I was trying to think of a subject that would allow me to paint a beautiful, graceful male figure, and as I was trying to settle on a pose, the backstory for The Emperor's Boy formed itself in my head.
The boy depicted is something of a concubine. He is the Emperor's favourite courtesan, and he calls on him to dance when dark moods fall upon him. He gives him jewels and plies him with all the wine and sweets he could ever want, but make no mistake-- the boy is a slave.
As such, he both hates and loves the Emperor, and when he is called to dance he does so without hesitation. His body is lithe, utter perfection as he performs for his master. Only his eyes tell of his true feelings.
The boy is, after all, a bird in a gilded cage.
Comments
thePatches Says:
I ADORE the very Mucha-ish style You've got going on here!
EtherealMog Says:
You are extremely talented, the anatomy, the colours and the composition are so beautiful!! How do you do it? It just looks perfect *faves*
tigressmoon Says:
Beautiful! It's exotic, erotic, simple and complex -- all in one image. Wonderful job.
GothIQa Says:
Very amazing! Congrats to Featured artwork!
uzukitty18 Says:
deep... but very nice piccy mew
Marsha Says:
What a beautiful pic!
Nanook Says:
Excellent posing and use of colour, actually.
One question-- why the mature rating? Pubic hair?
Valpsy Says:
wow oh wows :>
i love it, great colors and possssssse
Zennilynn Says:
Gorgeous~
Your colors and lines blend perfectly together, I am stunned. You manage what I only dream of.
Tsuzuki and Hisoka08 Says:
That is some great details you've applied onto this piece. It's very detailed and well done! I wish I could do that. It must've taken you for ever to do this. I know my had would've hurt when I finished...
Awesome job!!