General Update

Just another follow-up note. Looks like work will be keeping me out of the house and generally very busy for the next 6 months or so - limited opportunities for posting - although I still expect regular access to emails, etc.

A lot of new projects being worked on this year - some very big concepts...very excited myself (for some reason, I'm not able to list some of the new ones under "Pending Commissions" at the moment - not sure about the issue..

That said, I am a little disappointed by the lack of donations over the past few months.  I know most of the regular viewers have probably already requested all the projects they'd like to see, but keep in mind that any donations support future projects and a specific portion of each donation always goes directly to the artist of your choice.  Just a thought.

Hadn't really considered it since I still have a couple long-term donation projects going on right now...but might try for a shorter one just to kick-start some things again....

*EDIT* Just posted poll for next (shorter donation project - no impact on projects in progress) - please leave all comments with specifics on this post.

I do appreciate the general increase in comments over past months though - it's certainly nice to get feedback - of any kind.

Thanks.

Cluedog - Light Reading

Well, it's taken a little longer than I had initially planned - but as is generally the case with these sorts of things, the wait is more than worth the results.

A few months ago, you nice folks voted on a little project - and at the time I noted that there was already something in the works fitting the results - and here it is.  The "official" first new commission for the year - distinctly TG in nature.

Cluedog and I have been collaborating on a number of new projects - and sharing an interest in different artists and styles - particularly classic/retro pin-ups and older comic art.  For this piece, I was largely inspired by Al Capp's Li'l Abner although sadly I haven't had as many opportunities to catch up on the original comics as I'd like (a situation I plan on rectifying in the short term).  For a future project, we have a Milton Caniff-inspired piece. ;p

I think you'll notice a different format in the sequence this time as well - but I like the way it turned out - always like trying something different!

I'm very happy to present "Light Reading."

 

immortaltom - Short Takes

Always enjoy seeing new art by the talented and incredibly prolific (nearly 1800 deviations) immortaltom.  Good news for all of us now - he's begun taking commissions at a very affordable rate.

Highly recommended.  I managed to snag a few slots last week.

Axel-Rosered - Weight Re-distribution

It's not necessarily how much you weigh (Lord knows I could stand to lose a few pounds), but more how you carry it ;p

A short little sequence by Axel-Rosered - taking advantage of a recent buy 2 get 1 free commission promotion.  Definitely a great artist for WG and heftier ladies.

leandro-sf - Teleporter Mishap Redux (finale!)

And here we come to the end of our beautiful piece by leandro-sf.  This entire project worked out really well.  I wound up having to delay posting it though because I decided to get it colored after receiving the original version.

All four original inked images are below the 4th page of the colored sequence.  Amazing details.

leandro-sf - Teleporter Mishap Redux (3)

Fur happens...;p

Part 1.

Part 2.

leandro-sf - Teleporter Mishap Redux (2)

Really...what did they think was going to happen?  Rules are there for a reason.

It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye (or grows a tail).

Part 1.

leandro-sf - Teleporter Mishap Redux (1)

Wow...this one really takes me back. 

I've previously mentioned my intention to re-vamp/re-visit previous projects (although I can't remember which post specifically referenced it).  Sometimes the ideas just fit, and other times, you just hit on an artist with the exact look you need.

leandro-sf doesn't have a huge amount of TF material in his gallery, but what is there is excellent quality - and I can't argue with the amount of detail he manages to cram into the frames...

Definitely hope to work with him again in the future.

So...for the moment, you can consider this a "directors cut" or "remaster" of the original.

Synthean - 2013: Year of the Snake (the finale!)

Well, I honestly can say I wasn't expecting to see this.  Synthean and I had some discussions regarding this project and which way we wanted it to go - but I wasn't expecting a final pic at all - and I'm very grateful for the amazing work Synthean has put into it.

Definitely a unique look, but one that fits very well all the same.

Part 1.

Part 2.

Mcfreelydude - Swollen

While we're waiting for the big stuff to roll in again...another quickie from Mcfreelydude - short and sweet.

You gotta take this guy up on his forum offers - like Darkoshen and others - a great start for intro commissions and getting a new artist going.

Caphca - Photo Shoot

Owe an apology to Caphca on this one too - she finished it for me about a month ago, but I've been trying to find just the right time to post it - and no time like the present.  Thanks for being patient ;p

It might surprise you, but Mistress Arianna actually handles a lot of advertising for La De Baucherie Magique in a fairly traditional format.  That is to say, aside from the e-store, she still takes catalog orders by mail - and in both cases...well, you gotta be able to show what you're selling...

So, periodically - a few times a year...it's time to shell out for a few local models (college students work cheap) to advertise the latest styles.

You gotta wonder though - Arianna's been around for a long time...easy to get stuck in a rut sometimes...sometimes takes a while to get up to the latest technologies....

The People Have Spoken - 6

And congratulations to Darkoshen with his little beauty:

Thanks for voting and for the comments on the different entries.  Thanks again to all the artists who participated with their incredible entries.  Not sure yet about the next contest...may have a small Halloween themed one, but haven't decided yet.

McFreelyDude - Poodle Punk

I owe McFreelyDude a big apology.  He completed his commission for me a while back and I kept telling him I was going to post it, but kept having to delay due to schedules and various shifts.

Finally a good break for a very unique piece.  If you check out the thread linked above, McFreelyDude offered a pretty cool commission rate - and I woulda been nuts not to take him up on it.

The results are pretty darn tight!  And I already dropped another project on his lap...looking forward to it too.

Definitely a very different style from a lot of other artists - but that's not a bad thing in the least!

Synthean - 2013: Year of the Snake (2)

It's been a much busier couple of posting weeks than normal, but finally got breathing room to finish the beautiful Chinese New Year sequence by Synthean.

Part 1.


Ssssssssexy!

Art Contest 6 - Luck Be A Lady Tonight - Results!

Well, unfortunately the last artist I was in contact with was unable to meet the adjusted deadline - but I certainly hope to feature more work from him in the future.

That leaves the 6 original entries to be judged.  Out of my 6 art contests so far, I've never received a more solid group of entries...which makes the selection of a winner for this contest far and away the most difficult choice so far.  I want to say up front that all of these entries were gorgeous pieces of work and I'm extremely grateful for the work put into them.  I sincerely thank you for your hard work and look forward to commissioning more pieces from each of you in the future.

With that in mind, moving to the selection - the winners are below the break: