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.
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Hi-res snaps here: http://www.trinitycross.net/red/g02a/36.html
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Comments
Azurelle said:
Under normal circumstances this would be a bit too bishi to me but this boy is just awesome :)
I am simply in love with your style of coloring, please post more :)
Malla said:
This is a beautiful image with a great backstory. His eyes draw you in. I can't wait to see more of your work.
neeko said:
This is a wonderful mix.