I don’t know who you are. You seemed to arrive on the scene a few months ago with static renders, assembled in a number of series, that were both imaginative and of excellent quality. This was especially true given your indication that you were relatively new to the art and science of 3D rendering.
The only previous crux animations I am aware of are by Ramon and Jedakk. Ramon’s (available on his paysite, “Female Christ In Art”) are evolving stylistically, demonstrate increasing proficiency, tend to be more artistic then realistic, and are as erotic as hell.
Jedakk’s Sabina animations are masterpieces of kinesiology in their representation of the actual neuromuscular reactions involved in the victim attempting to raise herself for respiratory relief. Like everything Jedakk does, they are meticulously researched and rendered. They are also incredibly stimulating. The 19 second Sabina animation initiated my online crux journey and identity and I would hate to admit how many hours I spent looking for her creator.
Jedakk’s rendering work is beautiful, intensely seductive, and has undergone stylistic evolution as well, with Sabina 1, 2, and now 3. His superb literary ability adds a very thick layer of icing to the cake with both first person narrative and highly imaginative storylines. My only critique would be the disconnect between the victim’s expressions and the ceaseless agony of the cross, somewhat distantly and clinically described in “Serpent’s Eye,” and far more realistically expressed in “Faithful Sayings.” Thus Sabina’s delightfully coy expression at times seems out of place with what is or actually has been done to her. What I understand to be time consuming “postproduction” work, blood, sweat, dirt, crown of thorns, etc. is lacking in comparison to the master in that area, Slanece. Jastrow’s most recent work is devoting more attention to these “details of torture and incredible physical duress” as well. It is often postulated that the effect of the incomprehensible pain, hopelessness, and finality of her situation on the victim’s psyche could result in her precipitous descent into insanity. Regardless, the work of these people, to plagiarize the broadly knowledgeable Apostate, nukes my limbic system.
Your piece, more than any other I have seen, most closely approximates the undulations and writhing that is so accurately, succinctly, and erotically expressed in “The Beauty of Crucifixion” by Tarquinius Rex. It is simply stunning. I was often amazed by the similarity of the physical gyrations and oral expressions of women in labor to the same gyrations and expressions during the activity that resulted in their current condition. So too Auriela’s squirming and heaving on the cross undeniably and unmistakably mirror the orgastic rhythms associated with the usual (?) culmination of sexual activity.
But I am experiencing increasing discomfort with sincere, verbal expressions of gratitude for contributions like these. The artists keep a sharp eye on the bottom line, with Jedakk recently commenting on the view/comment ratio and QuoVadis/Jastrow wondering if it was all worth it relative to the lack of expressed appreciation. Consistent with my plebian status, my only proposed solution is financial. Put work like this in a pay section, either on a membership or download basis. It should be simple with Paypal. I know artists don’t do it for money and they certainly won’t get rich. But all uniformly comment on the time, effort, and processing requirements for such work. I was planning on looking into it but that kind of commitment is simply not consistent with the reality of the current situation of any number of members. Buy for those who can, and have the ability, a faster CPU, more capable GPU, or more sophisticated software would result in a less laborious, more efficient output of higher quality work. Would I pay $40, 50, 60 for HD download of Auriela’s crucifixion or the complete set of Jedakk’s most recent Sabina renders? How quickly can you say Paypal. For example, a copy of “The Greek Girls” is available for download from a free adult comic site known as SVS Comics. The catch is you have to pay for accelerated download. I wonder if Apostate and Jastrow have given copyright permission or are receiving any cut.
Face it guys, the 3D world is rapidly progressing. Take a look at Epoch’s renders, his “dynamic comic viewer,” and his financial model. The crux world sure has the talent. I just want to ensure it has all the tools as well.
Thanks to all for the pleasure afforded by your remarkable work.