Our second challenge “Skin & Ink” comes to a close and again I was amazed by the quality of work submitted. Thank you all for your participation…you all deserve something yummy, in particular the top ten. And thank you to those of you who supported your peers and friends by voting. Ok…so onto the most voted piece. This young woman has been wowing redbubble since she joined us in October 2008 with her wicked photography and brilliant alternative style. It is an honor to feature her and her winning photograph…

Androgorgeous

Jessica…congratulations again on taking out this challenge. And thank you for sharing your work with us. Take a look at more from Jessica’s portfolio.

A one on one with Jessica…

Tell us a little bit about the winning piece ‘Androgorgeus’. How difficult a shoot was it and how did you came up with the name?

The photo shoot for “Androgorgeous” wasn’t too difficult. The models did their own hair, makeup and what little wardrobe they had on. They are best friends in real life so there was some chemistry already there and they both have a lot of modeling experience. We had an idea develop as I took photos that since they looked kind of like twins it would be interesting to have them look very intimate with each other. The end result was some kind of gorgeous androgyny, which I find to be very attractive. So I developed a merging of the two words and came up with “Androgorgeous”.

For such a young women your work is quite brilliant. Where do you see your photography taking you in say…10 years time?

Thank you for the compliment! In 10 years it would be a dream come true if I could have my photography reach far and wide through galleries, art shows, publications, etc. Ideally I would like to be making some kind of income through my work and I would like to be widely recognized for it. I think that isn’t too much to ask and is a common dream we all share as artists. Most importantly though, in 10 years I want to see to it that I continue making art and don’t stop.

You’ve been on redbubble for some time now…how does it differ from other sites such as Deviant Art?

Redbubble has been a very pleasant art experience for me. It is different from other art communities I have been on in the sense that people here seem to be generally more kind to me. Everyone has been welcoming, supportive and friendly and nobody here is overly competitive or critical. I think the people make the community and that holds very true for Redbubble. That and the art here is diverse and really fun to look at! There are some brilliant artists here!

Your favorite piece of art on redbubble?

Oh that’s really impossible to answer. I can’t pick just one, there are too many amazing artworks here. But if you really wanna know what kind of art gets me going, take a look at my favorites!

Your photographic influences?

Life experiences first and foremost always influences me. Secondly, to list some names: Floria Sigismondi, Chad Michael Ward, Visioluxus, LithiumPicnic, Kimothy, Aiko273, Harmony Nicholas, etc. And thirdly, my own crazy mind has quite an impact on the images I create.
Dreams, reality, emotions.. they all mold into one.

If you could set the next Blue Room challenge, what would it be?

That’s a tough question… hmm…. since Valentines Day is coming up, how about Passion between two people?

She’s a sweetheart…go give her some well deserved applause.

Helen x

There is nothing more erotic, than seeing a totally gorgeous woman sporting a well drawn piece of art. Tattoos…I love them and I cheer these Photographers for capturing beauty…not once but twice : )

Love letters straight..from the heart

Violine

Je suis une goutte d’encre

She has Boots

Ozjamis poem about his sexy boot wearing friend…is fun, quirky yet incredibly sexy.

An Underpainting that might once have been Elise

Intoxicating…read this.