duh.  Didn't you read the script?  Why do you think we've got these keen hats?  I'm like 'Reach for the sky pilgrim!'.....and you're like, 'Elementary my dear Megamilipod.' And why we've got Gany decked out in that get-up."

Mac:  "That's right - everybody, take a good look at Gany!  She'll be acting as our roving reporter for the next several nights."

Gany: "Frankly, this is a pretty embarrassing - I've told you both a thousand times - Gany is short for 'Ganymede'."

Meg:  "Don't sweat it, you look gorgeous - doesn't she Mac?"

Gany: "I feel ridiculous.  I can't even see my feet."

Mac: "Calm down - she's right...you're smokin!  And speaking of which, here comes our first contestant."

Fashion Pageant Contestant - Oppaiman

Well, tomorrow's post should come significantly earlier in the day - hopefully makes up for some of the delays this week.

As for this next entry...let's just call her Annie.  Seems she's something of a fitness buff - at least she looks the part.

A Different Sort of Donation Project

It probably shouldn't have taken me so long to do this - but to be honest - this is only my second night at home since the 10th due to work issues - I generally have email access through my cellphone and often (but not always) computers at work - but not access to update the site.

Even in the line of work I'm in, I don't always have an opportunity to follow the news as much as I should - that said, I have seen quite a bit on Super Typhoon Haiyan - and it has hit me harder than a lot of disaster stories.  (take that as you will....I'm working on things).

This one was different than Katrina or Sandy - for me at least.  I spent five years growing up in the Philippines.  We had a lot of typhoons then...I still remember my freshman year in high school - sitting in my dorm room with the power out in the middle of the day and reading Frank Herbert's "Dune" for the first time by the light coming in the shuttered windows - as the whole building rattled.  But that was up in Metro Manila.  We never had anything like Haiyan hit up there when I was there. 

Basically....I've already made one personal donation.  But I figure, with all the work I put into this site, I oughta use it for something else too - I sure can't do one of those "draw for donations"....but I can "donate for donations."

As I've explained here - for each "donation project" donation, the artist gets 30% and about 60% goes towards new projects after paypal charges. 

For the month of November, for each donation made in the project I'll donate the full amount I receive towards typhoon relief.  It won't affect the percentage the artist receives at all - just my chunk.  Since I'm so late in the game, this is fully retroactive for the entire month - currently about $102 worth of donations - thanks to Oppaiman's new project.

On Sunday the 1st (still Thanksgiving weekend!), I'll donate the full amount to MAP International towards Typhoon Relief.  Yes, it's a Christian organization - one I've supported on several other occasions - with a very strong focus on medical relief.  Compared to say - the Red Cross (7.6%), only 2.6% of donations go towards administrative costs.

As always, when you donate, please list the name of the project you'd like to receive.

Thanks for the support.

Oppaiman - Bimbo Club 2 - "Still Clubbin'"

To celebrate the release of Bimbo Club 3, Oppaiman's full Bimbo Club 2 is now available for viewing.  We're continuing this project as a variation of a theme ;p  Of course, after BC3, I'm starting to run out of transformation combinations - but I'm sure if I made some sort of matrix, I could figure out some more options.

As always your much appreciated support with the donation projects significantly assist in providing more quality artwork for the site in general.

Donation Art Update - Bimbo Club 3

I'm sorry it took very nearly a year to put out a new Donation Art piece - multiple others still ongoing - important to get them as solid as possible.

That said, I'm really happy that I'm able to share Oppaiman's amazing work with you just in time for Halloween.  What better way to get down at the Bimbo Club than with a Costume Party?

This beautiful, full color, 21 page project is available to view for any donation of at least $5 - as always 30% of your donation goes directly to the artist.

As a special bonus, take $1 off the donation cost for any other donation project you decide to request at the same time as Bimbo Club 3 - each artist will still get 30% of the original full price!

Illustrating the "Classics"

Fast responders may have noticed a new page on the bar at the top of the site - "Illustrated Stories".

Basically, this is a concept I've been thinking about off and on over the past year - commissioning some of the best artists out there to illustrate some of my favorite stories from around the interwebs...and I've finally got it ready.

Oppaiman's rendition of "An American in Hell" serves as a pretty good example of what my intentions are.  Simply put, I'm looking at a flat commission of $100 (possibly to increase) in return for 3 to 5 pictures illustrating any of the stories on the list - even ones that have already been illustrated by another artist (although I'd prefer to see all the other stories get hit at least once prior to something like that) - and eventually getting to a point where these stories - and any others that I add to the list, wind up being virtually fully illustrated.

The illustrations can either be set throughout the story (as demonstrated by Oppaiman) or focus on a single transformation (granted in some cases the entire story consists of a single transformation sequence).

Unfortunately I can't shell out large amounts of money at random for this - even if you're willing, I may not have the resources directly at hand depending on the timeframe (I'll probably add a little availability notification window to the widgets on the page).

For prospective artists, I would like to see a link to your work (unless I've already worked with you) and a simple write up of the story you plan on illustrating and which shots you intend to portray.

As in the case of my art contests (I will be announcing another one very soon!) - my contact email is thrandrall(at)gmail.com.

Thanks for the interest!

Oppaiman illustrates "An American in Hell"

For those of you who see this update first and immediately follow it, there will be an additional explanatory post following.

That said, I am happy to present an old favorite of mine (came across it years ago):

An American in Hell by Hugh G. Breastman

(.doc with illustrations by Oppaiman)
(alternate format .doc with illustrations)

It seems as though it will require a significant amount of time to actually format a story to look reasonable on the blogger template.  Copying and pasting from word or even the website doesn't seem to retain any formatting.

That said, however, why deprive you of Oppaiman's excellent art?  Here are his first illustrations for the story. 

Note: I do not take any credit for the story - just the presentation here.

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!