Samurai Sketchbook of Butch-Femme Art

[Katniss]

Originally Posted by Samurai Wanderer

I attempt to portray the characters in the light that they'd wish to be portrayed, to the best of my understanding

I really, really like this concept and approach to your drawings. I so often hear authors talk about how their characters in books would react to something or "what would character x do/think/feel" but I am trying to remember if I have ever heard a visual artist approach the subject like this. Maybe...I have no art degree so won't claim a broad knowledge. What I so often read about is the many visual artists stating they painted/drew the figure because they (artist) were trying to convey a thought/feeling/idea. Almost a voyeuristic experience with the subject which can sometimes leave the viewer feeling a coolness or almost clinical approach to the work. Your drawings are very engaging and seem (to me) intimate without being intrusive. Thank you so much for sharing these with us!

Oh...and agree with Sunshyne above...the dapper butch, pinup femme idea sounds fab!




Katniss~~ (the above emoticon being the extent of my artistic ability...)

[Allison W]

Originally Posted by Katniss

I really, really like this concept and approach to your drawings. I so often hear authors talk about how their characters in books would react to something or "what would character x do/think/feel"

My BDSM personas/role-playing characters/etc. get like this. It's like my issues develop issues.</tangent>

(speaking of the first commission I got done of one of said characters/personas was recently finished and delivered to me; I am not sure where to show it</supertangent>)

[nycfem]

I would be into seeing a drawing of a butch or a femme or some combo where one or more is full-figured

Loving this thread as well as all the great conversation your mad talent is generating.

[Soft*Silver]

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

I would be into seeing a drawing of a butch or a femme or some combo where one or more is full-figured

Loving this thread as well as all the great conversation your mad talent is generating.

AMEN!!!! AMEN!!!

[Samurai Wanderer]

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

I would be into seeing a drawing of a butch or a femme or some combo where one or more is full-figured

Loving this thread as well as all the great conversation your mad talent is generating.

BBW is a new theme for me, but I'm working towards incorporating some into my work, stay tuned!

Me too, I'm loving the conversations and learning about BFism (is that a word?) in an art context.

[Samurai Wanderer]

Requested by LadyRieinAL:

"There is a core connection, the place where butterflies are made, the brain and the pelvic area release passion and fire."

It was a challenging request. I hope you like it

[Samurai Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Katniss

What I so often read about is the many visual artists stating they painted/drew the figure because they (artist) were trying to convey a thought/feeling/idea. Almost a voyeuristic experience with the subject which can sometimes leave the viewer feeling a coolness or almost clinical approach to the work. Your drawings are very engaging and seem (to me) intimate without being intrusive. Thank you so much for sharing these with us!

Perhaps that's the "essence" that Miss Tia referred to. When I feel a distance to the subject matter, and then try to force myself into the work, I end up drained afterwards. When I feel a connection though, it's a joy. So it's my pleasure to share the sketches here, and I also feel a lot less weird that I'm not the only one who likes them!