BDSM Art

Phil Illingworth is the British artist whose work is presented in this site. Some is simple pencil sketches, some fanciful and colorful. His 'geometric' series is very nice and obviously shows he has put much hard work into the final product. Both original art and prints are available, with payment either through PayPal or through direct contact with the artist. - Peter

Date Reviewed: 2006-11-20
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Nil
Category Listings: art / digital art, BDSM Art, Fine Art Prints

This is the free personal site of an artist with a real love for illustrating submissive young women in situations with significantly older (and often quite severe) women. Although some older men are shown as dominant characters, the center stage is taken up by angry looking grandmother types and nuns. There is often some sort of familial tie that is either suggested or stated. The galleries are without a storyline, but the artist is planning on adding commentary/story soon. There are fully illustrated short comic books, once again with the theme of older female relative/younger female relative in a punishment scenario. You can check out his works in progress or get custom artwork by commission. He won't handle an illustration of the underaged, male submissives, death, or bestiality. He also won't do likenesses, so don't ask. I think he is mostly interested in illustrating things that are very much on topic for him. In addition to his artwork he has a collection of lesbian erotic stories with female submissives and (mostly) female dominants. One of his inspirations has a special niche section to feature her work. Contact info seems to be email only at the moment, and there isn't an artist's bio. Many of the pictures/stories include enemas, spankings, and bondage. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2006-09-15
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, BDSM Art, D / S, Enemas / Watersports, Female Bondage, Female Domination, Spanking

I don't think I've ever said this before, but I recommend this journal to anyone that tends to respond to the world in a very "tactile" way. This writer tends to use quite a few words that bring up memories of tactile sensations, which may be a tribute to her concentrated focus on her own sensuality. Orchidea is a very intelligent woman that knows several languages, likes a good spanking, and happens to be very in love with the man in her life. She says she is sexually submissive, but not a submissive. The fact that the word "submissive" is often used as a noun seems to offend her. As you'd expect, her entries are thoughtfully crafted and very literary. Aside from the writing, you'll find some very nice artwork on the site. She was the figure model for all of it. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2006-09-13
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Art, Blogs / Journals - BDSM Submissive, Blogs / Journals - Sex, Spanking

I have to admit that I've been a fan of innocently beautiful Madison Young since I first saw her on the Nawashibari website years ago. Since that first encounter I've seen her images on just about every worthwhile, artistic bondage site around. She's worked with the best when it comes to photographers and bondage riggers, so it's nice to find this official website, with a compendium of gorgeously shot scenes. The preview area has shoot descriptions and several small images of each shoot posted. You can also find info on booking her for a shoot or event, along with a calendar with info on where she'll be next. You'll also find her LiveJournal, with updates quite often. Inside the members area you'll find a photo archive and video clips, though you'll have to navigate back to the free pages to go to the journal and other free content. The photo galleries are laid out nicely, with the Coppermine program which has all sorts of nifty features for saving things as favorites, rating photos, etc. Sorted into thumbnailed galleries, you click for a medium sized image, then click that one for a fullsize that will pop up in it's own window, which made browsing around the site easy. The video clips are small Quicktime MOV files, around a couple minutes each, currently all from a movie made with Ms. Julie Simone. In addition to the hundreds of images in the galleries, there were 7 video clips when I visited. Wonderful site for rope fans and Madison fans. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2006-07-07
Cost: $19.95/month recurring Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM / Fetish Video, BDSM Art, Female Bondage

At first I thought this was going to be another standard fetish gear site with the same stuff I see everywhere, and boy was I wrong! The people at Fetish Flair offer a lot of that stuff I was expecting, but they also offer many hard to find and custom pieces. Some of my favorites were The Humbler CBT device, Custom tooled leather collar, Rose Punch Crop, Leather Roses, and unusual END leather masks that look almost skull like. There is also a wide variety of canes, collars, numbered art prints, costumes, jewelry, and more! They have sizes up to 6X, so everyone can find something they can wear here. The contact and customer service info is easy to find. The size charts are available (and helpful advice about them is given). They list events they will be at, and have a really nice links section that many educational sites would envy. To top it off, they are offering dungeon design services and collaring ceremony planning and space rental! They apparently have a dungeon in St. Louis, and they state that "We are happy to coordinate every detail for you from the flowers to the custom collar. We offer an experienced Mistress or Master of Ceremonies to provide the ceremony formalities." Wow, is that a sign of the times or what? - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2006-06-05
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Art, BDSM Gear, Corsets, D / S, Fetish Wear, Fine Art Prints, jewelry, Lingerie, Sado-masochism (S/M), Uncategorizable

