Since the Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife, artists have explored the probing, entangling tentacle as a remarkably versatile replacement for the fallible phallus. The resident research illustrators at The Erotinomicon have also been working hard to discover the source of this omnipresent appendage’s power.

Lead limner Jae Clevella’s take on the tantalizing tentacle seems to be one of indifferent interloper at best, and ravenous ravisher at wost. The haughty wenches in his works seem past due for a comeuppance that only a ferocious flock of frisky feelers can deliver.

The lengthy, limber limbs have a kinder, gentler side in they eyes of Johnathan Darkly, however. His tender tenticular tableau are in stark contrast to the punishing penetrations promised elsewhere in the Tome of Lust. Here, they are greeted with loving caresses and gentle kisses.. but this may be the exception that proves the rule.

Whatever your opinion or experience with this invasive invertebrate innovation, you will find it challenged and expanded by these diligent daubers of digital delusions.

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When an artist shares their craft, the world they reveal is uniquely their own. The characters and environments are a glimpse into their psyche — a revelation of what they most desire, and most fear. We can see that Seiji Sunada has a powerful love for pale, slender women, and a surprising, and slightly dangerous familiarity with the surreal.

In a beautiful union of technology and craftsmanship, Mr Sunada’s lightly-chilled visions are realized with expert surgical precision. Here we find warm, sensual damsels in a type of distress that is more mental that physical.

From surreal scenes of cold glass and warm skin, to warrior waifs in futuristic armor, the combination of beautiful woman and conceptual conflict provides a thread of drama in an otherwise serene series of seductive pinups.

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ArtOrder’s D&D Pin-up Line-up contest is ending tonight, and has revealed a wide variety of fabulous fantasy females as envisioned by an incredibly talented pool of illustrators.

With most every race humanoid race from D&D sourcebooks to choose from, Elves of every color and disposition are the clear favorite. Humans too are well represented among the underclad sorceresses and warriors, as well as a stray gnome, reptile or elemental. The unforeseen popularity of the human-demon hybrid Tieflings was an odd, but welcome sight. Their horns and tails do not diminish their allure.

A few standouts include Guido Kuip‘s dark and devious Drow, James Wolf Strehle‘s blindingly beautiful Elf, and Ryan Monastyrski‘s tempting Tiefling, but there’s far more loveliness to behold on actual thread.

Be sure to check out the challenge page for some compelling — and disturbing — sketches that didn’t make the final deadline.

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It should come as no surprise that whenever publishers need a quick traffic boost, they release some permutation of the “Sexy Babes of SciFi” pictorial. With the wordily-titled  28 Sexy Skintight Outfits from 5 Decades of Sci-Fi Film and TV, an impressive half-century review of form-fitting fantasy is offered.  The compendium recognizes a wide variety of shapely sirens from classic film and television, as well as a few not-so-classic projects.

They say you always remember your first, and it’s true that the shapely, athletic forms of Yvonne Craig and Erin Gray righting wrongs and defeating villains will always be romping through my sexual psyche. It could very well be that — through their campy escapades — Batgirl and Colonel Deering convinced a generation of boys that girls were not only capable partners in the fight against evil, but of interest in other more confusing ways as well.

The article’s selection of fabricated bodysuited beauties becomes slightly more problematic as it approaches more contemporary offerings, such as GI-Joe and Kill Bill, but still accurately identifies the modern marvels that are Kate Beckinsale’s vivacious vampire Selene and marvelous Middleman-in-training Natalie Morales.

There were a few complaints about the dearth of male contenders, so don’t be shocked to find an in-depth review of Gill Gerard and Lorne Greene’s physical charms at Sci Fi Wire in the weeks to come. But don’t hold your breath.

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The true power of artistry comes from the mystical transformation of fleeting ideas and feelings into the physical world. The fantasy characters given form by Tyler James are compelling examples of this enviable, and perhaps dangerous gift.

With an inner eye firmly fixed on massive monsters and lanky ladies, Mr. James expels his imaginary demons with precision and style. A surprising degree of detail can be found in his works, yet these idealized forms are subtly — or occasionally, wildly — distorted into otherworldly proportions. These twisted, textured portraits are then expertly framed with dramatic lighting and smoldering backgrounds.

Tyler’s seductive sirens and brutal beasts are surely captivating, but once the true measure of their malevolence or mischievousness is know, we may be grateful for their imaginary status.

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The classic American pin-up was born early in the last century has been subject to frequent reinterpretation by artists enthralled by the female form. Ivan Flores is one of the latest practitioners of this seductive school of art, combining his appreciation of the female form with shining high-tech armor, sinuous scaled tails, and glowing arcs of powerful magic.

