[NSFW][JJK] Look at the mess you've made (Patreon)

I continued where I left off, trying out new stuff, new brushes, to refresh my mind. I don't remember the last time I did such a complex lighting setup (3 main sources + ambience).

Originally, I only wanted the closeup but then I was like "nobody will know what it is" so I did the whole thing and it took me a whole day cause I realised I didn't know what I was doing.

It ended up a lot darker than my usual stuff.

Even though I used to do quite a lot of art pieces like this (more on the painterly side), it feels very alien now. I really enjoyed it though, gave me a lot to think about.

Do you prefer the gritty, more realistic take, or the usual warm, soft approach? Let me know in the comments!

Enjoy!

Ps.: if Patreon is wondering - yes, it's consensual, we all know it.

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Reference for the mirror:

https://www.trocadero.com/stores/kodoarts/items/1443181/Antique-Japanese-Buddhist-Altar-Inner-Mirror/enlargement1