This is a one stop shopping center when it comes to BDSM knowledge. You'll find tons of essays, fiction, art, resource lists, quotes, and more. They have a really nice section called "Living Large" which is about size acceptance in bdsm. They have another section that specializes in Christian BDSM (a sometimes difficult-to-find topic of discussion). There is an advice column. Symbols of the subculture are explained, directories of BDSM bloggers are available, and this is still just the tip of the iceberg! I was exhausted just going through what they've managed to put together, so I can't imagine how hard it was to gather it all and put it in such logical order. Good job! This place will be helpful whether you are looking for a local munch, kinky radio show, or a play checklist. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2006-05-22
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Art, BDSM Fiction, BDSM Resources

I have to tell you how I found this guy...I was cruising the web using the keywords "alien sex". (Don't laugh, I know you do this sort of thing, just like I do!) Amongst the dross that I found, I saw this really stunning and artistic image of an alien (that I later came to understand is named TA) and a beautiful young woman. This led me to the photography site of Terry Donovan, who I then wrote to and asked if I could do a review for. I almost never do that. We are backlogged like you wouldn't believe at Jane's Guide, but this man's work is so unique and endearing that I had to call attention to it. He has become my new favorite photographer! As I mentioned, he has some very unique images of an alien doll and nude models. This sounds ridiculous at first, and maybe it is, but when you see what he's done with it you may find yourself very strangely moved. I know that I was. That said, I was even more titillated and intrigued by his images of action figures, a ventriloquist dummy (named Sid), and a whole bunch of other unusual cast members and toys that he employs to turn the tables on people and play with humans the way we usually play with dolls (at least if we are perverts). I was also drawn to a gallery of work in which he shows a fine art nude picture that he's taken, and a similar nude image of himself in the same pose. I love this "turning the tables" theme that he has going on. He subjects himself to the same vulnerability his subjects experience, and seeing the two images together creates this wonderful feeling of completeness somehow. I could go on and on about this quirky fellow, but I think it is best if you go discover him yourself. There may be finer technicians out there, but this guy has the corner market on creativity. Go take a look and send the guy a Valentine from me. Be sure to read the site, as this guy is hilarious as well as visually creative. Love Love Love. - Vamp » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2006-04-19
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Ageplay, art / digital art, BDSM Art, Female Bondage, fine art nudes, Fine Art Prints, Uncategorizable, WAM Wet / Messy

Fréderic Levar is a fine art nude and fetish photographer who manages to capture a real sense of intimacy with his lens. I don't know whether this is due to his model being his lover and his muse, but when you look at his work you feel like you are actually transported into a very private moment that you are privileged to share with him. There are around 5 galleries worth of work on display, and there is a rather elaborate display method that allows you to zoom into the image. Music plays while you look through the galleries, so be aware of that. Fine Art prints are available, but the contact info is limited to an email address. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2006-04-09
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: art / digital art, BDSM Art, Fine Art Prints

Gregory Scaff is an artist that paints Gothic, Fetish, Mythological, and Abstract Impressionist style pieces with an erotic edge. Sometimes the materials he chooses for this are very unusual, like human pubic hair or sperm. One of the more unique offerings he mentions are "fleshographs" which involve the painting of body parts that are pressed onto a surface and leave a print. On the adult toy side, he offers very original toys from art paddles to whips that you paint with. The thing I found the most intriguing was the paddle stamp pad with a word on it. I can imagine that being a pretty interesting tool, since you could stamp words all over someone while giving them a bit of a spanking. All in all, quite a collection of the bizarre and homemade here. Prices are listed, but the artist says that you have to contact him direct to purchase. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2006-04-05
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Art, BDSM Gear, Goth / Vamp, Uncategorizable

You've got me if this will fly with cafepress terms of service, so be careful. Goodness knows we've seen our share of paypal linked adult sale disasters for both clients and sellers. That said, if they remain up this site has some really cute items for the fetish and BDSM lovers among us. You'll find foot worship, vintage, and dominant women galore. You'll also find a lot of funny slogan shirts, valentine's themed gifts, and more. They say they offer "novelties and gifts for the unapologetically kinky" and they aren't kidding. These designs are bold. My favorite was, "I'd look good at the end of your leash." » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2006-01-31
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Art, D / S, Fetish Wear

