Monsieur Mort and More

First off here's the second image (link to the first) in a sequence featuring my newest villain, Voodoo master Monsieur Mort (as named by my D.A. watchers based on their suggestions and a poll).

Since there's no penetration depicted I probably could have got away with posting it on D.A. but the text makes it pretty clear what's going on so I'd rather not risk it. Plus the tone is a little darker than my usual artwork so I think it's better off here and at the Wizard's Lair. 

I would like to continue this series but it will have to wait. I have some content in mind for it which would allow me to depict some malevolent supernatural forces tormenting poor Duster but I don't own it yet. I always wait for stuff to go on sale before buying since the Daz Store has sales so frequently.

Now for some other stuff, starting with some high-quality renders that didn't quite come up to snuff for posting at D.A.

Recently I came across a (free!) sexy sweater clothing prop called a "virgin killer". They've become something of a thing lately. Far be it from me to resist the zeitgeist when it's on a roll. So I depicted my girl Candy/Duster in said clothing item. That wasn't my first kick at that particular can:

I think you can see why I modified the angle and pose. From the front you can see that the fabric doesn't drape correctly (though I may now have a tool that helps in that regard). This is partly because this clothing was designed for the Genesis 3 Female figure and Duster is based on Genesis 2. And second, the sweater's main feature is the low-plunging back that just about reveals her tush. So the version I posted on D.A. is, I think, much better. But this blog is also a place where I post failed experiments, among other things.

Now those of you who follow me on D.A. will know that one of my favourite fellow Deviants is Cracoviia, who is a wonderful writer and creates fun, colourful whimsical art as well (though lately she's been tugging at my heartstrings with both, the little minx). She is also a prolific and thoughtful commenter on others' work at D.A., including my own. So I have, in recognition of and in return for everything she does, created digital versions of several of her characters, especially her eponymous heroic avatar. Recently I re-designed my version of Cracovia to make her, well, sexier and to make her costume more like the one Cracoviia depicts in her art. You can see the new version of Cracovia HERE, but below is a preliminary, half-way done version.

The main difference from the final version is that I replaced the crest on her belly with hussar wings and crowns on her costume's lapels and collar, which as I said is truer to how Cracovia depicts her costume. I also changed the base figure used from Victoria 6 to Elle. Don't get me wrong, Vicky 6 is beautiful, but I think you'll agree Elle is more glamorous. In fact she bears a strong resemblance to Jennifer Lawrence. As pretty as she is, this new Cracovia is still tall and strong and could kick your ass, so don't get on her bad side. You wouldn't like her when she's angry. Speaking of which...

As part of my Reap the Whirlwind serial I created an "evil Cracovia" (whom her creator cleverly named "Darkovia" very quickly) whom you can see in action HERE. Below is a preliminary render of "Darkovia" for your enjoyment.

There is one difference between this and the final version: this image still uses my Victoria 6-based first version of Cracovia while the serial uses the Elle-based one. In case you haven't figured it out, my concept of Darkovia is that the psychological torture that evil, mind-controlled Duster's master put her through has reduced her to little more than a Hulk-style rage machine. Cracovia SMASH!!

Now for a few test renders.

First up is an alternative texture/shader for Duster's costume. I don't know if I'll use it for Duster but it looks pretty cool so I'll definitely use it sometime.

Next, a little over a month ago I posted my version of Black Widow at D.A. using a figure that closely resembles Scarlett Johansson. Yes, I do need to get around to doing something more with her. To tide you over, here's a test image of that character chained up somewhere.

Finally, one of my most frequent commissioners of custom artwork has been M-Hadley. He has a big stable of original superheroines it's been my honour to depict. One of my favourites was a "guest star" in a recent comic cover image. She's called Sirius and she's a part-cat jungle girl. I really liked her so I'm definitely going to do more with her in future. Though she's directly based on Monique 6 (just like my OC heroine Midnight Avenger), she has a distinct look all her own. Here's a test render I shared with M-Hadley which he approved as the final version of the character.

...and that's it for now!

The next blog post should feature a naughty behind-the-scenes image from Reap the Whirlwind as well as some art I've created depicting scenes from my next superheroine-in-peril novel, Game Theory.