In addition to adding his personal visions of mythic mermaids, alluring angels, and seductive succubi, Mr. Flores also indulges in that most guilty of portraiture pleasures: fan art. His tempting takes on such fantasy fan favorites as Star Trek’s beautiful Borg Seven of Nine, and Disney’s superpowered Shego have them revealing a little more skin than usual.

Ivan’s artworks undeniably demonstrate the staying power of the American pin-up, and far into the future.

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Some artists take their sweet time when illustrating their visions, carefully deliberating over every stroke, thoughtfully considering each highlight and shadow. Other, more reckless souls quickly dive into their medium, giving form to their vision with broad strokes and fine slashes of color, leaving fine detail — perhaps — for another day. The artist named simply Fumio, as it would seem, is the latter.

His site hosts a slew of sexy sketches, averaging almost one a week for several years. These wondrous women are adorned with elaborate tribal tattoos, exotic costumes, high-tech form-fitting armor, and sometimes a simple unstrung bikini.

One of Fumio’s more unusual talents is the gender bending of macho male video game characters into their beautiful, big breasted counterparts. Rest assured, however, that he’s done an excellent job of depicting the already female fighters as well.

There’s precious little English on Fumio’s site, but paging through the Rakuragi (ラクガキ) category should reveal all of the sketches he’s published

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With so many gamers transporting their consciousness into exotic digital bodies in vibrant faraway lands, it should surprise no one that they eagerly seek sexual satisfaction in these fantastic forms as well? SnakeTrap eagerly provides the erotic entertainment craved by Alliance and Horde warriors alike.

With a particular fondness for Draenei and Succubi, he vibrantly illustrates amorous, amply endowed women in dramatic poses and compromising situations. Human, Orc, Blood Elf, Night Elf, and even undead women can also be seen proudly flashing their glorious multicolored flesh in SnakeTrap’s gallery. Owing perhaps to their dalliances with dark forces, some of these otherworldly women even posses that most unfeminine of appendages. Those so gifted do seem, however, to know how to put their meaty members to excellent use.

Know that wherever your allegiances lie in the World of Warcraft — or should your tastes run more terrestrial — SnakeTrap has provided an excellent feast for the eyes… and imagination.

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Horror films have been placing ravishing women in close proximity with hideous monsters for over one hundred years, and Serge Birault seems Hell-bent on preserving their perilous plight for time immemorial. Thankfully, his stylish renditions of devilishly distressed damsels are at once respectful of their ancient roots, and subversively modern as well.

With lovingly-distressed proportions and a knowing wink, Mr. Birault’s clever twists on classic horror and pulp themes consistently create playful pinups and portraits that drip with wit and charm. Tentacles must hold a special, clammy place in his heart, but rancid fly-men and lecherous were-squirrels also torment the lovely ladies he paints.

Mixed in with his warm appreciation of these subjects is a thin thread of macabre insanity. yet, while death and danger are never far, they are easily overshadowed by deceptively capable and unbelievably beautiful women that populate Serge’s illustrated fantasies.

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The tales of our ancestors are peopled with noble warriors and troubled wanderers, mythic figures who struggle against terrible odds and cruel twists of fate. Angela Sasser knows these tales, and tells them anew, thought her vibrant works of art.

Among the many tribes of man that grace Ms. Sasser’s gallery, she sprinkles in a choice selection of exotic creatures, including mermaids, ghosts, and angels, as well as beautiful and rare creatures of her own design.

The subtle sensuality of Angela’s characters is undeniable. These women and men need not flaunt their  charms, but their allure is evident nonetheless. Let us hope she continues to find her artistic inspiration in the legends of old.

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Amanda Gannon’s recent article Sucker Love: Celebrating the naughty tentacle has caused us to reevaluate our conspicuous silence regarding one of Johnathan Darkly’s recent creations: an eerie movie innocently titled Rendezvous.

Sumi and Navi — Jon’s busty space ninja and slender alien beauty — have graced his site for years, but the complex, looping animation of their first zero gravity kiss is something previously unseen. As they tumble in each other’s arms, you can certainly appreciate the craftsmanship of the figures from nearly every angle.

Let’s hope Mr. Darkly can keep up this relatively frenzied pace of artistic innovation, and that we aren’t left waiting for most of a year for his next curious creation.

Mr. Darkly says that his naughtier works have moved to the Erotinomicon, but we found a direct link to the animation itself.

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With a flowing, anime-tinged aesthetic, Randis Albion applies his artistic gifts to a rich variety of gothic dystopias, alternate classical histories, and machine-based mythological marvels.

In Mr. Albion’s distorted visions, biomechanical mermaids writhe in murky solutions and radiant angels seduce the newly dead. The animalistic allure and insidious seduction of vampirism is also explored more than once though his works.

As long as you are prepared to experience the demonic with the beatific, there are many richly-textured treasures to be found within the walls of Randis’ Hyper-Dimensional Fortress.

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