It is always a pleasure to review a fine art nude site, especially when the photographer has obviously cast aside the safety of convention and has flung him or herself unabashedly into the passion of the artform. Jeffrey McAlister has obviously done this, fully embracing his lust and following it where it leads. The images here are black and white, and run the spectrum from traditional facial portraiture to graphic close ups of women fingering their genitals. No subject is beyond him as he mixes religious imagery with sexuality in a sometimes shocking "Good Friday" section. I personally found those images very compelling. Although prices are not given on the work, there is contact info available if you are interested in purchasing something or getting some custom work done. It is obvious from the get go that this is a labor of love though, and not simply about financial enrichment. Beautiful, unusual, and very intimate. - Vamp » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2006-01-31
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: art / digital art, BDSM Art, Female Bondage, Fine Art Prints, Photographer Portfolios

If Picasso were a contemporary erotic artist, his work might look like that of Georgie Tier. This illustrator of the naughty and nice has an excellent sense of linear design and how positive and negative shapes interact in the creation of a composition. The pieces often show folks engaging in intercourse, masturbation, and fetish play... but they all are imbued with a sense of humor and joy that make even the darkest subjects somehow unintimidating! I love the electric sense of pleasure that practically radiates off these images in waves. The artist sells clothes, tea towels, prints, mugs, and original works on canvas. The only problem? There was never a clear description of how to order things and customer service info was entirely absent. Great art, but I want to know how to order it! » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2006-01-28
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Art, Female Domination, Fine Art Prints

This site features damsels in tight corsets, chastity belts, and various forms of bondage. A favorite subject is the ponygirl, but there are some other very interesting "animals" such as bondage mermaids and rabbits. I believe the artist uses watercolors, pencil, and pen and ink for most of these (although I could be mistaken). CorsetPerv can do commissions, and he gives instructions for how to set that up. If you are looking for prints, he offers them through ebay (and links to them from his site). Nice artist site, although I wish I knew more about the man behind the work. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2006-01-27
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Art, D / S, Female Bondage, Fine Art Prints, Ponygirls / Ponyboys

I've been meaning to review this site for quite awhile, and I am ashamed that it took so long. I've certainly been there enough, and sent a lot of people to this site in the past from my own blog. John T. Unger is getting quite a lot of buzz these days due to his "BadAss Paddles" which are made from reclaimed tire retread material and aluminum street signs. (The retread material would normally end up in landfills, if it wasn't being put to this clever use.) So, it is environmentally responsible and that makes you feel nice. The thing is, that isn't why these paddles are so popular. They are popular because they look like their name...badass. These things are very industrial and intimidating to gaze upon, and they leave behind tire tread marks on the bums that you smack with them. That may sound scary, but most of the BDSM folks that I know think it is the coolest thing since sliced bread. You don't have to actually hit anyone really hard to leave the marks, so even light spanks will leave the satisfying pattern. The paddles can be custom made to your specifications, right down to what the street sign says. I love that. The artist is also thinking of offering laser engraved ones next (and it sounds like you could special order one if you talked to him privately). That brings me to my favorite thing about this site, it isn't merely a place where you can buy a neat toy made by someone clever. This is a wonderful place to learn about an artist that explores the full spectrum of his talent and creates everything from erotic fine art mosaics (which are stunners) to metallic sculpture and t-shirt design. If you surf between his several blogs you will be pulled (happily) into his creative mind and extremely likable personality. So, while I'm going to recommend this place as a neat place to go get cool toys and see pretty pictures of spanked women, I'm also going to emphasize this one for the fine art lovers out there. This extremely literate and interesting person comes up with observations like, "Spanking Feels A Lot Like Action Painting...So is spanking an art? It's certainly a good way to lay down a little color." Lots of fun, and often very creativity provoking. There are lots of ways to contact the artist and the customer service info is somewhat clear. You'll need to talk to him about shipping and returns though, as that bit could be a lot clearer. All in all, a great artist site. Don't miss it! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2006-01-19
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: art / digital art, BDSM Art, BDSM Gear, Blogs / Journals - Sex, D / S, Latex / PVC / Rubber, Sado-masochism (S/M), Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Spanking

If you are looking for interesting (and very modern) erotic art for your home, club, or bar...then you should check out Matthew Tilmouth-Cook. His pieces are very bold in both color and line, and remind me quite a bit of screen printing due to the large color fields and crisp lines. These images have a strongly graphic feel, so you won't see photo realism here or normal skin tones. Instead you'll see female forms in erotic poses rendered in bright colors with hints of unique detailing like silver powder, embossed paper, or metallic leaf. Based in London, Matthew offers a lot of info about the images and good contact information about how to reach him. Payment can be made through paypal, which I know I always appreciate. He is willing to do custom pieces or to recreate current pieces in a different color scheme. Nice and simple layout, so you can easily find what you are looking for. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2006-01-18
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Art, Fine Art Prints

