Drakaina: a Fantasy art Muse

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Drakaina, Fantasy Muse by Brian Larter 2009

By Brian Larter, 2009

By Brian Larter, 2009

When: November 14 2009

Who: Drakaina, by Brian Larter

Where: Halifax, NS

Props: Morrigan Lefay Mystical gifts (sword, cup, cloak and jewelery)

This was Brian and I’s first photo shoot together. And I must say that I was very pleased with the results. Part2 will be shot soon, involving a group shot of warriors and wenches…

Some of the pictures from this shoot will be featured in both January 2010 AND anniversary issues of Us comic book “Tarot, witch of the black rose” by Jim Balent, thus why I am only posting a few here ;)

Drakaina: Naughty or Nice…

xmas1When: December 04 2009

Who: Drakaina, by Brian Larter

Where: Halifax, NS

The story behind the shootI wanted some Christmas pictures to send on my Christmas card (actual prints, not e cards), so I called Brian and asked him if he was interested. The concept was “So nice to be Naughty”, with a touch of Manga mixed with pin-up. The shoot went wonderfully, and Brian’s talent shines through out the pictures. It’s the second time we work together, and I must admit that I am totally smittened by his work.Whether it’s the lights or his angles, Brian’s style is very satisfying.

Needless to say much more photo shoots will come soon. Read More…

Sticky post: Password to the archives galleries revealed…

Lots of people are asking me for the password to the private archives. The main reason these galeries are protected is because they contain nudes pictures which I do not wish to make available to all people visiting my website (including kids and lukers..).

That being said, I know some of you have a  genuine interest in my work and just want to see more of my portfolio, and it’s fine with me. But… I am not gonna make it easy for you either lol If you can answer the following riddle, I will send you the password to the private galleries :

riddle

I am  send your answer??

I’d rather go naked…

copyright Ariock & Drakaina

copyright Ariock & Drakaina

A few years back (looking at how small Beltane was in the picture, I’d say roughly almost 5 years ago..) I did my first attempt at a “I’d rather go naked than wear fur” campaign.. I wasn’t yet a spokes model for Peta France, but I was trying to get the message across regardless.. This particular pic (i wish I still had the original with the texts to go with it) was to raise awareness on dog fur used for clothing, and the insane cruelty Asia puts dogs and cats through each year..

I am planning on redoing another “I’d rather go naked..” shoot this year, but I was happy I found my first stab at it (I thought it was long gone, due to my computer crash..)

Coming soon… Summer shoot by Ariock

By Ariock - August 2nd 2009

By Ariock - August 2nd 2009

Yesterday we discovered “Halifax’s dirty little secret” AKA a nude beach… Which was perfect for us as we needed a secluded area for our shooting…

I will upload them here soon but they need to go through the skilled hands of Ariock first for post-prod ;)

So here is one… to keep you guessing until the master is ready to release his work…  If you do not know Ariock yet, you can visit his website http://ariock.com

Hope you are having a great summer

Love

Drak’

Reference pictures – Making of…

Behind the scene - les coulisses

Behind the scene - les coulisses

It’s not often that on my website you’ll see reference pictures if you are not an artist looking for them.

But since I’ve been receiving emails asking me how I go about the reference pictures for the artists.. I had 2 sets to do today so I thought I’d show you…

First : Flying for Sandra Chang

This morning I received a sketch from my friend, artist Sandra Chang for which she needed reference pictures for a new Drakaina painting.. I can’t post the sketch here but if I don’t give you any explanation you are really gonna think I turned crazy, making weird pictures that -without the sketch explanations – makes no sense what so ever..

Basically the artwork will involve a futuristic me, flying and handling guns at once.. My pup, Beltane, is part of the picture too, thus why she invited herself during the “shoot”. En gros, cette illus sera futuristique, avec moi en vole et jouant de mes armes.. Ma puce fait aussi partie de l’illus donc quand elle s’est invitée sur le lit je l’y ai laissée Read More…