Veronica has a free portfolio site here with a wonderful selection of her work. Her bio page is interesting, with a whole rundown of the artistic process (she works in many mediums, from sculpting to tattooing for a short time, to multi-media and airbrush), personal sexual inspiration and artists she is inspired by. The galleries are by type: you'll find fetish faeries, dominatrixes, fetish/fantasy, etc. One thing you won't find in her work is male tops - if there is a woman being tied up, it's by another woman. Gorgeous work, prints are available for $30, originals prices are upon request. No online ordering, email inquiries. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2006-01-09
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: art / digital art, BDSM Art, Fine Art Prints

The preview area of BDSMArtwork has a sample image from each of the 2 dozen artists you'll find inside, although the preview content didn't prepare me for how hardcore and violent the images inside were. The content definitely ran towards non-consensual fantasies, although I feel the need to stress that they are just that: fantasy. That aside, the members area has a ton of content but some layout issues that make it not so fun to surf. For one thing, those that do include stories are laid out where each frame is a thumbnailed image, linking to the full sized panel. Logically, there should be some sort of tour format when a series is presented in sequence like that, and there wasn't. It was hit the back button over and over. The site offers one full length comic to download each month, the rest of the content is in galleries by artist, or special interest section like ponygirls or crucifixtion. They also do plenty of promo for full length comics that are for sale. Overall, it's a good compendium of artists of various styles, but for the high price it'd be nice to have more attention paid to the design. Also, I cannot stress enough that the content is not for the faint of heart or easily offended. » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2005-12-10
Cost: See extended info Advertising Content: Med-low
Category Listings: BDSM Art

This is the home page for Seattle based Artist and Designer Krysztof Nemeth. If you haven't had the pleasure of viewing this erotic artwork before, I hope you take the time to go look at it right now! The artist has a highly crisp and witty quality that presents fetish and gothic style images with flirty passion. He is often compared to Michael Manning in style, but I think there is a definite lush playful naughtiness in Nemeth's work that I don't generally see elsewhere. Nemeth's work has recently been seen in Penthouse Fetish and appeared on poster art for the band The Motels, and I honestly consider Nemeth a master of pin-up and fetish illustration. My only wish for this site is that it would include an easy way to purchase work online. Currently you can only contact the artist through the website for more information. Beautiful work that you shouldn't miss! » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2005-12-09
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: anime / toons, art / digital art, BDSM Art, Fine Art Prints, Goth / Vamp

It would be easy to describe Alva Bernadine as a photographer and "sexual surrealist", but I don't think that manages to really capture what he is doing very well. How do you describe the wit present in a person's dreams and nightmares? Many of his images have a story to tell about the human mind. Some of those stories are humorous, while others are erotic or disturbing. If I had to sum up his paintings and photos, I think I'd say that he was a "master of psychological exhibitionism". At times this manifests in photographs, but at other times it manifests in paintings or in the written word. I found myself delighted and laughing out loud as I read his work. One minute he will declare something as grandiose as, "Bernadinism is a most solipsistic, hierarchical and elitist system. If you are not named Alva Bernadine then you are excluded." The next minute he'll disarm you with something like, "She told me what she was going to do to me. I was disgusted! Chiefly because I had not thought of it first." Fetishists may particularly appreciate his unique SM snapshots in the series, "Four hundred and One Blows". It captures the look of flesh upon impact by an object like a paddle or spoon. Prints of his work are offered and are limited editions. I would like to have seen more info on purchasing them, but he does have clear contact info so that you can gather that from the artist himself. His work has been seen in publications as varied as SkinTwo and Vogue. Various reviews of his work and of his book "Bernadinism: How to Dominate Men and Subjugate Women" are available. My one complaint? Loud religious music will strike you deaf if you surf this site with the sound on. Be advised! A new favorite, and a link that I‘ll be passing on to close friends. - Vamp » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2005-11-30
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: art / digital art, BDSM Art, Books / Zines, fine art nudes, Fine Art Prints

Hans Frontosa has put together a really interesting and engaging site on erotic art that tantalizes the reader without overloading them. Too often, people become intimidated when discussing fine art. Hans avoids pretension and delivers very personal and down to earth descriptions of various artist's work, and he puts well established fine art (like nude photography) right next to lesser appreciated artforms like erotic video games. He also has a links section that is a great leaping off point for surfers. Recommended. I know I'll be back! I found the site both erotic and educational. - Vamp » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2005-11-29
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: art / digital art, BDSM Art, fine art nudes, webzines